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Ghanaian midfielder Anthony Annan has said he is open to an invitation from new Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor. Speaking in an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma FM, the Finland-based player said should his services be needed, he would come. “I am available for selection if [CK Akonnor] needs me,” Annan said. He added: ‘’I am still playing active football in Finland. Ghana is my country and I cannot turn my back to my nation if my services are needed. “I don’t know much about C.K Akonnor but I know he was selected based on his competence and I believe…

The national executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led the National Chairman, Freddy Blay, on Friday, July 3 paid a visit to the residence of former General Secretary Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, who passed on to glory two days ago. The essence of the visit was to commiserate with the immediate family of the late party colossus, whose shocking demise shook the very foundation of the nation’s political landscape owing to his extraordinary attributes and disposition which endeared him to all. On behalf of the delegation and for that matter the national party, Chairman Freddy Blay, John Boadu and…

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas in England are opening their doors for the first time in three months after a major relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Businesses reopening on Saturday must observe strict social distancing rules. As measures eased, Boris Johnson urged people to act responsibly, while the government’s scientific advisers said the latest step was not “risk-free”. The health secretary has warned those who get carried away could be jailed. Matt Hancock told the Daily Mail people were entitled to enjoy themselves at pubs, but added: “You could end up behind bars if you break the law.” Restaurants, hairdressers…

The Presidency has replied the Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, following his recent response to the directive of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for him to proceed on leave. Written by Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo, the reply to Mr Domelevo raised concerns about the impression the latter attempts to create in the public domain that the president acted in contravention of the law. “The President has at all times acted based on sound legal principles, the rule of law and good governance practices, and the good people of Ghana cannot be misled by your lack of understanding of…

The coronavirus infections in Ghana have seen the highest ever confirmations in a day after 758 cases were recorded. The latest confirmations, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), are records as of Wednesday, July 1. The new cases have taken the total cumulative cases of the country from 18,580 to 19,388. The recoveries-cum-discharges are now 14,330 and the deaths are still 117. This, as a result, leaves 4,941 active cases being treated and managed by the country. Out of these cases, eight are in critical conditions and 24 are in severe conditions. Six are on ventilators. Regional breakdown Greater…

Management of popular musician Nii Addo Quaynor, popularly known as Tinny ‘Aletse’, has debunked rumours that he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement signed by the General Manager of Kankpe records, Nii Kweitey Quaynor, Tinny is healthy and has not in anyway tested positive for coronavirus. This follows a Facebook post by an industry friend, Nii Funny, on his timeline. Nii Funny suggested that the artiste has tested positive. Management has, however, cautioned bloggers and social media influencers to desist from spreading false news. By Owusu Kaziah Afram|Contributor|Ghana

Minister of Communications and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has expressed sympathies for fellow MP Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah following his resignation from government. Mr Ahenkorah, who represents Tema West Constituency in Parliament, succumbed to public pressure by tendering in his resignation letter on Friday for flouting Covid-19 quarantine protocols. The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry visited some registration centres in his constituency at the start of the voter registration exercise despite having tested positive for coronavirus. He had to even go for an overnight review at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and was discharged Thursday…

Leroy Sane says Bayern Munich is a “great club with big goals” after he signed a five-year contract at the Bundesliga side. The Germany winger, 24, has joined from Manchester City for an initial fee of about £44.7m that could rise to £54.8m. Sane joined City from Schalke in 2016 for £37m and won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup and two League Cups. “I want to win as many trophies as possible with Bayern, and the Champions League is the top priority,” he said. Sane was a key part of the City team that won a domestic treble…

Dr Frederick Yao Mac Palm, the leader of the Take Action Ghana, and the other nine persons charged with treason, have denied the charge. The others are Donyo Kafui, Bright Alan Debrah, Johannes Zikpi, Warrant Officer Class Two (WO2) Esther Saan, Corporal Seidu Abubakar, Corporal Sylvester Akanpewu, Lance Airforce Corporal (LAC) Ali Solomon, Colonel Kojo Gameli and Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Benjamin Agordzo. Mac Palm, Kafui, Debrah, Zikpi, WO2 Saan, Corporal Abubakar, LAC Solomon and Corporal Sylvester. The accused persons are reported to be members of the Non Governmental Organisation, incorporated by Mac-Palm in 2018. They allegedly planned to…

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned persons importing rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits to the country to go through the necessary procedure, specifically being validated within the appropriate setting and target population, before use. According to the FDA, the concerns and calls from a section of the public for the use of RDT kits for coronavirus tests must be with caution. Ghana’s testing laboratories are said to be overwhelmed with calls made for the importation of more RDT kits to meet the demand. The Authority said each test kit must be independently evaluated for quality assurance and performance…