GENERAL NEWS

US Embassy suspends visa applications in Ghana to prevent further spread of coronavirus

The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced the postponement of some scheduled visa appointments. This follows the upsurge in the country’s COVID-19 cases. In a public notice on Twitter, Monday, 8 February, 2021, the US embassy said; “The ongoing pandemic and current conditions in Ghana have compelled the postponement of some …

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Koforidua: Cylinder explosion kills mother; husband, baby injured

A mother has died in a gas explosion at Abogri, a suburb of New Jauben South Municipality of the Eastern region. The deceased Ellen Adubea Antwi Christabel died while on admission at Eastern Regional Hospital. Her 29-year-old husband Zakaria Osmanu and their seven (7) month old baby also sustained second-degree …

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Three injured as gunmen attack church during all-night service

Three persons have been injured after a gang of armed robbers attacked members of the Action Prayer Ministry during an all-night prayer service over the weekend. The incident occurred at about 2 am Saturday dawn, police sources told dailymailgh.com. The victims, aged between 2 to 22 were hit after one …

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COVID-19: AIS cases balloon to 79 from 42

The number of COVID-19 cases at the Akosombo International School has increased by 37 bringing the total caseload to 79. This number comprises 74 students and 5 staff members. The Executive Director of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority, Dr. Hilda Ampadu who disclosed this in an interview on the ‘Probe’ …

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Staff, family demand justice for slain Ambulance Service driver

The Emergency Medical Technician who narrowly escaped death during a highway robbery that led to the death of an ambulance driver, Abraham Tetteh, is demanding justice for the late colleague. Rachel Owusu who was attacked, in an exclusive interview with Citi News, narrated the harrowing ordeal the team racing to save …

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Two ‘okada’ riders crashed to death, 2 others seriously injured

Two persons died on the spot on Sunday after they collided head-on with their motorbikes at Wenchi while towards Wurompo Akete to Nwoase The incident which happened at about 5:15 pm on Sunday, February 7, 2021, has left two  pillion riders identified ad Veronica Okrah 21 and Hannah Marfo 22 …

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Leaked National Security memo reveals extortion at Ghana’s borders

The National Security Minister-designate Albert Kan-Dapaah has noted that state security who have been deployed to unapproved routes at Elubo are aiding the illegal immigrants to and from the country. According to a letter to the Interior Ministry sighted by MyNewsGh.com Military, Immigration and Customs officers stationed at the various unapproved routes …

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ECOWAS countries to start charging $50 for coronavirus tests from today

Today, February 8, 2021, will mark the start of the revised charges of $50 for ECOWAS nationals at the KIA, for Coronavirus testing. This comes on the back of the announcement by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that the previous charge of $150 for testing for the pandemic at the Kotoka International Airport had …

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Election Petition: Rojo Mettle-Nunoo to be in the witness box today

Robert Joseph (Rojo) Mettle-Nunoo, will today, Monday, February 8, be in the witness box as the Principal Witness 3 for Petitioner John Dramani Mahama, in the ongoing election petition at the Supreme Court. Due to his ill health, Rojo Mettle-Nunoo will be cross-examined via online video conference. The cross-examination was …

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Driver trapped dead as saloon car collides with articulated truck

A driver of a saloon car died after his car crashed head-on with an articulated truck on the Teacher Mante New Town Community stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway. The victim driving Chevrolet Prizm with registration number GR 2698-16 was heading towards Kumasi junction but on reaching Teacher Mante, he reportedly …

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