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I made Hearts of Oak attractive – Kim Grant

Former head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak, Kim Grant has stated emphatically that he made the club attractive during his stint with the rainbow boys. Recounting why players are craving to join the Phobians, the former trainer said he did a great job during his spell at the club. The rainbow …

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South Africa to deploy 70,000 more troops to enforce lockdown

More than 70,000 extra troops will be deployed in South Africa to help enforce a lockdown intended to stop the spread of conronavirus, national broadcaster SABC says. Opposition leader John Steenhusien has tweeted a letter that President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote to parliament saying that he had decided to deploy an …

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SA minister pleads guilty to breaking lockdown

South Africa’s Communication Minister Stella Ndabeni has admitted to failing to follow the lockdown rules and has paid a 1,000 rand ($53;£42) fine as ordered by the senior magistrate in the Tshwane district court. The National Prosecuting Authority’s Phindi Mjonondwane said the minister’s court case proves that all citizens are …

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Reduce fuel prices or we increase fares – Drivers

Members of the National Concerned Drivers Association have threatened to increase transportation fares by the end of this week if the government does not reduce the price of fuel at the pumps with immediate effect. The association said its members have obeyed President Akufo-Addo’s directives of reducing the number of …

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Driver stabs passenger to death, harms 2 others

A commercial vehicle driver, Appau Atto, 30, is in the grips of the police at Akwadum, in the Eastern Region, for allegedly stabbing three passengers, resulting in the death of one last Sunday. The deceased, who was rushed to the Saint Joseph’s Hospital at Koforidua for treatment, was pronounced dead …

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Shatta Wale to visit Nigeria; this is why

Reggae Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has announced plans to visit Nigeria to see Big Brother Naija reality TV star, Tacha. This comes at a time when Shatta Wale and his new bestie Tacha are making fans jealous with their new friendship as they ‘chop love’ on social media. Taking to …

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Fire rages down building close to Multimedia Group

News reaching mynewsghana.net confirms that fire has gutted down a building close to the Multimedia Group building. No one has been reported dead. However, we believe properties worth thousands of cedis may be lost through the fire. It is not known what caused the fire but trust mynewsghana.net to bring you all …

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120 recoveries as Ghana’s coronavirus cases rise to 1154

Ghana’s coronavirus case count has increased to 1,154 with 120 recoveries, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This was disclosed by the Director-General at the GHS, Dr. Patrick Aboagye at a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 22. The development means that 112 new cases and 21 recoveries …

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COVID-19: Gov’t sued for requesting subscriber details from Telcos

A private legal practitioner, Francis Kwarteng Arthur, has instituted a court action against the government seeking to stop the President, KelniGVG and the National Communication Authority (NCA) from relying on Executive Instrument (EI 63) to procure his personal information from Vodafone Ghana and MTN Ghana for purposes of contact tracing …

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72-hour plan to nab cop killers

Police in Gauteng have launched the 72-hour Activation Plan to find the suspects behind the killing of a Sebokeng-based Detective Sergeant. National Police Commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, has assigned the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner to immediately mobilise the 72-hour plan. According to a police report, at about 7:10pm, the police official …

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I’m qualified for the GFA Technical Director job- Bashiru Hayford

Former Asante Kotoko coach Bashiru Hayford says he is more than qualified to head the Ghana Football Association Technical Directorate. The former Somalia head coach has applied for the position and has been shortlisted among applicants to be interviewed this week. According to him, his vast experience over the years …

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Coronavirus erodes cedi’s gains

Despite all the gains made by the local currency against its major trading currencies at beginning of the year, especially the United States dollar, the coronavirus pandemic impact has washed all away, causing the cedi to lose its strength. The cedi, which appreciated by 4.5 percent as of the end …

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Maamobi hospital staff fight supervisor for selling PPE to them

Medical staff at the Maamobi General Hospital are angry at their supervisor for selling Personal Protective Equipment to them. Health workers at the facility can only access the PPE after paying 5 cedis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility has recorded COVID-19 cases with some health workers …

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One COVID-19 patient on ventilator – Akufo Addo

The health condition of one coronavirus patient on admission in Ghana has deteriorated with the patient put on a ventilator, President Akufo Addo has disclosed. Out of the official figure of 1042 positive cases, nine persons have died. Addressing the leadership of churches at the seat of government, Jubilee House, …

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Church leaders declare 3-day national prayer and fasting

There will be a three-day national prayer and fasting programme as part of efforts to battle the deadly COVID-19. This programme was put together by church leaders who are members of the Christian Council in the country and it will begin on Friday, April 24 and ends on Sunday, April 26. …

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Outrage as sick girl, 15, dies due to poor roads at Tsremati

The sudden death of a 15-year-old girl has sparked anger among peasant farmers at Tsremati Yoyim a farming community near Nkurakan in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. The girl, Mavis Tetteh died while being carried at the back of some men in the community who were rushing …

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South Africa coronavirus lockdown: Is the alcohol ban working?

The ban on the sale and transportation of alcohol during the coronavirus lockdown in South Africa has emptied hospital beds, ruined businesses, provoked violence and political disputes, and has led to a surge of interest in pineapples, writes the BBC’s Andrew Harding from Johannesburg. The idea was simple. Ban all …

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