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24 Chinese nationals denied entry into Ghana

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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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