Markets in the Greater Accra Region will be closed on Monday, March 23, 2020 for a fumigation exercise to guard against the novel coronavirus pandemic’s spread in Ghana. This is part of the nationwide disinfestation of public spaces to control the virus. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, …
Read More »Covid-19: God will save Ghana – Bawumia
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, says only God can save Ghana from the malady of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which is currently threatening the whole world and has gained a 16 case footing in Ghana as at today the 20th of March 2020. The Vice President made the assertion when he …
Read More »Dutch’s Health Minister resigns after collapsing on camera during coronavirus briefing
The man in charge of leading the Netherland’s fight against the coronavirus has resigned after collapsing during a government debate. Medical Care Minister Bruno Bruins suddenly keeled over while updating the parliament on Wednesday. Alarming video shows colleagues rushing over to grab the 56-year-old as he crumples to the floor in the …
Read More »Kevin-Prince Boateng wants to leave Turkey for Ghana over Coronavirus
Former Ghana international player, Kevin Prince Boateng is planning to leave Turkey for Ghana over Coronavirus concerns according to an exclusive report by Ghanasoccernet.com. The Besiktas forward is reported to have had a private meeting with the leaders of his Club to have him leave the country for Germany but they’re …
Read More »Coronavirus: WASSCE put on hold until further notice
The West African Examination Council (WAEC), has suspended the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) timetable until further notice. The examination body further directed that the conduct of WASSCE candidates be put on hold until further notice. A statement issued said the directives “will be reviewed” when the …
Read More »I’m ready to be coronavirus Ambassador – Lydia Forson ‘begs’
Actress, Lydia Forson has availed herself to the government to be used as one of the celebrity ambassadors to fight coronavirus as was announced by the Minister of Information Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. The government through the Information Minister mentioned that the government intends to use celebrities as ambassadors for Corovirus so these …
Read More »‘Akpeteshie’ shortage hits Takoradi as sanitizer prices increase
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis has witnessed a mad rush for “akpeteshie,” a locally brewed dry gin, leading to a shortage of the product following the confirmation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country. A quick survey through the Metropolis by the Ghana News Agency revealed that many of the popular …
Read More »Covid-19: Gunshots at NIA registration centre
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for storming a registration centre of the National Identification Authority firing warning shots in an attempt to halt the exercise. The incident occurred Thursday March 19,2020 at about 7:40am at Obeyemi a farming community near Oterkpelu in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern …
Read More »COVID 19: BCI suspends all outreach programs
Breast Care International (BCI), a breast cancer advocate non-governmental organization, has suspended all outreach programs in communities, churches, schools and corporate institutions for four (4) weeks, to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. This is in line with the directives announced by President Nana Akufo Addo, imposing …
Read More »2 pastors escape death after fire guts their vehicle
Two pastors of The Church of Pentecost in the Hohoe area were saved from death after fire gutted their vehicle, a Toyota Highlander with registration number WR 1381-11 on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The duo, Ernest Wisdom Worlanyo of Tokurano district and Henry Haywood of Dormaabin district were on their …
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