Ad The new Omicron variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Japan for the first time. An arrival from Namibia who entered Japan via Tokyo’s Narita airport on Sunday has tested positive for the coronavirus, Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno was quoted as saying by the Kyodo news agency on …

The National Rally Committee for Development (CNRD), the junta in charge of Guinea have confirmed that ousted President Alpha Conde has been moved from his place of detention since the September 5, 2021 coup. The junta in a televised statement said Conde had been moved from his place of detention …

Pistorius was found guilty of manslaughter in 2014 and sentenced to six years in jail, but the conviction was later upgraded to murder in 2015 and led to a 13-year term. By MARCO LONGARI (POOL/AFP) South African Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has moved to another prison as part of his …

South Africa’s president has condemned travel bans enacted against his country and its neighbours over the new coronavirus variant Omicron. Cyril Ramaphosa said he was “deeply disappointed” by the action, which he described as unjustified, and called for the bans to be urgently lifted. The UK, EU and US are …

Disbelief and confusion washed over South Africa as the announcement of the discovery of the Omicron COVID-19 variant grounded flights and raised fears of a hard lockdown in Africa’s most developed economy. Flights from the country to the United States, United Kingdom, and nations in Europe were swiftly banned after …

Over the weekend, a video went viral in Uganda in which a vendor of a grasshopper delicacy was seen selling the produce in a Ugandan Airlines flight. The flight was confirmed as UG 446 heading to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, UAE on Friday, November 26, 2021. The video showed …

Togo becomes the first African country to have a certified vaccine passport Sun, 28 Nov 2021Source: 3news.com The African Union (AU) has endorsed vaccine pass standard (Trusted Vaccines) and COVID-19 testing certificate standard (Trusted Travel) of the Republic of Togo. Togo is the “first country to offer a continental vaccine pass …

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has retrieved some 270 cartons of Charme Sparkling non-alcoholic red and white grape juice from the market. According to the Authority, these cartons are expired, thus, were retrieved with the help of the Police Service after a tip off from a vigilant member of …

The pupils and teachers of St Paul Roman Catholic Junior High School (JHS) at Tokuroano in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, have begun the construction of a four-unit classroom block to enhance teaching and learning. The construction, which is a mud structure, follows several failed attempts to …

South Africa has said it is being “punished” for detecting a new coronavirus strain known as the Omicron variant. The variant has prompted several countries to impose restrictions such as travel bans on several southern African countries, while others have renewed lockdowns over the new strain. The ban on flights …

Three more persons have succumbed to the yellow fever virus, bringing the total number of deathsin the Savanna Region to 32.  This was disclosed by the Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Chrysantus Kubio on Thursday, 25 November 2021 at a press conference held in Damango, the …

Prempeh College won their fifth National Science and Maths Quiz, NSMQ, title today, November 26, 2021. They beat Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC, LEGON), and Keta Senior High School (KETASCO) in the 2021 edition of the keenly followed contest. At the end of the contest, Prempeh College got 53 …

After a heated contest between over 100 senior high schools across the country, it’s all down to the final three -Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC, LEGON), Prempeh College (Amanfour) and Keta Senior High School (KETASCO). The three are slugging it out in the grande finale to claim the bragging …

A rebel group from northern Ethiopia, the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front, TPLF, have provided updates on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s much talked about decision to join soldiers at the battlefront. PM Abiy Ahmed announced earlier this week that he was joining the army to fight the rebels who have for …

STATEMENT: Department of Health and Social Care, UK Health Security Agency, and Department for Transport From midday Friday 26 November, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Namibia will be added to the UK’s travel red list Passengers arriving from 4am Sunday in England will be required to book and …

The Greece Government on Thursday donated 150,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 to Ghana. The donation was to compliment Ghana’s efforts in the fight against the pandemic and attain herd immunity. Mr Nikolaos Dendias, Greece Foreign Minister, who presented the vaccines, said until COVID-19 management resources were shared at the global …

The son of Libya’s late leader Muammar Gaddafi has been excluded from running in the 24 December presidential elections. The electoral commission rejected the candidacy of several applicants including Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, citing “legal reasons”, local media reported. Mr Gaddafi had sparked controversy after he announced he would run for …

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has applauded Gyaama Pensan Senior High School for beating Opoku Ware School and Achimota School to win the National Renewal Energy Competition 2021. “The school leading all the others is a sign of greatness and therefore must be recognized on that level”. Otumfuo added …

South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance, DA, won the mayoral election for the country’s largest city of Johannesburg on Monday. Mayor Mpho Phalatse becomes the first black woman to lead Johannesburg and the first woman since the end of apartheid. The last mayoress was elected in 1946. The victory of the …

The Free Senior High School Secretariat has cautioned parents to be wary of fraudsters who are claiming to have protocols in the 2021 school placement and are using to charge monies to get students placed. According to the Secretariat, some of the recalcitrant internet Cafe Operators has been falsely claiming to have access …

MyNewsGh.com has confirmed the participation of two adults who sat for the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the country. The two who are aged 55 and 63 respectively were sat for the exam in the Upper East and Ashanti Region respectively. 1. Akusiak Despite being a father who …

A number of African First Ladies converged in the Nigerian capital Abuja for the 9th Summit of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM). The summit is being hosted by Mrs Aisha Buhari, First Lady of Nigeria, acting President of AFLPM. It is aimed at finding measures to mitigate violent …

Treatment for acne Clears dark circles Lightens scars and marks People around the world have likened turmeric to be the best root vegetable with its acne healing properties effective in ways the mind cannot comprehend. The rhizome that looks bright, yellow-orange is made available by drying the small pieces of …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has enrolled two teenagers who were stipped naked and paraded on the streets of Akuapem-Adawso in the Eastern Region in new schools. The teenagers underwent two weeks intensive medical treatment at the Police Hospital, Accra prior to being enrolled in …

The “Serwaa Broni & Sons budget”, Off the Sisaala Roads, The Need for Floating Bridge’s & Sky trains & The Need to File An Urgent Question In Parliament. I have been an ardent advocate for social justice and equality since I can even remember. Since my days as the first …

The 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) ended smoothly across all centres in the Ashanti region with wild jubilation by candidates for completing Junior High School (JHS) education. The examinations, which commenced on Monday, November 15, 2021 and ended on Friday, November 19, 2021, with a total of 111, 432, …

Counsel to EndSARS protesters at the Lagos state Panel of Inquiry, Adesina Ogunlana, says a prominent protester and one of his witnesses at the panel, Kamsi, has been attacked by suspected hoodlums who used a machete on her. Adesina who shared graphic photos of Kamsi with a deep cut on …

The Omankrado of Gomoa Appiah Krom Debiso in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, Odikro Nana Kumi has raised concerns over the deplorable nature of the D/A Basic school building in the community. The traditional ruler says the building is now a death trap and a threat to …

The 499 law students are to enrol at GSL This was after a letter from AG They met the leadership of GLC The 499 law students have expressed their sincere gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo -Addo, and the Attorney-General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame for listening to their plights …

The Global Peace Associations of Ghana, International Peace Bureau Networks, and Civil Society Organisations have held a sub-regional peace conference to discuss matters of interest to the peace, security, and stability of the sub-region and Africa. The region, in the past and recent times, has experienced instability and insecurity. This …