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Maverick politician Kennedy Agyapong has denied reports of assassination attempts on his life. On Thursday, April 3, social media was awash with reports of unknown persons attempting to take the life of the Assin Central MP. The report added that Kennedy Agyapong escaped the attack by the skin of his …

Kenya’s former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang has been released on bail after being charged for breaking a nationwide curfew imposed to control the spread of coronavirus. Kipsang, who claimed the world record during the 2013 Berlin marathon, is a police officer. He pleaded guilty in a court on …

Justice Kate O’Regan has been appointed as Covid-19 Designate Judge to oversee the tracking and tracing of people using their cell phone numbers, Minister of Justice, Ronald Lamola, has said. O’Reagan is a retired Constitutional Court judge. The Department of Health will provide O’Regan with a weekly report with the …

More than 17,000 people have been arrested during the first week of the coronavirus lockdown in South Africa for defying the restrictions imposed. South African officials have warned that unless people stay at home infections could soar over the next few weeks. There are currently nearly 1,500 confirmed cases in …

People in the UK should not relax their discipline in following the government’s strict anti-coronavirus measures or people will die, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned. Speaking at the No 10 briefing, Mr Hancock said that while warm weather was forecast in some areas this weekend “the disease is still …

The Ministry of Education through the Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the timetable for the virtual learning for senior high schools (SHS) on a GTV started today at 8.30am. The channel, Ghana Learning TV will broadcast SHS courses focusing on core subjects – English, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. …

Sandra Dozie has a fluffy new friend to keep her company during the long tedious hours of a lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus – a four-month old rabbit called Coco. “My family and I got bored of just being alone at home, so we wanted someone …

Coronavirus cases in Kenya stand at 122 after 12 more people tested positive. Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi said in a briefing Friday that the patients are 11 Kenyans and a Somali citizen. Dr Mwangangi also announced that a six-year-old has died from the virus. She said the young patient was at …

Disagreement hit Parliament over the meaning of “next day” as Majority and Minority MPs debated over Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta’s absence from the House since Monday. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs were of the view that it is unacceptable for the Finance Minister to fail to appear before the …

Some aggrieved market women at the Madina market are calling on police personnel to exercise their powers within the set jurisdiction and refrain from harassing them. Speaking to www.ghanaweb.com during one of our tours, some of these women who were selling foodstuff with permit as food providers explained that they …

It’s obvious Wendy Shay is exempted from the laws of freedom of speech due to the ‘crucifixion’ she receives from Ghanaians anytime she shares her opinion on social media. The Rufftown Records signee issued a strong warning to music enthusiasts not to pair her with any Ghanaian artiste for none of them …

North Korea’s claim that “not a single person” in the country has been infected with the coronavirus is facing growing scepticism. It has credited strict containment measures and the shutting down of its borders for this success. But the top US military commander in South Korea has said this is …

For some time now, songstress/entrepreneur Mzbel has been very clear about her stance against the whole indoctrination of people, especially Ghanaians. On numerous occasions, she has gone toe to toe against the whole idea that a supreme being exists somewhere who is also available to save people from all the …

Rwanda’s government has ordered the arrest of some five soldiers accused of raping women and brutalizing civilians during the coronavirus lockdown. Residents of a slum in the capital, Kigali accused the soldiers of the sexual abuse as they enforce a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The Rwanda …

The pandemic caused by a new virus has brought the world to its knees, but that has not deterred a couple in Chhattisgarh to name their newborn twins as ‘Corona’ and ‘Covid’. The two words evoke fear and devastation in minds of others, but for the Raipur-based couple, they symbolise …

Personnel of the various security agencies and volunteer groups in the Ho West District, last Friday arrested and deported 27 Togolese who entered the district through unapproved routes after the closure of the frontiers. This was after their bus was intercepted at the border town of Honuta, and their arrest …

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran and it’s proxy affiliates to restrain from attacking US troops and assets during amid the Coronavirus pandemic, saying such attacks will not go unanswered by the US Military. Trump cited a possible “sneak attack” by Iran on US forces based in Iraq but refused …

The world is in a battle to stay alive and our dear nation Ghana is of no exception. Many Ghanaians of repute have contributed immensely; financially and through donations to help our country overcome this global pandemic. The chairperson of the National Development Planning Commission and board director of the …

Wife of the founder of God’s Way International, Florence Obinim, has shot back at critics for saying her husband is evil and has to abandon the marriage to save her own dignity. According to her, her marriage to the Church leader, Bishop Daniel Obinim was ordained thus divorce was not …

The World Bank is providing US$100 million to Ghana to assist the country in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic. The fund will be in the form of a short, medium and long-term support. In addition to the emergency facility, a US$65 million contingency emergency response component was triggered from the Greater Accra Resilient …

The manager Sogne Yacouba has launched scathing remarks on Asante Kotoko, saying the 50-year-old club of Asanteman lacks the “requisite knowledge needed to manage players”. Gabriel Antwi’s remarks come after the end of relationship between the club and Yacouba. He believes the club’s inability to meet the 150,000 demand for …

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, GHANAsoccernet.com can exclusively report. The patriotic player, who has consistently served Ghana with diligence over for more …

Three Rwandan soldiers have been arrested after residents of a slum in the capital, Kigali, alleged that they raped women as they enforced a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the army has said. Residents of Nyarutarama have been telling the military prosecution office that the soldiers also …

The Minister of Health Kwaku Agyemang Manu has revealed that Ghana may not likely extend the two-week partial lockdown after it expires the following the outbreak of the coronavirus(COVID-19) in the country. According to him, the directive has so far been successful and the lockdown has made contact tracing in …

The Speaker of Parliament, Mike Oquaye has donated half of his monthly salary to the Covid-19 Trust Fund for three months. The Fund will be used, among other things, to support the vulnerable and needy who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It will also be used to support …