Author: Krobea

Johanna Konta inflicted the worst defeat of Serena Williams’ career with a thumping first-round victory over the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion at the Silicon Valley Classic. The British number one took less than an hour to win 6-1 6-0 in San Jose. Williams, 36, had never lost a match without winning at least two games since turning professional in 1995. “I tried to put aside the incredible champion she is and just play the player of the day,” Konta, 27, said. “She obviously wasn’t playing at her best level, nowhere near it, and I really just tried to play…

Member of Parliament for Kintampo South Constituency Felicia Adjei has blamed President Akufo-Addo for the police assault case that happened at Midland Savings and Loan in Accra. A video of the policeman in an altercation with the woman, Patience Osafo, 36, at the Shiashie branch of Midland Savings and Loans Limited, sent outrage across social and mainstream media. In the video, the policeman was seen using an umbrella to hit the woman, who was carrying a baby, and then hit her with his hand as he dragged her on the floor while she wailed and cried. WATCH: Police storm Midland Savings…

Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports Pius Enam Hadzide has finally broken his silence after his reinstatement by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He, together with National Sports Authority Board Chairman Kwadwo Baah Agyemang, was reinstated by the president after undergoing investigation for alleged visa racketeering on the 2018 Commonwealth Games. READ: Australia visa scandal: Suspended Dep. Sports Minister & NSA Board Chair reinstated Speaking on TV3’s Newday on Wednesday, the reinstated Deputy Youth and Sports Minister said he has rededicated himself to support his minister Isaac Asiamah’s objective and vision for the ministry. “I speak but I don’t drive…

Hip-pop and Afrobeat artiste Lord Paper appears to have changed his ways from the worldly life to a Godly one after a prayer session with the founder of Perez Chapel International, Bishop Charles Agyin-Asare. This comes after his controversial X-rated ‘Awurama’ video in 2016 boomeranged but attracting so many criticisms that threw a big blow to his proliferating music career The musician shared a photo on social media on Tuesday of him with the man of God with a caption that decisively states that he has turned away from his former lifestyle. He tweeted: “Was a life changing meeting with…

This is a personal opinion as I contemplate my sadness and frustration at the current state of football in Ghana, as well as my hope for a brighter future. I certainly don’t have all the answers and humbly accept I still have so much to learn about the people and culture here. That said, I’d like to share an observation that might be of service to those who truly love and believe in Ghana football. At least that is my intent in presenting these issues. Here goes… WAKE UP! The patient is on life support and it is time to…

Women are being warned against risky cosmetic “rejuvenating” procedures to reshape and tighten the vagina. Experts say the “therapies”, offered by some private clinics in the UK and the US, pose a serious risk of burns, scarring and recurring pain. Typically during these procedures, a probe is inserted into the vagina to heat or laser the vaginal tissue. Although it is non-surgical and can be done in a lunch hour, it is not necessarily safe, say officials. Laser and energy-based devices have been approved for use in destroying pre-cancerous cells in cervical or vaginal tissue, as well as genital warts,…

The camp of Professor Joshua Alabi says it is not surprised at growing reports that some members of Parliament are mobilizing support for a candidate in this year’s presidential primary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Though silent on who that candidate is as per a statement issued on Tuesday, the campaign team of Professor Alabi could be referring to John Dramani Mahama. There have been widespread reports that some MPs have already begun raising funds for the former president to contest the leadership position of the party, likely in November. “First of all, this development does not come to…

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has descended heavily on government for the poor consultation prior to announcing the introduction of the double intake and semester system under the Free SHS policy. It said even the best thought-out plan in the education sector is likely to meet unexpected shocks; hence the need for broader consultation and readiness to engage major stakeholders. The Association has, therefore, advised government not to pursue the system as it will overburden the teacher. “We will therefore have no option than advise our members to work according to their conscience,” concluded a communiqué issued after…

The Black Princesses finally left the shores of Ghana on Monday night for the 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in France after the constant change of departure date. The Black Princesses are scheduled to open their campaign against hosts France on Sunday in the opening game at Stade de la Rabine, Vannes. They will later take on the Netherlands on Wednesday, August 8 at the Stade de la Rabine and later face off with New Zealand on Sunday, August 12 at the Stade Guy Piriou, Concarneau. This will be the team’s fourth appearance at the tournament. After failing to…

Hiplife and Afrobeat artiste Sista Afia says though she shows some skin on stage, she does not dress like that on a normal day. She says even though she shows a little flesh, she still keeps it casual. As usual, some self-righteous criticisers of female musicians in the Ghanaian entertainment industry have come hard at the singer for her way of showing too much skin in her videos and on stage. The ‘Jeje’ queen, speaking on TV3’s Newday show on Tuesday, said she shows flesh just to perform on big stages because she is a female performer, adding that no…