Voter registration exercise could lead to mass COVID-19 deaths – Doctors warn EC
A group of health care professionals have called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to reconsider the June 30 voter registration exercise which they believe could lead to mass COVID-19 infections and likely deaths in the country. The group, made up of over 100 medical doctors, nurses, laboratory professionals and other allied health care personnel, say […]
Ghana coach Akonnor: Jordan Ayew is becoming a big name in the Premier League
The Black Stars boss has nothing but kind words for the in-form Crystal Palace frontman Ghana coach CK Akonnor has expressed excitement by the exploits of Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew in the Premier League. Back in action for the first time in three months due to the coronavirus disruptions, the 28-year-old highlighted his importance […]
Ghana’s COVID-19 case count reaches 15,472
Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has risen to 15, 472 with 11, 433 recoveries. This was after 459 new cases were recorded from 34 districts within nine regions. The death toll remains at 95. This was announced by the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye at the Ministry of Information’s Press Briefing […]
Saglemi Housing Project: Over $159m allegedly misappropriated
More than 159 million dollars is said to have been allegedly misappropriated in the construction of the Saglemi Housing Project. Minister of Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea at a media briefing said a formal complaint has been made to the Criminal Investigation Department and investigations will begin in earnest. The Mahama Administration started the […]
Chief denies claims Kuyoli people are notorious smugglers
The Chief of Kuyoli, in the Tatale Traditional Area, Ubor Nambu Jacobki has refuted claims by the Northern Regional Office of the Ghana Immigration Service that the people of his community are notorious smugglers. The Chief is therefore demanding an apology from the Immigration Service. Ubore Nambu Jacobki said a press release issued by the […]
EC can compile new register – Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has in a unanimous decision ruled that the Electoral Commission (EC) has the power to compile a new register. It has therefore given the green light to the EC to commence the compilation of the new voters ID registration. The Court presided over by the Chief Justice Kwesi Anin Yeboah said reasons […]
UE/R: GWCL wages war on households who connect water illegally
The leadership of the Upper East Regional Branch of the Ghana Water Company Limited is waging war on individuals and companies who connect water illegally to their premises. Consequently, the Department’s periodic checks in homes, chop bars and restaurants, companies and institutions have become visible in the communities within the past few weeks. Due to […]
WHO warns COVID-19 cases could reach 10 million next week
The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, says he expects COVID-19 cases will reach 10 million globally in the next week. Tedros said the rate of new infections is accelerating: In the first month of this outbreak, less than 10,000 cases were reported to WHO. In the last month, almost 4 million cases […]
CODEO to deploy 700 election observers
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers, CODEO, will deploy 700 observers for this year’s general election. As part of their schedule, the Observers will be deployed in two teams, with the first stream observing the election while the second monitor and observe the reactions of political parties after the election. It will also engage volunteers […]
Full Letter: Healthcare practitioners write to EC
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF GHANA RIDGE -ACCRA GHANA. June 24, 2020 ATTN: MRS. JEAN MENSAH CHAIRPERSON, THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF GHANA Dear Madam, AN OPEN LETTER TO GHANA’S ELECTORAL COMMISSION: MASS VOTER REGISTRATION WILL RESULT IN MASS DEATHS FROM COVID-19 We the undersigned healthcare practitioners mainly made up of medical doctors, nurses, laboratory professionals and […]
Earth tremor hits parts of Ghana
Parts of Ghana especially the Greater Accra Region was hit by a fleeting earth tremor Wednesday night which was reported on social media by many residents. The earth tremor which took place at about 10:40 occurred three times within a space of 10 minutes and shook buildings, creating panic among some residents. Some of the […]
France’s Eiffel Tower reopens
France’s iconic Eiffel Tower has opened again to guests after its longest closure since World War Two. But the Paris monument isn’t returning to normal operations just yet. Visitor numbers will be limited, face coverings mandatory for anyone aged over 11, and everywhere above the second floor will be closed to the public. To soak […]
Dan Botwe admitted to UGMC over COVID-19 fears, awaiting test results
The Minister for Regional Reorganisation and Development, Dan Botwe has been detained at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). The Minister in a press statement said he is on admission upon feeling unwell early this week. The Minister in a statement said he has undertaken several tests including COVID-19 and he is waiting for […]
Senegalese president goes into quarantine
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has quarantined himself after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus. The president himself tested negative but will self-isolate for two weeks as a precaution, his office said in a short televised statement. Senegalese lawmaker Yeya Diallo announced earlier on Wednesday that she had tested positive for the […]
