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Wrong COVID-19 diagnosis kills pregnant woman

The death of a young woman in Brazzaville over fake covid-19 diagnosis has sparked fury. André Ngakala Oko, prosecutor of the Congo Republic on Monday visited the Albert Leyono Municipal Clinic, one of the facilities treating coronavirus patients. He then ordered the opening of a judicial inquiry to shed light …

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Lawyer Nti involved in motor accident

Ghanaian comedian Richmond Xavier Amoakoh aka Nti has been involved in a motor accident. According to the “Kejetia vs Makola” star, the incident happened on Wednesday, June 4, 2020, but didn’t indicate where and how it occurred. He said he came out ‘shaken’ with a tiny scratch on his leg, …

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14 ‘secessionists’ remanded

Some 14 suspected members of a secessionist group – Homeland Study Group Foundation (HSGF) – have been remanded in police custody pending a determination of their bail hearing. The 14 were arrested in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region during a meeting where they were allegedly discussing strategies to …

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Niger attack has left thousands homeless – UNHCR

The UN refugee agency says more than 7,000 have fled their homes after a deadly militant attack on an area housing 35,000 Malian refugees and internally displaced people in western Niger. Most of those who fled were Malian refugees. A spokesperson for the UNHCR in Niger, Jean Sebastien Josset, told …

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Diego Costa Fined For Tax Fraud, Avoids Jial Term

Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa has avoided a six-month prison term – but will have to pay a fine of €543,208 (£485,324) for tax fraud. Costa, 31, pleaded guilty to defrauding the state of more than €1m by not declaring payments of over €5.15m from his 2014 move to Chelsea …

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Saglemi housing project: Ex NDC Govt officials to be prosecuted

Some former government officials under the Mahama administration will soon be put before court for allegedly misappropriating funds meant for the Saglemi housing project. According to Minister for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, despite the state paying more than 90% of the contract sum, it was shocking to note …

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Schools will definitely record coronavirus cases – Jinapor

A Senior Lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Dr Ahmed Jinapor, has noted that until a vaccine is developed against coronavirus, there can never been a 100 percent safety against the virus. He indicated while speaking on a stakeholder dialogue programme themed: ‘Framework for Reopening Schools’ on TV3 …

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Becca in trouble!

Ghanaian Singer and Songwriter, Rebecca Akosua Acheampong is in hot waters for condemning racism following the killing of African-American, George Floyd. Becca, as she is popularly known, took to twitter whose users over the years have been noted for trolling and backlashing of people, especially celebrities who supposedly commit blunders. …

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George Floyd Murder: Autopsy Reveals He Had Coronavirus When He Died

George Floyd had coronavirus when he died, according to a full-length autopsy report released on Wednesday. The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s document confirmed Floyd died from a cardiac arrest “complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint and neck compression” – and that he was positive for COVID-19. “The decedent was known to be positive for 2019-nCoV RNA [COVID-19] …

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Poultry farmers push for regulation of imports

Poultry farmers are pushing government to take a bold decision to regulate the importation of frozen and other finished poultry products into the country, as 500,000 crates of eggs are waiting to go bad even though players in the sector have slashed their price by some 20 percent. This is …

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Kojo Wiafe of Despite Media confirmed dead

Ghanaian media personality Kojo Wiafe has died. The unfortunate demise of Kojo Wiafe was confirmed by Akwesi Aboakye on Neat Fm’s morning show Thursday 4th June 2020. The cause of the dead is yet to be made public by the media house and his family. Kojo Wiafe until his death …

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Over 127 journalists die from coronavirus globally – PEC

At least 127 journalists have died of COVID-19 between March 1, and May 31, this year, around the world, according to a count by the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC). In a press release issued Tuesday, the Geneva-based NGO said that among the 127 deaths, around two-thirds were on duty. “Media workers have …

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Mobile renewal of NHIS increases by 80 percent

Bernard Brown, Greater Accra Regional Director of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has said that there has been 80 percent increase in mobile renewal cases in the NHIS as at March 31, 2020. “Mobile renewal has decreased crowded offices, long queue due to this innovation, making it easier to observe …

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Rev. Obofuor sued over GHC190,000 debt

Founder and leader of Anointed Chapel Palace, Rev. Kweku Agyei Antwi (Rev. Obofuor) has been sued by a Ghanaian UK-based business man, Ohene Kwame Frimpong. In a suit filed by Charles Frimpong through his lawyers, Awoonor Law Consultancy, Ohene Kwame Frimpong who is the owner of Salt Media GH claimed …

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Sarfo Gyamfi insists captaincy row hurt Ghana in final

Former Ghana international Sarfo Gyamfi has shot down Abedi Pele’s claim that there was no captaincy row in the Black Stars camp during the 1992 African Cup of Nations in Senegal. Ghana’s hope of winning their fifth African Cup were dashed after losing 11-10 on penalties against Ivory Coast. Abedi …

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Mahama wades into cartoon brouhaha

Former President John Mahama has waded into the cantoon brouhaha which saw the national communication officer of the NDC Sammi Gyami trending on Twitter Tuesday. The former President who did not comment directly on the George Floyd cantoon artwork – centre of the controversy – appeared to suggest people criticising …

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