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Wesley Senior High School records COVID-19 case

A female student of the Wesley Senior High School(WEHIS), Konongo, in the Ashanti region has tested positive for COVID-19. The student reportedly showed signs of the virus and had to be referred to the Manhyia Government Hospital for treatment. An uncle of the student who confirmed the news on Kumasi …

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Six students of Accra Girls SHS test positive for coronavirus

The Accra Girls Senior High School has recorded six coronavirus cases. The patients, all students of the school, were isolated at the school’s sickbay on Monday, June 29, 2020, together with some other students who also showed symptoms of COVID-19. According to a Citi news report, six out of eleven students …

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Italian club express interest in Asamoah Gyan

  Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has emerged as a transfer target for an unnamed Italian Serie A club, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report. Gyan is currently a free-agent after leaving Indian Super League side NorthEast United FC in January. The 34-year-old is reported to be moving to boyhood club Asante Kotoko. However, reports …

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Stay away from social media – Derek Boateng to young players

    Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng, who played for Dansoman-based Liberty Professionals and a plethora of teams across Germany, Spain, England has given some advice to young footballers about using social media. He was speaking to Joy FM in an interview detailing his journey from the local scene …

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Shatta Wale dumps Hearts for Kotoko

    Popular Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale has ditched Hearts of Oak for Asante Kotoko after declaring that he now supports the Porcupine Warriors. The self-acclaimed Dancehall made the declaration on his Twitter. He explained that his reason for joining Asante Kotoko is due to his ‘godfather’ Dr Kofi Abban appointment as a board member of …

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Kotoko Board of Directors settle CK Akonnor’s debt – Report

    The Board of Directors of Asante Kotoko have paid CK Akonnor’s Ghc180,000 debt. The Ghana Premier League side were found guilty after the Ghana FA player and coaches status committee ruled that the now head coach of the Black Stars was wrongfully dismissed by the Kumasi-based giants. However, …

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Govt didn’t absorb 2020 WASSCE fees for all – WAEC clarifies

    The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo disclosed in one of his addresses to the nation on measures taken against the spread of COVID-19 that the government will absorb fees for students sitting the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). Addressing the nation as final year SHS …

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Ghana’s coronavirus case count now 18,134 with 117 deaths

Ghana has recorded 393 new cases of the novel Coronavirus. The total case count according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) official website is now at 18,134 with 117 deaths. 13,550 persons who tested positive for the virus have either recovered or discharged, the GHS reported. As of July 1, 2020, the country’s …

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Ghana loses boxing great, GBA, WBO pay tribute

The Ghana Boxing Authority has described as ‘sad and unfortunate’ news of the passing of Ghanaian boxing great Alfred Kotey. Kotey’s demise according to reports occurred on Tuesday, June 30 in the United States. Unconfirmed reports indicate Ghana’s fifth world title winner had been unwell for some months now and …

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GFA cancels 2019/20 football season

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council has unanimously voted for the cancellation of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season. The 12-member council led by FA Kurt Okraku after hours of deliberation opted to conclude the season due to coronavirus pandemic which had halted all football activities since mid-March. The decision …

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Otumfuo adds 3 members to Kotoko’s board of directors

  His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has added 3 members to the recently constituted board of directors for Asante Kotoko F.C.   Last month, the life patron and owner of the Ghana Premier League record-holders appointed a 9-member board of directors to serve as the highest decision making body of the club. …

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Ghana records 17,351 coronavirus cases with 12,994 recoveries

Ghana’s total confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus has risen to 17,351. This was announced by the president during his 13th televised address to the nation. This means that the country has recorded 609 new cases since the last update by the Ghana Health Service. The total number of persons who have …

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Govt extends incentive packages for frontline health workers

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended by three months the incentive packages for frontline health workers. Addressing the nation on Sunday, June 28, 2020, the president said, “this means that all health workers will pay no income taxes for the next three months, i.e. July, August and September. “Again, all frontline …

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COVID-19: Ghana records 9 new deaths, 16,742 cases

Death toll of the fast-spreading Coronavirus in Ghana has risen to 112, with additional positive cases of 311, new update has revealed. This brings to total a case count of 16,742. Additionally, the number of recoveries has also shot up to 12,720. Regional breakdown Greater Accra Region – 9,326 Ashanti Region – …

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Former GFA General Secretary, Kwaku Ampem-Darko passes on

  The Ghana Football Association has announced the passing of Kwaku Ampem-Darko, a former Deputy General Secretary of the federation. Mr. Ampem-Darko was Deputy General Secretary in charge of Technical (competitions). He passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 after a protracted illness. The late Ampem-Darko, was committed to research …

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Casual sex: Harmless fun or harmful to the soul?

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused lockdowns across the world, cutting off opportunities for socializing with others. While hard data is not readily available, this lockdown likely led to a massive decrease in promiscuity and casual sex. Now that lockdowns are easing, social venues are beginning to reopen and singles are once again …

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5 natural ways to make your lips soft and pink

If you can keep slices of cucumber on your lips for about 15 minutes on a daily basis, they would become pink and soft. There is a certain kind of unexplainable beauty that comes with having pink lips. Everyone can admit to this. And it is counted among the reasons …

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Ghanaian quintet suffer German Bundesliga relegation

Five Ghanaian players have suffered relegation from the German Bundesliga after final round games on Saturday. The curtains on the German top-flight season was drawn down as record-holders Bayern Munich retained their title. However, four Ghanaian players were at the wrong end of the final standings after matchday 34. Christopher …

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