Author: Krobea

Two former supporters of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong have endorsed former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to become the party’s presidential candidate for the 2028 election. The two – NPP Constituency Chairman for Jomoro Mathew Nda and former MCE for Evalue Ajomoro Gwira Eric Essien – announced their unflinching support for Dr. Bawumia during his campaign tour of Jomoro in the Western Region on Monday, November 3. The Jomoro Constituency Chairman and the former MCE paid tributes to Dr Bawumia, highlighting his humility and good character, as well as his marketability, which they said, is crucial…

The Western Region has become the latest region to openly endorse and appreciate a number of policies former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced. According to the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, the policies will be aimed at curbing neglect and promoting inclusive development if he wins the NPP’s presidential primaries and is elected President to serve the country. Among the policies Dr. Bawumia has been explaining is the institutionalisation of welfare of grassroots members of the NPP through a database, spreading presidential appointments with a minimum of 10 appointments per constituency and instituting a new constituency-based…

The Ahafo Region branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has jumped to the defence of two members of Parliament (MPs) accused of inciting violence in Hwidiem last Saturday. According to the Regional Communications Director, Alfred Aboagye, Alhaji Collins Dauda and Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, MPs for Asutifi South and Asutifi North respectively, rather wanted to de-escalate the situation. Addressing the press on Tuesday, November 4, Mr Aboagye said the Asutifi North MP was on his way to a funeral in Acherensua when he bumped into the situation. Even that, the NDC Communications Director continues, the MP called his colleague, Alhaji…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced that a testimonial game will be played for former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan.  This is to celebrate his illustrious career, which inspired millions on the African continent, and contribution to Ghana football, in particular.  No date has been set yet for the game but it promises to be a memorable occasion for the all-time leading scorer of the senior national men’s soccer team.  Baby Jet, as he is affectionately called, scored 51 goals in 109 appearances for the Black Stars.  He holds the enviable record of being the top African scorer in…

The final is set as Opoku Ware School secured the last ticket to the final of the 2025 National Science & Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The semi-final clashes began on Monday with defending champions Mfantsipim School dispatching GSTS and Mankranso SH to book another shot at winning the title. They won the contest with 42 points against 23 points and 15 points for GSTS and Mankranso SHS respectively. The second semi-final contest saw Pope John’s SHS and Minor Seminary give up a Round 1-to-Round 3 lead for St Augustine’s College to snap up the victory. Augusco won it with 46 points,…

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has applauded the Ghana American Football Federation and the National Football League (NFL) for their continued investment in grassroots sports following the successful 4th Annual NFL FLAG Championship held at the University of Ghana Rugby Stadium over the weekend. The championship featured competitions in the Under-12 Co-Ed and Under-14 Boys and Girls divisions, with Nima 1 Basic School winning both the U-12 Co-Ed and U-14 Girls categories, and St. Kizito Basic School emerging champions in the U-14 Boys category. The tournament forms part of a broader effort to expand flag football…

We all think we know how to brush our teeth – a scrub morning and night, a rinse with water and maybe a minty mouthwash for good measure. But according to dental experts, even the most diligent brushers might be making a few mistakes that could be undoing their good work. Dr Praveen Sharma, from the school of dentistry at the University of Birmingham, says that half of adults in the UK will have gum disease at some point and an early sign is bleeding gums. “If your gums are bleeding or swollen it’s a sign you need to brush…

The Member of Parliament for Asutifi North Constituency, Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, has categorically denied any act or omission that amounted to misconduct or obstruction of police duties. He has offered his availability for any investigations into last Saturday’s incident at Hwidiem in the Ahafo Region. This follows an invitation extended to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to aid investigations into the incident. The vehicles of the Director of Operations for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the Chief of Hwidiem Zongo were vandalised. The mob, said…

The Upper East Regional Police Command is on a manhunt for unknown assailants behind the shooting of two personnel of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) stationed at Naagani Basyonde in Garu-Tempane. The officers were shot on their return to base after foot patrols. Their AK47 rifles were made away with by the attackers. According to a press release issued by Command on Monday, the two were rushed to the Bolgantanga Regional Hospital. “Sadly, one of the officers was pronounced dead by the medical officer,” the statement signed by Public Relations Officer Chief Inspector Abdul-Rahman Sumaila said. A team of investigators…

Asante Kotoko kept their unbeaten run in the Ghana Premier League after securing a 4-2 win at home over Karela United FC on Sunday. It was a Matchday 8 encounter at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium and the Porcupine Warriors were playing in front of their home fans for the first time after their exit from the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup. Abdul Karim Zito’s side wasted no time as Hubert Gyau struck in the sixth minute to give the spectators all what they have wanted. But a penalty awarded by referee Maxwell Hanso a few minutes later was converted by…