Six Nigerien citizens who were put under mandatory quarantine after they were arrested for attempting to use illegal routes to travel outside the country have escaped from a holding centre at Asato in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region. They were part of 37 commuters arrested at the countryside …
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NDC on rampage in Winneba
There was pandemonium in Winneba in the Effutu Constituency of the Central Region when members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) turned the town into a battlefield, attacking one another with offensive weapons. Matters came to a head when some leading figures, believed to have been suspended by the …
Read More »Keep your receipts because I will audit coronavirus funds – Mahama
John Dramani Mahama has indicated he will audit the COVID-19 fund that has been created to finance activities relating to the fight against the pandemic. He cautioned all persons who use the funds to keep their receipts because “the day of accountability will come”. The government of President Nana Addo …
Read More »May Allah Heal Our home land Ghana after Ramadan – Francis Owusu-Akyaw
As Muslims around the globe commence the thirty(30) days fasting and prayers from today, I wish all Muslims in Juaben Constituency,Ghana and the world at large a Ramadan Mubarak. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam – takes place from Sunrise to Sunset in the ninth month …
Read More »US COVID-19 death toll passes 50,000
The US virus death toll has surpassed 50,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, in what is the world’s most boring Covid-19 outbreak. More than 3,000 deaths came in the last 24 hours, and there are now over 870,000 confirmed cases nationwide. But the US still has a lower mortality …
Read More »Covid-19: Burden of Responsibility on every Ghanaian to offer help
Covid 19 Donations: The spread of the Corona Virus is real and brought about Lockdown in many countries, Ghana is not an exception. Good people in society who have the means to support one way or the other are rendering help in many forms to others who are in …
Read More »Flight arranged for Kenyans stranded in China
Kenyans wishing to return home from China will be able to do so next Friday – but will have to buy their own tickets, costing $750 (£608). The Kenya Airways flight will be leaving on May 1 from Guangzhou, the city which has become a hub for Africans in China. …
Read More »13 out of 38 Kayayee who entered NR through Oti Region test positive for COVID-19
The 13 Kayayee were part of the 38 Kayayee who entered the Northern Region through the Oti Region during the partial lockdown of Accra. The 38 kayeyee who escaped Accra through the Oti Region were stopped by the Police when entering the Northern Region. These Kayayee are different from those impounded at …
Read More »Ahafo Region Closes All Weekly Market Centres And Bans Tricycles
The Corona Virus pandemic keeps on disturbing the world in so many ways. Millions are dying globally, tens of thousands are being infected daily while the negative economic impact cannot be overlooked and thwarted. The closure of non-essential services has brought an untold hardship to the destitute in many …
Read More »Why some Ghanaians depend on ‘akpeteshie’ for protection against coronavirus
Despite the several warnings that the intake of alcohol does not prevent Coronavirus, many are yet to be convinced. Most people have resorted to the use of locally manufactured hard liquor (Akpeteshie) and methylated spirit in place of approved hand sanitizers to prevent themselves from being infected with disease. Every …
Read More »Live by the values of Ramadan – Akufo-Addo to Muslims
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Muslims in Ghana to be committed to the principles of love, sacrifice and dedication to duty as they begin their annual Ramadan this year. Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide, as a month of fasting and prayer. Its annual observance is regarded as one of …
Read More »The media is an invaluable ally in our coronavirus fight – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has commended the media for its support in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Addressing the leadership of the media in Ghana at a meeting on April 24, President Akufo-Addo described the media as an invaluable ally helping to educate and inform the general public about the pandemic. …
Read More »Court stops EC’s workshop on controversial new voters’ registration exercise
Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has temporarily been stopped from going ahead with a planned workshop on the controversial new voters’ register set to be compiled for the country’s polls in December this year. Despite the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in the country and the ban on public gatherings, the …
Read More »Information Ministry reprimanded for gross insincerity
An attempt by the Ministry of Information to discredit a publication by 3news.com reproduced on Ghanaweb.com has been vehemently criticized by some Ghanaians who were witnesses to the incident reported by the portals. The said publication made at 7:49 am on Friday, April 24 with the headline ‘Relevant data wiped …
Read More »Video of Prez. Cyril Ramaphosa struggling to put on Nose mask goes viral
As the saying goes ‘Leadership by example’, the President of South Africa, H.E Cyril Ramaphosa intended to teach his citizens how to put on a nose mask in order to prevent the contraction of the novel coronavirus. In a video sighted by browngh.com, President Cyril Ramaphosa was trying to …
Read More »Seven persons die from CSM in Upper East Region
Seven people have died from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper East Region. Out of 71 suspected cases reported between January and April 2020 in the region, 21 were tested and confirmed positive of Meningitis with seven succumbing to the disease. The other persons are still receiving treatment. Speaking to Citi …
Read More »A more deadly virus will appear after coronavirus – Owusu Bempah
Founder and general overseer of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International, Rev.Isaac Owusu Bempah has revealed that another virus, much scarier than coronavirus will soon erupt. According to him, that particular virus will kill a great number of people than coronavirus ever did. “Another virus will appear after coronavirus has …
Read More »Hearts of Oak deny signing Sulley Muntari
Accra Hearts of Oak have denied and described as untrue rumours that they have signed former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari. Speaking to ghanaweb.com, a Management member of the club who wishes to remain anonymous for now said Hearts of Oak have not been in touch with the former AC …
Read More »Chinese company produces dolls of famous Ghanaian funeral pallbearers for sale
A doll-making workshop that is based in Honk Kong, China, called JMG 1/64 Miniatures, has started producing figurines of the popular Ghanaian funeral pallbearers for sale as they’ve gone viral. In a post sighted by YEN.com.gh on the Facebook page of the company, it is clearly indicated that many customers …
Read More »Ghana’s COVID-19 cases rise to 1,279; 134 recoveries
Ghana’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 has increased to 1,279 from the 1,154. The case count has increased by 125 according to the official website of the Ghana Health Service. 14 more people have also recovered so far taking the total recoveries to 134. More soon…
Read More »Taxi driver murdered, car stolen
A 23-year-old taxi driver has been killed and his body dumped in a nearby bush at Gomoa Ankamu in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region. It is believed his killers must have hired him from the Mankessim enclave, killed him and took away his car. A resident, Joe …
Read More »Prisons Service Call For Passage Of Non-Custodial Sentencing Bill To Ease Congestion
The Ghana Prisons Service want swift passage of the Non-Custodial Sentencing Bill in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak to help decongest Ghana’s prisons. In recent times, attention has been drawn to the challenges facing prison facilities in Ghana, especially that of congestion. This has triggered a myriad of reactions …
Read More »Apologize or don’t speak at all – Pastor advises Obinim
Pastor and host of Happy FM’s ‘Nsem Pii’ religious programme, Rev. Nyansa Boakwa, has advised controversial Bishop Obinim to either apologize or not speak at all. Earlier this week, a video of Bishop Obinim was put out by Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, showing various women that …
Read More »Something Ghanaians must learn from Nigerians
I am a Ghanaian and arguably a Nigerian also, I lived in several parts of Nigeria for over two decades and I have lived here in Ghana for almost same period – so I am writing from a combined experience of about 40 years. I know the difference between the …
Read More »Hon Aponkye drops bars in new song with Nayas [Listen]
Disappointed assemblyman for Adukrom Nima, Ibrahim Issah Ampim, alias Hon Aponkye has diverted into his second ‘calling’, music as he features in a latest gospel song. Hon Aponkye collaborated with actress cum musician, Nayas, who has released her debut titled ‘Wa Hyira’. The song gives praise to the ever-loving God for metamorphosing …
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