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  • COVID-19 Fund accrues over GHC8 million

    He said the amount was generated from the generous donations from institutions and individuals.

    President Akufo-Addo made this known in a nationwide broadcast on government’s measures and interventions in the wake of the Coronavirus disease.

    “I’m very grateful to individuals and institutions who have responded to my appeal for donations to be made into the COVID-19 National Trust Fund. A total amount of some 8,750,000 cedis which includes 600,000USD has been received.

    “I’m happy that so many appointees of my government have also followed my example by donating their salaries to the fund,” he added.

  • COVID-19: President thanks Ghanaians for complying with lockdown directive

    President Akufo-Addo has commended law abiding Ghanaians for complying with the government’s stay-at-home directive as part of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the country.

    He also commended frontline health workers for their dedication in handling the disease in the country so far.

    He said although the restrictions has changed the way of life of people in the affected areas, particularly those in Accra, Tema, Kasoa and Kumasi, residents in the listed areas have adapted to the situation.

    The President who was updating Ghanaians on the country’s efforts in tackling the novel coronavirus in a televised address Sunday evening [April 5,2020] also commended the security services in the country for their handling of the lockdown directive.

    He, however, said those who will go overboard of their mandate will be dealt with.

    President Akufo-Addo also chastised unpatriotic citizens circulating old videos of security brutalities, and linking them to the lockdown.

    He said there is nothing to gain with circulating such fake videos of security brutalities, which are not related to the current lockdown directive.

    He said the security apparatus will work to identify the originators of such fake videos.

    source: graphic.com.gh

  • Govt to absorb water bills of all Ghanaians for three months

    President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says government will absorb the water bills of all Ghanaians for the next three months.

    In a nationwide broadcast, the President said the bills will cover the months of April, May and June.

    He said he has also directed the Electricity Company of Ghana and the Ghana Water Company Limited to ensure a stable supply of power and water as the country fights the deadly Coronavirus disease.

     

     

  • Lockdown extension to be decided next week Akufo-Addo

    President Akufo-Addo has indicated that his government will determine whether or not to extend the lockdown imposed on parts of the country next week.

    In a televised address to the nation on Sunday [April 5, 2020], the president noted that the decision will largely be based on the results of the over 19,000 tests that have been conducted due to the enhanced contact tracing exercise.

    He said the decision of the government on the matter will be driven by science and available data.

    Akufo-Addo noted that 15,385 out of 19,276 contact persons had been reached through the enhanced contact tracing and their samples have been taken.

    “[This] will determine our future terms of action,” he stressed.

  • Black Stars coach CK Akonnor to receive $25,000 as monthly salary

    Black Stars head coach Charles Akonnor is set to receive $25,000 as monthly salary and is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Ghana Football Association, Footballghana.com. can confirm.

    The 46-year-old was appointed as coach of the senior national team in January, replacing his former boss Kwesi Appiah following the dissolution of the technical teams of the national teams.

    The GFA is expected to hand official contract to the former Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko coach in the coming days.

    Coach CK Akonnor has been tasked to win the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after

    He made 41 appearances and scored 12 goals for Ghana before starting his coaching career at Sekondi Eleven Wise.

    Source: Footballghana.com

  • Mr Eazi considers going into photography after photos he took of his fiancé Temi blew up

    Mr. Eazi and his billionaire daughter fiancé, Temi Otedola have refused to be bored at home. Whilst other celebrities are “tiktoking” to kill boredom, the two love birds have resorted to happy themselves by taking photos.

    The professionally taken photos that were shared on twitter has given Mr. Eazi a new idea, ie, entering into photography after quarantine since the pictures he took of Temi blew up with positive reactions from admirers.

     

    He tweeted;

    After the lockdown be like I go dey take bookings as Photographer I haf discover my talent ❤️❤️❤️

    See images below:

    Source: ghgossip.com

  • Morocco to free over 5000 prisoners to curb spread of coronavirus

    King Mohammed VI on Sunday pardoned more than 5,000 inmates to prevent the new coronavirus from contaminating Moroccan prisons, the Justice Ministry announced.

    The monarch “granted a pardon to 5,654 inmates and ordered to take all necessary measures to strengthen the protection of inmates in prisons,” the ministry said in a statement.

    The pardoned detainees were selected according to “their age, state of health, length of detention and good conduct,” according to the text.

    Their release will take place “in stages”, taking into account “the exceptional circumstances associated with the state of health emergency and the precautions required”.

    The ministry does not specify whether detainees of the “Hirak”, a protest movement that has agitated Morocco in 2016-2017, are among those pardoned.

    Morocco, which on Sunday recorded 960 cases of contamination with 66 deaths and 69 recoveries, took drastic measures by closing its borders and declaring a state of health emergency in mid-March to limit the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

    In this country of 35 million inhabitants known for its overcrowded prisons (an incarceration rate of 232 per 100,000 inhabitants), human rights defenders recently called for the release of “political prisoners” as well as other priority categories of detainees (on remand, vulnerable or at the end of their sentences).

    For its part, the prison administration has taken protective measures for its staff, reinforced health measures, reduced visiting rights and suspended all activities involving outside actors.

    The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called on 25 March for the urgent release of detainees around the world to prevent the pandemic from “wreaking havoc” in these closed, often overcrowded places. Her appeal was followed by several countries.

    Source: africanews.com

  • Senegal extends state of emergency for coronavirus

    Senegalese President Macky Sall has extended for 30 days the state of emergency introduced throughout the country in response to the new coronavirus, the state media reported.

    The state of emergency first announced by the head of state on 23 March is accompanied by a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (same hours GMT).

    The public TV news presenter read out the extension decree, dated 3 April, on Saturday evening.

    The state of emergency allows the authorities to regulate or prohibit the movement of goods and people and gatherings, temporarily close public places and meeting places, ban the movement of planes and boats, decide on entry and exit points, or place people under house arrest.

    The authorities did indeed impose many of these measures, in some cases before the state of emergency was declared. They prohibited gatherings and collective prayers, banned inter-city traffic and suspended almost all air traffic. Senegal has so far refrained from establishing containment. It would represent a considerable challenge in this poor country where a large part of the population lives from day to day.

    The Ministry of Health announced on Sunday three new cases of contamination, bringing the total to 222 since March 2. Two people died, 82 are cured according to the official count.

    Source: africanews.com

  • Lets make it happen- Fans call for Sarkodie, Shatta Wale square off

    Fans have started calling for arch-rivals Sarkodie and Shatta Wale to battle it out to see who outshines each other with more hit songs.

    The call was started by one Fiifi Adinkra on social media and soon legions of other music lovers joined the clarion call in order to see who stands tall when it comes to the number of hit songs each has in his repertoire.

    His call was influenced by the current #BehindTheHitz challenge that sees beatmakers facing each other to demonstrate their prowess with the artistic works they have produced in the past.

    See below:

    SOURCE: www.Ghgossip.com

  • CAF, other FAs celebrate Oti Aketeng

    CAF Technical Director, Raul G and colleagues from all member Association have sent Former GFA Technical Director Oti Akenteng a good will message to show their appreciation for his commitment to Ghana and Africa football in general.

    Long serving Ghana Football Association (GFA) Technical Director, Francis Samuel Oti Akenteng left his position following the expiration of his contract last March after 14years of service.

    “Dear Francis, 14 years of service for the African football and world football, success stories with youth football, a center of high performance. Very important contributions to decisions made over the years by FIFA and CAF. Instructor training coaches in the country and abroad. 14 years that we all appreciate and learn, but the best part is that you continue to be Senior Francis, consultant, advisor and the mentor, that I am sure will contribute even more to the development of football in Ghana and Africa. Well done, dear Francis, we will keep in touch. ” – CAF TECHNICAL DIRECTOR himself-Raul G

    “Senior Pastor Francis, you people are our and shall continue to be our seniors, you are one of our inspiration, Role model and above all senior Pastor.
    Personally I will like to express my gratitude and appreciation to you firstly for knowing you as a person also as a professional, the GFF owed you immense respect for all the support and advices given to bring back Gambian football to the right track where we are today, THANKS.
    Thanks for your contribution toward the development of African and World football. You shall surely miss by your small boys. Well done and may the Almighty reward and bless you.” – Nigeria and Zambia,and CAF director in charge of medical division-Sherif Ahmed

    “Senior Pastor Francis, thank you for your great service to the game of football moreso embracing and mentoring the teething ones like us. Be blessed in all your endeavors and please remember we still need your covering. You taught me this “if a young man has clean hands, he will eat with the elders”. Thank you once again Senior.

    Other Technical Directors accross the continent like Sang Dong from Gambia,Wilson from Zimbabwe,Bitrus Bewrang from Nigeria,Lyson Zulu from Zambia,etc have all wished Oti well as the journey in his history continues.

    GFA opted not to renew their allegiance with the former Accra Hearts of Oak head coach.

    Last month, the FA announced for interested applicants to apply for the vacant position.

    Source: deflowman.blogspot.com

  • ‘CHAN tournament will not take place in Cameroon in June and July’ -CAF President Ahmad

    CAF President Ahmad Ahmad has revealed that the CHAN tournament will not be held in June/July as he affirmed that all CAF competitions have been postponed due to the novel Coronavirus.

    Ahmad told the French newspaper Le Monde:

    “It is too early to determine the date of the next edition of the CHAN, whether in 2020 or 2021.”

    “The only thing that seems clear, is that the tournament will not be held in Cameroon in June and July, due to climatic conditions.”

    Regarding the semi-finals and finals of the CAF Champions League and the Confederation Cup.

    Ahmad said:

    “The semi-finals are scheduled to play early May, we will adapt according to the health situation, and if the agenda must change, we will do so.”

    It is worth noting that Al Ahly SC and Zamalek SC will face Wydad Athletic and Raja Club Athletic respectively in the semi-finals of the Champions League scheduled to take place on 1 and 2 May 2020.

    And in the Confederation Cup, Pyramids FC and Hassania Agadir were supposed to face Horoya AC and RS Berkane respectively on 3 May 2020.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Nobody is willing to work with Dr Kwame Kyei- Former Kotoko Circles Vice Chairman

    Former Asante Kotoko National Chapters Council (NCC) Vice Chairman, Emmanuel Boamah says the club is struggling to constitute a Board because nobody wants to work with Executive Director of the club Dr Kwame Kyei.

    Boamah is not happy with the management style and leadership of the Executive Director and has blamed him for the current woes of the club.

    Asante Kotoko has been directed to constitute a Board by the Club Licensing Board and failure to do so will result to the team fined GHc 20,000 and also relegation from the Ghana Premier League.

    Some top high ranking members who have been approached to take up the role, have rejected according to reports.

    “When he was appointed we all knew Dr Kwame Keyi cannot do the job because he knows nothing in football. We suggested some members to help him in managing the club but he rejected. Now the club is mandated by the Club Licensing Board to form a Board and nobody is willing to take that role”, he told Happy FM

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Samuel Inkoom opens up on coronavirus in Georgia

    Georgia-based Ghanaian international, Samuel Inkoom who plays for Samantra FC has spoken about the coronavirus lockdown situation in the country with an advice to Ghanaian players.

    Most of the countries are on a lockdown to prevent the the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

    The deadly virus has infected over a million of the world’s population with thousands killed.

    According to Samuel Inkoom, Georgia is in their third week of the lockdown and he suggests that the lockdown is the best shot at overcoming this virus.

    Inkoom in an interview with Tru FM and he thinks even though the lockdown has halted football in the country, it is the best possible way of saving human lives.

    He also advised the the Ghanaian players by telling them to use the hand sanitizers and all the protocol measures.

    “What I will tell my colleagues is that, we all know and we have missed the game but we should listening to the doctors, we should also use the soaps, sanitizers and that kind of stuffs. I think if we are doing that it will help us.”

    Source: Richmond K Entsie/Contributor

  • Sister Derby advises on how to treat guys who cheat

    The African mermaid, Sister Derby has given an advise on how to treat guys who are in a double relationship at the same time.

    Sister Derby opened her arms to receive questions from fans as way to get interactive with her dolphins or probably a way of killing boredom in this quarantine season.

    It was during the Q&A that a fan asked, how she should deal with a guy who is in two different relationships at the same time.

    Sister Derby answering the fan asked her if the issue stresses her and whether the guy is rich, she immediately added “run for your peace of mind”.

    Probably this is the same approach Derby used when she realized Medikal was falling out of the relationship.

    Sister Derby in a number of interviews admitted she saw the signs and decided to call it off herself.

    See screenshot below;

    Source: ghbase.com

  • Evangelist Addai is sick, he has high fever – Apostle John Prah on illuminati allegations

    Popular Kumawood actor who doubles as a man of God, Apostle John Prah, says controversial evangelist, Emmanuel Addai, is suffering from a mental ailment, the reason he tagged him (Aps John Prah) as Illuminati.

    Two years ago, Evangelist Addai in one of his videos claimed the man of God sacrificed his late mother to the Illuminati society in exchange for power and fame.

    Responding to this allegation on the Atuu Show, hosted by Abeiku Santana, the man of God said he has been told the evangelist is mentally unstable, hence a reason he keeps tagging people Illuminati.

    “You just don’t come out and say, my mother who had been sick for some time, the money I spent on her health before God called her. It is a sad event for me because I love my mother very much.

    It really hurt me but I realized he’s a sickler so I ignored him. People around me told me, he has a mental problem, he has a high fever so I pitied him. He has not come to me for prayers. Prayers work for all things. When you are lying, do it in a professional way,” he told the host, monitored by GhanaWeb.

    When asked if he has prayed for a ‘sick’ Evangelist Addai, he responded: “No, he has not come to me for prayers.”

    It is reported that the late mother of Apostle John Prah died at age 83 after battling cancer for 10 years.

    Watch the full interview below:

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • I’m following my personal training program at home – Emmanuel Nettey

    Midfielder for Accra Hearts of Oak, Emmanuel Nettey has observed that he is staying fit at home by following his training program in isolation amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

    The 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League season has been put on hold due to the Coronavirus which has had an impact on sporting activities in almost every part of the country.

    Due to the inactivity of the sport in the country, players do not get the chance to train extensively.

    While personal training is encouraged while they stay at home, it will not be the best in terms of keeping them in top shape.

    In a video posted on Twitter, Emmanuel Nettey has admitted that he will be affected by the situation but not too much. According to him, he is following his specially designed program outline and he is confident he will keep his shape.

    “The break of the league will affect me in a way but not that much because I am having my schedule”

    “Even in this break, I have my training program I am following at home. We are praying to God to get rid of this coronavirus so that we can go to full-scale training once again”, the Hearts of Oak midfielder said.
    Nettey has been impressive since joining the Rainbow club at the beginning of the season and is now one of their best players.

    Source: Footballghana.com

  • Manhyia rejects new Kotoko board

    The Chief of Staff at the Manhyia Palace, Kofi Badu has rejected the newly constituted Asante Kotoko board formed by club’s executive board chairman Dr Kwame Kyei, according to report.

    The Porcupine Warriors are in race against time to get a new board in place or face demotion from the Ghanaian top flight.

    According to a report filed by Kumasi based Fox FM on Saturday, Dr. Kyei submitted a list to the Manhyia Palace for approval last week but the list was turned down by Chief of Staff Kofi Badu.

    The personalities include Dr Kwame Kyei, Nana Gyembibi Coker, George Amoako, Nana Boakye and Ankobeahene.

    These names were subsequently to be furnished to the club licensing board before the deadline day of Friday 3rd April 2020.

    However, with the list turned down, it is yet to be seen what the next line of action will be from the Porcupine Warriors before the Ghana FA act.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • I miss football like crazy – K.P Boateng

    Coronavirus has virtually taken away the joy, livelihood and even threatens our very existence as human race the world over.

    Football like any economic,social and almost every activity has suffered a major jolt as a result of the lethal COVID-19 pandemic.

    Stating that he dreams of returning to normal days, the Ghanaian footballer K.P Boateng said, “It is hard to be home every day. I missed being on the field and scoring a goal. ”

    Besiktas Ghanaian star Kevin-Prince Boateng talked about his days at home due to the coronavirus epidemic.

    Speaking to the German press, the experienced football player said he dreamed of returning to normal days.

    Expressing that he spends time with his family at home, Kevin-Prince Boateng said, “We do various activities at home. We relax psychologically with social media posts, but it makes the longing effect more normal. I missed the match days, being in front of thousands of fans on the pitch and scoring goals. ”

    He is happy in Turkey as he currently plays for Besiktas on loan from Fiorentina but says it only time that can determine his destination next season.

    “What is currently very difficult to say anything. We will wait and see ”. Saying that the saddest breakup in his career was to leave Sassuolo and go to Barcelona, ??Ghanaian star said, “I cannot say a positive or negative transfer. But you can’t say no to a club like Barcelona. When I quit football, I will say, “I played in Barcelona.” This is also something. ” he added.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • I accept every punishment for my son – Jerome Boateng slams Bayern Munich

    German International Jerome Boateng is pissed off after his club Bayern Munich imposed a fine on him following a motor accident he was involved in last week.

    According to the club, the player did not inform them of his trip and also skipped a digital training session planned by the whole team that is observed every day since the players are training on their own during these times of lock-downs and quarantines.

    He was driving home in his luxury car home to Munich near Selbitz in Northern Bavaria when the incident occurred.

    The defender escaped unhurt, but he caused some €25,000 in damage to his car.

    Boateng had driven to see his son Jermar, who lives with his mother near Leipzig. He made the trip because his son was sick, missing cyber-training with the team that day.

    “” I know it was a mistake not to inform the club about my trip, but at that point I only had my son in mind. His health was not going well, ”Boateng told BILD.

    The defender therefore disagrees with the sentence he was imposed. “When a son calls his father, he just goes, no matter what time it is. I accept every punishment for him, after all it is my son. I would like to see a father who does not leave head over heels when it comes to his” he said.

    Source: ghanaguardian.com

  • Fatau Dauda wants to become a coach after retirement

    Former Ghana No.1 goalkeeper Fatau Dauda plans to become a coach after bringing down the curtains on his glittering career.

    The 35-year-old recently home and signed for Ghana Premier League new boys Legon Cities FC where he has been installed captain.

    He played in three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and featured in two matches at the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil.

    His career has seen him play for Orlando Pirates and Enyimba FC in Nigeria where he was a league winner.

    Dauda is far from the twilight of his career but believes he can be a good technical brains if he hangs his gloves.

    “If we can have an online platform for players to learn coaching I would like it. I like football. I would still be in football after my career,” the former AshantiGold hero told Joy FM on Saturday.

    “Maybe I would be a coach or pursue a managerial career (administrative work). The way I love football, maybe I should be a coach.”

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • I was paid GH¢150 as salary at Asante Kotoko Samuel Inkoom

    Former Asante Kotoko right-back Samuel Inkoom has disclosed he was receiving GH¢150.00 as monthly salary during his time at Porcupine Warriors.

    Inkoom who played an integral role for Asante Kotoko during the 2007/2008 Ghana Premier League season indicated that he was receiving the lowest salary at the club then.

    The former FC Basel defender was commenting on his days at Kotoko in an interview with Kumasi based Fox FM.

    “I was playing for Kotoko with passion. I cherished the team and I was a supporter before joining the team”, Inkoom told Fox FM.

    “I was receiving the lowest salary at Kotoko despite my extraordinary form for the team. Frankly, I was receiving GH¢150.00 as monthly salary but I was not perturbed because I was not looking at the money but the future.

    Samuel Inkoom played for Kotoko from 2008-2009 season, winning the 2007-2008 Ghana Premier League title under coach Bashiru Hayford.

    Currently, Samuel Inkoom plays for Bulgarian side Dunav Ruse. He was part of Ghana U-20 side that won both the Africa Youth Championship in Rwanda and the U-20 FIFA World Cup in Egypt.

    Source: Thebbcghana.com

  • Never bring another person down – Becca gets emotional about ‘broke’ American rapper

    Afro-pop songstress Becca gets emotional after seeing a video of a millionaire American rapper who has gone ‘broke’.

    Yung Joc, an American rapper who was worth millions of dollars, was reported broke after being filmed driving Uber.

    He is widely recognised for his hit song, “It’s Going Down”, from his debut album, which was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007.

    His net worth was roughly USD 8 million just last year but now, he is making ends meet through Uber a ride-hailing service.

    After seeing a video of how he went from millions to zero, Becca took to Instagram to advise her fans not to bring other people down.

    She noted that there are two people in this world, saying “there are only 2 kinds of people in the world… good people and bad people.”

    The “I Do” hitmaker also gave Yung Joc a shout out for making ends meet through legal means despite making and enjoying millions in the past.

    “Thank God man is not God. There are only 2 kinds of people in the world… good people and bad people. Never bring another person down and shout out to @joclive,” she wrote on Instagram.

     

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    Their are only 2 kinds of people in the world… good people and bad people. Never bring another person down and shout out to @joclive

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    Source: Pulse.com.gh

  • Coronavirus: Atsu joins Eto’o and Drogba to hit out at French practitioners

    Ghana international Christian Atsu has joined Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o and former Cote d’Ivoire ace Didier Drogba to condemn suggestions of first testing anti-coronavirus drugs in Africa.

    The trio has been incensed by the two French medical practitioners who made the remarks on television.

    Former Senegal star Demba Damba was the first to hit out at the comments, attracting the attention of Drogba and Eto’o.

    “During a programme on French television station LCI, professor Jean-Paul Mira, head of the intensive care unit at Cochin hospital (Paris), and Professor Camille Locht, research director at Inserm suggested the effectiveness of the vaccine should be tested first in Africa,” Newcastle United winger Atsu posted on Twitter.

    “They are not even ashamed of themselves.

    “They want to test the new vaccine first in Africa.”

    The coronavirus pandemic has caused a major problem around the world, bringing many social activities to a standstill.

    Over 1,083,078 persons worldwide have so far tested positive for the disease while 58,149 persons have lost their lives.

    Several vaccines and medications are in the process of being tested as possible solutions to the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

    Source: Goal.com

  • 17 Burkinabes arrested for trying to sneak into Ghana

    17 Burkinabes have been arrested by security personnel at the Babile inland checkpoint in the Upper West Region for attempting to sneak into Ghana.

    Their arrest was effected around 1830GMT on Saturday [April 4, 2020].

    The 17 persons were on board a bus with registration number AAS 5603-C en route to Wa when the security officials took action to arrest them.

    The Burkinabes subsequently moved to hide in a nearby bush but there were arrested by the officers.

    According to the Lawra Municipal Commander of the Ghana Immigration Service, ASI Kingsford Agyakumhene, steps are being taken to repatriate them back to Burkina Faso on Sunday.

    Those arrested include six women and 11 men.

    They are aged between 20 and 40 years.

    Ghana has closed its land, sea and air borders and is not allowing the movement of public buses except it is transporting goods and cargo.

    The move is part of efforts to stop the spread of Coronavirus in the country.

    The two-week border closure took effect on 22nd March, 2020 and was to expire on 5th April, 2020 but President Nana Akufo-Addo has by an executive instrument extended it by an additional two weeks effective 5th April.

    Coronavirus cases in Ghana

    As at 1800GMT on Saturday, April 4, 2020, there have been 205 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Ghana.

    Five of the patients have succumbed to the disease while two others have recovered.

    Majority of the cases were confirmed in the Greater Accra region. There is one active case in the Upper West Region.

    Coronavirus cases in Burkina Faso

    As at 1800GMT on Saturday, April 4, 2020, Burkina Faso had confirmed 302 cases with 16 deaths and 48 recoveries.

    source: citinewsroom.com

  • 33 persons die from Meningitis in Upper West Region

    A total of 33 people have died of Meningitis while some 214 others are under treatment in the Upper West Region.

    The Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Osei Kuffuor Afreh who disclosed this at a media encounter in Wa today [Saturday] said the situation has become a major health problem in the Region as people fail to report the endemic to health facilities.

    “Currently, our region is saddled with two main health problems. The first one is COVID-19 and the second one is Meningitis. So far we have over 214 recorded cases of Meningitis with about 80 percent of the cases coming from four facilities mainly Nadowli, Jirapa, Nandon and the Wa Municipality.”

    “We have also recorded about 33 deaths of Meningitis and the deaths are not confined to one particular district or age group. All age groups are being affected and it is one of the serious things. Mostly every year around this time, between November to March, April, we tend to have cases of Meningitis because the risk factors for Meningitis are very high,” Dr. Osei Kuffuor Afreh said.

    Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

    It can be caused by a variety of organisms that include bacteria, fungi or viruses.

    There have been outbreaks of meningitis in the past, the most recent being in 2017 where over 60 people were put under surveillance following the death of some six students from meningitis nationwide.

    In March 2020, one person died from meningitis while another was diagnosed with the disease while receiving treatment at the Bolgatanga Regional hospital in the Upper East Region.

    The deceased aged 80, was diagnosed with Streptococcus Pneumonia Meningitis at the Tongo District Hospital in the Talensi District.

    She was later referred to the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital for higher treatment but died on Monday, March 2, 2020.

    source: citinewsroom.com

  • School facilities available for COVID-19 fight – GES Director-General

    Director-General of the Ghana Education Service Professor Kwasi Opoku-Amankwa has indicated that school facilities can be used for activities aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic except that requests for such use of the facilities should be addressed to him for further appropriate action liaising with the National COVID-19 Coordinating Team.

    “Management of GES has no objection to the use of school facilities for the COVID-19 activities. Management however directs that all such requests should be routed to through the Director General, who will then liaise with the National COVID-19 Coordinating Team,” he stated in a letter sighted by MyNewsGh.com

    His directive follows many requests from various Health and Security Teams for the use of such facilities as the country battles with the COVID-19 pandemic.

    In a letter signed by Prof Opoku-Amankwa and addressed to all regional directors of education, all regional and district directors of education have been tasked to engage with their Health and Security Teams working on the COVID-19 fight so that school facilities can be put to proper use with regard to observing proper health practices.

    All public (as well as private) schools have been closed in a bid to contain the COVID-19 pandemic that is fast spreading in the country.

    The country has so far recorded some 214 cases in six regions of the country.

  • Sarkodie replies his former producer, King of Accra after he called him ungrateful, others

    Former producer of Sarkodie, Nii Kommetey Commey affectionately called King Of Accra in a series of tweets earlier today made some damning allegation against the latter.

    Among the many things King Of Accra decided to get off his chest, were claims that Sarkodie is ungrateful and that he failed to get any money when they were working together and as such, his decision to walk away from their relationship as colleagues.

    King Of Accra also alleged that at the time they were working together, Jayso, another producer who was working with Sarkodie back then also tried to sue the BET award winner.

    Well, it turns these claims of King Of Accra are ones Sarkodie is not entirely happy about.

    In posts sighted on his Twitter/Facebook pages, he used a very popular Akan proverb which states “Ntesuo kokoo wo nipa anum nso yaa na gyae na ya te fitaa.. daakye asem nti” to make a very simple but clear message.

    From our interpretation, what Sarkodie sought to imply is that even though he may have some serious revelations to make, he is compelled to hold back onto them for posterity seek.

    Funny enough, many people suggested earlier that this tweet was a subtle reaction to all the drama that happened in relation to the legendary Zapp Mallet but it turns out that it is not really the case.

    Anyway, if you have no idea who King of Accra is, he is one of the producers who worked with Sarkodie in 2009 till around 2015.

    He produced the “You Already Know” single off the Sarkology album and also produced the hit singles “Daabi and This Game” for Sarkodie.

    Source: Zionfelix.net

  • LIVESTREAMED: Shatta Wale holds ‘Faith Concert’

    Ghana’s self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Charles Nii-Armah Mensah otherwise known as Shatta Wale is hosting a live concert dubbed the ‘Faith Concert’.

    The concert which will be live from his plush East Lagon residence will be streaming live for the viewership of fans and music lovers across the world on social media.

    Various industries across the world are suffering in variation effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ghanaian music industry is no exception.

    Over the past few days, entertainers through the use of technology and the internet have been trying to reach out to their fans by holding live shows on social media.

    With several back to back hits under his belt, the Shatta Movement boss is set to thrill fans to an entertaining performance, which in its essence is supposed to renew the faith of Ghanaians in this time of a global pandemic.

    Watch live Shata Wale’s Faith Concert below

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Police arrest 6 engaging in sex party during lockdown

    Six persons who were engaging in an orgy without recourse to the coronavirus lockdown have been arrested and are set to be arraigned before court.

    According to the dailymail.co.uk, Spanish police found six people allegedly having an orgy at a brothel in Madrid during the coronavirus lockdown.

    Police in the Spanish capital confirmed they found six people in a flat suspected of being a brothel taking part in a sex party.

    According to local media, several neighbours in the building called the police to complain about people going in and out of a flat and playing loud music.

    Reports said the police went into the flat on Saturday and found four women and two men naked in a corridor with three bedrooms.

    The local authorities also found alcoholic drinks and cigarette butts all over the flat, local media reported.

    The police reportedly suspect the house was functioning as a brothel as only one of the women was registered as a tenant in the house.

    Officers broke up the orgy in the Tetuan area of the city and have filed reports against them.

    Reports claim that local authorities filed a complaint against the tenant for breaking the regulations against noise pollution.

    The other five guests were also reported for breaking the quarantine declared by the national government to stop the spread of COVID-19.

    No arrests have been reported.

    Source: dailymail.co.uk

  • Speaker cries over Sam Georges castigating letter

    Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, Speaker of Parliament, has expressed sadness about the honourable member for Ningo-Prapram constituency, for indicating that parliamentary sittings are a waste of his precious time.

    He told the parliamentarians that Samuel Nartey George had stated that parliamentary business in the wake of the global Coronavirus pandemic was just to approve loans, something he, Sam George, does not want to be part of.

    “I inform you with deep regret that I have received a castigating letter from the Hon. Sam George MP for Ningo-Prampram Constituency which says he cannot attend the Sitting of this House again because sittings are just a waste of his time as the sittings during this period are only to approve loans.

    “This is sad,” Mr. Speaker said.

    Sam George in his letter to the Speaker and the Leadership of the House of Parliament indicated that Ghana sits on tenterhooks as the novel Coronavirus ravage the human race and parliamentarians are not immune from this global pandemic.

    He said: “The risks we are subjecting ourselves to must be worth it. I am prepared to come to work every day from morning to night if it is about working with the Executive to deal with the pandemic at hand. I am prepared to go the extra mile if it is work that would protect the citizens and put the Executive in a better stead to protect the Republic.”

    “What I am not prepared to do sir, is to take risk that is needless. I am not prepared to risk exposure to the virus by coming to Parliament every day just to come and work on bills that are of no emergency nature and do not relate to the coronavirus or to come and sit and approve loans and tax waivers for private business interests, many of which are foreign.

    “It is my considered belief Rt. Hon Speaker, that the august House of Parliament is failing to exercise its truly intended mandate in crisis times like this. I hold the strongest conviction that we are pandering whilst the flames that may engulf the state are being stoked.

    “In the past two weeks, the House has met and deliberated on several issues. Top among them is the Imposition of Restrictions Bill 2020 and the granting and approval of a number of commercial loan agreements. None of these deals with the coronavirus pandemic directly,” Hon. Samuel Nartey George wrote.

    The MP added: “For once, let us have our priorities right.”

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Ghana’s coronavirus case count hits 214

    Ghana has confirmed nine additional COVID-19 cases; six from Greater Accra and three from Ashanti region.

    This brings the total confirmed cases to 214.

    The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in a statement said, among the cases from Greater Accra, one is a 37-year-old woman with no history of travel nor contact with a confirmed case.

    “One is a repeat test of a traveller under quarantine who was initially negative but converted to positive on a repeat test. Four ae contacts of confirmed cases with no symptoms and were detected during the enhanced contact tracing and testing,” the statement added.

    The GHS noted, “of the three cases from Ashanti region, two are Ghanaians who travelled to Ghana from France within the past 14 days and the third one is a Ghanaian who has no history of travel out of the country nor contact with any confirmed case”.

    As of 4 April, 2020, Ghana has recorded a total of 214 cases of COVID-19 with five deaths.

    “Currently, the number of regions reporting cases are as follows: Greater Accra, Ashanti, Northern, Upper West Eastern and Upper East Region.

    The Greater Accra Region has most cases (189) followed by the Ashanti Region (12), Northern Region (10), Upper West Region (1), Eastern Region (1) and Upper East Region (1),” the GHS explained.

    Most of the cases are reported from routine/enhanced surveillance activities.

    Cases from travellers under mandatory quarantine are 90.

    The Ghana Health Service indicated further that “all five deaths had underlying chronic medical conditions prior to COVID-19 infection”.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Nana Aba Anamoah goes real with fans; opens up on what driver her sexual passion

    Popular media personality Nana Aba Anamoah has spoken on what drives her to have sexual desire.

    Unlike some women who say they are driven to have sexual desires after taking sweet alcoholic beverages, the media personality says she gets horny when she takes “soakings”.

    Soakings is the name given to a meal of gari, sugar, milk, and sometimes groundnut mixed with water.

    She made the revelation in a tweet sighted by YEN.com.gh.

    A fan had posed the question at Nana Aba asking what gets her in the mood only for her to make that disclosure.

    source: yen.com.gh

  • Guinean girl with COVID-19 who went missing in Tamale found in Accra

    A young woman from Guinea who tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was quarantined in Tamale has reportedly been found in Accra without a clear trail of her path.

    Deputy Minister of Health, Alexander Kodwo Kom Abban made the rather breathtaking revelation on Citi FM’s Saturday morning show The Big Issue.

    The lady was part of 10 Guineans all of who tested positive for the coronavirus and were kept in quarantine in the Northern Regional Capital of Ghana. Her current location and the circumstances that surround her arrest were not disclosed.

    It would be recalled that Salifu Saeed, Northern Regional Minister spoke earlier the coronavirus patient in Tamale escaped from the hospital after she was quarantined had still not been found.

    This was after Minister of Information Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stated clearly that all the foreigners from Guinea who tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamale would be sent back.

    Thus far, the Guineans have still been in the country as reports indicate that their home country refused to take them back in a bid to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

    In other news, Ofosu Afriyie, a gentleman who came out last week Tuesday from the Nsawam prison after he finished serving his sentence is faced with harsh realities of life.

    The young man narrated his story in an interview with Joy News, saying that he was imprisoned for three years for engaging in a fight at Kaneshie and he had just finished serving his sentence.

    He spoke English very fluently, indicating that he has no house to sleep in, no food to eat and no money to spend as he is completely stranded.

    source: yen.com.gh

  • Corona beer stops production in Mexico

    Production of Corona beer has been temporarily suspended in Mexico because of the coronavirus pandemic, said Grupo Modelo, the company that makes the popular beverage.

    In a statement on Twitter, the company said it was halting the production and marketing of its beer because the Mexican government has shuttered non-essential businesses.

    The Anheuser-Busch Inbev-owned company also makes Modelo and Pacifico beers.

    This week, the Mexican government announced the suspension of non-essential activities in the public and private sectors until April 30 in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.

    The country has more than 1,500 cases and 50 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

    Grupo Modelo is ready to enact a plan to “guarantee the supply of beer” if the Mexican government decides to include breweries as essential, according to a statement.

    Source: cnn.com

  • Coronavirus: Trump to defy ‘voluntary’ advice for Americans to wear masks

    US President Donald Trump has said he will not wear a face mask despite new medical guidance advising Americans to do so.

    He could not see himself greeting “presidents, prime ministers, dictators, kings, queens” in the Oval Office while wearing one, he said.

    He stressed that the guidance released on Friday was “voluntary”.

    “You do not have to do it,” he said. “I don’t think I’m going to be doing it.”

    The guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the government’s public health advisory agency, came as the US reported at least 270,473 confirmed cases of Covid-19, with nearly 7,000 deaths.

    Until now, US health authorities had said that only the sick, or those caring for patients of coronavirus, should wear masks, but newer studies suggest that covering up one’s face is important to prevent inadvertent transmission.

    “From recent studies we know that the transmission from individuals without symptoms is playing a more significant role in the spread of the virus than previously understood,” Mr Trump said on Friday.

    However, he told reporters after announcing the CDC’s new guidance: “I just don’t want to do it myself.”

    “Sitting in the Oval Office… I somehow don’t see it for myself.”

    Americans are now advised to use clean cloth or fabric to cover their faces whilst in public. Officials have stressed that medical masks remain in short supply, and should be left for healthcare workers.

    The guidance comes as the number of cases globally climbs past one million.

    Source: bbc.com

  • India reports more than 600 new coronavirus cases in a day, many linked to a religious gathering

    India has reported its biggest single-day jump in new coronavirus cases, with 601 in the past day representing a 26% rise, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    The country now has 3,082 cases and 86 deaths, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University.

    The surge in cases has been linked to a religious gathering held at a New Delhi mosque in March, a senior health ministry official said. People from across India and overseas had gathered for the event.

    So far, 647 cases have been directly linked to the gathering, said Lav Agarwal, a senior official of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He added that the cases have been identified and isolated across 14 states and union territories

    The Delhi government said earlier this week that it will be taking strict action against those responsible for organizing the gathering.

    “We are being told that a lot of people left this mosque and went to different parts of the country,” Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said. “It is scary to think how many people might have been impacted by this incident.”

    Source: cnn.com

  • Kenyan pastors want churches listed as ‘essential services’

    A group of Kenyan pastors have asked the government to include churches in the list of “essential services” to allow them to remain open as the country battles the Covid-19 outbreak.

    The preachers representing churches in Makueni country in eastern Kenya, say faith is the “best way to fight the unseen enemy”.

    They want to be allowed to hold Sunday services in open grounds, while adhering to the proposed one-metre distance between people to prevent infection.

    The government has banned public gatherings and police officers have been enforcing the ban.

    One of the pastors, Nicholas Kyule, was quoted by Citizen TV as saying that the church was the “best place for hope and resilience” during this time.

    Another, Titus Uswii, was quoted in the Star Newspaper as saying that the country “may be involved in a futile exercise” as long as churches remain closed.

    The Kenyan government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on 27 March, but exempted those in what it termed “essential services”, which included health workers, security officers, the media, food dealers and transporters among others.

    Watch their comments below:

    Source: bbc.com

  • Kenya’s coronavirus cases rise to 122 as six-year-old dies

    Coronavirus cases in Kenya stand at 122 after 12 more people tested positive.

    Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi said in a briefing Friday that the patients are 11 Kenyans and a Somali citizen.

    Dr Mwangangi also announced that a six-year-old has died from the virus.

    She said the young patient was at the Kenyatta National Hospital had an underlying health condition.

    Source: theeastafrican.co.ke

  • League break will not affect my form – Emmanuel Nettey

    Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder, Emmanuel Nettey insists the break in the league will not affect his output as he is having his personal training at home.

    Nettey mentioned that the effect of the suspension of the league on him will be minimal as he is on his own routine to keep in shape.

    “The break of the league will affect me in a way but not that much because I am having my personal schedule.”Nettey stated in a video on twitter

    “Even in this break, I have my own training program I am following at home. We are praying to God to get rid of this Covid-19 so that we can go to full scale training once again.” He added.

    Nettey has been the engine of the Accra Hearts of Oak midfield since joining the team as a free agent at the beginning of the season.

    Source: ghanacrusader.com

  • ‘I don’t feel at home at PSV’ — Want-away Ghanaian defender Derrick Luckassen declares

    Dutch-born Ghanaian defender Derrick Luckassen has reiterated his desire to leave PSV Eindhoven in the summer.

    Luckassen, 24, joined Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht on a season-long deal with an option to buy from PSV Eindhoven due to lack of playing times.

    The versatile guardsman has indicated that he has no plans of returning to the Dutch Eredivisie giants after a unsuccessful spell.

    In an interview with De Telegraaf, Luckassen said he did not feel at home at the club hence would like to continue his career elsewhere.

    Derrick Luckassen still has a contract in Eindhoven until mid 2022.

    He is eligible to play for Ghana despite playing for the Netherlands at the U18, U19, U20 and U21 level.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Coronavirus: Ghanaian EPL stars to suffer 30% pay-cut

    Ghanaian players in the English Premier League are set to suffer pay cut as the Premier League proposes a 30% slash in wages of players to help combat the Coronavirus.

    All footballers in the top flight will suffer a 30% pay cut after premier league clubs agreed to put the proposed “combination of conditional reductions and deferrals” to players.

    This means Crystal Palace duo Jordan Ayew and Jeffrey Schlupp together with Ghanaian compatriots Christian Atsu of Newcastle United and Daniel Amartey of Leicester will all have their wages cut by 30%.

    The English Premier League has been postponed indefinitely due to coronavirus pandemic.

    “Any return to play will only be with the full support of government and when medical guidance allows,” a statement from the Premier League read.

    However, there are hopes of completing the season despite the uncertain return date.

    Nine more games have been left to complete the season with the English FA Cup at the quarter finals stages.

    Several other competitions including the UEFA Champions League and Europa Leagues postponed indefinitely.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com

  • Hearts to appoint assistant coach soon – Frederick Moore

    Frederick Moore has assured Hearts of Oak supporters that the club will appoint a new assistant coach soon.

    The Phobians have been without an assistant coach after Edward Nii Odoom was named as the interim coach for the club.

    Kim Grant, who was the head coach for the club was shown the exit after losing to Berekum Chelsea in the matchday one fixture at the Accra Sports Stadium.

    “For an assistant coach we will get one, we will get one very soon,” the Cheif Executive Officer of the club told Asempa FM.

    “We want to make sure that we get the best assistant coach that we can have so the board will not be in a rush to appointing anybody.

    “The head coach is aware of the work that is going on behind the scene to get him the best support that he can get.”

    Currently, the season is on suspension following government’s decision to ban all public activities due to spread of coronavirus pandemic.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Coronavirus: Ohemaa Mercy distributes hand sanitizers to market women at Ashiaman market

    The coronavirus pandemic has shown us that no one is immune. Killing numerous celebrities and world leaders globally.

    Amidst a 14 day Partial Lockdown period in Ghana, renowned gospel minstrel Ohemaa Mercy, with her ministries and outreach outfit set out on Thursday 2nd April, 2020 to distribute hand sanitizers to market women.

    According the minstrel, the purpose of reaching out to our mothers at the market is because they do not get the needed time to be practice the regular washing of hands due to the busy nature of the market setting and that arose her desire to gift them with Hand Sanitizers.

    Ohemaa Mercy, also added the market is the place to start from as Nation, because it harbors thousands of people. And if these market women are adhering to the safety measures and are protected the whole nation will be saved.

    The distribution exercise, also look at engaging benefactors in a short but informative coronavirus safety precaution talk in Akan/Twi and a word of prayer.

    With what looks like a series of market visits Ohemaa Mercy mentioned her team is doing everything possible to visit other markets within the Accra Tema metropolis.

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    Source: zionfelix.net

  • Clemento Suarez murders coronavirus with letters of the alphabet Video

    Despite all the pain the coronavirus pandemic is causing most of the countries where cases have been recorded, including Ghana, there is c certainly the need for some humor to get humans through it all.

    Against this backdrop, Ghanaian comedian Clemento Suarez has decided to put a short skit together to get people a little cracked up while in self-isolation or locked up in their rooms because of the partial lockdown announced by the president recently.

    Clemento Suarez in a video available to zionfelix.net took turns to use all the 26 letters of the alphabet in the English Language to say something either hilarious or fascinating about the deadly disease.

    Check out the video below and tell us if Covid-19 fear and sadness can stand it

     

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    Which letter killed you here 😂😂😂.. @clementosuarez is a national disaster 😂🤣🤣🤣

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    Source: zionfelix.net

  • Christian Atsu rubbishes retirement reports

    Ghana and Newcastle United winger, Christian Atsu has refuted claims of retiring from the Black Stars prematurely.

    On Friday, reports emerged that the former Chelsea and FC Porto winger has communicated to the head coach of the team, CK Akonnor that he is no more interested in playing for the country.

    According to the reports, Atsu was not impressed with the support of the country offered to him when he got injured during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

    However, Footballghana.com speaking to a close friend of Atsu at the camp of the Blck Stars, he said Atsu was stunned with the reports adding that he [Christian Atsu] and CK Akonnor had a fruitful discussion and pledge to offer his help anytime he is called upon.

    “Christian Atsu is really surprised with the reports,” he said.

    “He has not communicated to CK Akonnor that he has retired from the national team. They had a fruitful discussion when Akonnor visited him in England.

    “Atsu told the coach he should excuse him from the Sudan game because he just returned from injury but he pledged his support to the coach.

    “I will urge Ghanaians to disregard any reports. Atsu is still a member of the Black Stars and ready to play anytime he is called upon,” he added.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Kayserispor to discuss future of Bernard Mensah at the end of season

    Turkish Super Lig club Kayserispor will discuss the future of Ghanaian international Bernard Mensah at the end of the 2019/2020 season.

    The former Atletico Madrid midfielder spent the 2018/2019 season as a loan player with the club before he was signed on a permanent basis in the summer transfer window on the back of an impressive showing.

    Though injury has worried Bernard Mensah this season, he has been decent and is ranked as one of the best players at Kayserispor.

    Now attracting strong interest from Besiktas, his club according to footballghana.com sources will sit with him at the end of the season to discuss his future.

    It is understood that his club is open to letting him go but will want to earn decent money that will help bring in the needed reinforcement especially with the possibility of being relegated still on the table.

    Bernard Mensah, 26, has a contract with Kayserispor that runs through to 2022. This season he has made 20 appearances in the Turkish Super Lig and has scored 3 goals on top of 8 assists.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • This alleged leaked chat between Kidi and Kuami about Richie and Killbeats will light up your day

    This alleged leak chat between lynx entertainment signees, Kidi and Kuami Eugene talking about Richie and Killbeats will make you laugh so hard and light up your day.

    Recently, Sarkodie started the “Behind the hits challenge” where music producers face each other with music produced by them that became a hit.

    Richie and Killbeats were the next badge of the competition after Jay Q and Appietus faced each other.

    The fierce battle between Richie and Killbeats ended with fans judging Killbeats as the winner.

    It was after this that allegedly Kidi and Kuami Eugene had a chat about the whole show as they deliberated about the loss of their boss.

    In the alleged chat, the both are seen showing signs of sadness as one blamed Sarkodie for the turn of events.

    NB: The screenshot is an alleged chat between Kuami Eugene and Kidi and has no evidence to substantiate it is really the two of them.

    See screenshot below;

    Source: ghbase.com

  • Coronavirus: Nantes defender Dennis Appiah opens up on how he is coping in isolation

    French-born Ghanaian international, Dennis Appiah has shared that he has structured his stay in isolation in such a way that sees him engaging in several activities to pass time.

    The Nantes defender is one of many French Ligue 1 players who have been forced to stay at home in isolation due to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

    While at home, Dennis Appiah has found a way to do things in order not to be bored-sick. In a video posted by FC Nantes, the right-back has revealed that he combines personal training with watching movies and also playing video games while at home.

    Obviously missing football, the full-back is hoping the Covid-19 storm will pass very soon for football to return.

    Appiah, 27, has made 19 appearances in the French Ligue 1 this season and has 1 assist to his name.

    Source: footballghana.com

  • Sister Derby twerks for the camera to show Medikal what he has been missing

    Singer, model and TV presenter Sister Derby has excited her fans with a new video twerking her sizeable bottocks.

    Derby has been able to drag herself out of all the disappointment of her failed relationship with rapper Medikal and the subsequent marriage of Fella and Medikal.

    In this video, the African Mermaid as Sister Derby calls herself is seen shaking her stuff as her friends applauded and cheered her own.

    Obviously, she has moved on and we are happy for her.

    Watch the video below:

     

    Source: ghbase.com

     

  • Everton, Tottenham get boost in Mohammed Kudus pursuit

    Tottenham and Everton have been handed a massive boost in their hot race to sign Ghana teenage prodigy Mohammed Kudus as the hugely talented playmaker can now get an automatic work permit to play in England.

    The 19-year-old, who is Ghana full international, has attracted interest from clubs from all the top five leagues in Europe – England, Spain, Germany, Italy and France.

    His explosive form for Danish top-flight side Nordsjaelland this season attracted clubs to his talent which has resulted in the big chase for his signature in the upcoming transfer window.

    Tottenham and Everton are the English clubs among the more than ten teams in Europe seeking to sign the powerful midfielder but stringent work permit rules threatened to scupper their plans.

    But British lawyers have now revealed that the Ghana teenage prodigy will qualify for an automatic work permit because of lenient conditions for talented U20 players.

    Players without EU passports need to play 75% of matches of their senior national team matches two years before applying for the permit and their country must be among top 50 in the world.

    But talented U20 players need just one year of 75% of matches of the senior national team matches of a country among the top 50 in the world, to qualify for an automatic work permit.

    With Ghana currently ranked 46th in the world and having played both matches of the Black Stars in the past one year, Kudus would qualify for an automatic UK work permit to play in England.

    This is a major boost for Tottenham and Everton as they will not fully enter the race to grab the player who has been one of the best players in the Danish top-flight this season.

    This led to his maiden call-up for the Ghana senior team and he justified his invitation in his first appearance for the Black Stars when he scored a marvelous goal against South Africa in November last year in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

    Kudus has emerged a prime target for German Bundesliga sides Borussia Dortmund and Leipzig while French sides Marseille and Lyon as well as Italian club Inter Milan.

    Tottenham and Everton have done well to develop young talents into first-team stars over the years and they will be hoping to do the same with Kudus if the transfer goes through.

    As for the player, he might be tempted to move to England because of the huge popularity of the English Premier League in his native Ghana.

    He will know that a top class youth setup and a first-team manager like Jose Mourinho or Carlo Ancelotti could help him fulfill his potential in future.

    The highly-rated midfielder can play as forward as well. However, he is at his best as an attacking midfielder.

    He has been in fine form since moving to Denmark in 2017, and made 26 appearances last season to help his side finish sixth in the Danish Superliga.

    He shot to prominence after excelling at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2017 in India and was the star of the Black Satellites team at the Africa Youth Championship in Niger in February last year.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com