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Covid-19: Man constructs locally-made ventilator [Watch]

As the world struggles against coronavirus with a shortage in medical supplies, an unnamed young Nigerian man has risen to the challenge by...

Covid-19: Trump tears WHO apart for failing the world; threatens “powerful hold” action

US President Donald Trump has threatened to hold back funding to the World Health Organization, potentially leaving the agency without support from its largest...

Retract, apologise else I’ll sue you – Presidential staffer told

A Presidential Staffer, Nana Hese Ogyiri, has been asked to retract and apologise for a alleged scandalous statement he attributed to Brogya Genfi. Brogya...
Samini wears Untamed T-shiirt on Daybreak Hitz

Samini calls for more virtual concerts [Watch]

Samini is urging musicians to do more virtual concerts to entertain fans while the lockdown directive is still in place. He told Joy News that such...

I will lash you with my belt and beat you until I’m jailed –...

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, says Sarkodie isn't at par with him when it comes to doing music. In a video going viral on social...

Sarkodie finally swallows pride, names the only rapper who can battle him

Sarkodie has spoken on Patapaa’s claim that he is the only musician who can battle Sarkodie when it comes to rap. Sarkodie said Patapaa...

Punishment for loitering during lockdown (Photos)

Some 50 individuals have been made to desilt chocked drains in the Central Business District of Kasoa after they were found loitering during the partial lockdown...

Good Friday, Easter Monday declared declared statutory holidays

The Ministry of the Interior has reminded the public that Friday, 10th April 2020, and Monday, 13th April 2020 are statutory...
Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Peter Boamah Otokunor

READ: Otokunor’s ‘love letter’ to Akufo-Addo

The Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not happy about the social intervention programmes announced by the government for...

Listen: Cause of Old Fadama fire will shock you

Slum dwellers at Old Fadama in Accra are hunting for a couple whom they claim are responsible for a fire outbreak Tuesday dawn. ALSO READ: Photos:...

Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo shreds Pastor Chris into pieces over his 5G Antichrist theory (Video)

Illustrious Nigerian pastor, Matthew Ashimolowo, has castigated his colleague in God’s work, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, for spreading dumb conspiracy theories during this dangerous time. For the past few...
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Randy Abbey reacts to player salary cut saga

Randy Abbey, a member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has called on local clubs to consider slashing player salary due to the Coronavirus. With...
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C.K. Akonnor dismisses Atsu’s retirement report

Ghana coach C.K. Akonnor has dismissed reports suggesting that Newcastle United winger, Christian Atsu has called time on his international career. Atsu, 28, has not featured for...

This doctor’s breathing technique to ease COVID-19 symptoms is going viral on Twitter

With 4,281 confirmed cases in India and 1,351,752 cases worldwide, the coronavirus pandemic has left people in a state of shock and panic. Along with staying...

Photos: fire guts parts of Old Fadama; over 800 slum dwellers homeless

Over 800 wooden structures, which serve as accommodation for residents of Old Fadama, have been gutted by fire. ALSO READ: Coronavirus: China reports no Covid-19 deaths...

NCCE director arrested for allegedly producing fake hand sanitisers

A director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti region has been arrested...

Security Council closes down Kumasi Central Market

The Kumasi Central Market, West Africa’s largest open-air market, has been closed down with immediate effect. ALSO READ: Why Ghana’s coronavirus cases have risen by 73...
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Nurse shows how easily germs can spread – even if you’re wearing gloves

A nurse has used paint to show how fast germs can be spread during the coronavirus crisis - even if you're wearing gloves for protection. Nurse Molly...
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Check out 37 military hospital quarantine centre housing over 200 suspected covid-19 patients

Medical officials at the 37 Military Hospital say they are in urgent need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), saying the available ones are inadequate....
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COVID-19: Ghana’s age group distribution of recorded cases

Dr Badu Sarkodie, Director for Public Health at the Ghana Health Service, has disclosed the country’s age group distribution of recorded cases of the...

Why Koku Anyidoho thinks those calling for total lockdown are just making empty noise...

Former Deputy General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho, has described calls for a total lockdown as “empty propaganda and noise.” The...

Shatta Wale jabs Sarkodie for beefing Asem [Full Video]

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, says Sarkodie doesn't respect humanity otherwise he wouldn't be engaging in a rap feud with rappers amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sarkodie...
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COVID-19: Ministry begins recruitment of nurses, midwives, check out application process

The Ministry of Health will on Tuesday, April 14, commence recruitment for trained diploma and degree nurses and midwives. The recruitment will involve only those...

COVID-19: Minister vows to unleash soldiers with horse whips on prostitutes

Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed, has vowed to stamp out prostitution in the Northern region by all means necessary. Mr Saeed, speaking at a press...

Video of Asem dissing Sarkodie in a freestyle [Watch]

Rapper Asem, who took a long hiatus away from Ghana's music scene, has dissed Sarkodie in a latest freestyle he dropped on his social...

Kawya drops never-released song of Castro featuring Davido

Music producer and sound engineer, David Kojo Kyei, popularly known as Kaywa, has for the first time dropped a song featuring the late Castro...
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Former Fifa executives accused of bribes over World Cup bidding

Former Fifa executives took bribes in return for voting for Russia and Qatar to host the World Cup, according to United States (US) prosecutors. In...
Director-General of WHO Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,

WHO Director-General reacts to Boris Johnson being admitted to ICU

British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson’s admission to intensive care due to coronavirus has prompted an outpouring of well-wishes from world leaders. The World Health Organisation’s...

Fetish priest arrested over lockdown extortion in Kumasi

A fetish priest and three others, who posed as officers enforcing movement restrictions in Kumasi, have been arrested by the police. The three are...

Police officers enforcing lockdown to be served food

The Ghana Police Service has announced that personnel deployed to enforce the restriction of movement will be provided with food and water. According to a...

Here are some of the best materials to use for face masks

With the number of COVID-19 cases crossing the 4,000 mark in India, the government is trying its level best to contain the disease....
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Funke Akindele, husband sentenced!

Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele, and her husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, have been found guilty of “violating restriction orders” in the commercial capital, Lagos. She...

Covid-19: Akufo-Addo’s message to Boris Johnson

Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has wished the Prime Minister of United Kingdom (UK) a speedy recovery from the Coronavirus disease. Mr Boris Johnson has been...
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Becca finally shows her daughter’s face [video]

The wait is finally over as Afro-pop songstress, Becca, has unveiled her daughter’s face for the first time on social media. Last month, the 'Beshiwo'...
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More Blacks are infected and dying from COVID-19, new study reveals

When the world learnt of the novel coronavirus, black people had this huge misconception that for whatever reason, they were immune to the disease....

Cameroon turns stadium into isolation centre as virus cases hit 650

Cameroon has turned a football stadium in the country into an accommodation centre for coronavirus patients as authorities grapple with lack of space to...

Burna Boy in lineup of global event to boost healthcare workers

"The World Health Organization is committed to defeating the coronavirus pandemic with science and public health measures, and supporting the health workers who are...

‘Complete collapse of economies’ ahead as Africa faces virus

Some of Uganda’s poorest people used to work here, on the streets of Kampala, as fruit sellers sitting on the pavement or as...

Why Some Ghanaians want to ‘beat up’ Bridget Otoo over her comment about Akufo-Addo

Controversial broadcaster, Bridget Otoo, has been a subject of social media trolls for saying that her tap has not been running for two weeks. Her...

Bees storm drinking spot; kills one at Nyanyano

Bees have attacked some men in a drinking spot at Suncity near Kasoa leaving one person dead and injuring two. ALSO READ: Coronavirus fight: NDC...