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Police hunt for Nigerian COVID-19 positive escapee in Ghana

A serious manhunt is underway to capture a Nigerian man who tested positive for the novel Coronavirus, the Ghana Police Service said on Thursday. Simon Okafor Chukudi, 46, reportedly disappeared from his Wapaani residence in the Upper West Regional capital, Wa — after he was diagnosed with the deadly virus. Upper …

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IMF gets $11.7 billion in pledges to aid poor countries, will review resources

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that five wealthy countries pledged to provide $11.7 billion to an IMF loan and grant facility for poor countries, as the Fund’s steering committee vowed to review the adequacy of resources needed to fight the coronavirus pandemic. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said …

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EC insists only a new voters register can ensure a credible 2020 elections

The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) insists that only a new voters’ register can ensure Ghana has a credible 2020 elections. The EC since last year has justified why they need to compile a new voters’ register for the 2020 general elections. The EC has said it wants to ensure that the …

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Denying WHO funds a tragic mistake – Mahama to Donald Trump

Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has observed that the US continues to cede world leadership following a decision by President Donald Trump to halt Funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). According to him the decision by the ‘no nonsense’ American President “It is a tragic mistake to …

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A.B.A. Fuseini fumes over demolition at Old Fadama amid COVID-19 lockdown

The Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, A.B.A. Fuseini has served notice he will move to ensure that the relevant ministers answer for the recent demolition exercise carried out at Old Fadama which left many vulnerable persons homeless amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has compelled government to impose a …

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Galamsey Claims Akrasu River In Akyem Hemang; Residents Cry

The people of Akyem Hemang in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region of Ghana are in tears over the virtual drying up of the only river that serves as a source of water for the whole community. The Akrasu River which serves three communities including Dome, Gyampomani and …

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Alhaji Grusah denies scuppering Shilla Illiasu’s move to Arsenal

King Faisal owner Alhaji Abdul Karim Grusah has denied thwarting Shilla Illiasu’s move to English Premier League side Arsenal. After starring at the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals in Germany, Illiasu was linked with the Gunners and impressed on trial. But the centre back claimed, Grusah’s decision to write to …

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‘Stop misbehaving’ – Adom-Otchere tells Zanetor

Television broadcaster Paul Adom-Otchere says Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Klottey-Korley legislator, should “stop misbehaving”. According to him, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, should have called the minister in charge of Gender and Social Protection, Cynthia Mamle Morrison, before waging into unsubstantiated allegations over the distribution of food to Kayayei within her constituency. “Let it …

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Coronavirus: Lions nap on road during South African lockdown

Sooner or later animals were going to notice that the humans had disappeared and in South Africa’s Kruger National Park lions have been taking advantage. Park ranger Richard Sowry was out on patrol on Wednesday when he snapped a pride sleeping on a road which would normally be busy with …

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Millions face hunger as African cities impose coronavirus lockdowns

Shehu Isah Daiyanu Dumus has run out of cash and says he only has a few handfuls of cassava flour left to eat. The 53-year-old paraplegic man usually sells phone cards. But an extended lockdown to fight the new coronavirus in Nigeria’s biggest city, Lagos, has left him stranded. The …

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