Author: Krobea

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured that Ghana, under his leadership, will be returned onto the path of progress and prosperity, adding that “very soon the difficulties in our economic circumstances are going to be a thing of a past”. According to President Akufo-Addo, “steps are going to be taken very soon, in my own address to the nation, and in the first budget, to let the Ghanaian people know that the commitments we made in order to get their mandate were not just hollow words, and that there was every intention to live by…

Apostle Irene Adu Gyamfi, known as Mamalistic Mama, a preacher of the word of God and a gospel musician, has debunked rumours that she sold her song “Ebedane” for GH¢50,000 to President Nana Akufo-Addo and his New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Anigye Mmre hosted by Christian Agyei Frimpong on Accra-based Onua 95.1 FM, Mamalistic Mama said: “I keep getting calls from media houses that I have taken GH¢50,000 from Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. “I want to use this opportunity to clear my name. I have not taken any money from NPP or NDC. “I don’t support any political party…

The Teshie District Police have arrested two young men who have robbed MTN shop attendant of over GH¢6,000 on Monday. The two Daniel Osei and Elvis Omane reportedly attacked the shop attendant at gun point, robbing her of the money as well as other valuables. The daylight robbery reportedly occurred around 1:30 Monday afternoon, at Anomato, a suburb of Teshie. The two suspects, aged 33 and 28 years and both carpenters, reportedly went to the area on a motorbike. Armed with a locally manufactured pistol and a machete, they attacked the salesgirl at a telecommunication service provider’s shop amidst firing…

The Architecture and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) has been tasked to examine the Cape Coast Court Complex, which is said to need urgent attention. The Chief Justice on Tuesday, February 7 received a report on the condition of the court building. The concrete roof slab is said to be in urgent need of repair works. “Management is inviting AESL to examine the structure to advise on the safety of the building and the various segments of work that need to be done urgently,” a release on Tuesday by the Judicial Service said. The examination will take two days, hence the…

Ashanti Regional Police Commander COP Nathan Kofi Boakye has been appointed the Director General in charge of Research and Planning of the Ghana Police Service. His position has been taken over by DCOP Isaac Ken Yeboah, who was head of the Northern Regional Police Command. These are part of the latest shake-up within the police administration “to ensure effective management and operational control of the Service”. The changes take immediate effect, according to a release sighted by 3news.com. COP Boakye, a former director in charge of operations, replaces COP Rose Bio Atinga, who is heading to the Technical Directorate. Director…

The Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, February 7 abstained from a voting process to decide on the approval of Otiko Afisah Djaba as Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection. The report on the minister-designate came up on the floor again after it was deferred last Friday. After the disagreements over the report, Speaker Mike Oquaye ordered the issue to be put to voting. But the Minority members present decided to stay away from the exercise, insisting that they do not approve of the nomination of New Patriotic Party’s National Women’s Organiser. Members of the Minority on the Appointments Committee…

READ: Avram Grant, Ghana part ways

The Standing Committee of the National House of Chiefs on Tuesday, February 7 paid a courtesy call on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to congratulate him on his victory in the December 2016 elections. The Committee also congratulated the president on his assumption of the highest office of the land. The Committee led by Togbe Afede XIV, President of the National House of Chiefs, noted that “in electing you as President, the people of Ghana, unhappy with their circumstances, have endorsed your agenda for change. Many of your pronouncements and actions since your assumption of office are very reassuring, and…

Black Stars head coach Avram Grant and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) have reached an agreement to mutually part ways. Grant’s two-year contract ended on November 30, 2016 but was extended to February 28, 2017 to allow him handle the Black Stars at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon. In a statement on Tuesday, February 7, the GFA  said: “Both parties have mutually agreed not to renew the contract upon its expiry”. Grant signed a two-year contract with the Stars on December 1, 2014 and took the team to win Silver at the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.…

The Administrator General has blamed the numerous cases of seizure of state assets on ignorance of the Presidential Transition Act 2012. According to him, most past and present government officials are having a first taste of the law since its promulgation; hence, the rough edges. Speaking on TV3’s News 360 on Monday, February 6, David Yaro said: “The law has not been tested until now that is why it doesn’t seem to be happening properly”. But he said if the Presidential Estates Unit (PEU), which he heads, was adequately staffed, all these would have been averted. According to him, the…