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Facebook removes Russia-linked accounts run by Ghanaians, Nigerians

Facebook says it has removed 49 accounts, 69 pages and 85 Instagram accounts for engaging in foreign interference. The accounts are reportedly run on behalf of a foreign actor on Facebook, Instagram and other internet platforms. The Head of Security Policy at Facebook, Nathaniel Gleicher, in a statement explained that …

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Man sets three churches because he is poor

A 21-year-old Ugandan man has set three churches ablaze because he has not become rich despite church preaching prosperity. The man identified as John Ngobi reported himself to the Police after he had burnt down the churches. He was armed with three brand new knives which he claimed were for …

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Angry mob burn police station for hiding criminals

A group of agitated mob in Mzimba District of Malawi has set on fire a police station and a lodge over  allegations that the police was hiding local criminals at the lodge. Eyewitnesses say that, they were made known of the actions of the Police through one of the criminals …

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Man arrested for fake news on coronavirus

Police in Kenya have arrested a 23-year-old man for publishing false information on the spread of coronavirus. Elijah Muthui Kitonyo was arrested in Mwingi town in eastern Kenya for claiming that the government gave misleading details on the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the country. The tweet on a …

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7 Catholic priests reportedly die of Coronavirus in Italy

The deaths of at least 7 Catholic priests have been reported in Italy as a result of the Coronavirus. Monsignor Vincenzo Rini (pictured above), a priest of the Diocese of Cremona, close to Milan, died on Saturday, March 14, after being infected with Coronavirus. Msgr. Rini ran Cremona’s diocesan newspaper …

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Turf war between Bawumia and Osafo-Maafo over UNIPASS deal

Details available to The Herald, suggest the Akufo-Addo government, is gravely divided over the implementation of UNIPASS transaction, which is to take over the Ghana National Single Widow (GNSW) operations at the country’s ports. The most shocking of all, is reports that the Government Economic Management Team (EMT) chaired by …

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Pregnant Mum Of Two Killed In Cooking Gas Explosion (Photos)

A woman identified as Evelyn Chinwendu Ejike (nee Ogechukwu Osita) was killed when a cooking gas exploded in her house in Abuja last week. Details of the incident is still sketchy, however, it was alleged that the deceased who was  pregnant was cooking and using her phone when the gas …

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Watch Video: Idris Elba tests positive for Coronavirus

English actor, writer, producer, musician, DJ, rapper, and singer, Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE has tested positive for Coronavirus. He shared the news across his social media handles in a very touching video. According to Idris Elba, he isn’t yet showing any symptom, so he decided to isolate himself after realizing …

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Duncan-Williams declares 30 days of prayer over COVID-19 outbreak

The General Overseer of the Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams has declared 30 days of prayer for the country following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Speaking in a broadcast to his church members and the general public, Archbishop Duncan-Williams also announced that his church welcomes the decision by …

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South African choir impresses with coronavirus song

A song by a South African choir about how to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection is being shared widely online. The song by Ndlovu Youth Choir shares tips on hand-washing and other safety measures. It is sung mostly in isiZulu but the choir has translated some of the tips …

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Four South Africans left in Wuhan

The South African government has said that four of its citizens had to remain behind during repatriation from Wuhan in China – the epicentre of the Coronavirus outbreak – as they displayed symptoms of the virus. The Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize said the four were not infected. He added …

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Chelsea joins the race for Ghana’s Thomas Partey

English giants Chelsea have joined the long list of top European clubs chasing the signature of Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey. The Blues are interested in bringing the Atletico Madrid ace to London but will face competition from rivals Arsenal. Both clubs are willing to trigger the £45million buy-out clause …

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COVID-19: Over 400 deaths recorded in Italy in 24hrs

Latests reports from Europe has it that there has been almost 400 recorded deaths from Coronavirus in the last 24hrs. This takes the country’s death toll to 1,809 while the number of positive cases rose to 24,747 from 21,157 in a space of 24hrs. The government of Italy ordered a …

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Lagos explosion: 3 year old rescued unhurt from rubbles

Emergency officials have rescued a three-year-old girl, Favour, from the rubble at the Abule-Ado explosion site in Lagos. Chairman, Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS) Lagos branch, Adebola Kolawole, while explaining on Monday how Favour was rescued said she was found amidst the rubbles during rescue operations on Sunday night. She added that …

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Four South Africans left in Wuhan

The South African government has said that four of its citizens had to remain behind during repatriation from Wuhan in China – the epicentre of the Coronavirus outbreak – as they displayed symptoms of the virus. The Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize said the four were not infected. He added …

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Covid-19 is an enemy; let’s rise above politics – Mahama

Former President John Mahama says he has asked his former appointees who were involved in his government’s efforts towards preventing Ebola to help the health ministry as the country battles coronavirus. “I have instructed my communications team and my public health advisors to support any efforts by the Ghana Health …

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No hand sanitizer, no trotro – GPRTU tells passengers

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has served notice that they will from next week prevent passengers without hand sanitizers from boarding their buses. According to the North Darkuman branch of the GPRTU, they have started disinfecting the buses and every bus that will be on a scale from …

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