The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is expected to issue upgraded banknotes into circulation on May 6, 2019. The upgraded banknotes will have enhanced security features in line with evolving changes in technological landscape, according to the BoG. The bank additionally said in a statement that the upgraded banknotes also come …
Read More »Historic: Ghana performs first brain surgery without cutting skull
A seven-member team of Ghanaian doctors has performed the first-ever brain surgery in the country, without cutting the skull. The minimally invasive brain surgery is the technique by which health workers safely remove brain and skull-base tumours through smaller and more precise openings that minimise collateral damage; that is, injury …
Read More »Sunday night power cuts triggered by “heavy rainstorm” – PDS
The Power Distribution Services (PDS) has explained the power cuts experienced on Sunday evening was caused by a heavy rainstorm. Some parts of Accra experienced power cuts during the brief downpour Sunday. Some people in the affected areas took to social media to vent their anger at the company. In …
Read More »Sunday’s Downpour Kills One At Awudome
A man believed to be in his 30s has been found dead at Awudome in Accra after Sunday evening’s downpour. An official of the urban search and rescue team of the National Disaster Management Organization on patrol duties told Citi News that they found the lifeless body near a drain …
Read More »Asantehene Outlines 10-year Plan To Transform Kumasi
He made this know when he spoke to Luv News on the sidelines of a meeting with businesses executives in Kumasi. About five of such projects have been earmarked as key components of the development agenda. They include rejuvenation of the Kumasi Jute Factory and establishment of a mango processing …
Read More »Why I pray for Akufo-Addo always – Prophet Francis Kwateng
Founder and leader of House of Power Ministry (HOP), Prophet Francis Kwateng has revealed why he does not get tired praying for the President, Nana Akufo-Addo. According to him, Nana Akufo-Addo won his heart over his decision to stop illegal mining activities, popularly known as “Galamsey” in the country. “I …
Read More »University of Education, Winneba reopens today
Students of the University of Education, Winneba return to school today after it was temporarily closed due to a series of protests by students. The students have been calling for the dismissal of the school’s Vice Chancellor for firing some lecturers and workers. Three out of the eight dismissed lecturers …
Read More »2019 WASSCE begins today, candidates to be verified to curb impersonation
The 2019 edition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins today. Final year Senior High School (SHS) students are expected to take part in the exams in various centers across the country. The examination is commencing with Basketry 3 project work. Per the timetable, the first core …
Read More »NLA Takes the Lead in Renewable Energy with E-kiosk; Excited LMCs Petition Government to Assist with a Stimulus Package
The Association of Lotto Marketing Companies (ALMC) which constitute the direct sales force and main backbone of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) has petitioned President Akufo-Addo, Vice-President Dr. Bawumia, the Ministry of Finance, the Board Chairman and Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) to assist members of the Association …
Read More »Import duty reduction is real; Ghanaians feeling it – NPP
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has described as a game changer, the policy by the Akufo-Addo government to reduce benchmark values of imported goods and auto vehicles by 50% and 30% respectively. Addressing a news conference on Sunday, 7th April, 2019 at the party’s headquarters in Accra, the General …
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