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This priest requests for pictures of parishioners to pray for them while church is closed

This priest asked all his parishioners to send him a picture of themselves and their families so he could tape them to the pews...

Coronavirus: Ghana ‘deports’ two Italians

Immigration officials at the Kotoka International Airport on Monday, March 16, 2020 barred two Italian nationals from entering Ghana. The two, according to reports, arrived...

Video: New suspected case of COVID-19 hits Weija-Gbawe Hospital ?

A 38-year-old Ghanaian lady, who recently returned from the United Kingdom to Ghana, has reported to the Weija-Gbawe Hospital hospital with symptoms that appear...

Coronavirus: Jack Ma donates masks, test kits to all countries in Africa

Chinese billionaire and co-founder of Alibaba, Jack Ma, says he will donate masks, test kits and protective suits to all countries in Africa to...

Coronavirus: Closure of churches long overdue – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has lauded president Nana Akufo-Addo for suspending all church activities in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. President...

NSS suspends service registration after Akufo-Addo’s directives

Management of the National Service Scheme (NSS), following President Nana Akufo-Addo’s draconian measures put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the...

Some antibiotics made with corn powder – Former Health Minister reveals [video]

Former Minister for Health under the erstwhile John Mahama administration has revealed that some antibiotics imported into the country have corn powder as the...

Former Minister clears air on controversial ambulance saga [Video]

Former Health Minister under the erstwhile Mahama administration, Sherry Ayitey, has broken her silence on the importation of some 30 ambulances under her stewardship...

Tragedy: Garbage truck runs over man’s head at Berekum Hospital (Photo)

A routine medical check-up took —an unexpected—and extremely painful — twist for one man when he was run over by a garbage truck Monday. The freak tale, which occurred...

How do we take collection ? – Angry pastor quizzes after suspension of church services [video]

Founder and Leader of the Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Nicholas Osei, popularly known as Prophet Kumchacha, has expressed genuine concerns over the suspension of church...

Mad rush for hand sanitisers in Accra [Video]

In fear of the deadly coronavirus, some Ghanaians have flocked the central business district in Accra in a quest to stock themselves with sanitisers. An...

Gospel singer schools Ghanaians on homemade sanitisers [Video]

Gospel Singer, Celestine Donkor, has shared few tips on the preparation of hand sanitisers following its shortage on the Ghanaian market. The ‘Agbebolo’ hit...

Coronavirus: Safety rules to adopt in ‘trotro’ [Photo]

Following the confirmation of six coronavirus cases in Ghana, a number of basic safety tips have been given to citizens for their adoption to...

Coronavirus: Obinim reveals next plan of action after suspension of church activities

Founder and Leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has revealed what his church would be doing following the suspension of...

Incredible filt in Chemu Lagoon causes fear among Chorkor residents

Chorkor residents especially those who live along the Chemu Lagoon in the Ablekuma South Municipality of the Greater Region say they are living on...

Coronavirus: What we know about six confirmed cases [video]

The confirmed cases of the Coronavirus disease in Ghana have increased to a total of six as of Saturday, March 14, 2020, health authorities have announced. At...

Mother of two becomes first person to receive COVID-19 trial vaccine

The first human trials of a new vaccine scientists hope will protect against Covid-19 have been carried out. The US National Institutes of Health, an...

Coronavirus: Ghana’s Embassy in USA suspends consular services

Ghana’s Embassy in the United States of America says it will, from Tuesday, March 17, 2020, suspend its visa and passport application services due...

Listen: Ghanaian pastor develops coronavirus ‘protector oil’

As the world struggles to develop vaccines to combat the deadly coronavirus, a man of God in Ghana is bragging about his 'God-given' repellent. ALSO...

GWCL announces increase water storage

The Ghana Water Company Limited has urged consumers to store more water if their taps are flowing because the company is experiencing some challenges...

Coronavirus: Ban will affect tithes and offerings – Popular pastor cries [audio]

The Lead Pastor of the Cedar Mountain Chapel of the Assemblies of God Church at East Legon, Reverend Stephen Yenusom Wengam, says the ban on...

READ: How judiciary is fighting coronavirus

The Judicial Service has directed courts to practice strict case management techniques to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Also, Judges and Magistrates are...

Pastor Mensa Otabil breaks silence on coronavirus

Founder and Leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, has pledged the church's commitment to fully support the directive to...

Coronavirus: KNUST, UCC comply with Akufo-Addo’s directive

Management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and University of Cape Coast (UCC) have directed all of its students to vacate...

Listen: Why ‘akpeteshi’ is not a cure for coronavirus

The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is urging the public to ignore fake health advice as the government works to control COVID-19, also...

Coronavirus: What happened to boy who defied Prez’s directive [Watch]

An unidentified young boy who probably did not hear President Akufo-Addo’s "no school" directive has been spotted in an unknown school compound. President Akufo-Addo on...

‘The day I discovered I was born without a private part’

I was born with a condition called Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH), where you have no womb or vagina, and you can also find yourself with...

Coronavirus: 2020 Kwahu Easter festivities called off

The Kwahu Traditional Council says it has called off the annual Easter Kwahu festivities and all other associated activities following the confirmation of six...

Why ban church activities and allow nightclubs operate? – Ghanaians ask Pres. Akufo-Addo

Some Ghanaians have reacted to President Nana Akufo-Addo’s directive to have church services banned for four weeks while nightclubs remain opened for patronage. President...

Chief Imam’s message to the Muslim community over coronavirus outbreak

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on the Muslim population in Ghana and around the world to take precautionary measures...

Coronavirus: GBC journalist directed to self-quarantine

A journalist with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has been instructed by the Ministry of Health to observe a mandatory self-quarantine effective Sunday. ALSO...

Catholic Bishops call for compliance on public gathering ban

The Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference (GCBC) has called for full compliance of President Akufo-Addo’s directives on the ban of public gathering following six reported...

Legislate on the free SHS programme

Ghana's 1992 constitution has been crafted in such a way that article 25 and 28 specifically envisage a time where most Ghanaian children shall...

Provide comprehensive fight plan against COVID-19 – Mahama to Gov’t

John Dramani Mahama, former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on government to make public its plan to deal...

Methodist Church Ghana responds to suspension of public gathering

The Methodist Church Ghana, in compliance with President Akufo-Addo’s directive that public gatherings be suspended has done so with all church activities for the...

Pres. Akufo-Addo holds emergency meeting with Speaker of Parliament over coronavirus

President Akufo-Addo has called for an emergency meeting between himself and the Speaker of Parliament Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye. The meeting is scheduled to take...

Coronavirus: NIA registration officials given expired anti-bacteria wipes (Photos)

Fear and panic have hit the camps of some registration officers of the National Identification Authority (NIA) as the disinfectants provided by the Authority...

Coronavirus: Choir shares public health tips in new song [Watch]

A South African-based ministry, Ndlovu Youth Choir, has joined the public health campaign on coronavirus with an amazing song. Don’t Panic, don’t spread rumours, we...

7 Ghanaians arrested for drug trafficking in Lagos [Photo]

Seven people, who were identified as Ghanaian nationals, have been arrested at Abule-Egba, Lagos State for allegedly attempting to smuggle illicit substance into the...

Coronavirus: NDC man masks his mouth as he appears as panelist on Adom FM [Video]

Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo Constituency, Ebenezer Okletey Tei-Larbi, just like many other Ghanaians is not taking any chances in the...