Author: Krobea

Chelsea and Belgium star Eden Hazard has sent an autographed jersey of his to First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo. In a post on Twitter on Friday, Mrs Akufo-Addo described the gift as “one of the best surprises I have had so far this year”. I believe one of the best surprises I have had so far this year, is receiving a personally signed replica jersey, by one of the world’s best players, Eden Hazard. A Chelsea football player, Belgian international and face of Nike Sports. Thank you so much @hazardeden10 pic.twitter.com/Z0i0CNL50V — Rebecca Akufo-Addo (@RAkufoAddo) May 4, 2018 On the Number…

Kilauea volcano has erupted near a residential area on Hawaii’s largest island, prompting a local state of emergency and the mandatory evacuation of 1,700 residents. Extremely high levels of dangerous sulphur dioxide gas have been detected in the evacuation area, the Civil Defense Agency tweeted. Community centres have been opened to provide shelter. The eruption follows a series of strong earthquakes over recent days. A volcanic crater vent – known as Puu Oo – collapsed earlier this week, sending lava down the mountain’s slopes towards populated areas. Officials had been warning residents all week they should be prepared to evacuate…

The Minority will agitate for the summon of the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations to explain to members of Parliament the number of jobs created so far, 3news.com has gathered. Richard Quashigah told 3FM’s Kwakye Afreh Nuamah on Thursday that previous attempts to have government officials justify employment figures put out in the public sphere have failed because of the posture of the Speaker. “We have tried to interrogate with little success,” he said, but assured that: “we will see how we will bring [the Employment Minister] to the House to explain the [current] situation”. The Employment Minister, Ignatius…

Late comic actor Asonaba Kwaku Darko, popularly known as Super OD, is scheduled to be laid to rest on Saturday, May 19. The 84-year-old died on Tuesday, February 13 after battling a long illness. Immediately after his death was announced by his son, Simon, many including past and present presents mourned the veteran. READ: Akufo-Addo, Mahama mourn Super OD He graced the screens in the late ‘80s and ‘90s in popular TV series Osofo Dadzie and Obra, a Sunday night weekly Akan drama. Super OD is expected to be buried in his hometown of Swedru, where he was until his…

The General Council of the Church of Pentecost has elected Apostle Eric Nyamekye to replace Apostle Professor Opoku Onyinah as Chairman of the premier Pentecostal church in Ghana. The elections, which took place during the General Council Meeting on Thursday, saw the head of Koforidua Area of COP garner 994 out of 1009 members – representing 98.5 per cent – in his favour with 14 opposing his nomination. He is expected to be officially announced as the next Chairman of COP. He becomes the sixth head of the Church. His predecessor, Apostle Onyinah, has served for the past 10 years…

On Thursday, May 3, all roads and airspace lead to Ghana as journalists all over the world congregate in Accra to celebrate World Press Freedom Day. To host such an auspicious event is indeed a pat on the back for the significant progress we as a country and people have made in liberalising and empowering the media. But, the occasion compels us to reflect on the unusual blot to our free media and democratic credentials in terms of the 17-year delay in passing a Right to Information (RTI) law. After several broken promises to pass an RTI bill, the bill…

Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand says he is “disappointed” after being refused a professional boxing licence. The 39-year-old, who retired from football in 2015, launched his new career in September. The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) said they would not be reviewing his application, Ferdinand said. “It is with a heavy heart that I am hanging up my gloves,” he said. In his statement, published on Facebook, Ferdinand added: “To not be given the chance to demonstrate my ability to the BBBofC through the standard assessment afforded to others is hard to take.” Ferdinand’s move into…

About a year ago, when I heard about the opioid drug called Tramadol for the first time, it had already found its way into the underworld and its abuse was on the ascendency! Victims of all ages including minors had been pushed into the crowded space of addiction with no escape route in sight. Call it stampede; that has people constantly knocking their heads against each other. Well, they call it ‘nadding’ (nodding) in the ghettos. I personally saw youngsters losing control of themselves, with eyes partially shut, and the nodding of head on repeat. That got me curious. I…

Kotoko coach Paa Kwesi Fabin has admitted that his side deserved to lose at Anyinase and by a larger number of goals too. Kotoko suffered a second loss in four days as new boys Karela United claimed another big scalp at their Anyinase home venue in the Ghana Premier League. The Porcupine Warriors, who suffered a 0-1 reverse against arch rivals Accra Hearts of Oak in Kumasi on Sunday, lost 1-3 at Karela United. Karela are unbeaten in 65 home matches across Division One and the Ghana Premier League. Karela have now beaten both Hearts and Kotoko in that amazing…

At least 76 people have died and scores more were injured in fierce dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The storms on Wednesday disrupted electricity, uprooted trees, destroyed houses and killed livestock. Many of the dead were sleeping when their houses collapsed after being struck by intense bursts of lightning. Dust storms are common in this part of India during summer but loss of life on this scale is unusual. The storms largely affected three districts in Rajasthan – Alwar, Bharatpur and Dholpur – where at least 31 people were killed. Officials say…