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6 Nigeriens escape from quarantine centre in Oti Region

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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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