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Coronavirus kills health personnel in Tarkwa

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases recorded in Tarkwa has increased to 13 with one death. The deceased, a female health employee of a hospital within Tarkwa, passed on before her COVID-19 status was confirmed. Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Tarkwa-Nsuaem, Gilbert Kennedy Asmah who confirmed this to the GNA, said the health facility …

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Covid-19: Residents of Obuasi beg for a lockdown

Some residents of Obuasi in the Ashanti region are living in fear amid calls for lockdown over the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the area. This comes after the Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Aboagye, at a press briefing on Tuesday announced Obuasi as the hottest …

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I will not call players based on names – C.K Akonnor

Head coach of the senior national team, the Black Stars, Charles Kwablan Akonnor says he will not invite players based on their big ‘name’ reputation, and admits he has a pool of forty players to make his selections for matches. According to the ex-Black Stars captain, his player invitations will …

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I’m about to commit financial suicide – Yonny Kulendi

Supreme Court judge nominee Yonny Kulendi has dismissed speculations that his nomination as a judge to the highest court of the land will positively impact his financial fortunes. Answering questions during his vetting Tuesday, the renowned lawyer who was nominated by President Akufo-Addo stated that he is about to commit …

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West ‘condescends Africa over traditional medicine’

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has hit back at critics of an untested herbal tonic that he is promoting as a treatment for coronavirus, despite it not having gone through clinical trials. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning against people using untested remedies for coronavirus. Africans deserved …

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GhIPSS Resumes Charges On Mobile Money Interoperability May 23

The Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlements Systems (GhIPPS) has directed financial institutions to end the fee waiver granted to customers who use the GhIPSS Instant Pay (GIP), Mobile Money Interoperability (MMI) and ACH Direct Credit to transact business. “Following a review of financial position, we have decided we are unable …

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Why is the church in a rush to open – Methodist cleric questions

A Superintendent Minister of the Calvary Methodist Church in Kumasi, Right Rev. Stephen Bosomtwe Ayensu has taken a swipe at the Christian Ecumenical Bodies calling for an ease in restrictions on social gathering, describing their actions as that of a hostile pressure group. On Angel Fm’s flagship program, Angel in …

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Stephen Appiah dreams of coaching Black Stars, Hearts of Oak

Former Black Stars skipper Stephen Appiah says he’s open to the idea of coaching the team in the future when he’s done with acquiring the necessary qualifications and experience. Appiah who is also a former Hearts of Oak player says he would love to gain that coaching experience with his …

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COVID-19: Ghana records 427 new cases; total now 5,127

Ghana has recorded 427 new cases of COVID-19 within the last two days shooting the total number of cases to 5, 127, the Ghana Health Service(GHS) has announced. According to the Director-General of GHS, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, out of the 427 cases, 272 came from Obuasi in the Ashanti region …

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Two arrested for stealing one-month-old-baby

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Patrick Mbama, and 30-year-old, woman, Ogechi Chinonso Ekwebele, for stealing a one-month-old baby and selling him to a buyer in Lagos. The suspects were intercepted by police Officers from Anthony Police Division, on enforcement duty at Anthony Oke pin down …

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Five coronavirus patients killed in hospital fire

Five coronavirus patients died in a hospital blaze early today due to a short circuit igniting a ventilator machine, said reports in Russia. An inferno swept through an intensive care Covid-19 ward at a hospital in St Petersburg. A total of 150 patients were evacuated from St. George City Hospital, said the emergency …

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