Author: Krobea

Lionel Messi scored an injury-time penalty as Argentina rescued a draw in their friendly with South American rivals Uruguay in Tel Aviv. Messi’s Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez had given Uruguay a second-half lead from a free-kick before Martin Caceres handled in the area. The Argentina captain nonchalantly rolled in his second international goal in as many matches. Edinson Cavani opened the scoring but Sergio Aguero levelled for Argentina. Messi was in the mood from the outset as he rode four challenges in the first half before retaining possession and picking himself off the floor to spin the nearest defender and…

Twenty-four soldiers have been killed in an attack by militants in eastern Mali, the country’s army has said. Another 29 were also injured during a joint operation between troops from Mali and Niger in the Gao border region. Mali’s army said 17 “terrorists” were killed and 100 suspects were being held in Tiloa, in Niger. It comes weeks after 54 troops were killed in another attack – one of the deadliest in the past decade. Details of Monday’s attack are unclear, and authorities have not identified what group the assailants belonged to. In its Twitter account, the Malian army posted…

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Yedu Addison, is bereaved. He has lost his dad. Joseph Atta Addison died on Saturday, November 16 after a short illness. He was 97 years. Mr Addison was one time a Deputy Director and Engineer-in-Chief of the erstwhile Posts and Telecommunications Department. He was also the father of renowned lawyer Philip Addison. Funeral arrangements will be announced later, 3news.com gathers. Source: 3news.com|Ghana

Pressure group Youth Patriotic Movement has hailed the Akufo-Addo-led government over its social policy interventions since taking office in 2017. According to the group, the implementation of key policies such as the Free SHS, Planting for Food and Jobs, One-District One-Factory, Nation Builders Corps (NABCo) and a host of others confirms the government’s positive performance so far. “Under the leadership of His Excellency Nana Akufo Addo, we the youth of the country are enjoying free SHS,” the group said in a release on Monday. “Our parents who were not able to buy fertilizers and other farm inputs are now also…

“Then he said, “Go, borrow vessels from everywhere, from all your NEIGHBOURS – empty vessels; do not gather just a few.” ― 2 Kings 4:3 [NKJV] One topic I always loved to teach in my days as a Biology tutor was symbiosis. It was about relationships; relationships between animals or plants and their environment. From those lessons, it was obvious no organism could survive alone. They had to depend on others or others had to depend on them. Like these plants and animals, no one can ever survive alone! Have you ever imagined a life on earth all alone? Even…

A 47th minute penalty converted by striker Jordan Ayew against Sao Tome and Principe sent Ghana top of Group C in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. China-based Emmanuel Boateng was brought down in the penalty area a few minutes into the second half and Ayew converted the resultant spot-kick to give Ghana the maximum points. It was the Black Stars’ second game in the qualifiers, having beaten South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 2-0 in their first qualifier. There was little excitement in the match on Monday as the Stars failed to convert the few opportunities that came their way…

Pressure group OccupyGhana has expressed disappointment in government after about 48 procured ambulances were left parked in front of the State House. The situation has generated public outrage as the nation struggles to meet healthcare needs in various regions due to shortage in ambulances. Last week, the Minister of Health assured that government is awaiting more of the ambulances before distribution. Gov’t awaits more ambulances before distribution Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, nonetheless, stated that the ambulances would be put into use in cases of emergency. But later the Minister of Special Development Initiatives clarified that trackers are being fixed on the ambulances…

Parliament has begun debating the 2020 budget statement and financial policy of government presented to the House last Wednesday by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The presentation was a requirement of Article 179 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 21(3) of the Public Financial Management Act, Act 921. After the delivery on Wednesday, the Majority Leader moved that the House began discussions on Monday, November 18. Osei-Kyei Mensa-Bonsu told members, particularly those of the Minority Caucus, to be guided by “pragmatism” and not “propaganda” during debate. Seconding him, Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu hinted that the policy statement will be the…

Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the two chiefs who have registered their opposition to position of the National House of Chiefs on the upcoming referendum are only undermining the authority of Togbe Afede XIV. The Agbogbomefia of the Asolgi State, who is the President of the House, on Friday, November 15 issued a statement to canvass for a ‘No’ vote in the December 17 referendum. Also signed by the Vice President of the House, Daasebre Nana Kweku Ewusi VII, the statement said the decision to reject the introduction of partisan politics in district level…