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The incumbent President of the republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo will address the nation tonight, February 28, 2021 at 8pm prompt. This, by record and the sequential decisions taken with his cabinets will be the 24th update on measures taken to combat the brisk spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic since eruption in Ghana. The speech will stream live on @NAjufoAddo, GTV and on some major media channels across the country. Ghana continues to record more covid-19 cases as death toll also rises.

Information released by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) as of Sunday, February 21, 2021 estimate that the confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Ghana has balloon to over 80,000. This has been updated after recording another 598 positive cases on the pandemic with 577 recorded deaths in the country. Currently, Ghana's total covid-19 cases officially stands at 80,253 leaving 6,658 persons in critical conditions whiles discharged patients accelerates to 73,018. The country awaits it's safekeeping of vaccine by the close of this month for vaccination to be in progress by March, 2021. COVID-19 STATISTICS IN GHANA ON 21/02/2021 Total cases: 80,253. Confirmed cases: 598 Active cases: 6,658 Recorded deaths: 577 Recoveries: 73,018

Report reaching the public indicates that Deputy clerk of Ghana's parliament, Robert Apodolla is confirmed dead after a short ailment on Friday, February 19, 2021. The deceased is respected by MPs in Ghana's legislature due to the advanced know of Parliamentary rules and procedures vested in him. Mr. Robert Apodolla had the experience of working with all past speakers of parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, and until his demise was a member of the Society of clerks-at-the-table in the Commonwealth parliaments.  His sudden death was announced by the former Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Hon. Ras Mubarak in a Facebook post. "Parliament of Ghana has lost one of it's unsung icon, a dedicated servant of parliament who knew his work inside out, and discharged his duties diligently" He stated. Source: awakenews.com

A Community Protection Assistant (Community Police) is in the grips of Police at Dunkwa Offin in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality for stabbing a co-tenant over disagreement relating to the sharing of electricity bills.  According to reports from the local media, the Community Police whose name was given as Owusu Boateng engaged Collins Dorman the victim in fisticuffs for failing to pay his electricity which has been in arrears for a very long time. Owusu Boateng who was enraged is said to have reached for a knife from his pocket and stabbed Collins Dorman in the chest with blood oozing out profusely from the stab wound which led to his eventual death. The body of the deceased has since been deposited at St. Mikes Hospital Mortuary as police continues with investigations into the matter. Meanwhile, the swift intervention of the Police saved Owusu Boateng from been lynched by the youth in the community. The outraged youth according to the local media blocked roads and burnt tyres to ...

The Chief Executive Officer of Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi Boafo has advised Ghanaians to obey the health protocols regarding COVID-19 to prevent another lockdown in the country. Speaking to Accra based Peace fm on "Kokrokoo" show, he said placing another lockdown in Ghana will supercharge retardation of economic activities.  President of the republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo has publicised to bring a total lockdown if citizens fail to adhere strictly to the covid-19 protocols. "The country's economy will be in a drastic mess if there's another lockdown. All activities relating to our economy my slow down leadin g  a high standard of living" CEO Kusi Boafu stated. Information released by the Ghana Health Service indicates that the Coronavirus cases in Ghana is not getting any better. Currently Ghana has recorded 718 more active cases making a total of 8,216 confirmed cases with 533 deaths. This means, the country continuous to record mor...

The Accra based Ofaakor Circuit Court has ordered Ghanaian comedian Benson Nana yaw Oduro Boateng, publicly known as "Funny Face" to the Psychiatric hospital for 14 days, explaining that he does not sound normal. His Lordship Ebenezer Osei Darko who supervised and presided on the case ordered the Ghana Police to send the "Cow and Chicken" star to Accra Psychiatric Hospital claiming he has mental illness which he believes it might be in relation with depression. The Central Regional Police PRO, DSP Irene Serwah Oppong stated that Benson Nyarko the Ghanaian Comedian has reportedly discharged firearms unlawfully in a Pub prior to the above feed. But according to Funny Face through an aggressive investigation conducted, the mother of his baby, Venessa pulled and projected a weapon (knife) on him and he resorted to firing warning shorts to ward off the attack.

The Offinso College of Education in the Ashanti Region has held matriculation ceremony for its fresh students admitted into the college to pursue various disciplines for the 2020/21 academic year. The colorful ceremony was graced by the presence the College Council Chairman, Rt. Rev. Christopher Nyarko Andam, a representative of the University of Cape Coast, Mr. Kwadwo Adum-Atta, former Ashanti/Brong Ahafo coordinators of T-TEL, Mr. Daniel Alimo and Mr. Daniel Amofa, the matriculants and some past students. Out of Five Thousand and Seventy One (5071) applicants, the College admitted Five Hundred and Thirty Eight (538) of them into four (4) programmes namely B.Ed Education, B.Ed Junior High School Education (R.M.E and Music), B.Ed Junior High School Education (English and Ghanaian Language) and B. Ed Junior High School Education (Geography and History). Out of the number, Two Hundred and Ninety Six (296) were males whilst the remaining Two Hundred and Forty Two (242) were females. Addre...

Valentine's day, according to the Catholic doctrine is celebrated annually on February 12 to commemorate the death of Saint Valentine who, in the 3rd centuries served as a priest in Rome. During this observation, lovers, as well as families and friends express their affection through warm greetings and outstanding gifts whiles others mail amusing messages to their loved ones. Valentine's day isn't specifically a day of romance, but rather a day of commitment and sacrifice to one another as demonstrated by saint Valentino during his lifetime. "Brethren, whether you eat or drink, do everything for the glory of God. Avoid giving offence to the temple of God (Humans), just as I try to please everyone in every way, not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved. Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ" St. Paul stated in his first letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 10:31-11:1). Happy Val's day

The Executive council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has placed a strict ban on it's fans from participating in the football activities at the stadium for four weeks, starting from today, February 13, 2021. This ban, by (GFA) is to help the president, in collaboration with his citizens fight against the brisk spread of the novel Coronavirus in Ghana. The council, has therefore been entreated to train stewards on the appropriate use of PPE's among footballers and their officials at the various stadia whiles fans are strictly restricted.

A press conference to be conducted by Roy Hodgson via a video link today, February 12, 2021 at 13:15 GMT in precede of the competitive clash between Crystal Palace and Burnley club. The pre-match conference will readily be available at Crystal Palace Twitter from 13:15 with all key quotes and core concepts shared live from the meeting. Interested netizens can therefore head to Palace TV by clicking "Palace TV" on the official Palace app cpfc.co.uk for update on the pre-match conference. Minutes of key concepts from the conference will be uploaded on their official Facebook page shortly after the meeting.

Report reaching the general public by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicates that Ghana has recorded 554 new covid-19 cases with 12 deaths as of Thursday, February 11, 2021. The covid-19 active cases in Ghana has inflated to 6,948 with 113 patients in severe situation whiles 29 others are in critical condition. All the recorded cases, when accumulated, sums up to 73,557 and out of the above recorded figures, 66,115 persons have recovered and successfully discharged. Below is the regional distribution/breakdown of the covid-19 case in Ghana. Greater Accra Region - 43,044 Ashanti Region - 13,231 Western Region - 4,164 Eastern Region - 3,211 Central Region - 2,498 Volta Region - 1,181 Bono East Region - 882 Northern Region - 802 Upper East Region - 755 Western North Region - 737 Bono Region - 718 Ahafo Region - 565 Upper West Region - 251 Oti Region - 250 Savannah Region - 68 North East Region - 37

The papable member of parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong has ordered for the closure of schools and churches following the high inflation rate of covid-19 cases in the country. This he said, will help curb the brisk spread of the Coronavirus.  Many institutions, in collaboration with child rights activists, have called on the government to shut down schools after recording unbearable number of covid-19 cases in some schools especially among children. Meanwhile, the Director-General of Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye at a press conference on Monday, February 8, 2021 disclosed that, for about 146 school children have contacted the novel virus but are undergoing medical treatment and are doing well. As of Monday, February 8, 2021, the confirmed cases in Ghana stands at 1,560.

Petitioner in the ongoing election petition hearing, John Mahama, has filed an application seeking to re-open his case on Tuesday, February 11, 2021. Counsel for the petitioner had closed his case, expecting that respondents will call a witness based on a witness statement they had filed at the commencement of the hearing. The Respondents’ petition was objected to by petitioner’s counsel who argued that once the respondent had filed a statement, she had elected to be a witness in the case but the Supreme Court in it's ruling has dismissed the motion, ruling that the EC chairperson, Jean Mensah cannot be compelled to mount the witness box. Meanwhile, the lead Counsel for the Petitioner, Mr Tsatsu Tsikata, has filed a subpoena to compel Madam Mensa to mount the witness box. The SC then called for written arguments from the lawyers of both sides which were filed subsequently. The motion will be heard on Monday, January 15, 2021, and if granted, Madam Mensa will be expected to testify ...

Marriage is a union between a male and a female which creates family tie and is acceptable by the community. The very key secrets in every successful relationship or marriage are as follow. *Secret 1* Everyone you marry has a weakness. Only God does not have a weakness. So if you focus on your spouse's weakness you can't get the best out of his strength. *Secret 2* Everyone has a dark history. No one is an angel. When you get married or you want to get married stop digging into someone's past. What matters most is the present life of your partner. Old things have passed away. Forgive and forget. Focus on the present and the future. *Secret 3* Every marriage has its own challenges. Marriage is not a bed of roses. Every good marriage has gone through its own test of blazing fire. True love proves in times of challenges. Fight for your marriage. Make up your mind to stay with your spouse in times of need. Remember the vow For better for worse. In sickness and in health be...

Report reaching EmilyNews.Hub indicates that labourers who were employed by government to work on the recent cashew farm at Bejamse announce to vacate from work after labouring from October 2020 to February 2021 without payment. The labourers of this notable community under the Oti Region of Ghana has been crying out for the government as well as the food and planting authority to have apathy and also temper justice with mercy to release their fund as promised. Meanwhile, the food and planting authority together with the labourers in 2020, concurred to receive an amount of GHC 360.00 each as monthly wages untill the contract is over but rather unfortunately, they couldn't meet exactly what was expected and has therefore resulted to work retardation whiles many aged are left in severe ailment due to the hard labour (Clearing of immoderate bush and filling holes with mortar) by both the old men and women. The Officer in charge of the public cashew farm at Bejamse, Mr. Ayuri Evans in...

The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. This is the gospel of the Lord according to Saint Luke 2:16-21