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120 recoveries as Ghana’s coronavirus cases rise to 1154

Ghana’s coronavirus case count has increased to 1,154 with 120 recoveries, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This was disclosed by the Director-General at the GHS, Dr. Patrick Aboagye at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 22. The development means that 112 new cases and 21 recoveries …

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COVID-19: Gov’t sued for requesting subscriber details from Telcos

A private legal practitioner, Francis Kwarteng Arthur, has instituted a court action against the government seeking to stop the President, KelniGVG and the National Communication Authority (NCA) from relying on Executive Instrument (EI 63) to procure his personal information from Vodafone Ghana and MTN Ghana for purposes of contact tracing …

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It is ‘disrespectful’ to peg my net worth below $5m – Wendy Shay brags

Songstress Wendy Shay says she is worth more than five million dollars ($5M) and that it is disrespectful for any blogger or writer to peg her any less. The singer who said the most important things she’s got for herself since she became famous through music is an iPhone made this known …

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72-hour plan to nab cop killers

Police in Gauteng have launched the 72-hour Activation Plan to find the suspects behind the killing of a Sebokeng-based Detective Sergeant. National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has assigned the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner to immediately mobilise the 72-hour plan. According to a police report, at about 7:10pm, the police official …

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I’m qualified for the GFA Technical Director job- Bashiru Hayford

Former Asante Kotoko coach Bashiru Hayford says he is more than qualified to head the Ghana Football Association Technical Directorate. The former Somalia head coach has applied for the position and has been shortlisted among applicants to be interviewed this week. According to him, his vast experience over the years …

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Coronavirus erodes cedi’s gains

Despite all the gains made by the local currency against its major trading currencies at beginning of the year, especially the United States dollar, the coronavirus pandemic impact has washed all away, causing the cedi to lose its strength. The cedi, which appreciated by 4.5 percent as of the end …

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High demand for gari in Nigeria as prices of food items skyrocket

With skyrocketing prices of food items resulting from COVID-19 pandemic gari has emerged as the food item in highest demand, especially among low-income workers in Sokoto. Gari, a popular staple food in Nigeria, is used as a main dish or accompaniment. “Both the white and yellow varieties are in high …

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Maamobi hospital staff fight supervisor for selling PPE to them

Medical staff at the Maamobi General Hospital are angry at their supervisor for selling Personal Protective Equipment to them. Health workers at the facility can only access the PPE after paying 5 cedis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility has recorded COVID-19 cases with some health workers …

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One COVID-19 patient on ventilator – Akufo Addo

The health condition of one coronavirus patient on admission in Ghana has deteriorated with the patient put on a ventilator, President Akufo Addo has disclosed. Out of the official figure of 1042 positive cases, nine persons have died. Addressing the leadership of churches at the seat of government, Jubilee House, …

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Church leaders declare 3-day national prayer and fasting

There will be a three-day national prayer and fasting programme as part of efforts to battle the deadly COVID-19. This programme was put together by church leaders who are members of the Christian Council in the country and it will begin on Friday, April 24 and ends on Sunday, April 26. …

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