Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has expressed disagreement at those justifying an alleged meeting of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) despite an injunction filed at an Accra High Court against it. He said he has a varying opinion regarding interpretations by some lawyers that the injunction was location-specific. The Commission’s …
Read More »Kenya will ‘scrutinize’ any UK request to test Covid-19 vaccine on citizens
The Kenyan government has said that it will subject any proposal from the UK government to conduct covid-19 vaccine trials on Kenyans. Kenyans have been fuming over reports that UK Scientists are considering covid-19 vaccine trial in Kenya if the ongoing test in the UK fails. On April 23, two …
Read More »Border closure: We’ll deal with illegal immigrants, Ghanaian accomplices – Nana Addo
Foreigners who enter into Ghana within this period when the country’s borders have been closed will be dealt with together with their Ghanaian accomplices. This was announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday, April 26, 2020, when he addressed the nation on measures put in place to curb …
Read More »Flowking Stone is a better rapper than I am – Okyeame Kwame
Rap Docta, Okyeame Kwame has touted the rap prowess of his brother, Flowking Stone, by naming him as his favorite rapper in Ghana. Okyeame Kwame in a Q&A with his fans on his Instagram page, answered a question from one of them who wanted to know who his favorite rapper …
Read More »Call us if your lights are off – ECG on ‘dumsor’ after rainstorm
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says the recent power outages within its distribution network that hit some parts of the Greater Accra today, April 26, 2020 was a result of heavy rainstorms. According to a communique by the power distribution company, its engineers are working assiduously to rectify the …
Read More »SA records 4 546 COVID-19 cases, 87 deaths
South Africa has confirmed a total of 4 546 COVID-19 cases, with 87 deaths. “We regrettably report another COVID-19 related death in the Western Cape, which increases the total number of deaths to 87. “We convey condolences to the family and appreciate our frontline workers who treated this patient,” the …
Read More »The top 10 African countries most affected by coronavirus
52 African countries have confirmed cases of coronavirus with tally of cases now surpassing the 30,000 mark, according to latest figures. The continent has recorded 30,329 cases so far with 1,374 deaths and 9,106 recoveries as at April 26, 2020. Northern and Western sub-regions of Africa have higher cases all …
Read More »Coronavirus: Six patients in critical condition
Six people infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana are in critical condition. President, Nana Akufo-Addo announced this during his address the nation on measures his government is taking to combat the coronavirus pandemic in the country. The death toll, he noted has risen to 11 but the two …
Read More »Coronavirus: More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders
More US states are beginning to lift lockdown orders even as US leaders say social distancing guidelines will be necessary throughout the summer. But governors warn that life will not quickly return to normal and that restrictions will remain in some places to keep the virus from resurging. On Friday, …
Read More »Akufo-Addo extends ban on public gatherings by two weeks
President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the ban on public gatherings including religious activities and funerals by an additional two weeks. He made this known during his eighth televised address to the nation on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the country on Sunday, April 26, 2020. The extension comes …
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