Author: Krobea

Former Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Constituency Enoch Teye Mensah has offered himself up for elections as Greater Accra Region’s representative on the Council of State. The elections are scheduled to be held on Thursday, February 16 and Mr Mensah, who lost his seat in National Democratic Congress’ primaries in 2015, is one of the 16 in the race. In the Notice of Poll published by the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC), ET Mensah’s picture appears fourth on the right column. His highest qualification has been stated as Masters in Theological Studies. The regional elections was originally scheduled to be held…

Accra Hearts of Oak began their 2016/2017 league season with a goalless drawn match against Inter Allies at the El Wak Sports Stadium. The match was part of the opening day matches of the 2016/2017 Ghana Premier League on Sunday but had to be delayed for 24 hours to allow Bechem United play in the CAF Confederation Cup. Fans defied Accra’s downpour in the day to watch the match, which was a home game for Inter Allies. After full regulation, nothing could separate the two sides as they shared the spoils. The match brings to six matches played on Day…

Tensions are high in the Dome-Kwabenya Constituency as some party executives have petitioned President Nana Akufo-Addo to appoint the constituency chairman, Robert Osei-Bonsu, as Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Ga East Assembly. The individuals comprising 556 polling station executives, 12 electoral area coordinators and 10 constituency executives have appended their signature to express their unequivocal support for Mr. Osei-Bonsu, as their preferred candidate for the position. Addressing an emergency press conference held over the weekend, after presenting their petition to the appropriate quarters, the signatories to the petition said the appointment of Mr Osei-Bonsu as the MCE for the…

A court in Pakistan has banned public celebrations of Valentine’s Day in the capital, Islamabad, on the grounds that it is not part of Muslim culture. The Islamabad High Court’s order prohibits all Valentine’s Day festivities in government offices and public spaces with immediate effect. It also directs the media not to promote or cover Valentine’s events. The orders were a response to a private petition which argued that Valentine’s Day was contrary to Islamic teaching. According to the Dawn newspaper, the petition argued that the festival promoted immorality, nudity and indecency under the cover of spreading love. Valentine’s Day…

Car giant Ford has announced that it is investing $1bn (£800m) over the next five years in artificial intelligence (AI) company Argo. The firms will collaborate on developing a virtual driver system for driverless cars. Ford intends to have an autonomous vehicle ready to launch in 2021. Argo was founded by CEO Brian Salesky and chief operating officer Peter Rander, who led self-driving car teams at Google and Uber respectively. The investment makes Ford the firm’s majority stakeholder. “The next decade will be defined by the automation of the automobile, and autonomous vehicles will have as significant an impact on…

You finally found a guy who’s not just great, but amazing. He’s charming. He’s helpful. He’s a great listener. The moment he came into your life, things instantly improved. Even your mother liked him. Everyone did. For the first few months, everything was magical. The relationship was perfect. Sure, you hit a few minor bumps that seemed like they could be red flags, but you figured everyone has bad days and he would never intend to be such a jerk. Besides, he apologized. Except that lately, you’re the one doing all the apologizing. You don’t always know what you did…

Kenyan doctors are calling for better pay and working conditionsA Kenyan court has jailed seven union officials for a month over a doctors strike that has crippled public hospitals for 10 weeks. High Court Judge Hellen Wasilwat had handed down suspended sentences to the officials a month ago after they ignored an earlier court order to end the strike. Jailing them for contempt of court, the judge said they had provided no reason for the punishment to be deferred. The seven officials were handcuffed and driven to jail past placard-waving supporters gathered outside the court. The nationwide strike involving thousands…

Hearts of Oak will begin their 2016/2017 season on Monday, February 13 with a clash against International Allies at the El Wak Sports Stadium. The Phobians’ match against Inter Allies was postponed to allow for Bechem United’s CAF Confederation qualifier against MC Algers. The 2016/2017 Ghana Premier League began on Sunday but Hearts are among the six sides yet to taste action. Debutants Elmina Sharks, champions Wa All Stars, Bechem United, Great Olympics and Allies are the others yet to play at the domestic front. Referee Issaka Afful will officiate Monday’s encounter with Kwesi Brobbey and Rahman Salifu supporting him…

Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection Otiko Afisa Djaba says she feels victimized by the stance taken by the Minority in Parliament over her appointment. She says the stance that she has not undertaken her National Service is hypocritical given the approval of former Deputy Local Government Minister John Oti Bless and Tourism Minister Catherine Afeku, who had not done the Service prior to their appearances before the Appointments Committee. The New Patriotic Party’s National Women’s Organiser says she is just being “victimised” because of her comments against Former President John Dramani Mahama, an action she does not regret…

La La Land has dominated the Baftas, taking five trophies – including best film and best actress for Emma Stone. There were also awards for Lion, including best supporting actor for Dev Patel, and Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake, which was named outstanding British film at the London ceremony. Patel said the win was “overwhelming”. Casey Affleck was named best actor for Manchester by the Sea and Viola Davis won the best supporting actress prize for Fences. She is also nominated for an Oscar for her role in Fences, based on the August Wilson stage play of the same name.…