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COVID-19: Close schools now – GMA to gov’t

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) says schools in the country must be shut down in order to control the rising spread of Coronavirus in the country. The call comes in the wake of increasing fatalities among COVID patients in the country. The death rate of the virus has reached 464 …

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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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Bank lending rates falling – Report

Even though the Bank of Ghana has announced that it is maintaining its benchmark Monetary Policy Rate at 14.5 percent for the next two months, borrowers are benefitting from the fact that interest rates continue to fall in Ghana despite government’s unprecedented demand for fiscal deficit financing. Ultimately monetary easing by the …

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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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New Ebola case detected in eastern DRC

A new case of Ebola has been identified near the city of Butembo in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the country’s health ministry has announced. A woman was found with symptoms of the deadly virus in the town of Biena on February 1, who died in hospital in …

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Why I killed my wife and child – Evangelist confesses

Chukwuemeka Obijofa, a 28-year-old man, who claimed to be an ordained evangelist, has explained why he killed his wife and four-year- old son with a shovel in Ofufe Nza village in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. Upon being paraded before newsmen on Saturday February 6 at the Police headquarters in Amawbia, …

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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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[VIDEO]: Kumawood actress Christian Awuni blasts Shatta Wale

Ghanaian actress, Christiana Awuni, has scolded popular musician, Shatta Wale, for some of the words he used on Ayisha Modi during their recent social media beef. Speaking like the mother she is, the actress made the point that the Shatta Movement boss should be mindful of some of the things …

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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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Kotoko’s Anabila wins MOTM after win against Karela United

Asante Kotoko midfielder Abdul Latif Anabila was named man of the match after the Porcupine Warriors secured a famous win at Karela United on Sunday. Anabila was rewarded for his impressive performance in the 2-0 victory which ended Karela’s 100 per cent home record in the Ghana Premier League this season. …

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Nigeria lifts Emirates’ suspension

A spokesperson for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) announced that Nigeria had lifted its suspension of Emirates flights after the state-owned carrier insisted that passengers from Nigeria needed additional COVID-19 tests. In a telephone call, the NCAA spokesperson said that the suspension “has just been lifted because they have complied with …

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Bono Region: Wenchi residents share water with animals [PHOTOS]

Residents of Buasu Kwame Pinsang Electoral Area in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region have been compelled to share the only watersource in the area with animals due to the lack of access to potable water. An Assembly Member for the Buasu Kwame Pinsang Electoral Area, Emmanuel Dekyi disclosed …

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