Author: Krobea

Former world number one Serena Williams says she is at the start of a “long comeback” after losing 6-3 2-6 6-3 to Czech Petra Kvitova in Cincinnati. The second-round loss comes on the back of her heaviest career defeat, a 6-1 6-0 loss to Britain’s Johanna Konta in the Silicon Valley Classic first round. “I’m still at the very beginning,” said the 23-time Grand Slam champion. “I’m just going to continue to work hard, and hopefully I’ll start winning more matches.” Following the thumping by Konta, the 36-year-old American, runner-up at this year’s Wimbledon, withdrew from last week’s Rogers Cup…

Members of the Northern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) are in a crunch meeting with doctors and members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNA) at the Tamale Teaching Hospital.  Though the exact motive behind the meeting is not immediately known, it is widely believed it is to plead with the doctors and nurses not embark on their intended strike. REGSEC fears the strike, which was necessitated by a recent attack on the Chief Executive Officer of the Hospital, will affect healthcare delivery in the Northern Region. The health workers on Tuesday declared the indefinite strike to demand the…

I am a movie freak. I love action movies, I love suspense, the thrills, the laugh and don’t even get me started on movies filled with drama. It’s like I live for the drama. There are some movies that make me cry, some that make me question my life choices and others that challenge or inspire me to be a better person. So, I am very selective when it comes to the kind of movies I want to watch unless of course it’s comedy or drama. However, there is a particular movie I watched titled “I Can Only Imagine”; a…

Government has extended an invitation to football’s world-governing body, FIFA, for a meeting “at our earliest convenience” to find a way out over the recent developments regarding the administration of football in Ghana. This was contained in a letter written by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Kwame Asiamah, in response to an earlier letter written by FIFA’s Secretary General, Fatma Samoura, communicating a decision by the Bureau of FIFA Council at its August 11 meeting. In the letter addressed to the Head of the Liaison Team, Dr Kofi Amoah, FIFA directed the government to withdraw its law suit…

Rescuers in the north-western Italian city of Genoa continue to search for possible survivors after the dramatic collapse of a motorway bridge. The interior minister said at least 37 people were killed when dozens of vehicles fell 45m (148ft). About 16 people were injured in the collapse and the number missing ranges from four to 12. About 250 firefighters from across Italy are taking part in the search, using sniffer dogs and climbing gear. “We’re not giving up hope,” fire official Emanuele Giffi told AFP news agency, vowing teams would work “round the clock until the last victim is secured”.…

Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldo says he will be discharged on Monday, after being admitted to hospital in Ibiza with pneumonia. The 41-year-old was responding to local reports that he had been in intensive care at Can Misses Hospital. Ronaldo scored 62 times for Brazil, including both goals when they beat Germany in the 2002 World Cup final. “I had a strong flu picture in Ibiza and I had to be boarded on Friday but it’s all in order,” tweeted Ronaldo. The former Real Madrid forward, who also played for Barcelona, Inter Milan and AC Milan, thanked his fans for…

Posters of Dr Kwabena Duffuor are making rounds on social media with the clearest indication yet that he will contest National Democratic Congress’ presidential primary on December 7, 2018. According to sources, he will serve the party a formal notice of interest in the coming week. The former Finance Minister and Governor of the Bank of Ghana is, however, yet to personally confirm or deny the fliers. The NDC is scheduled to elect its flagbearer for the 2020 presidential elections as greenlight has been given for interested aspirants to campaign. READ: NDC holds presidential primary on Dec. 7; warns against…

Tongan Prime Minister Akilisi Pohiva has challenged other Pacific Island leaders to participate in a year-long weight-loss challenge to set an example to their national communities. Mr Pohiva told a local newspaper he would propose the competition when the leaders meet next month. Ten of the islands sit at the top of the world obesity rate rankings. On some, up to 90% of the population are overweight, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The region’s obesity epidemic has been blamed on traditional diets of fish and vegetables being shunned for processed food imports and fatty meat. In the interview…

The Tamale Municipal Chief Executive, Iddrisu Musah Superior, says measures will be put in place to deal with the criminals who attacked the Tamale Teaching Hospital on Monday. “Measures are being put in place for the Ghana Police Service to investigate this matter.” The Tamale mayor was speaking on 3FM on Sunrise on Tuesday. He regretted the incident took place, claiming he didn’t know any of the boys that took part. “I think it was rather unfortunate and condemnable, I don’t know those boys who did that. I had the information as about three o’clock. “In fact, I was at…

The Austrian capital, Vienna, has beaten Australia’s Melbourne to be named the world’s most liveable city. It’s the first time a European city has topped the rankings of the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) annual survey. The worldwide league table ranks 140 cities on a range of factors, including political and social stability, crime, education and access to healthcare. In the survey, Manchester saw the biggest improvement of any European city, rising by 16 places to rank 35th. Manchester’s rise puts it ahead of London in the rankings by 13 places, the widest gap between the two cities since the survey…