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Six coronavirus bodies left in morgues over lack of PPEs

Environment Health Officials at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly have raised concerns over six Covid-19 bodies that have been left unattended to at various morgue dues to the lack of training and PPEs to handle the bodies. According to them, bodies of infectious diseases are meant to be buried within 72-hours …

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Falsified Chloroquine products circulating in Africa – FDA

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has received a notification through the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Surveillance and Monitoring System for substandard and falsified chloroquine in the WHO region of Africa. These chloroquine products with different presentations are confirmed as falsified on the basis that they deliberately or fraudulently …

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COVID-19: Angry GIJ students kick against Online exams

Irate students of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) have kicked against online examination being introduced by the management of the institute. Authorities at GIJ on Wednesday, April 15, issued guidelines informing students of the online examinations scheduled for May 25. Similar directives were also issued by the University of …

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Ghana mortuaries congested as people avoid private burials

Mortuaries in Ghana are congested as families shun private burials that have been necessitated by the ban on social gatherings aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus. Bereaved members of families say they would rather wait for the ban to be lifted so that they can hold elaborate funerals, according …

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Seven Nigerians arrested in Aflao for cyberfraud

Some seven Nigerian nationals have been arrested at Avoeme in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region by the Aflao Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service for allegedly engaging in cyberfraud. The seven persons, who were arrested upon a tip-off on Wednesday, 8 April, 2020 at about 19:30hrs …

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Efia Odo Schools Her Fans On How To M@sturbat3 Properly

Andrea Owusu also known as Efia Odo has taking to her Instagram stories to school her fans and followers on how to M!@sturbate properly amid lockdown. The U.S based assistant nurse who relocated to Ghana has clearly revealed what she really does to settle boredom. Apparently, most of the celebrities …

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Panic as 5 bodies are found on Kumasi streets

Five bodies have been found on the streets in Kumasi in the Ashanti region. It is unclear the cause of their demise. It comes in the wake of Ghana’s fight against the global pandemic covid-19. Ultimate FM’s Isaac Bediako Justice reports on the Morning Starr that mortuary men in Kumasi …

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At least 19 dead over Nigerian fish pond dispute

Police have been deployed to a remote area in Nigeria’s north-eastern state of Taraba following deadly ethnic clashes over a disputed fishing pond. At least 19 people were killed in the violence on Sunday, according to Taraba State’s police spokesperson. Some reports suggest the number of people killed was higher …

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Fella Makafui breaks silence on pregnancy

Actress and entrepreneur, Fella Makafui, has broken her silence regarding whether she is pregnant or not. There were reports that she was pregnant before getting married to rapper, Medikal. Some even claimed the pregnancy was a conduit to pin him down. It would be recalled that their wedding took place …

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Are you at risk of Covid-19? This KNUST app can help with an answer

With just under two million infections worldwide and a quarter of the number recovering, Covid-19 seems to have brought anxiety to many people, especially, in high-risk prone areas. Ghana is yet to record double-digit deaths but confirmed cases have crossed the 500 mark. It raises questions about voluntary testing, besides …

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Ghana’s Inflation Rate For March Closes Flat At 7.8 Percent

The year-on year inflation was unchanged at 7.8 percent in March, the Ghana Statistical Service said on Wednesday. Announcing the rate via facebook, Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Kobina Annim said March’s rate continued the trend of stable inflation of about 8 percent recorded over the past seven months. Food and …

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South Africa reports seven new coronavirus deaths

South Africa has recorded seven new deaths as a result of coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths to 34. Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said five out of the seven patients who died had underlying medical conditions ranging from diabetes to hypertension. The country’s confirmed cases of the virus have …

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[VIDEO]: Young man allegedly shot dead by police officers

A young man believed to be in his 20s has been shot dead by police officers in Anambra State, Nigeria. The incident occurred at Ezego Street, Nkpor. Observers alleged that there was no inducement before the shooting occurred. However, a Facebook post sighted by mynewsghana.net by Ikenna Orji reveals that there is …

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Clemento Suarez crowns Lilwin as the best comic act

One of Ghana’s finest comedians Clemento Suarez has tagged Kwadwo Nkansah “Lilwin” as the “Messi” and “Sark” of the movie comedy industry. According to Clemento Suarez, Lilwin is arguably the best act in Ghana considering how long he had reigned in the industry as well as his impressive exploits in …

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The woman who discovered the first coronavirus

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 …

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2020 May day Celebrations put off

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 …

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