Author: Krobea

Final year it was. We were busily preparing to write our exams. One friend was teasing another. The one who was being teased coincidentally had just opened his tin of sardine for lunch. The mocking climaxed. He couldn’t contain it anymore. Within a twinkling of an eye, he had gotten hold of the lid of his sardine tin and pounced on his friend, chopping him mercilessly. Before the two could be separated, the almost-dead victim was drenched in his blood. The same vehicle that rushed one to the hospital rushed the other to the police station. This thing called bad…

Experiences of most events are easily forgotten but not in the case of SIC Ladies Association’s 40th anniversary celebration dinner and dance party which went down last Saturday at the Police Social and Fitness Centre in Accra. It was a night of musical explosion characterized by exciting dance moves as various artistes put up exhilarating performances to hook up dancers permanently unto the dancing floor. The sweet aroma of delicious meals and varieties of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages was everywhere in excess begging for attention yet nobody seemed to care. But what caught the attention and thrilled every Tom,…

Member of Parliament for Sefwi Juaboso Constituency in Western Region Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says he felt “embarrassed” and “disrespected” by the manner in which the Chief Justice dispensed justice on the case he and one other MP brought against the Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba. According to him, he felt Her Ladyship Sophia Akuffo was doing the bidding of the ruling government and gave her judgement because he is an MP of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The Chief Justice last Tuesday threw out a suit brought before the Supreme Court by two MPs…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says, in line with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture’s target of generating jobs, especially for the youth and unemployed, the Marine Drive Tourism Investment Project, from construction to the operational stage, is expected to employ some 150,000 people. Expressing his appreciation to all who have, in diverse ways, helped to ensure that the Marine Drive Tourism Enclave becomes reality, the President was expectant that the project will be completed on time, and within the stipulated construction period. “I am confident that all of us, gathered here, will be present again here, very soon,…

The National Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, has cautioned Ghanaians over a statement purported to come from his party as regards the ongoing investigation of the Chair of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) by a Chief Justice-led committee. Mr Mornah says the PNC has not taken a position on the issue. Speaking on TV3’s News@10 on Thursday, the PNC National Chairman said the statement issued by the National Treasurer, Akanni Adams, is supposed to be a personal position and not the party’s. On Thursday, Mr Adams called for the resignation of Charlotte Osei or getting her…

The United Nations Information Centre Accra has held a durbar which saw over 100 traders from the Kaneshie market vigorously sensitized on child trafficking, child labour and child abuse in commemoration of the 2017 Human Rights Day. The sensitization forum, which took place at a spot within the Kaneshie Market Complex in Accr,a was aimed at educating market women on the rights of children including the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The participants drawn from the Kaneshie Market Women Association were elated to be informed and empowered by UNIC and its partners with the knowledge to deal with…

This year’s National Students’ Awards is scheduled to be held on Saturday at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana. The Awards is an initiative by the National Student’s Alliance. It is organised to recognise outstanding students, student leaders, corporate entities and individuals who make an effort to contribute to the development of Ghana at all levels. It is done with the help of Students Representative Councils, and student groups across the length and breadth of Ghana. The awards academy for the National Students Awards nominated Listowell Acquaye for the categories below: *Student Journalist of the Year *Student Blogger of the…

A member of hiplife duo Keche, Andrew Kofi Cudjoe, has said most Ghanaian musicians are swerving DJs because they feel these DJs and presenters will ask them for money. Andrew Keche, who was speaking on Accra-based Onua 95.1FM’s entertainment talk show Anigye Mmre, however, called for the need for Ghanaian musicians to appreciate DJs for what they do for them. “I and my colleague Joshua will sometimes buy watches and other things and present it as gifts to some DJs and presenters just to appreciate what they are doing.” Andrew, who was been interviewed by Christian Agyei Frimpong, went on…

Ghanaian athlete Emmanuel Dasor has completed his undergraduate studies at the Western Kentucky University (WKU) in the US. The 200m and 400m specialist is among over 36 Ghanaian athletes in the US on Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) scholarships. He majored in Business Administration and is expected to begin working on his Masters Degree in January, 2018. The 22-year-old is the latest Ghanaian athlete to graduate after javelin thrower John Ampomah and decathlete Atsu Nyamadi. Dasor helped Ghana’s 4X100m relay team win Silver in the 2014 African Athletics Championship and Bronze in the All Africa Games in Congo the following year.…

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) with support from the Swiss Government through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) officially launched a national digital market hub designed for exporters and investors on Thursday at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The market hub is to help guide producers and exporters do business with accredited and registered companies licensed to engage in exports. The support is facilitated by the Trade Capacity Building (TCB) Programme for Ghana, a project implemented by UNIDO and funded by SECO. UNIDO Project Manager Juan Pablo Davila…