Dancehall artiste, Samini born Emmanuel Andrews Sammini has told Actor John Dumelo not to disappoint the youth of Ghana like other politicians have done in the past. Most politicians before they come to power promise the youth heaven on earth and are seen among them; an assurance that when they get the …
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Muslims to begin fasting on April 23
The Office of the National Chief Imam (ONCI) has called the Ghanaian Muslim Ummah to start preparing for Ramadan 2020. This year Ramadan, which is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, begins on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Ramadan is a period of one full month when Muslims undertake dawn …
Read More »Our new colonial masters China will come back for their aid – Yvonne Nelson
Ghana was blessed with a donation from the Republic of China some days ago as part of the country’s resolve to support Ghana in the fight against the deadly coronavirus. The items given to Ghana were Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to support health workers who are at the frontline of …
Read More »Police Inspector Butchered By Angry Residents In Oti Region
Information Reaching Mynewsghana.net indicates that two Police officers are currently nursing various degrees of injuries after they were violently attacked by residents of Likpe Nkwanta near Hohoe in the Oti Region while on a COVID-19 operation. One is said to have allegedly suffered a machete wound while the other has …
Read More »Armed gang kills 25-year-old Community Police Assistant
A 25-year-old Community Police Assistant was on Sunday, April 12, 2020 shot and killed by suspected armed robbers at Oyoko, a semi-urban community in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region. He has been named as Evans Boateng and was until his death, stationed at the Kumasi Central Police Station, …
Read More »COVID-19: South Africans In Ghana Repatriated
Some 100 South African nationals who were in Ghana on short stay were Monday repatriated back home. The South African Ambassador to Ghana, Lulana Ximgwana, who escorted them to the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), said the repatriation involves South Africans who came to Ghana on special missions and had completed …
Read More »Togbe Afede regrets clash between police and Ga traditionalists over coronavirus ritual
President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, has lamented over the clash between the police and a group of Ga traditionalists, who had gone to the beach to perform a ritual to ward off the Covid-19 pandemic in the country. The Paramount Chief of the Asogli Traditional …
Read More »Chinese authorities will disturb you no more – Gov’t assures Ghanaians in Guangdong
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has urged all Ghanaian nationals living in China, especially Guangdong Province to remain calm and stay in touch with Ghana’s Mission in Beijing and the Consulate- General in Guangzhou in the event of any worrying development. This comes after a meeting between …
Read More »NPP National Executive Council to meet on Tuesday over planned primaries
The governing New Patriotic Party’s National Executive Council (NEC) is expected to meet tomorrow Tuesday, April 14, 2020 to decide on the way forward with the party’s presidential and parliamentary primaries. The NPP had planned to hold parliamentary primaries in areas where it has sitting Members of Parliament on April 25, …
Read More »God not responsible for COVID-19 pandemic – Palmer-Buckle
The Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Coast, His Grace Archbishop Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle says the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic cannot be described as an act of God but rather a human action. There is a rife religious debate about the role of God in the global Coronavirus pandemic that has seen more …
Read More »Man beats wife to death
A deadly blow from a farmer, Mr. Eric Olowokande, on his wife, Mojere, has led to her death. The incident happened at Yaba street in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. Witnesses said Eric had a quarrel with his wife and it led to fighting which made him …
Read More »IMF approves US$1 billion loan to Ghana for COVID-19 fight
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of US$1 billion to Ghana to be drawn under the Rapid Credit Facility (RCF). The money is to help Ghana address the “fiscal and balance of payments needs” and also help the country to improve confidence in its economy especially in …
Read More »Nursing mother commits suicide over pressure from husband
One Mrs Esther Frank resident in Uyo, on Thursday night, took her life over alleged pressure and lies from her husband. the deceased was said to have left a suicide note for her husband and two children, saying she was tired of the pressure. It was gathered that the deceased …
Read More »Italy To Test Cristiano Ronaldo, Others For Covid-19
Italy is making plans to conduct coronavirus tests on footballers. The tests which may include Juventus talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo, are likely to be conducted in May 2020 before the restart of football activities. The Italian Football Federation made this known. President of the Italian Football Federation, Gabriele Gravina, in an interview …
Read More »South Africa hails ‘success’ in halting virus spread
South Africa says it is succeeding in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, with a nationwide lockdown showing clear signs of containing the disease, for now. At a televised briefing, the chair of the government’s advisory committee said South Africa’s success in halting an exponential rise in cases was unprecedented. South Africa …
Read More »Coronavirus: Trump claims ‘total’ authority to lift lockdown
President Donald Trump has claimed “total” power to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, contradicting governors and legal experts. “The president of the United States calls the shots,” Mr Trump said during a combative press conference in which he feuded with reporters. But the US Constitution says the states maintain public …
Read More »One killed, several houses burnt in clash between two families over land
One person was reportedly killed on Sunday morning while several others were injured and many houses burnt in a renewed clash between two families of Mbapen clan in Taraku town of Gwer East Local Government Area in Benue State. It was gathered that the deceased victim identified as Tseaa Wanpera was …
Read More »Dumsor is coming – IES warns
The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has warned of an imminent disruption in power supply during this season of coronavirus pandemic. The Institutes has therefore advised the government to adequately resource electricity service provide in order to prevent the catastrpohy. Research and Policy Analyst at the Institute, Raymond Nuworkpor, in …
Read More »Nathaniel Asamoah completes AshantiGold SC switch
AshantiGold SC has snapped up experienced striker Nathaniel Asamoah in the ongoing transfer window, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively confirm. The rasta-haired sharpshooter penned a two-year deal with the Len Clay Stadium outfit on Monday following a successful medical examination. Asamoah has been without a club after his contract with Armenian club …
Read More »Flaunting of Rudeboy’s luxurious living room leads to attacks on Shatta Wale
Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, is being slammed by one Ghanaian lady known as Akosua Philipa. The lady has taken a swipe at Shatta Wale after sighting Nigerian musician Rudeboy’s luxurious living room. Rudeboy of former Square fame has flaunted his plush parlour — the spacious room has everything termed as luxurious …
Read More »Bawumia launches GH COVID-19 Tracker App
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Monday launched the GH COVID-19 Tracker App to enable individuals to access and provide basic information to contact tracers to facilitate easy tracing, testing and treatment of the respiratory disease. The Tracker, developed by the Ministries of Communication and Health, would also aid health …
Read More »LIVESTREAMING: Ministry of Communication launches COVID-19 Tracker App
Government, through the Ministry of Communications is today, April 13 launching the COVID-19 Tracker Application in its bid to counter the spread of Coronavirus in Ghana. Accessible as a browser-based app, the COVID-19 Tracker will allow persons to self-report symptoms without needing to visit a healthcare facility and thereby aiding in social distancing. Additionally, the tracker …
Read More »Nigerians shake off coronavirus lockdown boredom with group exercise
The bored and the brave have taken over the six-lane highways of Nigeria’s capital, now on coronavirus lockdown. Vehicles in Abuja are mostly gone. In their place: hundreds of people doing group workouts with little concern for a disease that has so far killed 10 and infected 300 in Nigeria. …
Read More »We will pay the US$ 240,000 FIFA fine before deadline – Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko have assured fans they will pay the US$ 240,000 FIFA fine before the 10 May, 2020 deadline to avoid being relegated from the Ghana top-flight. The Porcupine Warriors were initially fined US$ 180,000 for illegally registering striker Emmanuel Clottey who was in the books of Esperance. But the …
Read More »Economic Impact Of Covid-19 And The Survival Strategy Of Local Businesses In Ghana
Whiles we focus almost all our attention on the provision of PPEs which at the moment are the very important commodity needed for the fight against Covid-19 in Ghana. It has become imperative for us not to lose sight on the impending economic implications arising from the pandemic especially on …
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