My News Ghana has sighted a screenshot of a conversation between a female student and her teacher where the student was proposing to her teacher. In the conversation, the student identified as Jessica told her teacher that she had something to tell him, he asked her to go ahead then she …
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Continuing students of UCC, UHAS, technical Unis, return to school today
The University of Cape Coast (UCC), University of Health and Allied Sciences(UHAS), technical universities and other colleges are expected to reopen today, August 24, 2020. This is to ensure their completion of the year’s academic work following the government’s gradual easing of restrictive protocols in the fight against the novel …
Read More »Bayern wins Champions League as Coman header edges out PSG
Bayern Munich overcame Paris St-Germain in a tightly contested Champions League final in Lisbon to claim the crown for the sixth time. Kingsley Coman, who started his career at PSG, settled a tense affair with a 59th-minute header at the far post from Joshua Kimmich’s cross to leave the French …
Read More »Farmers introduced to modern rice production
Members of Asene Ghana Rice Farmers Group have lauded the Agriculture Department in Asene Manso Akroso District for introducing them to modern rice production. Mr Asante Badu, the Chairman of the Group, told the Ghana News Agency at a demonstration farm at Asene in the Eastern Region that the group …
Read More »C/R Tertiary Institutions Undergo Disinfection
Waste management expert, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has begun the phase two of disinfecting tertiary institutions in the Central Region. The exercise in the Central Region, which started on Friday, is collaboration between the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ghana Education Service (GES) and Zoomlion. It followed the President Akufo-Addo’s …
Read More »COVID-19 And Reopened Of Schools: Tertiary Institutions Disinfected
As part of measures to reduce the risk of students exposure to COVID-19 when schools are reopened, government in collaboration with the number one Waste Management in Ghana and Africa, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has embarked on a 2nd phase disinfestation exercise in Tertiary institutions across the country. It would …
Read More »Upper East Region: St. John Bosco’s College Of Education, Millar Institute And Three Other Institutions Disinfected Ahead Of Schools Reopening
Waste Management Experts Zoomlion Ghana Limited in collaboration with the Government under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service on Saturday 22nd August, 2020 began the second phase of the disinfection of tertiary institutions as directed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ahead of Schools …
Read More »Zoomlion Begins 2nd Phase Disinfection In Tertiary Institutions In Volta and Oti Regions
In line with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s directive for tertiary institutions to be disinfected before re-opening next week for continuing students, the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ghana Education in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has begun the second phase of disinfection in tertiary institutions in the Volta …
Read More »Cocoa industry to soon enjoy zero tariffs in China’s market – Ambassador hints
Ghana’s Ambassador to China has hinted of discussions with the Chinese government to allow cocoa producers from Ghana to enjoy zero tariffs on products on China’s market. This follows the launch of an Africa Cocoa Centre which is intended to serve as a trading hub that connects African cocoa products …
Read More »Ghana’s fisheries is on the verge of collapse – Yamoah
Friends of the Nation (FoN),a Non-Governmental Organization(NGO), has called on the Government to take steps to stop the Illegal pair trawler (saiko) fishing in the Ghanaian waters. According to FoN, the alarming rate at which the fish stock in the sea was fast deplAeting, demands urgent attention from the government. …
Read More »West African states demand Mali president be reinstated after coup
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Thursday demanded Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita be released and reinstated. “We demand the immediate restoration of constitutional order … and the immediate release of President Keita and all the arrested officials,” ECOWAS president and President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, said at …
Read More »Man Utd captain Harry Maguire arrested after fight in Mykonos
Harry Maguire has reportedly been arrested in Mykonos following a fight outside a bar, according to Greek publication Proto Thema. The newspaper reports that Maguire and his party had become involved in an altercation with other tourists on Thursday night. When police attempted to intervene, the report adds, Maguire resisted, resulting …
Read More »School reopening critical – WHO to African Leaders
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations children’s agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic. They say prolonged closure of schools is harmful to students and want governments to invest in sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus in …
Read More »How Magic Mushrooms Can Help Reduce Anxiety And Depression
Magic mushrooms are known as a recreational drug, but emerging studies are changing medical and public perspectives. Promising research shows that magic mushrooms may help treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and distress related to terminal illness with long-lasting effects. Psychedelic Canada has been used for thousands of years by indigenous societies …
Read More »WAEC rejects accusations of leaking exams questions
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it cannot be blamed for mass leakage of exams questions on social media. Mounting a strong defence the Council touted its strict security protocols before and after the printing of exam questions. This comes after the general public and some stakeholders in the …
Read More »US applauds Ghana, AU C’ssion over AfCFTA Secretariat
The United States of America has congratulated Ghana and the African Union Commission on the official opening and handing over of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra. According to the US, the AfCFTA is an important milestone in promoting a sustainable trade and investment environment in …
Read More »‘Salah wants to score more than Mane’ – Lovren comments on Salah-Mane rivalry
The former Reds defender, who has linked up with Zenit this summer, says there is a good-natured battle between the two-star front men at Anfield. Mohamed Salah does “want to score more than Sadio Mane” at Liverpool, admits Dejan Lovren, but their rivalry is friendly and “different” to the picture painted by …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: ‘Papa no’ sardine hits market
Some manufacturers have capitalized on the ‘papa no’ trend by producing canned fish with the term hugely embossed on the label. This comes on the back of the birth of the term that emanated from the social media fracas between Tracey Boakye and Mzbel. These photos were shared on Instagram …
Read More »WASSCE leakage: WAEC boss asked to resign
A lecturer with the Cape Coast University says the head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Ghana must take the ultimate responsibility for the massive leakage of West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) questions by leaving his post. According to Dr. Kenneth Aikins, such an action will …
Read More »I Can’t Arrest Any Corrupt Official This Year – Martin Amidu
Speaking at the National Audit Forum organized by the Ghana Audit Service on 26th September 2018, the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu said his office lacks the resources to deliver and vowed not to arrest any corrupt official in an Election Year. He said “The law says I can coordinate with …
Read More »Exams leakages – WAEC has lost integrity – Educationist
Renowned educationist Mr. William Boadi has vehemently agitated for a rival education body to run the country’s examinations to help redeem its sinking standards since West Africa Examination Council has lost her integrity. According to Mr. William Boadi, Ghana’s education is currently in tatters due to the unfortunate manner the …
Read More »Producer Price Inflation Rate falls to 9.3 percent in July
The Producer Price Inflation (PPI) rate fell slightly in July to 9.3 percent compared with a revised 9.5 percent recorded in June. The month-on-month change in producer price index between June 2020 and July 2020 was 1.7 percent. The Ghana Statistical Service explained that the marginal decrease in all Industry …
Read More »Charcoal imports on the rise as consumers say imports are of better quality than locally-produced
The low quality of some locally produced charcoal is fuelling the desire of some Ghanaians to use imported ones, which consumers note are processed, efficient, clean and do not produce ash or sparks, Prosper Ahmed Amuquandoh, Inspector in-charge of Renewable Energy at the Energy Commission has said. “Some of the …
Read More »Libraries to be made lively and connected spaces for life-long learning – Minister of Education
The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said, government is committed to continuing its efforts to make public libraries lively and connected spaces for life-long learning. He made this statement in the speech delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Gifty Twum Ampofo, Deputy Minister of Education in …
Read More »Startups won’t pay taxes for one year – Mahama promises
Former President John Mahama says the NDC will implement business strategies that will exempt startups and other smaller business from paying taxes for at least year if he wins the 2020 polls. He says the move is part of his grand agenda to ensure that young people are able to …
Read More »‘We want John Kuma out, he’s doing govts bidding’ – GPRTU
Some driver unions have today, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 held a demonstration in protest against the decision by John Kuma, the current Chairman of the Ghana Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to seek reelection. According to the demonstrators, Mr Kuma has turned the GPRTU into a political party. They allege that …
Read More »Cancel leaked WASSCE papers now – Minority to WAEC
The Minority in Parliament is calling on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to cancel leaked West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) papers. The Minority made the call in a press statement signed by the Deputy Ranking Member, Committee on Education of Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak. ‘WAEC, as a …
Read More »Probe WAEC’s leak of examiner details – Africa Edu. Watch petitions Parliament
The Africa Education Watch has petitioned the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education to investigate the circumstances leading to the leakage of confidential identity contacts of examiners scheduled to mark this year’s West Africa Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) papers. The Education Africa Watch also wants the committee to cause the …
Read More »NUGS condemns leakage of WASSCE papers
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has strongly condemned the leakage of examination papers in the ongoing 2020 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Several papers in the ongoing WASSCE including Economics, English have been leaked on social media with answers. This leakage follows agitations by students who …
Read More »Reading Will Enhance Quality Education—First Lady Rebecca
The First Lady of the Republic, H.E. Mrs. Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo has identified reading as the sure panacea to enhancing the quality of education and deepening the intellect of the youth. According to her, a people with high literacy skills are better positioned to expedite the development of a …
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