Ghana Card to be used for foreign travels soon - NIA boss
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Ghanaians will soon use their Ghana Card for foreign travels• According to Professor Kenneth Attafuah, the Ghana Card is a powerful tool• Diasporans will also be registered for Ghana Card soonExecutive secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), Professor Kenneth Attafuah, has described the Ghana Card as a powerful tool that could be used for any desired thing including travels in the country and beyond. Professor Attafuah disclosed that Ghanaians will soon use the Ghana Card as their passports for West African and foreign travels. He noted that the Ghana Card already has an electronic passport on it which is valid for West African travels. He said discussions have been held with the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) concerning this new development. This follows the successful merging of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) database with the National Identification Authority (NIA) on June 28, 2021.
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July 12, 2021 12:56 UTC
Display of royalty, class as Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah’s daughter ties the knot
Sam Korankye Ankrah, Naa Dromo tied the knot with her husband in a ‘royal themed’ wedding ceremony which took place in Accra on July 10, 2021. From the pre-wedding photos to the main ceremony, one could tell that the Apostle General’s family and the groom’s family really outdid themselves. In the pre-wedding photos, the couple was captured in an all-expensive-looking robe which is said to have been purchased from Turkey. The display of horses and chariots at the wedding was just a sight to behold. Themed #Royal affair, the bride who was adorned in a neatly woven ‘Bonwire kente’ had over 30 bridesmaids.
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July 12, 2021 12:56 UTC
Hard drugs, alcohol will destroy you, 'flee' from them - Ya Naa to youth
He furthered that frequent intake of alcohol by the youth will also cause more harm than good to their lives. In an interview on Asaaseradio, the Overlord of Dagbon said, "Young people should desist from hard drugs. There is absolutely nothing anybody can gain from taking hard drugs. Hard drugs can destroy an individual completely, hard drugs cannot help anybody in any way but rather destroy lives." “So, the young people of Dagbon and Ghana should know that taking hard drugs will end them up in misery.
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July 12, 2021 12:22 UTC
What to do during a fire outbreak
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Over a period, Ghana has been recording a spate of fire outbreaks•These incidents have resulted in the loss of lives and property•The most recent outbreak in Ghana was recorded at the Makola MarketThe incidents of fire outbreaks in the country have increased over time. But what does one do when there is a fire outbreak to help salvage the situation before the fire service team arrives? GhanaWeb in the piece has compiled some few tips anyone can adopt in case of a fire outbreak. - When a fire outbreak occurs, it is first important to pull the fire alarm exit button incase you’re in a building. - The safest option, during a fire outbreak, experts say, is to also keep your hand on the wall to prevent disorientation and crawl to the nearest exit.
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July 12, 2021 12:22 UTC
Here is how the cedi is performing against major foreign currencies as of July 12
Against the Pound Sterling, the cedi is trading at a buying price of 7.9998 and a selling price of 8.0084 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 7.9998 and a selling price of 8.0084. The Euro is trading at a buying price of 6.8562 and a selling price 6.8630 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 6.8562 and a selling price of 6.8630. The South African Rand is trading at a buying price of 0.4054 and a selling price of 0.4058 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 0.4054 and a selling price of 0.4058. The Nigerian Naira is trading at a buying price of 71.1550 and selling price of 71.2968 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 71.1550 and a selling price of 71.2968. For the CFA, it is trading at a buying price of 95.5788 and selling price of 95.6736 as compared to last Friday’s trading of a buying price of 95.5788 and a selling price of 95.6736.
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July 12, 2021 10:52 UTC
Tollbooth cleaner dead, 3 others injured in Tema motorway tipper truck accident
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• One person is reported dead after an accident occured this morning at the Tema Motorway tollbooth. • A tipper truck run into the tollbooth• A visually and hearing impaired attendant was pulled out of the debrisOne person, a cleaner, is reportedly dead, while 3 others are in critical condition after a tipper truck run into the Tema motorway tollbooth, Monday, July 12, 2021. An attendant, who is visually and hearing impaired, is also said to have sustained serious injuries after he was pulled out of the debris. An eyewitness, Kingsley Dunyo told Citi FM that, “I was on the Spintex-Roadside, but a few meters away from the toll booth, I saw the tipper driver rushing to the booth at the Tema side. “By the time we realized, he had run into the toll booth, killing the attendant.
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July 12, 2021 10:16 UTC
Prices of global commodities as of July 12
Business News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The price of crude oil went up on the commodities market today at a unit price of -0.48• Cotton dropped down on the market today to sell at a unit price of +0.08• Coffee also stood at a price unit of 0.00On the commodities market today, July 12, 2021, the price of crude oil is seventy-four dollars eight cents ($74.08) as compared to last Fridays’ trading of seventy-five dollars, fifty cents ($75.50) to open the 27th trade week of the 2021 fiscal year. Gold is trading at one thousand, eight hundred and three dollars ($1,803.00) as compared to last Friday’s trading of one thousand, eight hundred and nine dollars, five cents ($1,809.05). Cocoa is trading at two thousand, three hundred and eighteen dollars ($2,318.00) as compared to last Friday’s trading of two thousand, two hundred and sixty-six dollars ($2,266.00). Coffee on the other hand is trading at one hundred and fifty-one dollars, thirty cents ($151.30) as compared to last Friday’s trading of one hundred fifty dollars, eighty cents ($150.80). Cotton is trading at eighty-eight dollars, seven cents ($88.07) as compared to last Friday’s trading of eighty-seven dollars, eighty-four cents ($87.84).
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July 12, 2021 09:22 UTC
55,000 students to benefit from GH¢ 84m government educational scholarship
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAbout 55,000 people will benefit from the government's educational scholarship scheme for tertiary education in the 2021/2022 academic year, Kingsley Agyemang, the Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat has announced. Speaking at a ceremony in Accra to open the online portal for the District level Scholarship Application Scheme, Kingsley Agyemang also announced that the government has allocated 85 million cedis worth of scholarship to the 55,000 beneficiaries, which will include applicants through the online District Level Scholarship Scheme. The District Level Scholarship Scheme, which commenced last year, is a digital initiative by the government to decentralise the scholarship application process and also to make the process accessible to needy students at the local level through online portals. Through the innovation, thousands of students were able to apply for scholarships successfully through the online portal from their local communities without travelling to Accra. Speaking on the innovative online application portal, Kingsley Agyemang commended Vice President Bawumia for the idea, and also highlighted its benefits to thousands of beneficiaries.
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July 12, 2021 08:15 UTC
Ghana’s Embassy in America partners GMA-USA
Entertainment of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s Embassy in the United States of America has announced its decision to officially partner with organisers of the Ghana Music Awards USA for this year’s ceremony. Over the years, highly talented artists and their timeless music have positively promoted Ghana on the global stage. we are not estopped todo more especially in the current global setting where a click of a button can transmit content in seconds”. In the letter signed by the embassy’s head of information and public affairs, Kofi Tonto finally relayed the good wishes of the ambassador to the organizers. In related news, BeReggae of Atlanta partners with GMA-USA to bring this year's Afro Caribean Music and Arts Festival coming off on August 13, 14 and 15th.
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July 12, 2021 08:14 UTC
Bawumia commended for paving way for thousands through online students scholarship application
General News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat, Kingsley Agyemang, has commended the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his role in the successful implementation of the online scholarship application portal, and the opportunity it has created for the youth. The online scholarship application portal, a digital initiative by the government to decentralise the scholarship application process and also to make scholarship applications accessible to needy students at the local level throughout the country, was launched last year. Speaking at a ceremony in Accra to herald the opening of the portal for the 2021/2022 academic year, Kingsley Agyemang said the online portal is a brainchild of Dr Bawumia, and commend him for ensuring its successful implementation. This goes to confirm that had it not been for the hardworking initiative of the Vice-President, those 47,000 students would not have benefitted from the programme,” Kingsley Agyemang said. This year's online student scholarship application, which will remain open until July 21, is expected to attract even larger numbers than last year, with 55,000 beneficiaries expected.
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July 12, 2021 07:52 UTC
Government exploring possibilities to sell diaspora bonds – Adu Boahen
According to him, the central government is carefully exploring a number of strategies to implement the best possible idea for the move. In an interaction with Business24 monitored by GhanaWeb, the minister of state said a preliminary analysis of the diaspora bonds has so far shown how challenging it could be. “The challenge about diaspora bonds is that to sell them, you have to have permission to distribute retail. So, if you are in America and you want to sell diaspora bonds to an investor base, you have to actually distribute or market it to every individual. “Each one of them has to abide by the rules to be able to sell the products to individuals and then try and generate the funds.
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July 12, 2021 07:41 UTC
Hearts' GPL triumph is a launchpad for CAF Champions League - Mustapha Hamid
Sports News of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCEO of National Petroleum Authority, Mustapha Hamid has asserted that Accra Hearts of Oak’s success in the Ghana Premier League was the perfect stepping stone to relaunch their continental engagements in next season’s CAF Champions League. Hearts of Oak automatically earned a spot at next year’s African club tournament after being crowned champions of the local league. The Phobians opened a 4 point gap over second-placed Asante Kotoko to emerge as winners of the GPL ahead of the final round of games. Hamid revealed that the club is aiming to return to its glorious days in Africa with this victory serving as a first step. “We hope that we will use this as a launchpad to beef up our team to go to Africa,” the NPA boss said.
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July 12, 2021 07:30 UTC
My greatest achievement is providing for my family - Sarkodie
Entertainment of Monday, 12 July 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comMichael Owusu Addo, known in showbiz circles as Sarkodie, has revealed that his greatest achievement in life is his family. According to the 33-year-old, his daughter, son and wife are of utmost importance to him and that providing for them is "priceless." He made the disclosure in a wide ranging interview with Hester Lacey for the US-based FT magazine titled: "I want to change a lot of things for the coming generation." When asked what was the greatest acheivement of his life so far, Sarkodie responded: "My family: my daughter, my son, my wife. The album was initially to be released on 9th July, 2021 but due to a hold-up in clearing some samples, the album release date was rescheduled.
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July 12, 2021 07:07 UTC
Three times govt set up security probes: Ejura, Asawase, Ayawaso West Wuogon
The measure is more often directed at unearthing tensions that have led to violent incidents involving security agencies and civilians. The membership of the fact-finding committee was as follows:a) Justice Obeng Diawuo - Justice of the High Courtb) Rt. February 2019: Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of InquiryIn February 2019, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia swore-in members of the Ayawaso West Wuogon Commission of Inquiry, a body tasked to look into the circumstances that led to violence at the by-elections in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in the Greater Accra Region. July 2021: Ejura disturbances Committee of EnquiryIt started as a presidential order to his Interior Minister issued on June 30 in a statement from Jubilee House. The Interior Minister is to provide a detailed report from the Inquiry with recommendations for appropriate action within 10 days, ie.
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July 12, 2021 06:33 UTC