[ads1] Ghana has recorded first two cases of the new Covid-19 variant omicron, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). At a press conference to launch the COVID-19 vaccination month on Wednesday, November 1, 2021, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, said the first case was detected in a passenger at the Kotoka International Airport.[ads2] He however noted that the new variant has not yet entered the community. “The Omicron variant of the COVID-19 disease has been found at the Kotoka International Airport. The good thing is that in the community test done so far,…
Author: Wilhelmina Antonniette Bartels
[ads1] The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has made the coronavirus vaccination mandatory for health workers, commercial drivers and some category of persons. The Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu in a press conference on December 1 said this forms part of the safety protocols to help mitigate the spread of the devastating disease.[ads2] He said it has become necessary for the country to take strict measures to help in the right against the virus. Aside health workers and commercial drivers, staffs of schools and all staffs of government institutions, commercial drivers, Okada riders, Uber drivers among others have been mentioned as persons…
[ads1] Social media activist, Rosemond Brown popularly known as Akuapem Poloo is returning to prison to complete her 90-day jail term. Poloo was sentenced to 90 days in prison by the Accra Circuit Court in April 16 this year after publishing her nude picture in which she was standing beside her son on social media.i[ads2] This was after she had pleaded to the charge of publication of obscene material contrary to the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), engaging in domestic violence, namely, a conduct that, in any way, undermined another person’s privacy or integrity, contrary to Section 1(d) (iii)…
[ads1] The Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Professor Peter Twumasi has on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 donated newly procured mowing machines to the Western Regional Sports Directorate of the authority. The donation is to aid in the management of the football pitch at the Sekondi Sports Stadium after concerns were raised by the Directorate which is undergoing preparatory works to revive it to the final stage.[ads2] The Head of Procurement at the NSA, Ebenezer Ohene on behalf of Professor Peter Twumasi, presented the machines to the Western Regional Sports Director Joseph Alabi Bortey in a brief ceremony. Speaking during…
[ads1] The Sports Writers’ Association of Ghana (SWAG) will be decorating and honoring top athletes and sports administrators at the 46th SWAG Awards Night scheduled to take place at the Accra International Conference on Friday, December 17, 2021. Former Black Stars captain, Stephen ‘Tornado’ Appiah, will be decorated with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his exemplary leadership on and off the field as well as his dedication to the senior national football team.[ads2] Board Chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak and President of the Asogli Traditional Council, Togbe Afede XIV, will receive a Meritorous Award for his continuous and singular…
[ads1] Ghana Premier league powerhouse, Hearts of Oak have announced that midfielder Salifu Ibrahim will be available for JS Saoura clash in Algeria. The talented midfielder couldn’t last the entire ninety minute when Hearts of Oak defeated JS Saoura 2:0 in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup playoff round in Accra last weekend.[ads2] Ibrahim picked up a knock and had to be substituted after scoring the team’s first goal in the titanic game at the Accra Sports Stadium last Sunday. But the former Eleven Wonders talisman will be available for the second leg game in Algeria on Sunday,…
[ads1] Ghanaian youngster, Felix Afena-Gyan has been ruled out of AS Roma league game against Bologna on Wednesday. This was after the club announced that he has contracted the devastating disease during preparations for the epic game.[ads2] A statement form AS Roma reads, “The club can confirm that, following the latest round of molecular testing involving the first team squad, forward Felix Afena-Gyan has returned a positive test for COVID-19. “The relevant health authorities have immediately been informed. “The player, who has been vaccinated, is doing fine and has now begun isolating at home.”[ads3] Afena-Gyan stole the headlines last week…
[ads1] The Ghana Football Association (GFA)has announced that the Ghana Premier League Match Day 7 fixture between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko has been rescheduled. This is due to the itinerary of Hearts of Oak in respect of the 2nd leg of the CAF Confederation Cup play-off tie against JS Souara which makes them unable to return in good time to honour the fixture.[ads2] The Ghanaian Champions are expected to return home on Friday, December 10, 2021 – making it impossible to play the match on Sunday, December 12. Hearts of Oak head into the fixture with a 2-0…
[ads1] Ghana Premier League outfit King Faisal FC have landed a sponsorship deal with Kennedy Digital Satellite. King Faisal have signed a two-year deal with the electronic appliance company after fruitful discussion.[ads2] The deal was officially announced in a short ceremony at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi today, November 30, 2021. King Faisal will be earning Gh¢20,000.00 in cash and product worth Gh¢15,000.00, making it a total of Gh¢35,000.00 every month for two years..[ads3] Kennedy Digital Satellite will now become the official household electronic partner of King Faisal after a successful agreement. King Faisal have become the first…
[ads1] In-form Ghanaian striker, Cosmos Dauda has scored his tenth goal of the season for Oman Club after win over Al Seeb on Monday. Dauda scored the tenth goal of the season when Oman Club defeated Al Seeb 3:1 in a cup game at the Al Seeb Stadium.[ads2] The former Hearts of Oak striker netted the final goal of the game to secure Oman Club the three maximum points.[ads3] This comes few days after he scored a brace and a hat-trick of assists against Nizwa Club in Oman Club 7:0 win in the Omani top-flight league. Cosmos Dauda has now…