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Ben Ephson tests positive for coronavirus

 

 

Another renowned personality, pollster and popular journalist Ben Ephson is reported to have contracted the novel coronavirus.

According to inside information reaching us, the renowned pollster tested positive for Coronavirus and has been admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) receiving treatment.

Per what we gathered, Ben Ephson started experiencing breathing difficulties and is currently under observation.

He is not the first journalist to contract the virus in Ghana because some five journalists of Multimedia tested positive for the virus, Joy FM’s Gary Al-Smith was one of those who contracted same and had to be admitted to the Hospital mid-June.

Meanwhile, not long ago, the Sekondi-Takoradi Mayor, Anthony K.K. Sam and former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party Sir John died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Born Emmanuel Benjamin Ephson, the ace journalist has distinguished himself among his peers.

He started reporting for the London based monthly Africa Magazine in 1974 and is also a former BBC and Agence France Presse correspondent.

Source: angelfmonlinegh.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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