The Ghana Immigration Service yesterday prevented 24 Chinese nationals from entering into the country at the Kotoka International Airport. The Chinese nationals who were on board Ethiopian Airline were all turned away in compliance with the new travel advisory issued by president Nana Akufo-Addo in an effort to deal with …
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LIVESTREAMED: Ministry of Information provides update on coronavirus
Ghana’s Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah will be addressing the public and the media on the latest updates on the coronavirus cases in Ghana. The address comes a day after the Ministry of Health announced the 7th case of the virus in Ghana, all cases according to the ministry are …
Read More »Dogs discover body of woman killed and secretly buried by husband
A 55-year-old man Kwesi Jonathan has been arrested by the Greater Accra Regional Police Command for allegedly killing and burying his own wife in their uncompleted building at Domiabra near Kasoa in the Greater Accra Region. Information gathered indicates that the man murdered and buried his wife last Thursday after …
Read More »Coronavirus kills three Ghanaians
Three Ghanaians have so far died as a result of the deadly coronavirus pandemic that sweeping across the globe. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway has disclosed to journalists at Parliament Wednesday afternoon. The deaths occurred in Italy and Denmark, the minister confirmed. Giving further details, the Foreign Affairs Minister said …
Read More »I killed my wife for cheating on me – Man confesses
Kenyan Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his wife. The middle-aged man, Festus Baya Maitha, who is a civil servant confessed that he chopped his wife into pieces when he realised that his wife had a lover outside the marriage. The murder tool place in the home of …
Read More »Special Aide to Tourism Minister arrested in Parliament over phone theft
A special aide to the Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture has been arrested in Parliament over the loss of a Huawei 230 phone belonging to a staff of the legislature. The suspect, Nana Sekyi, was picked up on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 18, 2020 by police officers in Parliament after …
Read More »Ghana always feels like home – Jerome Boateng
German International Jerome Boateng has opened up about his recent trip to his fatherland, Ghana, describing it as one of the best experiences of his life. The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner is the half-brother of Kevin-Prince Boateng but chose to represent Germany instead of the Black Stars of Ghana. …
Read More »Eastern Regional Hospital denies coronavirus cases
The management of the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua has denied a viral reportage on social media which says two coronavirus cases have been detected at the health facility. According to the hospital in a statement, the public should treat the reports as fake emphatically stating that ‘the news is …
Read More »3 Ghanaians die of coronavirus in Europe – Foreign Minister discloses
Three Ghanaians have lost their lives to the COVID-19 pandemic the Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has announced. According to the minister, two of them were confirmed dead in Italy while one passed away in Denmark after being infected with the virus. Coronavirus has had a huge burden on the …
Read More »Are you a magician to spend money you don’t have? – Akufo-Addo blasted over $100m coronavirus money
It appears Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta did the image of his government little good with his presentation in Parliament on Tuesday, March 17. A day before the announcement of Ghana’s first case of the Novel Coronavirus, the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said he had directed the Finance Minister …
Read More »Information officers school on coronavirus
A day’s training workshop on the Covid-19 has been organized for regional information officers (RIOs) of the Information Services Department in Accra. Organized by the Ministry of Information in collaboration with the Ghana Health Services (GHS), it was to equip the officers with the requisite knowledge and techniques for disseminating …
Read More »VIDEO: Coronavirus: Pastor arrested for defying church service ban
The head pastor of Open Arms Ministry, a church based in Ashanti regional capital Kumasi, has been arrested by the police for defying the ban on church service. According to Sampson K. Nyamekye, Peace FM’s Ashanti region correspondent, police officers were dispatched to the premises of the church, Wednesday morning, …
Read More »Coronavirus patient in Ghana runs away from quarantine
A Coronavirus patient in Tema, Ghana is reported to have rejected quarantine from the hospital and rather opted to go home. The patient after being tested was supposed to be isolated by the hospital but reports reaching My News Ghana says that the hospital does not have the requisite facilities and resources …
Read More »Sherrif Deo eyes strong comeback from coronavirus break
Ghanaian forward Sheriff Deo Mohammed is eyeing a strong comeback from the Coronavirus break to help his side FC Arouca accomplish their dream of gaining promotion to the second division league in Portugal. The 26-year-old currently plays in the Campeonato de Portugal and hopes to help the team restore their …
Read More »Ghanaian winger Hudson-Odoi making ‘great progress’ from coronavirus – Frank Lampard
Chelsea player of Ghanaian descent Callum Hudson-Odoi is making “great progress” in his recovery from coronavirus after testing positive for the disease, manager Frank Lampard has revealed. The winger, who became the first English Premier League player to test positive for the deadly disease, has been undergoing treatment since catching …
Read More »IOC Boxing Taskforce suspends European qualifier in London
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Boxing Taskforce has decided to suspend the current European Olympic Qualifying Tournament in London dubbed “Boxing Road to Tokyo”. The IOC Boxing Taskforce (BTF) took the decision as a follow up to the widespread deadly Corona Virus that has hit the world so hard. The …
Read More »Hearts to drop to the relegation zone for fielding an unqualified player
Hearts of Oak are set to be docked six points after it has emerged the Phobians fielded an unqualified player in Emmanuel Nettey in their league match against Elmina Sharks. The midfielder is said to have accumulated three yellow cards prior to the side’s 1-1 stalemate against Sharks where he …
Read More »Zoomlion advocates 1Bin for 1household at Tamale Trade Expo
Waste Management Company, Zoomlion Ghana limited has urged the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to lead the charge for households in the country to get waste bins to help effectively collect waste. The Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Mrs. Emma Akyea-Boakye who made …
Read More »I’ve cancelled more than 23 shows because of Coronavirus – Fameye
Ghanaian musician, Fameye has revealed he has cancelled about 23 shows because of the coronavirus outbreak. The ‘Notin I Get’ hitmaker told Zion Felix in an interview on Radio Univers’ ‘Brunch2Lunch’ show that the pandemic is having a negative effect on his business as an artiste. According to him, some …
Read More »Actor Joe Shortingo attacked for making ‘baseless’ comments about coronavirus
Renowned radio personality Andy Dosty has slammed Joe Shortingo following some ‘despicable’ comments the diminutive actor uttered about the deadly Coronavirus which has plunged the world into darkness. Joe Shortingo, 33, had in an interview pooh-poohed reports that Ghana had recorded some cases of Coronavirus. Although the confirmation came from the Ghana Health …
Read More »Motivational Speaker David Bethel Writes; REMAIN INSPIRED
After speaking at an event few weeks ago, a young man approached me and said he wanted to have a word with me. I was to be taken to the holding room to meet with the host and other dignitaries after the event as planned and so I asked him …
Read More »Harvard University Holds Inaugural Joseph Siaw Agyepong Distinguished lecture on public health in Africa
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has held its Inaugural Joseph Siaw Agyepong Distinguished Lecture on Public Health in Africa. This is in honour of the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong for his initiatives, contributions to, and impact on …
Read More »Coronavirus hub: New cases in Ethiopia, Nigeria; Kenya plans ‘Day of Prayer’
The coronavirus was confirmed in the Chinese city of Wuhan in late December 2019. Cases have since been confirmed in over scores of countries across the globe. The World Health Organisation, WHO, has since declared it a pandemic. WHO chief Tedros Ghebereyesus said whiles China had a robust health system …
Read More »Despite zero case, Zimbabwe declares national emergency over coronavirus
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the coronavirus pandemic as a national disaster. He said this could help the government mobilize resources. Mnangagwa also cancelled Independence Day celebrations and international sporting events to curb spread of COVID-19. “The government has postponed the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), all previously scheduled …
Read More »GRIDCo clarifies recent power outages
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says the recent power outages experienced in the country, was due to a scheduled performance test on a new regulating and metering gas station in Tema. It said the exercise was embarked upon by the West Africa Gas Pipeline (WAGPCo) on Monday, March 16. …
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