Author: Krobea

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…

The Member of Parliament for Yunyoo Constituency in the Northern Region, Joseph Bipoba Naabu, has stated that Ghana is an independent country and even though it belongs to an international association, it should still act on the laws of its jurisdiction.  According to him, the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) is taking the wrong decision if it bans Ghana simply because of the refusal to withdraw the court case seeking to dissolve the Ghana Football Association (GFA). “We should disregard FIFA, if they think they are above the laws of Ghana, we don’t need them,” he mentioned. Ghana’s football…

Drivers of members of Ghana’s Parliament have petitioned leadership of the House – particularly the Speaker – to take steps to improve their general conditions of service. According to them, most of their engagements have been by word of mouth from their employers. In the petition addressed to Speaker Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, the Association of Members of Parliament Chauffeurs of Ghana Association said they are demanding an increase in salaries to “help us to survive in the economy”. “Our services with our employers are not secured to the manner of our engagement,” the petition signed by General Secretary Farouk…

Chief Executive Officer of Rufftown Records Ricky Nana Agyeman, popularly known as Bullet, has indicated that his label will not be releasing any songs written by the late Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng, known in showbiz as Ebony Reigns. In a press release on Tuesday, August 14, Rufftown Records said they are no longer interested in releasing unreleased songs of the 90’s Bad Gal, who passed away earlier this year in a road accident on the Accra-Sunyani highway. According to the record label, which now has Wendy Shay as Ebony’s replacement, it holds 60 per cent royalties of all of Ebony’s unreleased…

A major motorway bridge has collapsed near the Italian city of Genoa, leading to vehicles falling some 100m (328ft). Italian Transport Minister Danilo Toninelli said it was likely to be “an immense tragedy”, while police sources said at least 10 people had died. The head of the local ambulance service was quoted by one source as saying there were “dozens of dead”. Video footage appears to show one of the towers holding up the suspension bridge collapsing in stormy weather. The police linked it to what they called a violent cloudburst. The collapsed section had mostly fallen onto rail tracks…