The Vice President of TESCON Kintampo College of Health and Well-being in the Bono East region of Ghana, Mr Kwasi Owusu Frimpong aka Frimy has taken the opposition NDC to the cleaners by exposing their double standard and hypocrisy. In Facebook post sited by Thepressradio.com contributor, on his wall …
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CORONAVIRUS: Atiwa-East Mp Donates Hand Sanitizers To Three Health Facilities
Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, Member of Parliament for Atiwa-East donates hand washing items to the 12 CHP compounds and three health facilities in the constituency. The gesture formed part of efforts by the MP to help deal with the threat of the viral disease, coronavirus in the country. Some …
Read More »How Ghanaian celebrities observed the National Day of Fasting and Prayer
Wednesday, March 25, was the National Day of Fasting and Prayer and as such, millions of Ghanaians went on the knees to pray against the coronavirus outbreak in Ghana. Ghana has recorded 132 cases with 3 deaths and it seems there’s a growing concern from its citizens. The President of …
Read More »I’m sick and tired of you – Andy Dosty to Apostle Amoako Attah
Apostle Francis Amoako Attah’s proclamation that Rev. Isaac Owusu Bempah has a short time on earth seems to have infuriated Andy Dosty as the radio presenter and disc jockey has retorted. Reviewing a GhanaWeb publication on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, Friday, the morning show host roared and asked why Apostle …
Read More »SA records two COVID-19 deaths as lockdown begins
Two people have died as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), says the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize. “This morning, we wake South Africans up with sad news that we now have our first deaths resulting from COVID-19,” Mkhize said in a statement on Friday. The deaths occurred in the …
Read More »Bishop offers free treatment for people affected with Coronavirus
Bishop Sam Zuga of house of Joy ministry, the founder of both Samzuga free medical treatment and Samzuga international has offered to treat anyone with coronavirus free of charge and also said, “anyone with corona virus should be referred to him for treatment” Speaking at the healing crusade organised to …
Read More »Mandatory quarantine: I’m vindicated – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he feels vindicated by the decision to mandatorily quarantine travellers who flew into the country when he issued a directive to shutdown Ghana’s borders. According to him, the overwhelming number of coronavirus cases that Ghana has recorded are all imported into the country by people who …
Read More »Coronavirus not a judgment from God – Otabil
The founder and leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Pastor Mensa Otabil has said the COVID-19 pandemic is not God’s judgment on the human race as some Christians are speculating. In an attempt to explain the sudden global pandemic that has ravished the world, some people are of …
Read More »Coronavirus: Why Ghana has gone into mourning after mass funeral ban
In our series of letters from African writers, journalist and former Ghana government minister Elizabeth Ohene writes about the dramatic impact coronavirus is having on life in her country and beyond. If anyone had any doubt about just how serious the Covid-19 outbreak is, we now have proof positive, we …
Read More »am ready to coach any club except Kotoko-Zachariassen
Former Asante Kotoko Coach Kjetil Zachariassen says he is ready to work with any Ghana Premier League club except the Porcupine Warriors. The gaffer is currently unemployed since he was sacked by Kotoko last year. “Am ready for any club that is ready for my signature but excluding Kotoko”, the …
Read More »70-yr-old released prisoner runs back to prison for help [watch]
A former inmate of the Awutu Camp Prison, has returned to the prison camp a few weeks after his release. The former prisoner aged 70 and identified as Charles Boamah Domfeh cited hardship outside the prison walls as the reason for his return to the Awutu Camp Prison. “Life has …
Read More »Otumfuo calls for lockdown of Accra but not Kumasi
Authorities of the Manhyia Palace are backing calls of a lockdown of the nation to curb the spread of Covid-19. Chief of Staff Kofi Badu says Ghana has a choice to make between taking a timely decision by dealing with the public risk or having to do so late. He …
Read More »Man shoots landlord for allegedly having sex with wife
A tenant has shot his landlord John Monyo, 52, for allegedly having sexual relations with his Wife. The wife of the suspect was also injured in the process. The incident occurred Thursday, March 26, 2020, at a farming community near Maame Krobo junction in Afram Plains South District of the …
Read More »Coronavirus: South Africa reports first deaths as lockdown begins
South Africa has announced its first deaths from Coronavirus infection, and said cases there have passed the 1,000 mark. “This morning, we South Africans woke up with sad news that we now have our first deaths resulting from COVID-19,” the Health Ministry said on Friday. Both deaths took place in …
Read More »Muslims Organize Qur’anic Recitation Against Corona Virus
The Savannah Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for Salaga South Constituency, Adam Salifu Braimah has organized Quranic recitation in Salaga to pray against the spread of the Novel Corona Virus. Muslim Umas from Salaga gathered at the central mosque to pray to Allah for his mercies against the spread …
Read More »2 Nigerians Grabbed For Stealing Govt Pick Ups
The Tesano police in Accra are holding two Nigerians for allegedly stealing two new Nissan pickups belonging to the Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development. The suspects are Prince Okafor, 36, and Augustine Okafor, 25. According to the police, two of their accomplices who aided them in the crime have …
Read More »Coronavirus: US overtakes China with most cases
The US now has more confirmed cases of coronavirus than any other country, with more than 85,500 positive tests. According to the latest figures collated by Johns Hopkins University, the US has overtaken China (81,782 cases) and Italy (80,589). But with almost 1,300 Covid-19-related fatalities, the US death toll lags …
Read More »Hearts of Oak sign Niger midfielder Mamane Lawali
Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak have sealed a major signing after capturing Niger international midfielder Abdourahamane Mamane Lawali. The 23-year-old moves to the former African champions on a free transfer after leaving Sudanese giants and Premier League club Al-Merreikh. The defensive midfielder signed a two-year contract with the Accra-based …
Read More »Referees seek urgent meeting with GFA over unpaid allowances
Referees in the Ghana Premier League are seeking a meeting with the Football Association following unpaid allowances before the league was halted due to the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The top hierarchy of the referees, the Referees Association of Ghana are desperately looking for possible means to meet the …
Read More »Manchester United want Thomas Partey as long term replacement for Nemanja Matic
English giants Manchester United have identified Atletico Madrid star Thomas Teye Partey as a long term replacement for Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic. Thomas Partey, who is also a target of Arsenal has popped up on the radar of the Red Devils after his brilliant display for the Rojiblancos in the UEFA Champions …
Read More »A lockdown will hurt Ghana – KOD
Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) has added his voice to calls on whether Ghana should join other countries to lock down in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. In an interview with NEWS-ONE on Wednesday, he disclosed that a possible lockdown “is imminent but majority of Ghanaians who are the ‘poor’ …
Read More »Shatana descends on gays and lesbians
Ghanaian artiste, Ranaya Pappoe, popularly known as Shatana in the showbiz industry has attributed the soaring cases of the deadly coronavirus to the activities of homosexuals in the country. According to the artiste, several diseases and global outbreaks have eluded Ghana for decades, but the country is now at the …
Read More »Covid-19: Kwahu Traditional Council declares local lockdown
The Kwahu Traditional Council in the Eastern Region has announced a lockdown of the traditional area as a measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The directive is binding on all five Municipal and District Assemblies under it. These are Kwahu West, Kwahu East, Kwahu South, Afram Plains North …
Read More »Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown
South African security forces have begun enforcing a three-week nationwide lockdown in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus. All but essential movement is forbidden and both the army and the police are enforcing the measures. Ahead of the midnight deadline there were long queues outside supermarkets as …
Read More »Six arrested for violating ban on mass gatherings
Six persons, including three pastors, have been arrested by the police in Accra for violating the President’s ban on mass gatherings in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The pastors are Isaac Asare, Founder of Christ the Foundation Holy Spirit Church at Ngleshie Amanfrom, Emmanuel Lord Tetteh, and David …
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