GENERAL NEWS

A man in military uniform who is part of the Security personnel detailed at COVID-19 Barrier at Doboro near Nsawam to enforce the lockdown directive has reportedly shot a motor rider three times. The incident occurred Friday Morning around 8:00 am. It is not clear why the military man shot the rider …

Countries that want to lift coronavirus restrictions must meet a row of conditions to prevent another surge of infections, Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Thursday. In his weekly address to Geneva-based diplomats, Tedros said that easing social and economic curbs “must be done extremely …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

From fascinating online challenges to dramatic tantrums, social media has played host to an evolution of trends that have left people wondering, ‘how on earth would anybody even think of this?” But the latest trend surprisingly catching the wave will leave you – as grim as it may seem – …

Public Relations Officer of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, ASP Godwin Ahianyo has labelled as false, reports concerning some 5 alleged ‘mysterious’ deaths in Kumasi. According to him, the deceased persons did not die under any strange circumstances as reported by the media. Although he did not deny that some …

A father of four who recently recovered from the novel coronavirus infection is now facing stigmatisation in his community at Mataheko, near Afienya in Accra. Because of the stigma, Frederick Drah, even longs for the days he was at the treatment centre at the Ga East Municipal Hospital, from which …

Government has pushed forward the implementation date for the free electricity package introduced as part of measures to alleviate the economic impact of the deadly novel coronavirus on Ghanaians. The about 86 per cent of electricity consumers in the country set to benefit from the package will have to wait two more …