Author: Krobea

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Osei Kyei-Mensa-Bonsu is set to contest the Suame Constituency New Patriotic Party (NPP) primary unopposed after his challenger suspended his campaign. Lawyer John Darko had declared his intention to contest the April 25 primary, cranking up some tension in Suame. His supporters had accused the leadership of the NPP of scheming to get the incumbent go unopposed as picking of forms became very difficult for him. He had petitioned the Chairman of the party’s Council of Elders, Hackman Owusu-Agyemang, as well as the national executives including General Secretary John Boadu. Mr Darko also met the Ashanti…

Two Japanese passengers who contracted the Covid-19 virus onboard a cruise ship quarantined in Japan have died. One passenger died from Covid-19, while the other died from pneumonia, said local reports. Both were in their 80s and had underlying health conditions. They had already been taken off the Diamond Princess last week and were being treated in hospitals. At least 621 people on the ship tested positive for the virus, the biggest cluster outside mainland China. Japan’s Health Minister said both passengers were sent to medical facilities when they showed symptoms. “I believe they received the best possible treatment”, said…

An Accra High Court has dismissed an application filed by lawyers of the National Chairman of the NDC, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, as he seeks a stay of proceedings on his trial. Justice Samuel Asiedu in his ruling said the application does not border on issues of law that will compel the court to hold on with trial. In their submission, counsel for Samuel Ofosu Ampofo intimated that the court could not go ahead with trial since they have an intention of filing an appeal at the Court of Appeal. The appeal is necessitated by the High Court’s decision to accept…

The Member of Parliament for the Bolgatanga Central Constituency in the Upper East Region has received an award from the Pan African Heroes Foundation. Mr Isaac Adongo, who is also a Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, was adjudged the Most Influential Economist of the Seventh Parliament. The award is in recognition of the legislator’s contribution to the work of the Seventh Parliament. The Pan African Heroes Foundation is an organization which acknowledges and projects the image of self-motivated personalities whose activities support livelihood which contributes to the socio-economic growth with high potential to champion the cause of communal…

In an Atletico midfield with Gabi, Saul, Koke and later Rodri, Ghanaian prodigy Thomas Partey was always going to have to bide his time on the reserves and deputise when necessary, sometimes even at right back and centre back. But when Rodri was sold in the summer of 2019, a season after club legend Gabi had left to Saudi Arabia, the chance finally came for Thomas Partey to let his black star shine. It is a chance he has grasped firmly with both hands, as encapsulated in his man of the match performance against current UEFA Champions League holders Liverpool.…

When the love of two is tested and they eventually win that test, a well-deserved celebration is a necessity. This is the story of Alex and Seraphine, who won the ultimate prize for the 3FM Drive Test for Love promotion on Valentine’s Day – Friday, February 14. As part of their winning prize, they received an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai courtesy Global Wings. They also took home two cartons each of products from Dreams Cosmetics, vouchers for Beauty Bowl, cloth form ATL, rice, packs of water from Verna and packs of storm energy drink, hampers from Gokals cosmetics and a…

The Executive Secretary of the Water Resources Commission has extolled government for the success chalked so far in the fight against illegal mining activities popularly known as Galamsey. Ben Ampomah says the move really helped in neutralizing the turbidity of water bodies, making them safe for human consumption and other activities. He described the move as bold and prudent since it enhanced the work of Ghana Water Company Limited although chemicals used in purifying drinking water from the water bodies were doubled. The Executive Secretary for Water Resources Commission revealed this in an interview on Onua FM’s Mantam Mpuntuo on…

Ghana’s Ambassador to India has stated that the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency is calling for a change, a change that will spike developments in the constituency. Mike Oquaye Jnr, who successfully filed his nomination forms to contest in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primary, says his closest rival, the Deputy Majority Leader must be ready to support him should he win. Should he sail through his vetting, Mike Oquaye Jnr will be going toe-to-toe with Sarah Adjoa Safo to determine who represents the NPP in the December parliamentary elections. This will be the second time the two will be facing off in…

It promises to be a night of electrifying performances when six young and talented musicians mount the stage at the Accra International Conference Centre on Sunday 23rd February 2020 for the grand finale of currently the biggest music reality show in Ghana, Mentor Reloaded. After thirteen weeks of entertainment on Ghana’s leading television network, TV3, the six finalists will be battling it out on the night for the ultimate prize of a luxurious two-bedroom house located in a gated community in Accra. Apart from the thrilling performances from the six finalists, some of Ghana’s most sought after musicians will mount…

Is Erling-Braut Haaland’s super season a fluke or the genesis of something truly special, the beginning of football’s next big super star? Paris Saint Germain vs Borussia Dortmund was always meant to live up to the ionospheric hype and expectations surrounding it. It was supposed to be an epic showdown between Kylian Mbappé of PSG and Jadon Sancho of England; two players who have been widely tipped to take over from Messi and Ronaldo as the best players of the next generation. The night did prove to be memorable, but for another reason altogether, as Dortmund’s Norwegian teenage sensation Erling…