Top News Headlines For Today – Sunday, 31st May , 2020

GENERAL NEWS HEADLINES

• $500,000 bail set for George Floyd’s murderer.
• Asamoah Gyan hints on becoming MP for Weija-Gbawe.
• Your ‘intransigent behaviour’ doesn’t befit the EC – Kwesi Pratt rebukes commissioners.
• Ghana’s courts to sit on holidays and weekends.
• Name of Ghanaian killed by white police officer pops up amidst racism protests in US.
• We’ll kill Mahama – NDC boy threatens over new register.
• A date with a ghost: Man narrates how mysterious lady left him at Awudome cemetery.
• 2020 elections may go to Supreme Court for settlement – Vim Lady.
• ‘Chief of Army Staff is a gift from President Akufo-Addo to the Army’ – Army.
• Ghana has good climate to grow apples – CRI reveals.
• Obinim reports to police.
• John Boadu, Kwesi Pratt clash over new voters register.
• Calls for my resignation are politically motivated – Dr. Asare.
• ‘Frustrating psychosis’ – Mahama
• mocks unsuccessful predictions about his choice for running mate.
• Govt using coronavirus to drain coffers – Jinapor.
• Coronavirus: Volta Region case count reaches 75.
• ‘Let’s not stampede President Akufo-Addo to lift restrictions’- Assemblyman cautions.
• Volunteers championing malaria case management in rural Wa West.
• Border closure: Nineteen Nigerians intercepted en route Niger.
• Institutions urged to help break myths/taboos on menstruation.
• Ghana has the potential and good climate to grow apple – CRI confirms.
• Stigmatising PLHIV puts the public on high risk.
• Implement ECOWAS Veterinary Pharmaceutical Protocol in livestock sector.
• Buildings submerged in water as parts of Nkroful get flooded.
• Old Students of Holy Child donate to national COVID-19 Trust Fund.
• Cop who knelt on George Floyd charged with murder.
• Network for Axim Development distributes PPEs to citizens.
• 2 jailed 30 years for robbery.
• North Gonja: Supporters fight over branded ambulance with MP’s photos.
• Fumbisi murder case: Youth demand expedite action from police.
• 13 more Volta separatists arrested at Kpando.
• Abura Tetsi chiefs, residents ‘ban’ MP, DCE over failure to provide water, durbar ground.
• Four more bodies retrieved in Volta Lake boat disaster.
• It’s still too early to lift ban on religious activities, others – Maurice Ampaw.
• 26 KATH staff down with coronavirus.
• Commonwealth Youth Council, partners discuss impact of coronavirus on youth.
• Two jailed 30 years for robbing, chopping off Zoomlion worker’s hand.
  Akufo-Addo deserves 80% for
• ‘marvellous’ coronavirus fight – Maurice Ampaw.
• Ghanaian educationist launches virtual Obokese University of Excellence.
• Govt to fund expansion of universities to accommodate free SHS students.
• I’m ready to go on pension but timing not right – Korle-Bu CEO.
• Mourners in Takoradi defy coronavirus directives, gather in scores.
• Education Ministry PRO completely ignorant about university governance – UG Prof.

SPORTS NEWS HEADLINES

• Sammy Kuffour advises new Asante Kotoko board.
• I never thought of being a captain because it is just a band – Sammy Kuffour.
• Kotoko cult hero Eric Bekoe turns professional artist.
• I cannot use my influence to help my son earn a call up to the Black Stars – Osei Kuffour.
• Asamoah Gyan delighted with the arrest of Minnesota cop in George Floyd’s death.
• Who is new Kotoko board member Evelyn Nsiah Asare ?
• Sammy Kuffour praises Stephen Appiah.
• Ghanaian player earns comparison with Neymar.
• Kwasi Appiah shouldn’t have changed captains- Samuel Osei Kuffour.
• Today in History: Black Starlets beat
• Burkina Faso 3-1 to win AFCON U-17 tourney.
• Agyeman ‘Rambo’ Duah gets support from William Amamoo.
• Tema Youth youngster Richmond Darko dreams of winning the UEFA Champions League.
• Thomas Partey would be more than just a £43m marquee signing for Arteta, Arsenal.
• André Ayew not considering Swansea City exit.

BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES….

• Tullow says production unaffected as multiple cases of coronavirus recorded offshore.
• Invest GH¢10 billion from BoG in local production – Economist to govt.
• Coronavirus: ‘Effects on economic activities likely to end beyond social distancing, as Ghana’s GDP recovers slowly’ – Researcher.
• Toyota Ghana unveils new Corolla and Agya cars.
• Tullow yet to engage govt on appointment of new MD – Amin Adam.
• Tullow Oil says 58 workers test positive for coronavirus offshore Ghana.
• Ghana to lose GHS15.85bn in revenue in 2020.
• Over 1m oil palm seedlings to be offered under alternative livelihood this year.
• Credit rating agencies won’t review Ghana – World Bank.
• Ghanaians now occupy top positions in mining sector – Eric Asubonteng.
• BoG’s GHS10 billion loan to GoG illegal – Jinapor.
• Govt juggles debt issuances, maturities.
• Ghana stockpiles sufficient fertilizer for 2020 crop season.
• Businesses in Western Region commend government for interventions.

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS HEADLINES

• I feel sad for eShun, her situation was bound to happen – Artiste manager.
• ‘Don’t compare me to other artistes’- Shatana.
• Meet Mrs Juliana Marfo, the mother of musician Kuami Eugene.
• Mr. Drew’s ‘Eat’ ft Stonebwoy blocked by YouTube for copyright infringement.
• Bukom Banku and his third wife are serving us the best couple goals.
• McBrown yelled at me, asked me to shut up – Nana Yaa Brefo.
• I will gladly embrace a political appointment from Akufo-Addo – Philipa Baafi.
• I don’t care what you think of my repentance – Kesse.
• Sometimes, all you need is a heart break.
• A journey from being a lab technician to a news anchor – The story of Emmanuel Samani.
• Drip photos of Kofi Amoabeng go viral, this is ethereal.
• Sam George flaunts his wife in a beautiful photo.
• She threatened to put Christianity aside and kill me if I cheat on her.
• GH¢70 bougie ‘mashke’ sparks conversation on Twitter.

AFRICA NEWS HEADLINES

• ‘Armed terrorists’ stage deadly attack on convoy of traders in Burkina Faso.
• Ethiopian army ‘shot man dead because phone rang’ – Amnesty.
• Regina Daniels finally flaunt baby bump, pregnant for billionaire Ned Nwoko.
• Simi still heavily pregnant, has not given birth –Source.
• Akinwumi Adesina: Why the US is targeting a flamboyant Nigerian banker.
• Nigerian president loses nephew
• Lagos lockdown ‘seems more like a honeymoon’.
• Osimhen won’t join Tottenham unless Kane leaves – Agent.
• Provisional green light for South African sport to resume.
• Nigeria’s nightlife dwindles amid coronavirus restrictions.
• Russia denies U.S. claim that Libyan banknotes seized in Malta are counterfeit.
• Yemi Alade muses on men and plans a free concert.
• Coronavirus won’t truncate Nigeria’s electoral process – INEC.

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

• Monkeys escape with coronavirus samples after attacking lab assistant.
• Lewandowski hits brace as Bayern Munich go 10 points clear.
• Coronavirus: Backlash after Trump signals US exit from WHO.
• ‘I’m exhausted by a heartbreak that never seems to stop’ – Michelle Obama.
• Obama issues statement on the death of George Floyd.
• Merkel gives G7 summit in US a miss.
• Biden urged to pick black VP, not Klobuchar as Minneapolis killing stokes racial tensions.
• Russians rush to public bath after lockdown without hot water.
• Kylie Jenner: Forbes drops celebrity from billionaire list.
• Clashes as protests over George Floyd’s death spread across U.S.
• Rihanna expresses overwhelming sadness over George Floyd’s murder.
• Rwandan medical workers deploy robots to minimize coronavirus risk.
• Coronavirus: Trump terminates US relationship with WHO.
• EU urges U.S. to reconsider decision to cut ties with World Health Organization.

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