Elvis Anokye

Togbe Afede regrets clash between police and Ga traditionalists over coronavirus ritual

President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, has lamented over the clash between the police and a group of Ga traditionalists, who had gone to the beach to perform a ritual to ward off the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. The Paramount Chief of the Asogli Traditional …

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Chinese authorities will disturb you no more – Gov’t assures Ghanaians in Guangdong

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has urged all Ghanaian nationals living in China, especially Guangdong Province to remain calm and stay in touch with Ghana’s Mission in Beijing and the Consulate- General in Guangzhou in the event of any worrying development. This comes after a meeting between …

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NPP National Executive Council to meet on Tuesday over planned primaries

The governing New Patriotic Party’s National Executive Council (NEC) is expected to meet tomorrow Tuesday, April 14, 2020 to decide on the way forward with the party’s presidential and parliamentary primaries. The NPP had planned to hold parliamentary primaries in areas where it has sitting Members of Parliament on April 25, …

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God not responsible for COVID-19 pandemic – Palmer-Buckle

The Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Coast, His Grace Archbishop Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle says the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic cannot be described as an act of God but rather a human action. There is a rife religious debate about the role of God in the global Coronavirus pandemic that has seen more …

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Man beats wife to death

A deadly blow from a farmer, Mr. Eric Olowokande, on his wife, Mojere, has led to her death. The incident happened at Yaba street in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. Witnesses said Eric had a quarrel with his wife and it led to fighting which made him …

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IMF approves US$1 billion loan to Ghana for COVID-19 fight

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of US$1 billion to Ghana to be drawn under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). The money is to help Ghana address the “fiscal and balance of payments needs” and also help the country to improve confidence in its economy especially in …

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Nursing mother commits suicide over pressure from husband

One Mrs Esther Frank resident in Uyo, on Thursday night, took her life over alleged pressure and lies from her husband. the deceased was said to have left a suicide note for her husband and two children, saying she was tired of the pressure. It was gathered that the deceased …

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Italy To Test Cristiano Ronaldo, Others For Covid-19

Italy is making plans to conduct coronavirus tests on footballers. The tests which may include Juventus talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo, are likely to be conducted in May 2020 before the restart of football activities. The Italian Football Federation made this known. President of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, in an interview …

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South Africa hails ‘success’ in halting virus spread

South Africa says it is succeeding in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, with a nationwide lockdown showing clear signs of containing the disease, for now. At a televised briefing, the chair of the government’s advisory committee said South Africa’s success in halting an exponential rise in cases was unprecedented. South Africa …

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Coronavirus: Trump claims ‘total’ authority to lift lockdown

President Donald Trump has claimed “total” power to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, contradicting governors and legal experts. “The president of the United States calls the shots,” Mr Trump said during a combative press conference in which he feuded with reporters. But the US Constitution says the states maintain public …

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