Author: Krobea

Fuel is gushing out from a fuel tanker involved in an accident at Ajumako Duayaw in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam District of the Central Region. Motorists to and from Ajumako Duayaw and its environs were turned away for their safety. Students, workers, residents, among other road users, were prevented from moving in and around until a recovery truck arrived from Cape Coast. Fire personnel told Onua FM’s Yen Sempa on Wednesday that they have requested a fire hydrant truck from the regional capital, Cape Coast, to enable the fuel tanker to be pulled off the road. Traffic situation was hectic as those…

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn have clashed over Brexit in the first TV election debate of the campaign. Mr Johnson promised to “end this national misery” and said Labour offered “only division and deadlock”. Mr Corbyn said Labour would “get Brexit sorted by giving you, the people, the final say”. The two leaders also locked horns over the NHS, trust and leadership, the future of Scotland – and the Royal Family. BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg said it was not clear if either men had won or lost the debate but it was striking how the audience had been ready…

The president of Oxford Union has resigned over a row involving a blind student who was “violently” removed from a society debate. Ebenezer Azamati was “accosted” by a security guard when he tried to return to a seat he had earlier reserved before the discussion on 17 October. On Saturday, he was cleared of any wrongdoing. President of the society Brendan McGrath apologised for his “mistakes” and resigned. Postgraduate student Mr Azamati, from Ghana, said his treatment made him feel “unwelcome in the union, Oxford and even the country”. After the charges against Mr Azamati were successfully appealed, Mr McGrath…

Jose Mourinho has been appointed Tottenham manager after the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday. Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho has signed a contract until the end of the 2022-23 season. “The quality in both the squad and the academy excites me,” said the 56-year-old Portuguese. “Working with these players is what has attracted me.” Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said: “In Jose we have one of the most successful managers in football.” Tottenham reached the Champions League final last season under Pochettino, but lost 2-0 to Liverpool in Madrid. The Argentine, who was appointed in May 2014, did…

Ghana’s Olympic soccer team, the Black Meteors, failed to make it to the final of the ongoing Africa U-23 Cup of Nations after losing 3-2 on penalties to neighbours Ivory Coast. The two sides had battled to a 2-2 draw after full regulation time but it was the Ivorians who came out luckier in the penalty shoot-outs. Despite the loss, the Meteors have another chance of making it to the 2020 Olympic Games as they play in the 3rd place play-offs on Friday. The Ivorians, winners of Group B which had South Africa, Nigeria and Zambia, began the game at…

Member of Parliament for Kumbungu Constituency Ras Mubarak has made a U-turn over his decision to vote ‘Yes’ in the upcoming referendum in contrast to his party’s position. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) after a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting called on its numerous supporters to vote ‘No’ in the referendum, which seeks to allow – or not – the introduction of party politics in district level elections. But Alhaji Mubarak took a dissenting stance by backing a ‘Yes’ vote, same as the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Minority Leader of Parliament Haruna Iddrisu had earlier cautioned all members to back…

A leading charity, Marie Stopes, says it has recalled more than a million condoms distributed in Uganda following concerns about their safe use. Tests had found some of the Indian-manufactured Life Guard brand contained holes or risked bursting, Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) said. Marie Stopes provides contraception and family planning services in more than 35 countries. Nearly 6% of adults in Uganda live with HIV, the UN says. Other research suggests that only 11% of people in the country have planned pregnancies. Marie Stopes supplies between 1.5 million and two million condoms to Uganda every month. “We can confirm…

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between the government of Ghana and The Boeing Company for three airplanes to start the new Ghana International Airlines. The MoU was signed on Tuesday, November 19 at the Dubai Air Show. According to a statement issued by Boeing, the three airplanes are with a list price value of $877.5 million. The deal was signed on behalf of Ghana by the Minister of Aviation, Joseph Kofi Adda. “There is a growing demand for air travel to and from Ghana and we believe the advanced 787-9 Dreamliner gives us an efficient and flexible…

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, is accusing the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC), Jean Adukwei Mensa, and one of her deputies, Dr Bossman Eric Asare of being affiliates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) given their actions and decisions. In an interview with Winston Amoah on Sunrise on 3FM Tuesday, Mr Asiedu Nketia readily cited the position of Dr Bossman Asare on the referendum as evidence of his assertion. The Deputy EC Chair was on same programme on Monday and personally canvassed for a ‘Yes’ vote in the December 17 referendum.…