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More than 4,000 prisoners will be released in Ethiopia as the government continues to take measures to control the spread of coronavirus. The country’s attorney general said on Wednesday that prisoners convicted of minor offences and women with babies were among those who would be freed. Foreigners charged with involvement in with smuggling and drug trafficking would also be released and deported to their countries of origin. Among those to be released is journalist Fekadu Mahtemework. The magazine editor returned to Ethiopia after Prime Minister Ahmed Abiy came to power in 2018 at a time when thousands of political prisoners…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined Ghana Ten Thousand Dollars (US$10,000) for the invasion of the field of play by a football fan, during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifier between the Black Stars and South Africa. A football fan during the latter stages of the Black Stars’ win over South Africa in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers at the Cape Coast Stadium on November 14, 2019 ran onto the pitch and halted play for some few minutes. CAF Disciplinary Board fined Ghana the amount of US$10,000 for the incident after studying the reports from the match officials.…

Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, the Chairman of The Pentecost Church says although Ghana could go on a lockdown, nothing positive would be achieved in the fight against COVID-19, if it did not seek the intervention of God. He explained that although prayer could not change who God was, it could change his mind. “No one can measure the power of prayer and the fervent prayer of a righteous man does a lot of wonders,” he said. Apostle Nyamekye said this on Wednesday March 25, 2020, around the 18:15 hours when he led the Pentecost Church and the nation at large…

Tema-based Delhi Public School (DPS) International has introduced online classes for its students. The move is in response to President Nana Akufo-Addo’s directive that all schools should remain closed due to the outbreak of coronavirus in Ghana. All public gatherings including church services, schools, among others, were banned by the President in his second update to the nation on the enhanced measures his administration was undertaking to contain the spread of coronavirus in Ghana. According to the Director of DPS International, Mukesh Thakwani, the classes started immediately after the President’s directive. He stated that all classes of DPS International are…

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is urging the government to consider a nationwide lockdown immediately to contain the spread of Covid-19. Though the Association acknowledges the challenges associated with its recommendation, it appears to be the only option left for the country as the disease keeps spreading, it noted. As of Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Ghana has recorded 68 cases of coronavirus with three deaths. A statement issued by the GMA on Wednesday wants only persons rendering essential services be allowed to go out. “The Lockdown though not a comfortable decision for leadership and citizens alike, is a proven option…

Sunda International Group, a Chinese multinational trade enterprises, and its partner, Keda Ceramics, have donated detergents to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research. The items include softcare, Dr X Medicated Soap, Kleesoft, Dr K Savon Medical Soap, Athene Beauty Soap, among others. The donation of the truckload if detergents aims at helping Ghana’s fight against the deadly coronavirus disease. It also aims to keep the premises of the Institute clean and safe due to its nature of research which sometimes involves highly infectious diseases. Ghana has so recorded 53 confirmed cases of the virus, with two deaths. Officials of…

The Electoral Commission has postponed the compilation of a new voter’s register which was scheduled to commence on April 18. The electoral body did not also commit to any specific date in future when the controversial exercise that has divided political parties in Ghana would be held. However, Dr. Serebour Quaicoe, Director of Electoral Services told journalists that the Commission was compelled to suspend next month’s exercise due to the deadly coronavirus that has already claimed 3 lives in Ghana as of March 25. The fast spreading pandemic has affected over 440,000 people worldwide and 68 in Ghana, forcing many…

The Church of Pentecost (CoP), in partnership with Tobinco Pharmaceuticals, has donated personal protective logistics worth GHC 45,000.00 to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in support of efforts by the Government in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana. The items, which include coveralls, nose masks, N95 Respirators, face shields, goggles, aprons, examination gloves, heavy-duty gloves, gumboots and hand sanitizers, among others, were presented to the Deputy Health Minister, Hon. Alexander Kodwo Kom Abban, by the Chairman of church, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, during a strategic meeting with directors of nursing and midwifery institutions in the…

Mrs. Theodosia Jackson, the Principal of Jackson College of Education has admonished Ghanaians to learn to be law abiding in order to build a civilized and prosperous country. According to her, that is the way to go as a nation to effectively address the numerous social problems confronting the country including but not limited to poor sanitation and widespread indiscipline. According to the renowned educationist, God has been faithful to Ghana over the years but the blatant disregard to basic laws by the citizenry is the bane of the country’s development. “The battle is the Lord’s, but if we don’t…

Ghana’s share of the millions of medical supplies donated to Africa by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has arrived at the Kotoka International Airport to support the country in its fight against the deadly coronavirus. An Ethiopian Airlines carrying the consignment made up of face masks, test kits, protective gears and face shields among others, touched down in Accra Wednesday morning from Addis Ababa where the entire supplies for were initially flown to. Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang-Manu who received the consignment said they will immediately be transported and distributed to health facilities and frontline staff across the country. “…All the items…