Author: Krobea

‘Wish Me Well’ hitmaker Kuami Eugene has finally acted upon the countless social media trolls he gets for his manner of dressing. He has employed a new fashion stylist, who is said to be Nana Aba Anamoah’s baby daddy, Osebo, to help his wardrobe become a bit more trendy and excuse him from the countless critics he gains for his dressing. Richard Brown, popularly known as Osebo, owns ‘247 Boutique located at North Kaneshie and is the father of Nana Aba Anamoah’s 16-year-old son. According to sources, the ‘Angela’ hit maker has employed Osebo to rebrand himself since he has…

Takoradi-based water bicycle inventor Frank Darko, who was in the news in the early part of this year, is making strides in the industry. He has invented a children version of the bicycle at the request of a Germany-based Ghanaian medical practitioner. The smaller bike, which is a modification of the first invention, has a brand name embossed on it. According to Frank Darko, the new additions, which are four in number, would be sent to Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region to be used by some school children, who have challenges crossing water bodies to school. Frank tells Connect…

The Bank of Ghana has established Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited to take over the assets of five banks said to have been plunged into a liquidity crunch. The banks are Beige Bank, Construction Bank, The Royal Bank, Sovereign Bank and uniBank. Addressing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, Governor of the Bank of Ghana Dr Ernest Addison said his outfit is dedicating GH¢450 million as minimum capital for the new bank ahead of the GH¢400 million requirement at the end of the year for all banks. “It takes away the uncertainty and anxiety we have seen in the market,” Dr Addison…

The Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaaki Awingobit, has expressed disappointment in the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, following his presentation of the mid-year budget review on Thursday, July 19, 2018. According to Samson Asaaki Awingobit, the Finance Minister left parliamentarians in suspense since he did not explain and state the percentages of the levies that were indicated in his presentation. Speaking on 3FM’s Sunrise on Wednesday, Mr Awingobit stated that in 2017 during the first mid-year budget presentation by Mr Ofori-Atta, Ghanaians were assured of an abolishment of certain taxes but barely a year…

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,…