Former Asante Kotoko Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Javies Preprah, says Executive Director of the club Dr. Kwame Kyei should relinquish his post to save him from the impending embarrassment as the woes of the club continues to deepen. Asante Kotoko is in crisis due to poor managerial decisions which has …
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Breaking: Coronavirus cases in Ghana jump to 19
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana has increased to 19. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Doctor Patrick Aboagye, disclosed this on Joy News’ Newsfile on Saturday. “Currently the number has increased from 16 to 19. Sometimes you don’t get the results as quickly as …
Read More »KNUST student electrocuted in bathroom
A final year student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has died through electrocution in her apartment, reports Dailymailgh. Bernice Akyeama Baah, a Metallurgical Engineering student, was about showering in her rented Ayeduase apartment when the incident occurred at about 8.30pm Wednesday. She was discovered unconscious and was rushed to …
Read More »SAD as Newly Born Baby Tests Positive For Coronavirus
A father took to his twitter handle to share photos of his newly born baby who tested positive for the coronavirus. The coronavirus since it’s emergence has taken lots of lives as Italy yesterday recorded the highest death of 475 in a day so far. The young man was so worried …
Read More »Report on recovery of 8 out of 16 coronavirus infected persons untrue
An earlier report indicating that eight out of the 16 coronavirus infected persons in Ghana have recovered is untrue. The information provided by international statistics firm, Worldometers, and reported by local Ghanaian media was deleted after it was published for more than two hours by the team of developers, researchers, …
Read More »GES shuts down schools, asks JHS, SHS final-year students to go home
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has ordered the immediate and indefinite shut down of basic and second-cycle schools hosting final-year Junior and Senior High School students beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. This directive follows concerns raised by teacher unions over the continuous stay of the students in the school and the recent …
Read More »Covid-19: Quarantined Legon Pharmacy students cry over neglect
Some 83 pharmacy students of the University of Ghana who have been quarantined on campus since one of their mates tested positive for coronavirus are complaining of neglect by health authorities handling the pandemic in Ghana. According to the students, since they were put into isolation last week, there have …
Read More »Ackah Quits Kotoko Role
Edmund Ackah, an outspoken football administrator, has laid down his tools as the Greater Accra representative for Asante Kotoko. Ackah has been pivotal in his capacity under the Kwame Kyei administration since August 2018. He has cited personal reasons for his resignation, and explaining why he quit his role on …
Read More »Kevin-Prince Boateng wants to leave Turkey for Ghana over Coronavirus
Former Ghana international player, Kevin Prince Boateng is planning to leave Turkey for Ghana over Coronavirus concerns according to an exclusive report by Ghanasoccernet.com. The Besiktas forward is reported to have had a private meeting with the leaders of his Club to have him leave the country for Germany but they’re …
Read More »Coronavirus: WASSCE put on hold until further notice
The West African Examination Council (WAEC), has suspended the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) timetable until further notice. The examination body further directed that the conduct of WASSCE candidates be put on hold until further notice. A statement issued said the directives “will be reviewed” when the …
Read More »Coronavirus: 8 Ghanaians have allegedly recovered
Eight Ghanaians who contracted the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are reported to have recovered, a highly placed government official has told kasapafmonline.com. As at Friday, March 20, 2020, Ghana has confirmed and recorded 16 cases of the corona virus. Considering the number of recorded cases, it means 50 percent of victims …
Read More »Coronavirus: Ghana records 16 cases in 9 days
Ghana has recorded five (5) new confirmed cases of the fast-spreading Coronavirus pandemic, making a total of 16 cases in all. All 5 cases were confirmed on the 19th March 2020 from the Greater Accra Region, according to information on government’s official COVID-19 update page; ghanahealthservice.org Details on the ghana health …
Read More »COVID 19: BCI suspends all outreach programs
Breast Care International (BCI), a breast cancer advocate non-governmental organization, has suspended all outreach programs in communities, churches, schools and corporate institutions for four (4) weeks, to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. This is in line with the directives announced by President Nana Akufo Addo, imposing …
Read More »Noguchi getting overwhelmed with coronavirus cases
There are reports suggesting the government might be sieving the actual number of Coronavirus infections, confirmed by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research in Accra. Credible sources, have told The Herald that, the research center could be handling about 50 cases of infection. Parts of the reports available to …
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Read More »Meningitis kills 18 in Upper West Region
Just three months into 2020, the Upper West region has recorded 18 deaths as a result of Meningitis following its outbreak in the region last year. Confirming the statistics to Joy News, Upper West Regional Health Director, Dr Osei Kuffour Afreh, explained 137 cases have been recorded so far with …
Read More »Coronavirus cases rise to 11 in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service has confirmed two more cases of the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana. “The first is a 59-year-old Ghanaian woman, resident in the United Kingdom who recently returned to Ghana and currently living in Kumasi, reported to a private hospital with the history of fever (temp of 39.1 …
Read More »Meningitis kills 18 in Upper West Region
Just three months into 2020, the Upper West region has recorded 18 deaths as a result of Meningitis following its outbreak in the region last year. Confirming the statistics to Joy News, Upper West Regional Health Director, Dr Osei Kuffour Afreh, explained 137 cases have been recorded so far with …
Read More »Coronavirus cases hit 9
Information minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has announced the country has confirmed two more cases of Coronavirus bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 9. “Unfortunately we have confirmed two more cases overnight. Ghana’s case count is now at 9. Health services are still managing all suspected and confirmed cases well,” …
Read More »We are focused – Hearts of Oak on unqualified player allegations
Hearts of Oak Chief Executive Officer Frederick Moore has insisted the club is focused amid reports they are set to be docked points for fielding an unqualified player in the Ghana Premier League. The Phobians are reportedly set to lose six points after it has emerged they fielded an unqualified …
Read More »Jordan Ayew and John Boye make Africa best XI squad
Ghanaian duo Jordan Ayew and John Boye have been named in a list of Eleven Best African players in Europe. The list complied by the sport 365.fr website looked at African players in the top 5 European leagues (Championships (First League, Liga, Series A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1) Released every Tuesday, …
Read More »FDA cautions manufacturers, importers and distributors of substandard sanitizers
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of products used in the prevention of spread of COVID-19 pandemic against offering for sale substandard products. It has also cautioned them against taking advantage of the prevailing situation of offering substandard of hand sanitizers, face mask …
Read More »FDA fast tracks registration of sanitizers to deal with shortage
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said it is fast tracking the registration of hand sanitizers in order to deal with the shortage on the market in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in Ghana. The FDA also assured that it has increased its surveillance across the country to …
Read More »Ghana always feels like home – Jerome Boateng
German International Jerome Boateng has opened up about his recent trip to his fatherland, Ghana, describing it as one of the best experiences of his life. The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner is the half-brother of Kevin-Prince Boateng but chose to represent Germany instead of the Black Stars of Ghana. …
Read More »Information officers school on coronavirus
A day’s training workshop on the Covid-19 has been organized for regional information officers (RIOs) of the Information Services Department in Accra. Organized by the Ministry of Information in collaboration with the Ghana Health Services (GHS), it was to equip the officers with the requisite knowledge and techniques for disseminating …
Read More »Coronavirus patient in Ghana runs away from quarantine
A Coronavirus patient in Tema, Ghana is reported to have rejected quarantine from the hospital and rather opted to go home. The patient after being tested was supposed to be isolated by the hospital but reports reaching My News Ghana says that the hospital does not have the requisite facilities and resources …
Read More »Sherrif Deo eyes strong comeback from coronavirus break
Ghanaian forward Sheriff Deo Mohammed is eyeing a strong comeback from the Coronavirus break to help his side FC Arouca accomplish their dream of gaining promotion to the second division league in Portugal. The 26-year-old currently plays in the Campeonato de Portugal and hopes to help the team restore their …
Read More »Ghanaian winger Hudson-Odoi making ‘great progress’ from coronavirus – Frank Lampard
Chelsea player of Ghanaian descent Callum Hudson-Odoi is making “great progress” in his recovery from coronavirus after testing positive for the disease, manager Frank Lampard has revealed. The winger, who became the first English Premier League player to test positive for the deadly disease, has been undergoing treatment since catching …
Read More »IOC Boxing Taskforce suspends European qualifier in London
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Boxing Taskforce has decided to suspend the current European Olympic Qualifying Tournament in London dubbed “Boxing Road to Tokyo”. The IOC Boxing Taskforce (BTF) took the decision as a follow up to the widespread deadly Corona Virus that has hit the world so hard. The …
Read More »Hearts to drop to the relegation zone for fielding an unqualified player
Hearts of Oak are set to be docked six points after it has emerged the Phobians fielded an unqualified player in Emmanuel Nettey in their league match against Elmina Sharks. The midfielder is said to have accumulated three yellow cards prior to the side’s 1-1 stalemate against Sharks where he …
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