President Nana Akufo-Addo has ordered the closure of all schools and universities in Ghana as his administration moves to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier on Sunday afternoon, health authorities announced that six cases of the disease have been recorded in the country within a period of less than 48 hours. [ads2] On Sunday evening, in a televised address the President ordered the closure of all educational institutions with effect from Monday, March 16, 2020. “All universities, Senior High Schools and Basic Schools, i.e. public and private, will be closed from Monday, March 16 until further notice,” the…
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Elijeko Foundation, a Ghanaian based NGO, has expressed its readiness to render its support to the Government of Ghana to prevent the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. In a circular issued by its Executive Director, and Physician Associate at the Suntreso Government Hospital in Kumasi, Mrs Priscilla Ama Pokuaa, the Executive Director mentioned that they were making their intentions known after the Government’s announcement and response to the disease. “As a community based preventive health education and charity organization, we stand ready to provide the needed support and education to the general public. “Covid-19 as any other…
The Western Region Football Association are set to land a bumper sponsorship deal with Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Foundation. [ads1] According to a reliable source, the leadership of the two parties have reached an agreement after several meetings and the deal is expected to be announced officially in the coming days. Per the source, the sponsorship money will be use to cater for the officiating fees of the 2019/20 division two league season in the Western region. [ads2] GNPC Foundation have been instrumental in sports development in the Western region, sponsoring the upcoming National Sports Authority athletics championship, constructing…
The world has been hit with a deadly disease called Coronavirus, which is killing thousands of people across the globe. The disease, since it outbreak in China’s Wuhan Province in about three months ago, has spread to over 120 countries worldwide. [ads1] Since it outbreak, 142897 cases have been reported with 5375 death whilst 70, 920 affected persons have recovered. On Thursday, March 12, 2020 recorded two cases and the health ministry have urged Ghanaians to be wary of their daily activities. Below are symptoms of the disease; 1. Sore throat: The disease first affect the throat, resulting to a…
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) is raising alarm over the possible shortage of goods in Ghana by May 2020 following the spread of the deadly coronavirus. According to GUTA, prices of goods in the country may also go up following the shortage of goods on the international market. Speaking on Eyewitness News yesterday, President of GUTA, Dr. Joseph Obeng noted that the situation may worsen if the disease is not contained. “About 60% of our traders do physical travelling to the open market in Asia to buy their goods. These people are not travelling at all. So they’re…
The Member of Parliament for Atwima Mponua Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Isaac Kwame Asiamah who double as the Youth & Sports Minister will go unopposed in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) Primaries. [ads1] Hon. Asiamah who assumed the Atwima Mponua Parliamentary seat in 2005 will be maintaining his seat during the December 2020 elections. Since assuming the seat as the legislator of Atwima Mponua in 2005, Hon. Kwame Asiamah has served on committees such as the Public Account Committee, Finance Committee, Poverty Reduction Committee as well as the Mines & Energy Committee. [ads2] He became the youngest…
A policeman stationed at Agave in the Volta Region of Ghana has been arrested in connection with the gruesome murder of Marcus Mawutor Adzahli which occurred on 1st March, 2020. The business oriented and enterprising young man was heinously murdered by unidentified men who broke into his room last two weeks Sunday and killed him in the process. [ads2] This sparked an intense fury among the youth of the area who mounted roadblocks and vehemently registered their displeasure in a demonstration upon hearing about the death of the young who looked ebullient, exuberant and full of good prospects. Mr. Marcus…
[ads2] Everything in life should be built on a foundation that can sustain it for generations to come.This isnt different from football and it’s running.There should always be an engine that controls the machines for effective and efficient delivery. Women’s football in Ghana saw the light in the latter part of the 90s when the Black Queens qualified for the 1990 women’s world cup in USA. The Likes of Mercy Tagoe, who is the current coach of the Black Queens played a pivotal role at the heart of defence. Alberta Sackey, who won the CAF AFRICAN WOMEN’S PLAYER OF THE…
[ads2] As Black Stars head coach CK Akonnor is about to name his squad for 2021 AFCON qualifier against Sudan, adding Medeama Sporting Club goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi to the squad will never be far from right. The 25-year-old has been the most outstanding goalkeeper in the domestic flight for the Mauve and Yellows this season and could earn a deserved call-up into the team. [ads1] Antwi’s form on the local and international front has elevated him to the position where it will be difficult for current Ghana coach Charles Akonnor to ignore him. The immense quality of the last…
[ads2] Ghana scooped nine medals in the just ended Africa Junior Cadet Fencing Championship held at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. The four days event which started from February 25 to Saturday, February 29, 2020 saw eleven African countries participating. [ads1] After the competition, Ghana bagged nine medals (3 Silver & 6 bronze) to finish third after Egypt and Algeria. Though the tournament had a reduction in the number of days from five (5) to four (4) days with an expectation of the climax of events on Friday, 29th February, 2020, the participated countries exhibited great performances. Countries like Ghana,…