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I am alive, stop spreading death reports – Apraku my daughter

There were media reports yesterday about the death of popular Ghanaian evangelist Apraku my daughter. The report which was widely circulated has turned out to be false as the evangelist who is the Founder and leader of King Jesus Evangelistic Ministry International has come out to deny such reports. In a video that was aired on Kofi TV, Mr Apraku ...

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Sacrifice me to the gods if my local medicine fails to treat coronavirus patients – Herbal practitioner

The President and founder for Save The Nation For Future Leaders, Kwadwo Atta Apeakorang says he should be sacrificed to the gods if the local treatment he has discovered fails to cure Coronavirus. According to him, the treatment, made up of prekese, hwentia, pepre, ginger and garlic is the only way to cure the deadly disease. He intimated that he ...

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Akufo-Addo paving way for EC with lockdown lifting – Sammi Gyamfi

The Communications Director of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sammi Gyamfi says the decision by President Akufo-Addo to lift the lockdown on Accra and Kumasi despite the spike in coronavirus cases in Ghana is political. According to him, the move is intended to allow the electoral commission compile a new voters register for the December polls. “It is clearly ...

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Nana Akomea, others face jail term over contempt of court

A private real estate company, Mariville Homes Ltd, wants the MD of state transport company STC, Nana Akomea, and six others convicted for contempt after suing them for trespassing on its private property. Mariville Homes Ltd had sued Akomea and nine other tenants for engaging in a reconstruction exercise on its property without its consent, which is also a clear ...

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Akufo-Addo lifts lockdown on Accra, Kumasi

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has lifted the 3-week lockdown on Greater Accra and Kumasi, with effect from Monday, April 20. Addressing the Nation on Sunday, April 19, 2020, the President, however, stated all other social distancing measures are still in place. Churches, Schools both Public and Private, will still remain shut. According to President, the decision to enforce ...

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Lockdown was lifted to pave way for EC, NIA planned activities – Yayra Koku

An outspoken member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yayra Koku has claimed the decision by the government to lift the partial lockdown is contrary to the norm. Three weeks ago, the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo partially locked down Greater Accra, Kasoa, Tema and Greater Kumasi as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. But addressing the nation ...

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COVID-19: Lifting lockdown a dangerous gamble – Security Analyst

Security Analyst Adib Saani has warned that the decision by the President to lift the partial lockdown of Accra and Kumasi is a dangerous gamble that could backfire. President Akufo-Addo on Sunday announced the lifting the 3-week lockdown on Greater Accra and Kumasi, with effect from Monday, April 20. Addressing the Nation on Sunday, April 19, 2020, the President, however, ...

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COVID-19 cases in Ghana jump to 1042

COVID-19 cases in Ghana have jumped to 1042, President Akufo-Addo has announced. Addressing the nation on Sunday, the President said the increase in numbers is as a result of 68, 591 tests conducted. According to the President, nine people have died from the disease while 99 people have recovered and discharged, according to the GHS. He stated that over 900 ...

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E/R: Military officer shoots motor rider at Doboro

A man in military uniform who is part of the Security personnel detailed at COVID-19 Barrier at Doboro near Nsawam to enforce the lockdown directive has reportedly shot a motor rider three times. The incident occurred Friday Morning around 8:00 am. It is not clear why the military man shot the rider but an eyewitness said, the ridder ignored orders ...

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Covid-19: Use Volta hotel not Akwamuman SHS as quarantine centre – Old students to gov’t

Old students of Akwamuman SHS in the Asuogyaman district have warned they will resist the decision by government to use the school as a quarantine centre for Covid-19. According to the old students, government failed to consult relevant stakeholders in the area before settling on the school. Speaking to Starr News on the development, acting president of the Akwamuman Old ...

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