Author: Krobea

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has intensified its nationwide public safety campaign in the Eastern Region, placing renewed focus on the dangers of fuel siphoning, the quality of petroleum products, and the use of the 10-litre standard measuring can as a key consumer protection tool. The initiative, known as the ‘Stay Back, Stay Safe’ campaign, is aimed at discouraging the hazardous practice of siphoning fuel from overturned tanker vehicles—an activity that continues to threaten lives, damage property, and harm the environment. As part of the renewed effort, a team led by the Director of Consumer Services, Eunice Budu-Nyarko, embarked on…

The Paramount Chief of Atebubu, Ohempon Dr Yeboah Asiamah, on Monday, March 30, paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo. The meeting, held at the NPA head office, focused on strengthening collaboration and deepening relations between the Authority and traditional leadership. During the visit, Ohempon Dr Yeboah Asiamah commended Mr Tameklo for what he described as strong leadership in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector, urging him to sustain his efforts in ensuring efficiency and stability in the industry. In response, Mr Tameklo expressed appreciation for the visit and underscored the importance…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the sacking 9f Black Stars Head Coach Otto Addo effective immediately. The decision was taken moments after the team lost 1-2 to Germany in their second pre-World Cup game. That loss had come on the back of a 5-1 defeat to Austria in the first warm-up game ahead of the mundial. In a statement issued Tuesday dawn, the GFA thanked Otto Addo “for his contribution to the team and wishes hom the best of luck in his future endeavours”. “The Ghana Football Association will communicate the new technical direction of the Black Stars…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia was the Keynote Speaker at the London School of Economics and Political Science’s 2026 Africa Summit. Speaking on the theme: Artificial Intelligence and Uniting Borders, Dr. Bawumia stated the distinct difference between digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), which he described as the latest innovation of the digital age. Dr. Bawumia pointed out the relationship between AI and digitalisation, stating that without digitalisation in a country, which he described as a foundation, AI cannot successfully take off, thereby, calling on African countries who are behind in digitalisation to urgently prioritise it in order to catch…

Three persons comprising one male and two females have been confirmed dead after a building near the Accra Newtown Experimental School collapsed on some worshippers. A total of 23 persons were rescued with the three confirmed dead. According to the Minister of Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, out of the total victims trapped under the rubble, 15 were females and eight were male with a few minors aged between seven and nine. He told journalists at the disaster site on Monday dawn that most of the rescued were transported to the Police Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital, where they…

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has denied reports making rounds on social media that the Minister has sponsored business‑class tickets to some individuals to Germany for the Black Stars’ friendly match on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Ministry on Sunday, March 29, no individual has been sponsored, facilitated nor upgraded by the Minister or Ministry, describing the reports as “false and baseless”. The statement, issued by Head of Public Relations and Communications at the Ministry Bagbara Tanko, explained that the individuals featured in a circulating video only had a brief encounter with Kofi Iddie Adams at…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has pointed out the relationship between digitalisation and artificial intelligence and their immense on the progress of Africa in the digital age. Delivering a keynote address at the London School of Economics and Political Science’s Africa Summit in London on Saturday, March 28 on the the Artificial Intelligence and Unifying Borders, Dr. Bawumia explained that AI is the latest transformation of the digital age, and countries which have not fully embraced digitalisation cannot effectively deploy AI, which he said will shape everyday life. “The digital age has now entered the phase of artificial intelligence…

The Black Stars have suffered a 5-1 defeat to Austria in the first of four pre-2026 FIFA World Cup matches. The Austrians, who are ranked 24th in the world, broke the deadlock in the 13th minute through a penalty after a handball against Wolfsburg defender Jonas Adjei Adjetey. Marcel Sabitzer stepped up to convert from the spot. They doubled their lead just six minutes into the second half with FC Augsburg’s Michael Gregoritsch connecting to a pass in the penalty area after a defensive blunder by Caleb Yirenkyi. Stefan Posch made it 3-0 after a slight touch to a corner…

An appeal filed by Rev. Victor Kusi Boateng against North Tongu Member of Parliament Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal, which cited inconsistencies surrounding the appellant’s identity and upheld the public interest basis of the legislator’s claims. In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, March 26, a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Anthony Oppong, ruled that it could not conclusively establish the identity of the appellant, noting that two different identities had been presented before the court. The judges held that this fundamental defect significantly weakened the case. They further…

The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso Constituency, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for deliberate investment in road infrastructure across the Kwahu area to sustain and expand the economic benefits of the annual Kwahu Easter celebrations. Delivering a statement on the floor of Parliament, the Mpraeso MP described the Easter festivities in Kwahu as one of Ghana’s most important cultural and tourism events, noting that it has grown into a major driver of domestic tourism and local economic activity. According to him, the celebration, which traditionally centred on family reunions and religious activities, has evolved into a national attraction that draws…