Author: Krobea

Some residents of Kaase in the Kumasi metropolis got trapped in their homes Thursday morning as a result of flooding from a downpour. The rains submerged about five houses in the area, making it difficult for residents to move from their homes. The residents claim the activity of a private developer, who has reclaimed lands around the Subin River, is the cause of the flood. The affected residents say they have been living in the area for decades but never experienced any flooding until recently. They started battling with floods last year when the private developer started the construction of…

A nephew of Kwasi Kyei Darkwah’s has descended heavily on Kofi Okyere Darko, calling him an ingrate. In a statement on Thursday, March 23, Nana Yaw Acheampong said the recent pronouncement by KOD, whom he refers to as Richard Aidoo, is an avenue to seek attention and applause since KKD “is getting on with his life and work”. KOD had told Nii Kpakpo Thompson on Tonight that he never begged KKD not to mention his name in a 2014 rape case contrary an earlier assertion by KKD. But KKD’s nephew said KOD lied. “KOD must acknowledge the truth; that he…

Ghana’s leader Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has joined other world leaders to condemn Wednesday’s terror attack at Westminster in Central London, UK. The attack left three persons including a policeman dead with several others injured. The gunman was shot dead by police. In a tweet on Thursday to condemn the attacks, President Akufo-Addo expressed sympathies for the bereaved families and the injured. I join the rest of the world in condemning the London terror attack, and sympathize with the families of the dead and wounded. (1/2) — Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) March 23, 2017 He added: “This attack is a stark…

A young girl of three years got all gathered at St Peter’s Square marveled after removing Pope Francis’ skullcap. The Pope was blessing children, then. Estella, as the girl’s name was given, was lifted by a Vatican aide to meet the Pope on Wednesday. Watch the video below: Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh

Newly appointed lawyer for Gregory Afoko has made a fresh application for bail for his client after the wife of the late Adams Mahama, Zenabu Mahama, who is the first prosecution witness in the murder trial, failed to turn up in court to continue with her evidence-in-chief in the trial of Afoko for the murder of the former Upper East Region Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Lawyer Safo Buaben says from May 21, 2015 when the accused person was arrested, he has been in police custody and, now, in prison custody. He cited the recent Supreme Court decision…

Chief Executive Officer of The BEIGE Group (TBG) Mike Nyinaku has called on entrepreneurs to take advantage of opportunities in this year’s budget. Mr. Nyinaku expressed confidence that the 2017 financial plan can lay the platform for business ideas to thrive, since one of its core focus is to provide an enabling environment for business growth and job creation. The BEIGE Group founder described the 2017 budget as bold and a wake-up call for entrepreneurs. According him, 2017 will be a foundation building year towards the long-term growth and development of the country, adding: “This is a crazy but ambitious…

Over 50 high school students from the United States and Ghana faced off in Washington, DC on March 18 to create innovative science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) solutions to critical global challenges. Team “Big Bang Brains of the World,” comprised of students and teachers from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, and Edinaman Senior High School in Elmina, Ghana, won the competition with their concept for the Earth Battery. The device works by converting the chemical energy in wet soil to electrical energy. The voltage produced can light LED bulbs. Prototype concepts by the three other finalists included…

Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) Samson Gyamerah on Wednesday, March 22 said the company is working at extending operations onto the Adenta-Accra corridor soon, saying patronage has risen to 7,000 passengers daily, a significant indication of a good out-turn on the new route. Mr Gyamerah explained that Ayalolo – as the service is termed – started from a modest 40,000 passengers daily in December last year to 80,000 in January this year. Within two months, the numbers have risen to the current 7,000 passengers. The figure, he noted, could rise if the company had…

The final report of the ad hoc committee set up by Parliament to look into the bribery allegations against leadership of the Appointments Committee is expected to be presented on Wednesday, March 29. The five-member committee is currently considering its draft report, according to the Acting Director of Public Affairs of Parliament, Kate Addo. In a statement issued on Wednesday, March 22, Ms Addo said evidence were taken from three more witnesses. The committee chaired by Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan Joe Ghartey had been given 30 days within which to complete its investigations. But the time has elapsed. The…