Author: Krobea

Asante Kotoko Head Coach Abdul-Karim Zito Kabutey has resigned from his role withediate effect, the club has announced. The on Monday, February 9 followed the club’s failure to defend the MTN FA Cup after exiting at the Round of 16. “Management has accepted the resignation, expressed its appreciation to the coach for his services and wished him the best for the future,” a statement by the club noted. The decision also comes after a string of poor results, culminating in the 2-4 penalty loss to Aduana FC in the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup. Pressure was mounting on Karim Zito, who…

The police at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in collaboration with the university’s security services have begun investigations into the death a second-year student. Master Ransford Amankwah Asomani, a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management student, is reported to have fallen off the second floor of his hostel, off campus, in the early hours of Sunday, February 8. “He was immediately rushed to the KNUST Hospital by his colleagues, with support from the KNUST District Police Patrol Team,” a press release signed by the University Relations Officer, Dr Daniel Norris Bekoe, on Monday explained. “But [he]…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has argued that the construction of the Kumasi Outer Ring Road has rendered the original four-tier Suame Interchange design unnecessary. The Minister said the new road corridor significantly reduces traffic pressure at Suame, making a revised interchange design more appropriate. “The Kumasi Outer Ring Road offers an even more appropriate connection from the N10 at Akom to the N6 at Boankra and shortens travel time between the northern and southern parts of the country,” the Minister said. He added that most long-distance traffic would bypass the city centre once the project…

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has sharply rebuked his predecessor, Francis Asenso-Boakye, over delays in the Suame Interchange project in Kumasi, accusing the former minister and the previous government of failing the people of the Ashanti Region. According to Mr Agbodza, the ongoing debate over the modification of the interchange would not have arisen if the project had been completed by 2024 as promised by the NPP government. “You failed the people of the Ashanti Region,” Mr Agbodza said in a statement responding to criticisms from Mr Asenso-Boakye regarding the redesign of the interchange. “If the…

Fresh allegations of nepotism and abuse of discretionary powers have emerged within the Ghana Police Service, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accused of using special promotion powers to advance the careers of close family members. The claims, contained in a strongly worded statement circulating among senior officers, warn that the development has triggered growing internal discontent, eroding morale and undermining confidence in the leadership of the Service barely ten months into the IGP’s tenure. According to the statement, the IGP personally signed at least four Police Wireless Messages between January 20 and January 30, 2026, granting…

Think tank Election Watch Ghana is requesting the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) to also conduct investigations into the allegations of vote buying in the just-ended parliamentary primaries of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso East Constituency. It further asked the EC to take action against whoever is found guilty. In a press release on Monday, February 9, EWG also asked the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service as well as the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to collaborate to “conduct a thorough investigation and prosecute offenders”. This comes after the NDC constituted a committee…

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed former Member of Parliament for Tamale Central Constituenc, Alhaji Inusah Fuseini, as replacement to Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on the committee to investigate the allegations of bribery and vote buying in last Saturday’s primaries. The party had set up a three-member committee to not only investigate the widespread inducement and vote buying but also recommend sanctions where applicable. It was to be chaired by party stalwart Kofi Totobi Quakyi with Mr Ayariga and Emefa Fugah as members. But following a petition by the Majority in Parliament to have the primaries annulled due to…

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has confirmed progress in the investigation of the footbridge damaged between Fiesta Royale and Nogahill Hotel on the N1 highway. Minister Kwame Agbodza, in a post on February 8, stated: “We have made progress. The police are in touch with the owners of the vehicle, the Ministry of Roads and Highways, and other relevant bodies to advance the investigation, assess the level of damage, and prescribe the necessary repairs. “I appreciate the efforts of the Minister responsible for the Interior, the IGP, police, and members of the public who have been in touch to…

In a move set to transform the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector and redefine modern dining habits in Ghana, Hoshii Instant Rice has officially entered the Ghanaian market. At a high profile corporate and media launch event held at the Movenpick Ambassador hotel on Friday, February 6, the brand unveiled its innovative product line to a gathered assembly of industry stakeholders, distributors, retailers, and members of the press. The launch marks a significant milestone in the local food industry, introducing a sophisticated solution to the growing demand for convenient, high-quality, and nutritious meal options among Ghana’s urban population. The event…

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all Ghanaians who have contributed to its life-saving initiatives. In a post on its official Facebook page this morning, the Fund highlighted the profound impact of public generosity on hospitals, patients, and families across the country. “Because of you, lives have been saved. Fear has turned into relief. Despair has given way to hope,” the post stated. Mahama Cares emphasised that the donations received so far have gone beyond numbers, touching hospital wards, waiting rooms, and the homes of families who were losing faith. “You…