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31 Jan

Zamalek Interested In Asante Kotoko Striker Kwame Poku – Reports

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Zamalek Interested In Asante Kotoko Striker Kwame Poku - Reports Egyptian Premier League powerhouse, Zamalek have expressed interest in signing Asante Kotoko striker Kwame Poku, according to a report by GHANASoccernet.com. The striker has been sensational following his move from second-tier side Nkoranza Warriors to Kotoko in 2020. Poku has quickly established himself as an instrumental member of the team, scoring goals for fun in the ongoing Ghana Premier League. The forward has caught interest from clubs in the North African region following impressive outings for the Kumasi-based side. However, it appears Zamalek are on the verge of winning the…

31 Jan

Big Mistakes’ Cost Us – Hearts Coach On Defeat To Great Olympics

Jackson Odom KpakpoSportsBig Mistakes’ Cost Us – Hearts Coach On Defeat To Great Olympics

Big Mistakes’ Cost Us – Hearts Coach On Defeat To Great Olympics Kosta Papic, the head coach of Accra Hearts of Oak has attributed his side's shocking defeat to Accra Great Olympics to ‘two big mistakes’. The Phobians conceded two goals within 20 minutes against their rivals at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Gladson Awako opened the scoring with a thumping free kick in the 16th minute before Maxwell Quaye added a second three minutes later. Olympics have goalkeeper Salifu Saed to thank as the Phobians fought back spiritedly with a series of good attacking displays. They were,…

31 Jan

You Soared Above The Trappings Of Power And Corruption – Kimathi Vouches For Rawlings

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsYou Soared Above The Trappings Of Power And Corruption – Kimathi Vouches For Rawlings

You Soared Above The Trappings Of Power And Corruption – Kimathi Vouches For Rawlings The issue about leadership and corruption dates as far back as the early days of pre-civilisation when warlords used their positions to disenfranchise their subjects or enemies conquered during battles. Over the years, leaders and heads of states across the globe are usually branded as corrupt by various sections of the populace. Here in Africa, a number of long-serving Presidents have also been brandished as corrupt leaders who refuse to wield their power even after serving multiple times in office. Despite serving for a record 20…

31 Jan

Bawumia Donates GHC20k To Police Mosque To Aid Coronavirus Fight

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsBawumia Donates GHC20k To Police Mosque To Aid Coronavirus Fight

Bawumia Donates GHC20k To Police Mosque To Aid Coronavirus Fight Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has donated GHC20,000 to the management of the Ghana Police Mosque to aid in the mosques efforts to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols. He made this donation after Jummah prayers on Friday, January 29, 2021. The Ghana Police Mosque, since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, has put in place measures to ensure that safety protocols are observed including installing two sterilizing machines at the mosque, making available Veronica buckets and ensuring strict adherence to physical distancing. This donation from the vice president will go a…

31 Jan

Coronavirus: Government To Reduce PCR Test @ KIA To US$50 – Health Minister-Nominee

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsCoronavirus: Government To Reduce PCR Test @ KIA To US$50 – Health Minister-Nominee

Coronavirus: Government To Reduce PCR Test @ KIA To US$50 – Health Minister-Nominee Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, President Akufo-Addo’s nominee for Minister for Health, has hinted that President Nana Akufo-Addo has instructed that the fee for COVID-19 tests at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) be reduced. The price of the test at KIA is currently at US$150, but per the government’s new directive, the fee will be reduced to $50. The Minister made this known to parliamentarians on Friday, January 29. He did not indicate when the reduction will take effect. This directive comes on the back of an agreement by the Economic Community…

31 Jan

Jomoro Police Commander Allegedly Shoots Himself

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsJomoro Police Commander Allegedly Shoots Himself

Jomoro Police Commander Allegedly Shoots Himself The Jomoro Municipal Police Commander in the Western Region, Superintendent of Police (SP) Zeprain Zenge, has allegedly taken his own life. The officer committed the suicide act by shooting himself at his Bungalow in Half Assini in the early hours of Saturday January 30, 2021 A suicide note found read: “I am fed up in this world”. The Public Relations Officer of the Western Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Ms. Olivia Adiku, confirmed the news to the Ghana News Agency in Takoradi. Meanwhile, the remains has been transported for preservation at…

31 Jan

Ghana’s Active COVID-19 Cases Now 4,665, Death Toll Climbs To 405

Jackson Odom KpakpoNews655, Death Toll Climbs To 405, Ghana's Active COVID-19 Cases Now 4

Ghana's Active COVID-19 Cases Now 4,665, Death Toll Climbs To 405 According to the latest update on covid-19 provided by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) on its official website, Ghana’s active coronavirus cases has seen a surge. 797 new cases of the deadly coronavirus have increased the country’s active cases to 4,665. 15 new deaths have been recorded, pushing the total number of covid deaths recorded in the country from 390 to 405

30 Jan

Zoomlion’s Free Community Disinfection Campaign: Nsawam Prison Benefits

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsZoomlion's Free Community Disinfection Campaign: Nsawam Prison Benefits

Zoomlion's Free Community Disinfection Campaign: Nsawam Prison Benefits The surge in covid-19 cases in the country has necessitated the disinfection of major prisons in the country by Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL). The Disinfection which forms part of Zoomlion’s corporate social responsibility dubbed: “ Free Community Disinfection Campaign” is to help combat the new variant of the virus head-on and rid the Prisons off any covid-19 inclinations. After the launch of the Free Community Disinfection a few days ago which saw the Headquarters of Ghana Prison service in Osu-Accra being disinfected, the Nsawam Prisons is the second beneficiary prison to be…

30 Jan

To Hold Or Not To Hold Another Funeral For JJ Rawlings – Anlo Traditional Council To Decide Today

Jackson Odom KpakpoUncategorizedTo Hold Or Not To Hold Another Funeral For JJ Rawlings - Anlo Traditional Council To Decide Today

To Hold Or Not To Hold Another Funeral For JJ Rawlings - Anlo Traditional Council To Decide Today The Chiefs and elders of Anlo Traditional Council in the Volta Region are to hold a crucial meeting today, January 30, 2021, to take a decision on whether or not to proceed with another funeral without the mortal remains of the Flt. Lt., Jerry John Rawlings as earlier announced. The late former President’s remains were laid to rest on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, after a four-day burial ceremony held by the state in his honour but without any representation from the chiefs…

30 Jan

I’ve Started My Campaign Towards Election 2024, Kofi Akpaloo Hints

Jackson Odom KpakpoNewsI’ve Started My Campaign Towards Election 2024, Kofi Akpaloo Hints

I’ve Started My Campaign Towards Election 2024, Kofi Akpaloo Hints The founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) Percival Kofi Akpaloo last night dropped a hint that his has started his campaign towards election 2024. Kofi Akpaloo who participated in the two previous elections as the Presidential candidate for the LPG, but could manage only a few marginal popular votes boasted that that the Ghanaian electorate will in the next election give him the needed votes to become Ghana’s next President after Nana Addo’s tenure comes to an end. Mr. Akpaloo introduced a number of measures as…