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Coronavirus: Kempinski to sack workers – Finance Minister

Management of the plush Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra is to lay off about 85% of staff as the novel Coronavirus pandemic has had a negative impact on their business. The hotel, in addition, will close down four floors of its multi-storey building with the aim of cutting down its operational …

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Suspected herdsmen kill father, son and one other

NO fewer than three persons including a father and his son were reportedly murdered in the farm by herdsmen in Arimogija community, Ose council area of Ondo state. The victims were a rice farmer, Jacob Odushe his son, Adura and one Victor Ejeh. They were reportedly murdered in the farm …

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Ghanaian footballer dies of Coronavirus

Emmanuel Harrison, a 49-year-old Ghanaian amateur footballer has died of coronavirus in Italy after being diagnosed with the disease. From our sources, he died 10 days after being admitted at the Oglio Po Hospital in Vicomoscano, a town in the northern Italian region of Lombardia. Harrison played for some amateur teams including …

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Christian Atsu quits International football

Ghana’s committed and reliable playmaker Christian Atsu has served notice of his decision to quit the Black Stars citing neglect over the injury that ultimately cost him his starting place at Newcastle United, according to fresh reports. The patriotic player, who has consistently served Ghana with diligence over for more …

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I don’t believe coronavirus killed my father – Obour

Former President of the Musicians Union of Ghana Bice Osei Kuffuor, has stated that he does not believe his father, Nana Osei Kuffour, died of coronavirus. According to him, prior to his father’s death, he (Obour) tested negative for the virus. However, because his father was positive and he was …

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This is not how I trained you – Appietus’ ‘father’ rebukes him

Ghanaian music producer, Appiah Dankwah, otherwise known as Appietus has been reprimanded by his trainer, Fred Kyei Mensah following his comment made about Zapp Mallet. Veteran musician, Zapp Mallet didn’t take it cool when Sarkodie mentioned his name among other music producers to participate in a virtual challenge tag #behindthehits. …

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Court quashes Okyenhene’s destoolment of Akyem Hemanghene

The Commercial Division of Koforidua High Court has quashed the destoolment of Chief of Akyem Hemang Osabarima Prof. Mirikissi Apori Atta by the Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin –President of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council on July 1, 2019. The Court, presided over by Her Ladyship, Mrs Justice Cecilia N.S. Davis …

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Covid-19 has made our Pockets Dry – KNUST student cries out

In the wake of the corona virus pandemic, virtually everything has been affected; businesses, religious activities, sporting activities, entertainment and education. According to tertiary students their share of the effects is very severe. Ghevent tv on an episode of my Health my care show, invited four students from the tertiary …

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COVID 19: Massive 3-day Clean-up In Accra By Sanitation Ministry & AMA

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR, Waste management expert, Zoomlion Ghana limited in collaboration with the Ministry of Sanitation & Water Resources together with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly has been involved in a holistic clean up of markets and other major beehives of commercial activities in Accra, Ghana’s …

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Cheetah FC Boss calls on players to dare for more

Football Administrator Abdul Hayye Yartey has called on Ghanaian players to develop a different mentality in the game, urging to aim higher. Abdul Hayye Yartey who is the bankroller of Cheetah FC has lashed out at the current generation of Ghanaian footballers, whom he says lack ambition. He wants to …

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Pastors want churches listed as ‘essential services’

A group of Kenyan pastors have asked the government to include churches in the list of “essential services” to allow them to remain open as the country battles the Covid-19 outbreak. The preachers representing churches in Makueni country in eastern Kenya, say faith is the “best way to fight the …

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Why Reggie Rockstone feels disrespected by Ghanaians

Rapper, Reggie Rockstone born Reginald Yaw Asante Ossei has said he’s been disrespected by Ghanaians for asking for the true originator of Hiplife. There is a poll on Twitter asking between Reggie Rockstone and Panji Anof who is the true originator of hiplife in Ghana. But reacting to the poll, …

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Football must benefit from COVID-19 Fund – Hearts of Oak chief

Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Frederick Moore has argued that football should be top of Government’s list when distributing the COVID-19 Trust Fund. The set up by government fund will be used, among other things, to support the vulnerable and needy who have been affected by the pandemic. It …

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Nigerian coronavirus patient ‘savagely bites a nurse [ photos]

A Nigerian Coronavirus patient has been detained in China for allegedly attacking and biting a Chinese nurse as he attempted to escape from isolation. The man identified as Okonkwonwoye Chika Patrick, 47, reportedly beat up the nurse after she stopped him from leaving his quarantine ward at a hospital in …

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Another Kenyan runner banned for doping

Kenya’s Vincent Kipsegechi Yator, who survived a nasty accident to finish third at Honolulu Marathon last year, has been given a four-year ban after violating anti-doping rules. World Athletics’ Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) had suspended Yator on October 2 last year after having tested positive to a banned substance. Yator’s …

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Zimbabwe turns water cannon on coronavirus

Zimbabwe’s police began using water cannon on Friday to disinfect markets and bus ranks, turning instruments associated with repression into weapons against the new coronavirus. Zimbabwean police have a reputation for heavy-handed tactics against government opponents, including dispersing protesters with water. But spokesman and assistant commissioner Paul Nyathi said the …

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[VIDEO]: Check out all Andre Ayew goals for Swansea City

Ghanaian international Andre Dede Ayew has been Swansea City’s best player for the 2019/2020 English Championship after making the most goal contribution. The Black Stars captain first joined the Swans in 2015 after he earned a big move from French Ligue 1 side Olympic Marseille. At the end of his …

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Akufo-Addo directs urgent resumption of Aayalolo bus service

President Nana Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Finance and the Minister of Transport to work together to ensure the internationalization of the Aayalolo service which has been halted due to financial challenges. The Greater Accra Passenger Transport Executive (GAPTE) on Thursday said it had temporarily grounded its Aayalolo buses …

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