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Ban on social gatherings does not stop us from praying – Muslims told

Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Osman Yeboah says the ban on Islamic activities does not stop muslims from praying to Allah. Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, the scholar and cleric explained praying and worshipping God can be done anywhere and not just a mosque. “The ban on Islamic …

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Couple who fled from their wedding in Tamale declared wanted by Police

A groom and his bride on Sunday afternoon fled and abandoned their wedding ceremony when they heard police patrol vehicles approaching the event grounds in Tamale with blaring sirens. The groom, who has been identified only as Nash and the bride, Tijani Nimatu, were holding an Islamic marriage ceremony at …

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Okyenhene issues 4 week ultimatum for retrieval and burial of dead bodies

Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, has ordered for the retrieval of all corpses in the various hospitals in Akyem Abuakwa for internment with immediate effect within a one month period. The decision was triggered by the health concerns following the massive congestion seen in hospital morgues as a result …

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3-year-old boy drowns at Ngleshie Amanfro

Residents at American Farm, a suburb of Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have been thrown into a state of grief after a three-year-old boy drowned in a well belonging to a resident. The incident occurred around 3:pm when Paa George, a kindergarten pupil together …

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Ghana faces no imminent risk following lifting of Lockdown – GHS

The Ghana Health Service(GHS) says the government prior to the lifting of the Lockdown had adequate information that showed it would be safe to lift the restrictions on movement. President Akufo-Addo has lifted the three week partial Lockdown imposed on the Greater Accra, Kumasi, Kasoa and Tema areas effective Monday, …

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Watch | Ghanaian youth hold street jam to celebrate lockdown lift

A section of Ghanaian youth have hit the streets of Accra to celebrate the lifting of the lockdown by the president. A video sighted by mynewsghana.net captures a section of Ghanaian youth dancing in jubilation on the street to celebrate the president’ s new directive to lift the lockdown. Watch the video …

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Covid-19 restrictions: Public sector salaries will be paid in full – Oppong Nkrumah

Public sector workers who have been affected by restrictions put in place to fight the spread the new coronavirus, will receive their salaries in full, the Information Minister says. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said this when he was answering questions on JoyNews’ ‘The Lockdown’ programme on Sunday ahead of President Akufo-Addo’s …

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Lifting lockdown a dangerous gamble – Security analyst

Security analyst, Adib Saani has warned that the decision by the president to lift the partial lockdown of Accra and Kumasi is a dangerous gamble that could backfire. President Akufo-Addo on Sunday announced the lifting the 3-week lockdown on Greater Accra and Kumasi, with effect from Monday, April 20. Addressing …

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READ: Why partial lockdown was lifted

PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO LIFTS PARTIAL LOCKDOWN, BUT KEEPS OTHER ENHANCED MEASURES IN PLACE The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Sunday, 19th April, 2020, announced the lifting of the restriction to movements of persons in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area and Kasoa, and the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area …

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GII demands probe into allegations against ex-TOR boss, Berko

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has asked President Nana Akufo-Addo to cause a probe into allegations of bribery against the immediate past TOR boss, Asante Berko. In a statement, the Ghana chapter of Transparency International said despite the government’s attention being focused on defeating the COVID-19 pandemic, public officials must …

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