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Saudi Arabia is to abolish flogging as a form of punishment, according to a legal document seen by media outlets. The directive from the Gulf kingdom’s Supreme Court says flogging will be replaced by imprisonment or fines. It says this is an extension of human rights reforms brought by King …

The newly donated Isuzu double cabin pickup by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to the Biakoye Education Directorate has been involved in an accident. JoyNews sources say the accident occurred last Friday at about 4 pm when the vehicle was travelling from the Biakoye District in the Oti Region …

The economy was the biggest winner in the government’s relaxed Covid-19 regulations announced yesterday, as more than 1.5-million workers are expected to return to their jobs next week under the level four lockdown that begins on Friday. The government appears to have heeded appeals from business to open the economy …

Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram Constituency Sam Nartey George says he is weighing his options to file an order of contempt against the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) for allegedly going ahead with a workshop despite a high court injunction. On Saturday, April 25, reports came through that officials of the …

Minister Bheki Cele warned on Sunday that police had “no choice but to enforce the law” if the lockdown regulations were flouted for religious gatherings. He was speaking after the arrest of 17 people during a Muslim prayer gathering in Pretoria. The incident on Friday was captured on video and …

Community members helping police search for a missing woman stumbled upon a decomposed body at Libode in the Eastern Cape, police said on Sunday. Capt Khaya Tonjeni said the community were “assisting police in information about a 34-year-old woman who went missing on September 26 2016″. “A case of a …

The country will be subject to an unprecedented curfew from 20:00 to 05:00 if the government’s draft proposals regulating business and society under new risk levels are finalised next week. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel announced wide-ranging draft proposals on …

South Africa has 141 new COVID-19 cases bringing the total number to 4 361 as of Saturday, with seven new deaths reported. Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said the total number of tests conducted to date is 161 004, of which 8 614 were done in the last 24 hours. …

Ghana has recorded a total of 54 malaria deaths between January and March 2020, the Ghana Health Service has said. Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, has called on the public to take charge of their health and that of their families by observing the precautionary …

Shatta Wale has been one of the benevolent celebrities in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Just like he has been doing for most of his fans on social media in the last few weeks, the ‘Wonder Boy’ Shatta Wale decided to give them special ‘momo’ breakfast this morning. In a post sighted …

First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo has entreated Ghanaians to pay attention to the proper diagnosis of suspected malaria even as they observe the protocols of preventing COVID-19. In a message to mark World Malaria Day on Saturday, 25 April 2020, Mrs Akufo-Addo also encouraged Ghanaians to sleep under treated mosquito nets …

Crack cocaine’s adverse effect on the physical and mental health of its users is almost irreparable and this has been captured in a video that went viral after being shared online by a photographer. The video shared on YouTube by a photographer, Soft White Underbelly captured the rapid deterioration of 24-year-old lady …

Bayern Munich legend Samuel Osei Kuffour believes he was unfairly denied the Caf African Footballer of the Year awards in 1999 and 2001 when he placed second on both occasions. After an impressive season with the German giants where he won the league and finished second in the Uefa Champions …

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FRAMEWORK FOR SECTORS APRIL 25, 2020 (11H00AM) PUBLIC VERSION (SUBJECT TO FURTHER REVISION) DRAFT FRAMEWORK FOR SECTORS 25 April 2020 1 Level Five: Permitted Retail and Service Operations; and Personal Movement All COVID-19 health and safety protocols must be followed at all times, including observance of guidelines …

The new rules and regulations for South Africans under lockdown level 4 from May were released on Saturday.  Masks will become compulsory, the sale of certain non-essential items will be allowed, and a national curfew enforced.  Fast food will be allowed – but delivery only. For more stories go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za. …

The police in Jigawa have arrested a 30-year-old man in Ringim Local Government area of the state over the death of his 17-year-old wife. The Spokesman of the state police command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Dutse. He said …

Musician Gasmilla believes despite Azonto has been out of the trends in Ghana’s music scene for some time, it has never been dead. According to him, Azonto has been re-eventing itself through what he described as “growing roots.” The ‘Telemo’ crooner made the observation on Wednesday when he joined a …

The United States of America (USA) in its quest to help Ghana win the war against the novel Coronavirus, has delivered some improved medical supplies to boost the testing capacity of Ghana. The medical supplies arrived at Kotoka International Airport on Friday, April 24, by a US Air Force C-130J aircraft …

A 74-year-old Ecuadorean woman who was declared dead from the coronavirus has been found alive, in a case of mistaken identity. The family of Alba Maruri were informed of her death last month and later sent what they were told were her ashes. But Ms Maruri awoke from a three-week …

The police have arrested a 52-year-old man for allegedly selling Shea butter as a cure for Covid-19, the respiratory disease caused by coronavirus, at Awutu Breku in the Awutu Senya West District, Central region. King David told unsuspecting customers that the shea butter cream cures the disease when applied on …

Bhim Nation President, Stonebwoy, yesterday released his much anticipated latest album titled ‘Anloga Junction’, which has been making waves since its release. The album featured top faces and legendary artists such as Kojo Antwi, Keri Hilson, Nasty C, Chivv, Diamond Platinum and a few others. Renowned gospel musician and preacher …

Reginald Yaw Asante Ossei popularly known as Reggie Rockstone, whose songs made a big impact on the Ghanaian music scene in the 90s, is making a lot of waves in the music scene with his hit single, ‘Happy Day’. The hit single, which features dancehall artiste, Episode, has danceable and soul-touching …

With the COVID-19 outbreak rampaging the world, most Ghanaians have become quite skeptical about the cause of deaths and medical conditions of others. And the death of musician Prophet Seth Frimpong has been treated with the same suspicion. Speaking in an interview on Happy98.9FM’s ‘Showbiz Xtra’ with Doctar Cann, award-winning Ghanaian gospel …

A 72–year-old man was on Friday shot dead at Kandiga in the Kassena Nankana Municipal (KNM), Upper East Region, after a two-day violent conflict between the Doba Community in the Kassena Naakana West District and Kandiga. The two communities share boundaries and have over the past years disagreed over the …

Kanye West has officially become a Billionaire, making him the second American rapper to reach that status after Jay-Z. According to Forbes, ’Ye’s Yeezy brand, which he owns in its’ entirety and falls under the Adidas umbrella, helped push him over the $1 billion mark. The publication said they dissected the …