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Sekondi/Takoradi MCE died of Coronavirus – Akufo-Addo confirms

The cause of death of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Sekondi/Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly, Anthony Kobina Kurentsir Sam, has been revealed. According to President Nana Akufo-Addo, his late appointee died after being infected with the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19). Mr Sam reportedly died Friday afternoon after a short illness weeks …

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I’m not criticising your work, don’t criticise mine – Bishop to Kennedy Agyapong, others

A pastor with the Light House Chapel International, has admonished journalists and media owners to stop hitting out at pastors and respect their work, or let them be. His virtual message Sunday, June 14, 2020, centered on giving, Bishop Eddy Addy sought to inspire the act of giving as commanded …

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UW/R: Mass Disinfection of Educational, Military and Religious Facilities Underway

  The Upper West Regional Minister Hon. Dr. Hafiz Bn Salih has said government is committed to ensuring an environment free from diseases such as COVID19 for all persons including students and teachers when they are in school soon.   He said this was the major reason why government contracted …

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Akufo-Addo to address nation tonight

President Akufo-Addo is expected to address the country tonight on the progress made in the fight against coronavirus. The confirmation was made by the Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah on Twitter Kojo Oppong Nkrumah ✔@konkrumah Yes @CallmeAlfredo After @NAkufoAddo’s expected update later tonight, we look forward to providing answers …

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My ex-girlfriend’s mother told me I smell like fresh tilapia – Person with albinism

A social worker living with albinism, Kwame Andrews Daklo, says trying to find love has been a tough challenge for people with his condition. In reality finding love can be a lot of work but for people with disabilities, it could be even more complicated. Their need for love and …

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Five Killed, Others Injured In Gomoa Dabenyin Car Crash

Several individuals have sustained injuries while five people are feared dead after a car crash at Gomoa Dabenyin in the Central Region. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 13, 2020, when a 207 Benz bus with registration number GX 5140-19 heading to Accra from Takoradi decided to overtake an articulated …

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Listen to Cancer patient’s last food wish before dying

Pastor Obiri Yeboah, the man of God who supported in the upkeep of Agnes Dogbe, has revealed the kind of meal she desired to eat before her death. According to pastor Yeboah, while preparing to take her to the hospital on Monday, she complained of stomach ache and requested to …

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Ghana’s Health Minister tests positive for Coronavirus

Government has made available Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and logistics to two hundred and thirty-four tertiary institutions (234) as part of measures to equip universities following the President’s directive to partially open up schools for final year students. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah The distribution began on Saturday 13th June 2020 by …

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Force COVID-19 MPs to isolate like other patients – GMA to Parliament

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has described as unfortunate the revelation that some Members of Parliament, staff and journalists in the legislature are refusing to abstain from work despite testing positive for COVID-19. Majority leader Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu who made the disclosure on Friday, June 12, 2020 during the …

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Road crashes: 909 killed in 5 months

Provisional data on fatalities from road traffic in the first five months of the year 2020 shows a reduction of 14.49% compared to the same period last year. This is attributable to the COVID-19 restrictions, including the three-week lockdown of Greater Accra, Greater Kumasi in Ashanti Region and Kasoa in the Central …

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