Prime Minister Boris Johnson is “in good spirits” after spending the night in intensive care being treated for coronavirus, No 10 has said. Mr Johnson, 55, was stable overnight, is being given oxygen and is not on a ventilator, a spokesman added. The Queen has sent a message to Mr …
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COPEC, Consumer Protection Agency sue NPA over new levy on LPG
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers and the Consumer Protection Agency have sued the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) over the introduction of the Cylinder Recirculation Recovery Margin which will allow LPG operators to start charging 13.5 pesewas for each kilogram of LPG. The two companies in their writ of summons argue …
Read More »I will lash you with my belt and beat you until I’m jailed – Shatta Wale tells Sarkodie [Video]
Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, says Sarkodie isn’t at par with him when it comes to doing music. In a video going viral on social media, Shatta Wale made it clear he will lash Sarkodie for disrespecting him and Ghanaians. The two musicians have been on a latest feud after Shatta …
Read More »Ronaldinho released from Paraguay prison
Ronaldinho has been released from prison in Paraguay and placed under house arrest following his fake passport scandal. The Brazil legend, 40, was thrown behind bars for allegedly trying to enter the South American nation with forged documentation. But he has now been allowed to leave prison on the condition …
Read More »Hearts of Oak set to re-sign Nuru Sulley
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak are closing in on re-signing Nuru Sulley in the on-going transfer window, according to reports in the local media. Sulley is expected to pen a deal with the Phobians after successful negotiations in the coming days ahead of the second round of the …
Read More »Policemen Want GH¢100 Instead of Food Ration
It appears there is some behind-the-scenes campaign among some police officers to reject food ration that comes with their lockdown duties. The agitation begun on Whatsapp platforms created by the policemen from the ranks of constables to chief inspectors and their depot (course) mates is gathering momentum. The policemen want …
Read More »NCCE director arrested for allegedly producing fake hand sanitisers
A director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Amansie Central District of Ashanti has been arrested for allegedly producing and selling fake hand sanitizers. Joyce Frimpong was arrested on Friday, April 3, at her Jacobu residence, by joint police and national security operatives upon intelligence reports …
Read More »Coronavirus: Kufuor calls for prayers
Former President John Kufuor has commended the government for measures put in place to combat the deadly coronavirus in the country. Speaking on Nkawkaw-based Agoo FM, he said the directives announced by the government will improve the nation’s strategies in combating coronavirus. “We don’t have the vaccine to cure coronavirus …
Read More »It took you 9 years to reply me – Asem jabs Sarkodie in latest freestyle
New York-based Ghanaian rapper Asem takes Sarkodie to the cleaners after the latter dropped a freestyle, jabbing fellow rappers and bragging about his influence in the industry. Sarkodie, on Sunday, April 5, shared a new beat produced by Appiatus and dropped a hot freestyle and ask other rappers to do the same. …
Read More »Coronavirus lockdown: Police Inspector arrested for allegedly killing a man in Abia
The Abia State Police Command on Monday, confirmed the arrest of Inspector Stanley Azuh attached to Ohuru-Ishimiri Police Division at Ogbor-Hill, Aba, for allegedly killing one Chibuisi Godwin. It was gathered that that Godwin, a staff of Greenmac Energy Ltd, a Petroleum Company, was shot while the Inspector was enforcing …
Read More »Why Lionel Messi Often Ignores Ball In First Minute Of Game
Have you noticed that Lionel Messi doesn’t exactly get involved during the opening minutes of a game? Messi often reserves the first minutes of each match. According to Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said there’s a method behind his genius. In a great feature on how Barcelona are preparing for the …
Read More »Five persons allegedly killed, others injured as police, youths clash over lockdown enforcement
Five persons were allegedly killed during a clash between youths and police officers enforcing the stay-at-home order due to the Coronavirus pandemic in Kaduna state. The clash reportedly took place at Trikania in Sabogeri Nasarawa under Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday April 6. According to SaharaReporters, traders converged at …
Read More »23-year-old man commits suicide
A 23-year-old man identified simply as Bayo, allegedly committed suicide at his residence in Angwa Tiv area of the Kogi State capital, Lokoja in the early hours of Monday April 6. The deceased was managing a thrift business before his death, leading to speculation of it being why he committed suicide. An …
Read More »Man arrested for the alleged assault and rape of a 68-year-old woman
A young man from Jalingo, Taraba state, has been arrested after he allegedly raped a 68-year-old woman in Enugu state. Abba Kyari Mohammed is accused of raping the woman on Saturday, April 4, in Umulungbe Community, Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State. The victim and another woman had gone into the farms to pick …
Read More »Policemen ‘reject’ lockdown patrol food
It appears there is some behind-the-scenes campaign among some police officers to reject food ration that comes with their lockdown duties. The agitation begun on Whatsapp platforms created by the policemen from the ranks of constables to chief inspectors and their depot (course) mates is gathering momentum. The policemen want …
Read More »Otumfour receives boxes of Adonko hand sanitizer
Adonko Company Limited has presented boxes of Adonko Hand Sanitizers to his Royal Majesty, Otumfour Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace. The presentation forms part of efforts by the President and Founder of Angel Group of Companies, Dr. Kwaku Oteng to assist in curbing COVID-19 in the country. Kwame …
Read More »Coronavirus: Waakye, kenkey, koko sellers to feed Ghanaians for free – Gender Minister
Government has revised method used in the distribution of free meals to over 400,000 Ghanaians in locked-down areas amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in Ghana. Per the new arrangement, local food sellers in designated localities are going to be resourced to enable them cook food and give them out freely to …
Read More »COVID 19: GNCL presents sanitation items to Techiman North Distract
Ghana Nuts Company Limited on Monday April 6, 2020, presented some essential Coronavirus preventive hand washing as well as sanitation items to the Techiman north District Assembly in the Bono East Region with a call on residents to abide by all protocols set out by Health experts to reduce exponential …
Read More »ITFC Provides US$850 million for COVID-19 Emergency Interventions for OIC Member Countries in Most Need
Interim funds to be scaled up through close collaboration with strategic partners to offer trade finance and trade development solutions that meet the direct needs of member countries. Societies and economies are being affected by the unprecedented and unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. These include a major shift in …
Read More »COVID-19 cases rise to 1 749, 13 confirmed deaths
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says as of Tuesday, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 1 749. “There is also another death, bringing the total to 13 deaths. It was a male who had stage 4 prostate cancer at Parklands Hospital. We convey our condolences to the family of …
Read More »Coronavirus: What misinformation has spread in Africa?
African countries are experiencing a rise in the number of new coronavirus cases, and many governments are now enforcing strict social distancing measures. As they prepare for a surge in cases, misleading information has been spreading throughout the continent. 1. Misleading video about virus testing in South Africa In South …
Read More »‘Al-Shabab founder killed’ in US air strike
The United States says it has killed a founding member of the militant Islamist group al-Shabab, Yusuf Jiis, in an airstrike in Somalia. There has been no word so far from al-Shabab. The commander of US Africa Command, Gen Stephen Townsend, described Jiis as a brutal, ruthless killer who held …
Read More »The least paid player at Kotoko takes GHC 1,500 – Nana Coker
General Manager of Asante Kotoko, Nana Gyambibi Coker has revealed that the least paid player at the club takes home a monthly salary of GHs1500. Coker says he has been forced to publicly state the salaries of some of their players because a lot of people are under the impression …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: Thousands left homeless after fire engulfed over 800 structures at Old Fadama
Thousands of people living at Old Fadama, an urban slum area, have been rendered homeless following a fire outbreak which destroyed over 800 wooden structures on Tuesday dawn. According to eyewitnesses, the inferno which started around 2 am spread quickly as most of the structures were made of wood. Several …
Read More »‘I am the only rapper that can compete with Sarkodie’ – Patapaa
One Corner hitmaker, Patapaa, whose music transcends the shores of Africa has said he is the only one that can give Sarkodie a run for his money In a tweet, Patapaa, who is now married to a white woman, reacted to Sarkodie’s diss song to Asem and said he is …
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