A Community Health Nurse (CHN) with the Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) Hospital in Nsuta in the Western Region, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died, a statement from the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives’ Association (GRNMA) has confirmed. The statement dated 16 May named the deceased as Sophia Addo who was …
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Boakye Gjan Is A Coup Plotter, Arrest Him Now…Dr. Agyenim – Boateng Charge Police
The firebrand communication team member of the ruling party, New Patriotic Party ( N.P.P), Dr Nana Yaw Agyenim-Boateng has humbly charge the Ghana Police Service to arrest Major Retired Osahene Boakye Gjan, one of the brains behind the June 4 uprising for making senseless and childish statement on a possible …
Read More »EC did not consult political parties before laying C. I. for the December elections – Sammy Gyamfi
The National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfihas accused the Electoral Commission of not consulting political parties for inputs prior to the laying of the Constitutional Instrument for the governing of the 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. The Electoral Commission has presented a number of Constitutional Instruments in Parliament …
Read More »NDC wants to turn me into a ‘buulu’ – Koku Anyidoho
Samuel Koku Anyidoho, a former aide to President Atta-Mills has said that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wanted to turn him into ‘buulu’, a local name for a zombie or idiot; someone who does not think for himself. He explained that since he refused to be a ‘buulu’, they, the NDC, are …
Read More »Check out the 9 approved herbal immune boosters for coronavirus
Strong immune systems of individuals are very essential in the fight against the novel coronavirus. This was reiterated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his 9th national address to Ghanaians on COVID-19. This, the President said, “has to be one of the permanent legacies of the pandemic. We have …
Read More »#KickNanaOut: AFP ‘exposé’ triggers anti-Akufo-Addo campaign on social media
#KickNanaOut, a crusade intended to highlight the ills of the Akufo-Addo administration is waging on social media as some Ghanaians express their dissatisfaction with the performance of the government. The President has come under fire after French News Agency (AFP) called him out for peddling falsehood in his claim that …
Read More »60-year-old becomes first coronavirus patient to die in Volta Region
The Volta Region on Friday recorded its first COVID-19 death at the local Treatment Centre in Ho. The deceased, a 60-year-old woman, who returned from Accra two weeks ago, visited the Ho Teaching Hospital with difficulty in breathing, fever for three days and reduced level of consciousness. She was noticed to have …
Read More »Mahama’s aide weeps over coronavirus insults
An aide to former President John Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, has had the ‘hell’ of a day, after scores of Ghanaians rained insults on her for questioning the sincerity of the Coronavirus recoveries figure released by the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Ms Bawah Mogtari had in a tweet sought to ‘cheaply’ politicized the …
Read More »5-year-old child test positve for coronavirus in Tamale
The Northern Regional Health Director, Dr John B. Eleeza, has told DGN Online that a five-year-old child is among the 12 new patients who tested positive for Covid-19 in the region. According to him, the infected child is a contact of a Covid-19 patient in the region. The Northern Region …
Read More »Ghana’s COVID-19 Case Count Now 5,735, 29 deaths
The Ghana Health Service has released new figures indicating that 97 more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. This brings the total confirmed cases in the country to 5,735. One more person who tested positive for the virus has also died, bringing to 29 the total number of …
Read More »CONVID-19: Pastor calls for strict measures to curb spread
An Associate Pastor at the Calvary Temple Assemblies of God Church at Bantama in the Kumasi Metropolis Reverend Peter Owusu Mensah has called for the imposition of strict measures to limit the spread of coronavirus, as the number of infections continues to rise sharply. Rev Peter Mensah speaking on virtual …
Read More »APC Communication Officer issues 2 weeks ultimatum to NPP’s Abronye DC
Francis Ansah Tawiah, National Communications Officer of All People’s Congress (APC), has issued two weeks ultimatum to the Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a matter of urgency end insults, vilification and personal attacks on opposition NDC presidential candidate, former President John Dramani Mahama. “The …
Read More »COVID-19: Make Approved Hand Sanitizers and Face Mask Cheaper for Ordinary Ghanaians – Kwabena Frimpong Urges
The General Secretary of Kumasi Youth Association and a Social Commentator, Mr Kwabena Frimpong has urge producers of approved hand Sanitizers and Face Mask to them make them cheaper to enable the poor and Ordinary Ghanaians to be able to purchase. In a live studio interview on Boss morning …
Read More »Details of dead coronavirus patients released
Details of the 28 persons who have so far lost their lives in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic have finally been released. The list which is included in the latest update on the Ghana Health Service site, provides the underlying health condition responsible for the death of the 28. …
Read More »Nurses at Nyankumase CHPS compound battle snakes, reptiles daily
Nurses at Nyankumase Community Based Health Planning Services (CHPS) in the Upper Manya Krobo District of the Eastern region are troubled over the invasion of the facility by reptiles. Three big snakes have been killed this year after invading the premises of the facility. The Health workers say “the number …
Read More »It’s impossible for us to rig elections for any party – EC tells NDC
The Electoral Commission (EC) has debunked claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the commission is conniving with the National Identification Authority (NIA) to rig the upcoming December polls to favour the New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Sylvia Annoh, “it is impossible for the EC to …
Read More »Medical reports and details of Ghana coronavirus death released
Details of the 28 persons who have so far lost their lives in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic have finally been released. The list which is included in the latest update on the Ghana Health Service site, provides the underlying health condition responsible for the death of the 28. …
Read More »‘Nurse’ in trouble for twerking in viral video
The Nurses and Midwifery Council has begun investigations into the conduct of an unnamed ‘nurse’ whose twerking video went viral on social media. A video of a nurse in uniform went viral on social media some days ago which got a number of Ghanaians talking considering the fact that the …
Read More »NaCCA announces first batch of 187 recommended textbooks for KG, Primary schools
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), acting on behalf of the Education Ministry has announced the first batch of recommended textbooks for use in teaching the new curriculum at the KG and Primary levels. The first batch consisting of 187 books were announced at a short ceremony on …
Read More »Work resumes on Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital’s abandoned 46-year-old maternity block
Work on the Maternity and Children’s Block at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), which has been abandoned for 46-years has started. This comes after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut the sod for work to commence on the project. The government procured €138 million in funding to complete the project. The …
Read More »Airbus Scandal: Mahama, others will be jailed before December 7 polls – Wontumi hints
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Bernard Antwi-Boasiako is of a strong opinion that before December 7 general election is held, former President John Dramani Mahama and some of his appointees will be jailed for corrupt practices while in government. “Before December 7 polls, Mahama and …
Read More »Akufo-Addo doesn’t need EC to win Dec. polls – NPP to NDC
The ruling NPP has dismissed claims by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it is conniving with the Electoral Commission and the National Identification Authority to rig the 2020 polls. NDC national chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo at a press conference Thursday alleged the: “The President seeing defeat staring glaringly …
Read More »I can’t convince my husband to join NPP – Chief Biney’s wife
The two political opponents Maame Afia Akoto and Chief Biney Hamilton who tied the knot on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 sparked a lot of controversies in the Ghanaian community as well as among members of the two major political parties in the country. Maame Afia Akoto, the staunch NPP member …
Read More »COVID-19: Gov’t Receives Equipment That Tests 2,300 Samples In 24 Hours
The Government of Ghana has received MIC-PCR diagnostic equipment and kits from the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) to help in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The Ministry of Health made this announcement on Twitter on May 14, 2020. According to the information given by the Ministry of Health, the equipment …
Read More »Students Should Be Tested For COVID-19 When Schools Reopen – Bono SHS Heads
Some heads of second cycle institutions in the Bono Region have proposed to central government to ensure that all students are tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19) when schools re-open. In their opinion, such a move would help those infected by the virus to be isolated and treated. The …
Read More »Regent University’s properties up for auction over GH¢9m debt
Leading Accra-based private tertiary institution, Regent University College has seen one of its buildings been put up for auction. A generator, two cars and a bus belonging to the University have been auctioned as well. One of the cars is said to be owned by its Chancellor. The auctioning is …
Read More »Students Of Central University Oppose Management’s Decision To Hold Examinations Online
Students Of Central University are not happy with a decision by school authorities to hold this second semester’s examinations online. The students believe that this would cause a lot of inconvenience to students, especially those who are already struggling to adjust to online academic activities. On 7th May 2020, management of …
Read More »NPP advises NDC on what to do with candidate Mahama if…
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described as cowardly moves by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to blame it for its impending defeat. Addressing a press conference in Accra, Chairman of the NPP’s campaign team, Peter Mac Manu said the NPP didn’t need the Electoral Commission to rig …
Read More »John Mahama fingered in British newspaper over Airbus scandal
Former President John Dramani Mahama has been reported by the British media as being complicit in the £5million Airbus bribery scandal. The Sun newspaper, in its latest edition on Tuesday, also reports that an international arrest warrant has been issued by Ghanaian authorities for the arrest of four people, including …
Read More »NPP suspends parliamentary aspirant over radio comments
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suspended a parliamentary aspirant in the Nalerigu-Gambaga Constituency of the North East Region citing misconduct as the basis A letter signed by the Regional Chairman Fuseini Nurudeen and sighted by mynewsgh accuses Mr Peter Wuni Baaga of making certain utterances on live radio May …
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