The coronavirus pandemic has exposed stark inequalities in Ghana’s educational system Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang, a lecturer at the University of Ghana, is looking for new ways to carry on teaching his students. He has no other choice. Ever since Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo ordered last month the indefinite closure of all schools to curb the spread … Read more
The hottest rapper in Ghana, Sarkodie Praises the Pa2pa soldiers general and the One Corner hit maker, Patapaa, and says he is untouchable. Due to the current Rap beef between Sarkodie and Asem (other rappers), patapaa made a tweet saying “I’m the only rapper that can compete with Sarkodie.“. Other stories “I’m like shatta wale, … Read more
As part of efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in Ghana, the Chinese government, today donated urgently-needed and life-sustaining medical supplies to the Ministry of Health in a short ceremony at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra. The medical supplies include 3,000 N95 Protective Face Masks, 10,000 Protective Face Masks, 2500 Disposable Coveralls, 800 Infrared … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Nigeria Customs Service to release for immediate distribution, bags of rice seized from smugglers. ALSO READ: Tema polyclinic nurse tests positive for coronavirus Korle Bu doctors and nurses threaten strike Government to pay 3 months water bill for Ghanaians This directive is part of the palliative measures by the … Read more
Doctors at the Department of Accident and Emergency at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital threatened to lay down their tools over the supposed lack of COVID-19 preparedness by the hospital. “We write to express our general dissatisfaction with the preparedness or lack thereof of the department to combat the current COVID-19 pandemic. We also wish to … Read more
About 804 individuals who were part of 1,030 travellers in mandatory quarantine have joined their families, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said. The remaining 121 he said, are in the process of being released. “I want to thank all of them and their families and loved ones for their understanding and co-operation with the stringent procedures … Read more
Professor Abraham Kwabena Anang, the director at the Noguchi Memorial Medical Institute has revealed that Ghana may have a drug that will help in the treatment of Coronavirus. Speaking to a section of the media he said that a drug called COA FS which is a locally manufactured immune booster can work effectively against Coronavirus. … Read more
The Guinean who tested positive for COVID-19 but subsequently escaped from a quarantine facility at Tamale in the Northern Region has been arrested in Accra. The patient was arrested in Accra. Deputy Health Minister, Alexander Abban on The Big Issue on Saturday said while the patient was spotted and arrested before Saturday morning, it was surprising how … Read more
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City has denied suggestions it is laying off 85% of its workers as a result of poor business due to the coronavirus. Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta told Parliament late Friday: “for a hotel like Kempinski which has about 400 workers, they are letting 340 go home. They are closing about … Read more
A filling station on the Dome-kwabenya road has been closed down by the MP of constituency after a staff tested positive of the novel coronavirus. The statement issued by the member of parliament is below. Adhering strictly to health protocols and safety tips during this time of COVID-19 outbreak is crucial to prevent a faster … Read more