EDUCATION

High Court grants KNUST ‘rioters’ ¢80k bail each

A High Court has granted an ¢80,000 bail to the two persons who were arrested in connection with recent disturbances at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The court also demanded two sureties as part of the bail conditions, sources familiar with this development have told dailymailgh.com. …

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BECE candidates stranded as TDC demolishes school building

The Tema Development Company Limited (TDC) has demolished the Paedico International School building at Community 24, leaving the fate of BECE candidates hanging. The unfortunate incident was preceded by several intimidation and threats issued to students and teachers of the school. TDC had earlier demolished some ongoing projects of the …

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2022 WASSCE: WAEC warns school authorities against alleged syndicate cheating

The West African Examinations Council(WAEC) has warned school heads and other stakeholders against a report of syndicate cheating among other malpractices in the ongoing 2022 WASSCE. WAEC in a statement dated September 2, 2022, signed and issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Agnes Teye-Cudjoe said WAEC will not …

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Here are the 13 unaccredited PhD courses offered at University of Ghana

The 2021 Auditor-General’s report has revealed that some public universities offered a number of unaccredited courses for the year under review. At the University of Ghana, Legon, some 13 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees out of 67 currently offered by the institution are not accredited. The audit report identified this out …

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Good news for KNUST students

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) students will soon be able to access Wi-Fi connectivity outside the University’s campus. It is part of the University’s strategic plan to provide adequate connectivity for students and staff. According to the Director of the University Information Technology Services (UITS), Emmanuel Nii …

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KNUST Council bans morale sessions, suspends hall elections

The Council of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has abolished all Junior Common Room (JCR) systems of hall management by students. Hall weeks and Students Representative Council (SRC) celebrations coupled with morale sessions have also been suspended. “Any student who participates in the organisation of ‘morale’ and/or ‘procession’ …

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Angry residents threaten to demolish ‘death trap’ school block

Angry residents of Gomoa Appiakrom Debiso in the Central Region have threatened to pull down a school building which they say has become a death trap in the community. According to the residents, their children’s lives are in danger as the building may collapse if is not demolished. Speaking in …

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KNUST to revoke certs of old students involved in Conti-Katanga skirmishes

Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, KNUST, has decided to withdraw the certificates of former students who took part in the riot on campus. This was revealed by the University’ Relations Officer, Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe in an interview on TV3. The Management has also decided …

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KNUST: Some have lost their eyes- Student recounts clash

A student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) with given name as Kofi has stated that some students have lost their eyes and arms as a result of the clash between the Continental and Katanga Halls. There was a violent clash between students of the University …

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KNUST clash: How Katanga residents launched unprovoked attack on Conti

Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have reacted to the clash between students of Unity Hall popularly known as Conti and University Hall popularly known as Katanga hall. In an interview with Accra-based Asaase Radio, the University’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe, …

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