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D Black annoyed as he’s stuck outside Ghana

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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