Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Osman Yeboah says the ban on Islamic activities does not stop muslims from praying to Allah. Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, the scholar and cleric explained praying and worshipping God can be done anywhere and not just a mosque. “The ban on Islamic …
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Couple who fled from their wedding in Tamale declared wanted by Police
A groom and his bride on Sunday afternoon fled and abandoned their wedding ceremony when they heard police patrol vehicles approaching the event grounds in Tamale with blaring sirens. The groom, who has been identified only as Nash and the bride, Tijani Nimatu, were holding an Islamic marriage ceremony at …
Read More »SA COVID-19 cases rise to 3 300, four new deaths
South Africa on Monday confirmed four new COVID-19 deaths, leading to a total of 58 people who have succumbed to the virus to date. According to a statement released by the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, the country now has 3 300 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 121 510 tests …
Read More »Food Vendor Sentenced For Preparing Food Near A Public Toilet
Georgina Osei, a food vendor in Hohoe has been sentenced to a fine of GH¢720.00 by the Hohoe Magistrate Court for preparing food near a toilet facility for public consumption. Georgina pleaded guilty and was convicted on her own plea and would serve three months imprisonment if she defaults in …
Read More »Coronavirus: Immigration to US to be suspended amid pandemic, says Trump
President Donald Trump has said he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend all immigration to the US because of the coronavirus. On Twitter, he cited “the attack from the invisible enemy”, as he calls the virus, and the need to protect the jobs of Americans, but did not …
Read More »Okyenhene issues 4 week ultimatum for retrieval and burial of dead bodies
Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, has ordered for the retrieval of all corpses in the various hospitals in Akyem Abuakwa for internment with immediate effect within a one month period. The decision was triggered by the health concerns following the massive congestion seen in hospital morgues as a result …
Read More »Man, 29, nearly lynched for stealing fowls at Awutu Beraku
A 29-Year-old thief, Eric Arhin has every reason to thank God for his life as he was nearly lynched by residents of Awutu Beraku in the Central Region after he stole 29 fowls. The victim according to information is a habitual thief who is fond of stealing fowls. “We were …
Read More »Show us the data which necessitated the lifting of the lockdown – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly criticized the government over the lifting of the partial lockdown in a presidential address to the nation on Sunday, 19th April, 2020. According to the COVID-19 Response Team of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), the action of the president is in contrast to …
Read More »3-year-old boy drowns at Ngleshie Amanfro
Residents at American Farm, a suburb of Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have been thrown into a state of grief after a three-year-old boy drowned in a well belonging to a resident. The incident occurred around 3:pm when Paa George, a kindergarten pupil together …
Read More »Election 2020: Don’t vote for wicked Mahama – Akua Donkor
The Flagbearer and founder of the Ghana Freedom Party GFP, Akua Donkor is advocating for a second term for President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo describing his performance as exceptional. The female politician told Nyankontion Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm that, the 2020 presidential and parliamentary elections may have to be suspended …
Read More »COA FS contaminated; return all products to manufacturers – FDA to public
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has directed the general public to return all COA FS products to the manufacturer. According to the FDA, samples of the food supplement picked from the market and the manufacturing facility of COA Herbal Centre in Workroom near Cape Coast showed excessive microbial, mould …
Read More »[VIDEO: Pregnant Woman Denied Entry Into A Hospital In China Because She’s Black
The discrimination against foreign nationals especially Blacks in China continues as thedistin.com has sighted a video of a pregnant woman being denied entry into a hospital in China. A few weeks ago, Africans in China complained about how discriminatory acts mettered out upon them by the Chinese. According to the …
Read More »The economy will take three years to recover – Ken Ofori Atta
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta says the Ghanaian economy will take three years to recover from the impact of the COVID-19pandemic. The Minister in an article published in the Financial Times said “A U-shaped recovery is touted, but ours will likely be a steep drop, then a two- to three-year downward slide before a …
Read More »68-year-old Nigerian woman gives birth to twins
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital has announced the successful delivery of twins by a 68-year old woman. The chairman of the hospital’s Medical Advisory Council, Prof Wasiu Adeyemo, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday. It said the woman gave birth through an “elective cesarean section at 37 …
Read More »I’m not ready for the GFA Technical Director role – Abdul Razak
Former Ghana and Asante Kotoko legend, Abdul Razak popularly known as “Golden boy” says he is not ready to take up the role of a Technical Director at this stage of his coaching career. The Ghana Football Association has open for people to apply for the Technical Director role after …
Read More »2006 FIFA World Cup: Laryea Kingston’s exclusion affected the team – Stephen Appiah
Former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah has opened up about the exclusion of Laryea Kingston from the 2006 FIFA World Cup squad by the then coach Ratomir Dujkovic. The former Hearts of Oak midfielder (Laryea) who was a key player for the stars during the qualifiers was one of the shocking candidates who missed …
Read More »Obrafour snubbed me when I contacted him – Sarkodie
Arguably, the most decorated musician in Ghana, Sarkodie has revealed how his dream to have a feature with veteran hiplife musician, Obrafour didn’t materialize some years ago. Speaking in an interview on the Dentaa Show which was monitored by Zionfelix.net, Sarkodie divulged Obrafour didn’t give him the green light when he contacted him as …
Read More »Buhari condemns attacks in home state
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned a series of weekend attacks by gunmen in his home state of Katsina in the north-west, which left at least 47 people dead. Armed bandits riding dozens of motorbikes attacked areas of Safana, Dutsinma and Danmusa – shooting people dead and burning down homes …
Read More »Asante Kotoko Players Agree 40% Pay Cut
Asante Kotoko players and technical staff have agreed to take a 40% pay cut to support the club in the wake of the coronavirus crises. The decision to cut down salaries was unanimously agreed during a meeting among the players, the technical staff and the management following fruitful deliberations. The …
Read More »VIDEO: ‘Useless’ Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy making no impact – Musician fires
In an interview, MynewsGhana.net monitored musician Luminary DMR said that Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy looks dead in the industry making their presence ‘useless’. According to the musician their dead career making it difficult for the young and upcoming ones to find their feet in the industry. He told Sammy Kay that the …
Read More »GFA shortlists six candidates for Technical Director job
The Ghana Football Association says it has shortlisted six candidates for interview for the vacant Technical Director position. The six candidates, made up of three Ghanaians and three expatriates are currently undergoing interviews, through video conferencing, with a select committee of the GFA. The Technical Director position became vacant this …
Read More »Okada rider bites forehead of taskforce officer over social distancing argument
An Okada rider has allegedly wounded the Deputy Operation Commander in-charge of Kasoa Central Business District during an argument over social distancing rule. Desmond Korankye, popularly known as ‘Two Cedi’, who operates in the Awutu Senya East District and his team went to the roadside to enforce the social distancing …
Read More »Libya: One soldier killed in attack by Haftar militia
One soldier was killed and two others were wounded on Sunday in a missile attack carried out by forces loyal to Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar. Amin al-Hashemi, a spokesman for the Health Ministry of Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), told Anadolu Agency that Haftar’s forces launched the attack …
Read More »Do Ghanaians respect Otumfuor than Akufo-Addo? – A Plus asks
Musician turned political activist, Kwame A Plus has questioned why Ghanaians obeyed the lockdown directives of Otumfuor Osei Tutu II during the death of his mother but refused to obey the president’s COVID-19 lockdown directives. According to A Plus, the whole of the Ashanti Region went dead when Nana Afia …
Read More »Ghana faces no imminent risk following lifting of Lockdown – GHS
The Ghana Health Service(GHS) says the government prior to the lifting of the Lockdown had adequate information that showed it would be safe to lift the restrictions on movement. President Akufo-Addo has lifted the three week partial Lockdown imposed on the Greater Accra, Kumasi, Kasoa and Tema areas effective Monday, …
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