Coronavirus: Iran reports two suspected fatal cases at Qom hospital

Iran’s health ministry says two people have died after preliminary tests came back as positive for the new coronavirus disease, Covid-19. Spokesman Kianush Jahanpour tweeted that they died due to their “old age and deficient immune systems” while being treated in hospital in Qom. Deputy Health Minister Qasem Janbabaei told the Young Journalists’ Club (YJC) […]

Let’s avoid indiscriminate coughing in public – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has cautioned Ghanaians against indiscriminate coughing in public, as the Service heightens surveillance to avert any possible outbreak of the coronavirus disease in the country. “Spitting and coughing indiscriminately in public places must be controlled to avert any outbreak and spread of the coronavirus”, says Dr. Kofi Issah, the Bono, […]

Government will not weaken stance on Galamsey- President Akufo-Addo

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says government will not weaken its stance on galamsey and will welcome the input of the Media Coalition. “The threat posed to the future of our country by galamsey is grave and we cannot shirk our responsibility.” President Akufo-Addo said these on Thursday, February 20, when he delivered his […]

Minority MPs boycott 2020 State of the Nation Address

There was drama in Parliament as the Minority members walked out of the chamber prior to the 2020 State of the Nation Address by President Akufo-Addo. They were seen holding placards and dressed in black outfits while singing the national anthem after the President took his seat on Thursday, February 20. They sang: “And help […]

Manual passport application to cease from March 1

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration says manual passport application will cease from the 1st march this year. In view of this, Online passport  application has been made available at all passport centres. The Ministry is entreating Passport Applicants to use the online application platform; passport.mfa.gov.gh to submit their applications. The is to enhance service […]

Meningitis outbreak kills 2 students in Nyankomase SHS

There is an outbreak of meningitis in the Assin South District of the Central Region. The outbreak, which began last week has already claimed the lives of two female students of the Nyankumasi Ahenkro Senior High School (SHS), while 13 suspected cases picked up from the school have been quarantined for treatment at the Abura […]

We sympathise with China over COVID-19 outbreak – President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has sent a message of hope to China over the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Overall, 2,118 deaths have been recorded with nearly 75,000 confirmed infections recorded in mainland China. Officials say 16,155 patients have recovered. President Akufo-Addo said it is unfortunate that China today is battling an outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 virus […]

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi charged in FIFA bribery case

The president of French football giants Paris Saint-Germain has been charged in connection with a wider bribery investigation linked to World Cup television rights, says the office of Switzerland’s attorney general. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who denies any wrongdoing, was indicted with inciting ex-FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke “to commit “aggravated criminal mismanagement”. Valcke was charged with […]

CLOGSAG to embark on nationwide strike over interim premium

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has served notice to the National Labour Commission that it will embark on an nationwide strike on March 3, 2020, to demand the full implementation of an MOU on interim premium for its members. The MoU signed between CLOGSAG and government in 2016 was to […]