D Black says he is bored, annoyed and cannot wait to be home having stayed outside the shores of Ghana for seven weeks. The musician’s plans to embark on a media tour in the United States of America ahead of the release of his album was thwarted following the outbreak of Coronavirus which …
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COVID-19: GUTA appeals for 3-week grace period to clear goods
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) is making fresh appeals to government to give its members a three-week grace period to mobilize funds to clear their goods from the country’s various ports amidst the novel Coronavirus pandemic. GUTA’s concerns come barely a week after the Ghana Shippers’ Authority officially informed the …
Read More »Salons expect to be flooded when lockdown eases. Here’s how they plan to cope
Covid-19 has revealed that most governments around the world don’t believe good hair days are essential. Lockdown hair has turned bad hair days into bad hair months, and some have been brave enough to share their results on social media. Grey streaks, dark roots, self-grown face masks, and prison-style buzz cuts …
Read More »Coronavirus: Italy’s PM outlines lockdown easing measures
Italy has outlined plans to ease the strict restrictions imposed seven weeks ago to curb the spread of the coronavirus as it recorded its lowest daily death toll since mid-March. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said curbs would be relaxed from 4 May, with people being allowed to visit their relatives …
Read More »Two cargo vehicles with coronavirus passengers intercepted in Oti Region
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) last week intercepted two cargo vehicles that had onboard a total of 67 passengers, out of whom 17 tested positive for coronavirus. The vehicles were intercepted in the Oti Region, precisely in Nkwanta. This was revealed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday, April 26 when …
Read More »Bawumia joins COVID-19 youth campaign to curb spread
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has joined the COVID-19 Youth Campaign, initiated by the National Youth Authority (NYA), to sensitise the youth to observe the hygiene and safety protocols towards curbing the spread of the pandemic. In a video message posted on his Twitter page, Dr Bawumia entreated the youth …
Read More »Use Ramadan To Pray Against Covid-19 — NDC
In a statement to wish Muslims well as the season of their fasting and prayer begins, the Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress in the Bongo Constituency, Upper East Region, called on the Islamic community to pray for the leadership of the country as the present difficult period was …
Read More »Woman, child electrocuted during Sunday downpour
A 22-year-old Augustina Adoku and her son, Sampson Adjei Owuraku, 3, were on Sunday, April 26, electrocuted at James Town in Accra during the morning rains. Their bodies were found in their room, a wooden structure at Timber Market, a suburb of Jamestown in Accra after it got flooded. Deputy …
Read More »COVID-19: Akufo-Addo promises 88 new hospitals
President Akufo-Addo says government will soon commence the construction of hospitals in the 88 districts in the country without hospitals. According to the President, the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the massive gap in health infrastructure in the country and the need for government to attend to it. “There are 88 …
Read More »Do not use homemade face masks with strings – Health Minister
The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has advised against the use of homemade face masks with strings that are worn tied behind the neck or head. Rather, he recommended the use of face masks made from JAVA or Wax cloths sown triple-layered and with side loops to be worn as hooks …
Read More »Prophet Frimpong’s first wife did not leave because of his illness – Spiritualist explains
Renowned spiritualist and herbalist, Nana Adu-Boafo, has asked that Ghanaians disregard all information that the late Prophet Seth Frimpong’s first wife left her marriage due to his illness, as it is nothing but false news. Speaking to Dr. Cann on Happy FM’s Showbiz Xtra, he disclosed that Prophet Seth Frimpong …
Read More »Martin Kpebu against alleged EC workshop in Accra
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has expressed disagreement at those justifying an alleged meeting of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) despite an injunction filed at an Accra High Court against it. He said he has a varying opinion regarding interpretations by some lawyers that the injunction was location-specific. The Commission’s …
Read More »Kenya will ‘scrutinize’ any UK request to test Covid-19 vaccine on citizens
The Kenyan government has said that it will subject any proposal from the UK government to conduct covid-19 vaccine trials on Kenyans. Kenyans have been fuming over reports that UK Scientists are considering covid-19 vaccine trial in Kenya if the ongoing test in the UK fails. On April 23, two …
Read More »Border closure: We’ll deal with illegal immigrants, Ghanaian accomplices – Nana Addo
Foreigners who enter into Ghana within this period when the country’s borders have been closed will be dealt with together with their Ghanaian accomplices. This was announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday, April 26, 2020, when he addressed the nation on measures put in place to curb …
Read More »Flowking Stone is a better rapper than I am – Okyeame Kwame
Rap Docta, Okyeame Kwame has touted the rap prowess of his brother, Flowking Stone, by naming him as his favorite rapper in Ghana. Okyeame Kwame in a Q&A with his fans on his Instagram page, answered a question from one of them who wanted to know who his favorite rapper …
Read More »Call us if your lights are off – ECG on ‘dumsor’ after rainstorm
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says the recent power outages within its distribution network that hit some parts of the Greater Accra today, April 26, 2020 was a result of heavy rainstorms. According to a communique by the power distribution company, its engineers are working assiduously to rectify the …
Read More »SA records 4 546 COVID-19 cases, 87 deaths
South Africa has confirmed a total of 4 546 COVID-19 cases, with 87 deaths. “We regrettably report another COVID-19 related death in the Western Cape, which increases the total number of deaths to 87. “We convey condolences to the family and appreciate our frontline workers who treated this patient,” the …
Read More »The top 10 African countries most affected by coronavirus
52 African countries have confirmed cases of coronavirus with tally of cases now surpassing the 30,000 mark, according to latest figures. The continent has recorded 30,329 cases so far with 1,374 deaths and 9,106 recoveries as at April 26, 2020. Northern and Western sub-regions of Africa have higher cases all …
Read More »Coronavirus: Six patients in critical condition
Six people infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana are in critical condition. President, Nana Akufo-Addo announced this during his address the nation on measures his government is taking to combat the coronavirus pandemic in the country. The death toll, he noted has risen to 11 but the two …
Read More »Coronavirus: More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders
More US states are beginning to lift lockdown orders even as US leaders say social distancing guidelines will be necessary throughout the summer. But governors warn that life will not quickly return to normal and that restrictions will remain in some places to keep the virus from resurging. On Friday, …
Read More »Akufo-Addo extends ban on public gatherings by two weeks
President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the ban on public gatherings including religious activities and funerals by an additional two weeks. He made this known during his eighth televised address to the nation on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the country on Sunday, April 26, 2020. The extension comes …
Read More »DOWNLOAD MP3: “Gye Yɛn” by Nana Top Kay [Prod. By Apya]
#BossNation’s singer #NanaTopKay has run to God seeking help to the nation Ghana. The highlife artist pleaded for a good government as Ghana approach hardship since the Country gain it’s independence. According to #NanaTopKay, each leader in the country swear with Bible to adhere the rules governing the homeland Ghana. …
Read More »Coronavirus: Cuban doctors go to South Africa
More than 200 doctors from Cuba are due to arrive in South Africa to help fight coronavirus. The medics left on a plane that first carried a donation of South African medical supplies to the Caribbean island, its embassy in Pretoria said. They are among 1,200 healthcare workers sent to …
Read More »Lockdown: Three States Begin To Reopen As US Death Toll Passes 50,000
Three US states have allowed some shops to reopen after measures imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus, as the country’s death toll passed 51,000. Salons and spas could reopen in Georgia and Oklahoma while Alaska lifted restrictions on restaurants. On Friday, President Donald Trump walked out of a …
Read More »North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is alive – South Korean official
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is ‘alive and well’, a South Korean official has said. The aide said Kim had been living in the Wonsan area of the country since April 13, adding to Fox: ‘No suspicious movements have so far been detected.’ Foreign policy adviser Chung-in Moon said the South Korea …
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