Author: Krobea

The Vetting and Appointments Committee of Parliament has decided on Monday, November 10 as date for the vetting of Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for a substantive role. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to replace ousted Gertrude Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. After resuming on Tuesday, October 21, the Committee met two days later to consider the date for the public vetting. As agreed by all members, the vetting will take place at the Speaker’s Conference Room on Monday, November 10. However, the dismissed Chief Justice has filed a suit at the High Court for a judicial review…

Ghana Premier League side Nations FC have ceded their coaching job to veteran Stephen Frimpong Manso, whose last job in the top-flight was for champions Bibiani Goldstars SC.  This appointment comes barely two days after Nations FC parted ways with Kassim Ocansey Mingle and his assistant, Johnson Smith. The two were asked to leave shortly after the 3-2 win over Eleven Wonders on Sunday. Aside Frimpong Manso, the Abrankese-based side also named Aboagye Dacosta as an Assistant Coach. Both come to the respective roles with experience as former footballers. Frimpong Manso last season led Bibiani Goldstars to their maiden league…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has cautioned Ghana’s youth against the growing menace of drug abuse, describing it as a major threat to the nation’s future. Mr Ayariga delivered the warning when he joined the Area Code Blast event, a community-focused campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of substance abuse among young people. With the theme ‘Say No to Substance Abuse!’, the initiative seeks to educate and empower the youth to make positive, healthy lifestyle choices and steer clear of drug misuse. He urged young Ghanaians to channel their energy into…

Several workers have been injured with some in critical condition after a storey building under construction at Roman Ridge collapsed. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon. According to eye witnesses, about 14 workers were on site when it occurred. The workers were trapped under the rubble for hours before officers of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) arrived to rescue them all. They were sent to the 37 Military and Greater Accra Regional hospitals for medical care. The Fire Service has since launched investigations into the incident as work has been suspended by construction firm Fabrico Builders. The cause of the…

2022/2023 Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC have re-appointed James Essilfie as their Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Essilfie returns to the position four years after stepping down. He had occupied the position for 11 years but resigned to take up a board membership role at the club. He served as a Board Member in charge of Administration. “Medeama Sporting Club is delighted to announce the return of Mr. James Essilfie as the Club’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a new and exciting chapter in the Club’s journey,” the club said in a statement on Tuesday, October 28. The statement…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, will be given a “full” state burial. Though a funeral date is yet to be announced, President Mahama said the widow of late President Jerry John Rawlings will be given an appropriate send-off. He was speaking on Tuesday, October 28 when he visited the Ridge residence of the Rawlingses to commiserate with the family, especially the four children. Mrs Rawlings died on Thursday, October 23 at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, after a short illness. According to President Mahama, the children…

Cameroon’s 92-year-old president has won a controversial eighth term, in a fiercely disputed election. Paul Biya, who is the world’s oldest head of state, won 53.7% of the vote, compared to the 35.2% of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Constitutional Council declared. Before the announcement, Tchiroma Bakary – a former Biya ally – insisted he had won the election, but the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) dismissed his claim. The election, held on 12 October, has been marred with deadly violence, and in recent days, hundreds of Tchiroma Bakary’s supporters have defied protest bans in several cities, and…

Ghana Premier League side Nations FC have parted ways with Head Coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and Assistant Head Coach Johnson Smith a few hours after a 3-2 win over Eleven Wonders. “Nations FC have mutually parted ways with both Head Coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle and Assistant Coach Johnson Smith,” the club wrote on Sunday. “We thank them for their service to the Club. “The club will not make any further comment of this topic.” It is unclear what triggered the decision as it comes after winning the five-goal thriller in which they played with 10 men. However, the Abrankese-based side…

Former Chief Executive (DCE) for North Tongu Osborne K. Divine Fenu has lost his life following a motor accident on the Accra-Aflao road. According to sources, Divine Fenu died on the spot, near the Central University College, Miotso. He is said to be returning to Accra from a visit to the Volta Region. The sad news was confirmed by the Ghana National Teachers Association (GNAT), a union he was a member of, and his family.

Former Member of Parliament for Tema West Constituency Irene Naa Torshie Addo has expressed sadness and grief over the demise of former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.  She said Ghana has lost one of its “courageous daughters and transformative leaders”. “Nana Konadu was more than a First Lady; she was a phenomenon whose voice carried strength, clarity, and an unyielding belief in Ghana’s potential,” she wrote in a statement. “From her, I learnt that leadership demands courage, the courage to stand for what is right, to speak when silence is convenient, and to act when others hesitate. “I came to…