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The woman who discovered the first human coronavirus was the daughter of a Scottish bus driver, who left school at 16. June Almeida went on to become a pioneer of virus imaging, whose work has come roaring back into focus during the present pandemic. Covid-19 is a new illness but …

The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union, ICU says this year’s May Day Celebrations hangs in the balance because of the precarious situation the world finds itself now. General Secretary of the ICU, Solomon Kotei said in spite of that, the May Day Celebrations, which is about two weeks away, will …

A dramatic scene was recorded at the Osun state magistrate court in Osogbo, after a suspect identified as Ige coughed while his two-count charge of assault was being read. The suspect was arraigned in court alongside Rasaq Sunday, Wasiu Adeyanju and Samson Ogunleye for assaulting one Lateef Kareem on April 6, at Olugun street in the …

Leader and founder of Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Kofi Oduro has explained why it is more important for the church to feed its members with the word of God than to turn itself into an NGO during times like this. The man of God has labelled those criticizing churches of …

A Twenty-four-year-old, Abdulai Karim has been jailed six years for escaping from lawful custody and assault on a public officer. Abdulai Karim also known as JJ was arrested in February 2020 for raping and robbing in Sunyani and its environs. He was put before the Sunyani Circuit Court B and …

The Pantang Hospital has been accused of endangering the lives of visitors and patients who frequent the hospital for visits and treatment. A visitor who took his brother for a periodic check-up has accused the hospital of leaving users to unforeseen dangers. This, according to Marshall Bobobee, is because visitors …

A 28-year-old UK-based Ghanaian nurse lost the battle to Coronavirus shortly after she tested positive for the disease. According to reports, Mary Agyeiwaa Agyapong was heavily pregnant and underwent a caesarean section to save her daughter. Although it is not clear if the baby has tested positive for the virus, reports say …

West Ham United manager David Moyes has revealed that missing out on former Ghana international Michael Essien is one of his biggest transfer regrets. Essien was on the radar of Everton before joining Chelsea in 2005 under Jose Mourinho. During his coaching stint at Everton, Moyes followed the former Real Madrid midfielder …

Abdulai Karim, a 24-year-old convict who escaped from custody while standing trial for multiple rape allegations has been re-arrested by police in the Bono region. Karim was given three years for each count, running consecutively and sentenced for escape from lawful custody and assault on a public officer. Background The …

Ghanaian politicians and civil servants have been named in a bribery scheme uncovered by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The plot involves a former banker at Goldman Sachs Group Inc who is also Ghanaian. Asante K. Berko, the Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery, was named by …

A 24-year-old mechanic apprentice was confirmed dead in a motorbike accident that occurred at Akyempim in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality. The body of the deceased had since been deposited at the Tarkwa Municipal hospital morgue for autopsy. An investigator at the Motor Transport and Traffic Department (MTTD) in Tarkwa, Chief Inspector …

The chairperson of the African Union commission, Moussa Faki, has condemned US President Donald Trump’s decision to halt its funding of the World Health Organization in a tweet: You are unable to view this content because you have disabled third party cookies. If you would like to view this content, …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has, on Wednesday, 15th April 2020, received the resignation from office of Mr. Asante Berko as Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR). A statement by Communications Director at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, said this was after he submitted his resignation letter, dated 15th …

The COVID-19 pandemic, one of the world’s most significant events, has resulted in cessation of economic activities that will lead to a significant decline in GDP, an unprecedented social disruption, and the loss of millions of jobs. According to estimates by the African Development Bank, the contraction of the region’s economies …

The Centre for Socioeconomic Studies has noted that government’s proposed Pre-Tertiary Bill, should it be passed into a law, will give grounds for chaos and discrimination to grow in the country’s pre-tertiary education sector. The CSS in a press release copied to Ghanaweb.com says the bill which in its essence …

There have been sporadic gunshots in Kokrobite yesterday when factions clash over the installation of one Moses Arde as Dzaasetse. The said installation was being done despite the lockdown directive by the President in respect of the Covid19 pandemic. Although the Kokrobite is part of areas observing the lockdown protocols, …

My News Ghana has been copied with a press release where the NDC Deputy Women’s Oranizer has asked the Gender Minister, Madam Cynthia Morrison to render an unqualifeid apology to the former president, John Dramani Mahama. The press re;ease described the Gender Minister as “arrogant and disrespectful”. The statement also …

The 34-year-old Nigerian national who has been remanded for allegedly defying the government’s restriction order by going round to take blood samples of pregnant women and other residents of Gbese, a suburb of James Town without legal authority has pleaded not guilty. Chukwuka James has been charged with the offence …

The head of the African Union Commission on Wednesday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). Moussa Faki Mahamat termed the decision “deeply regrettable” and said the world had a “collective responsibility” to help WHO during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The US govt decision to …

Didier Drogba has allowed his hospital in Ivory Coast to be used as a coronavirus treatment centre. The generous offer from the Chelsea legend comes amid fears the pandemic could have devastating effects on Africa. In the Ivory Coast there have been 574 people who have tested positive for the virus, with …

Ama Serwaa [not her real name] is a twenty-four-year-old blind girl who lost her eyesight some four years ago and is one of the vulnerable in society who is finding difficulties surviving amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ama is an orphan and lives with her 70-year-old grandmother who sells sachet water in Accra. …

A Zimbabwean national has been arrested in South Africa for selling essential services permits to business people to operate during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. Police spokesperson Ndivhuwo Mulamu said members of the public in Olivenhoutbosch town in Gauteng province tipped off the police. Some undercover officers contacted the man wanting …

‘One Corner’ hitmaker, Patapaa has revealed his intentions of staging a virtual concert on Saturday, April 18, 2020. The concert, according to Patapaaa, will be organized in his house and will be live on his social media platforms. Patapaa was full of praise for Shatta Wale for setting the pace …

The Ashanti Regional opposition NDC party has served notice to its communicators/Media monitors not to appear or have anything to do with the newly-opened WUNTUMI TV/RADIO which is owned by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasoako. According to the party, this has become …

Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu has described 2019 and 2020 as the toughest years of his life. The 29-year-old, U-20 World Cup winner, recounts how he came close to death in 2019, losing his sister and suffering a lot of injuries which has disrupted his career. Badu nearly lost his life …