Author: Krobea

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…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been honoured for his “personal and government’s commitment” to modernising Ghana’s ports, which have positioned them as the preferred maritime trade gateway to West and Central Africa. The special award was conferred on President Akufo-Addo by the African Port Award (APA) Foundation in Accra on Tuesday at the ongoing 39th Council & Conference of Ports Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) in Accra. The conference is being attended by the directors of ports in 15 West and Central African countries as well as representatives from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and other…

Zimbabwe’s opposition says its candidate, Nelson Chamisa, has won Monday’s presidential election. The MDC Alliance says the ruling Zanu-PF party is attempting to rig the vote to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to win, and the delay in releasing official results is unacceptable. The election commission has said there has been no cheating and it needed time to collate the votes. The polls were the first since long-serving ruler Robert Mugabe was ousted. The vote attracted a high turnout of 70% and was monitored by international observers. Speaking at a press conference in the capital, Harare, the MDC Alliance’s Tendai Biti…

Ghanaian midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah has said that leaving Juventus was one of the difficult decisions he had ever made. Speaking in an interview played on Yen Nsempa on Onua FM on Monday, he stated that he had had to make a hard choice a few months before he decided to leave the Zebras. “A month or may be and a month and half, when I was about to finish the season, that was when I decided to leave the club because it was so difficult for me to take that decision. “With all achievement and relationship in the team, I…

Members of the Inter-Law Faculty Students Union are putting together a petition to be presented to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo, Attorney General Gloria Akuffo as well as the General Legal Council over the leakage of last Friday’s entrance examination questions. Before the exams were written, the compulsory question and a marking scheme were said to have leaked especially for prospective students who wrote at the New N Block and the Central Cafeteria of the University of Ghana. The leaked documents made rounds on social media, particularly WhatsApp in the morning of Friday, according to sources.…