Mahama unveils running mate today; Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Nii Moi Thompson in pole position
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to officially unveil his running mate for the 2020 presidential elections today [July 6, 2020]. When the National Executive Committee (NEC) meets today at 11 am, Mr Mahama is expected to present either former Education Minister, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, […]
Malawi vice-president and wife test for Covid-19
Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and his wife Mary have tested negative for coronavirus days after his personal secretary died from the virus. Mr Chilima made the announcement on Monday as the inauguration ceremony took place in the capital, Lilongwe. President Lazarus Chakwera over the weekend said coronavirus was spreading fast in the country. Mr Chilima […]
Australia closes state border as COVID-19 cases rise
Australia is closing its border between two of its most populous states, authorities said Monday, as officials announced measures to tackle a spike in coronavirus cases in Melbourne. The border between the states Victoria and New South Wales will be closed from midnight on Tuesday, officials from both states said. The move comes as Melbourne, […]
Akufo-Addo not in London for Covid-19 treatment – Presidency
The Public has been asked to disregard reports that President Akufo-Addo has been flown to London to receive treatment for coronavirus. In a Facebook post, Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, stated that the President is in the country, and is currently at the Presidential Villa in Jubilee House, observing the 14-day self-isolation […]
6th July, 2020
The Ghanaian Times writes on the dangers of ethnocentric comments. According to the paper, ethnocentric comments have negative implications on society which causes hatred and disunity between members of a society and can lead to civil wars. The paper believes it is most dangerous when political figures make ethnocentric pronouncements which influence the population to vote […]
Kufuor “hale and hearty”, aide says
The Office of former President, John Agyekum Kufuor has dispelled rumours that he has been infected with coronavirus. A Special Aide to the former President, Dr. Kwabena Osei Adubofuor said reports suggesting that Mr. Kufuor and some members of his family are in isolation over COVID-19 fears are untrue and must be treated with the […]
‘We’re proud of you’-Overlord of Mamprugu praises Veep
The Overlord of the Mamprugu Kingdom, His Majesty Nayiri Nabohagu Mahami Sheriga, has heaped praises on Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia for supporting the development efforts of the north since the assumption of office. He said Dr Bawumia is a true son of his kingdom, who has never denied them their fair share of the national […]
Ward-off unauthorised invasion of filling stations
The Association of Oil Marketing Companies (AOMC) on Sunday called on the security agencies to ward-off unauthorized intruders of the Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) operational landscape ‘filling stations.’ “OMCs have noted with concern the breach of the functions of National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) the legally mandated bodies charged with […]
Man electrocuted in Tema Sakumono Estate
A 22 year old electrician apprentice was electrocuted on a high tension pole in Sakumono, Tema West on Saturday. The man was identified as Kofi Owusu by some onlookers who thronged the Chapel Square area in the sprawling community. He wore a blue overall, with no hand gloves on and hanged on for over four […]
Narcotics transporter arrested at Yamoransa
A young man believed to be a hardened transporter of cannabis in the Assin area has been arrested at the Yamoransa Police barrier. He was nabbed in a mini passenger bus with registration number GR-5496-18 with eight passengers commuting from Tantri lorry station in Cape Coast to Assin Fosu in the Assin Central Municipality. The […]
Customs to reward officers in Kpoglu border interception
Mr. Kwadwo Damoah, the Commissioner, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has said the Authority would reward officers involved in the interception of contraband goods at Kpoglu Border in the Ketu South Municipality. He said the move was to motivate the officers and the entire Aflao Sector Collection to be more diligent in […]
Ghana records over 20,000 COVID-19 cases
Ghana has recorded 697 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total case count to 20,085 with 14,870 recoveries and 122 deaths as at July 2, 2020. According to an update by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) these were samples taken between, 16 June to 1 July 2020, from the laboratory on July 2. It said […]
“Trust God even in difficult times”-Christians advised
Reverend Mrs Christa Osei-Mensah of the Resurrection Power and Living Bread Ministries International has encouraged citizens not to shrink in fear of the Covid-19 pandemic, but rather, keep trusting in God amidst the difficult times. She said the best antidote to fear was total reliance and meditation on God’s word, which was able to produce […]
Covid-19: President Akufo-Addo on self-isolation
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is self-isolating for two weeks after at least one person within his close circle tested positive for coronavirus on Saturday, July 4. A statement said the fourteen (14) day precautionary self-isolation measure, from Saturday, July 4, 2020, is on the advice of doctors in compliance with covid-19 protocols. “He […]
