First-year senior high school students across the country are expected to report to their respective schools today despite calls for reconsideration of the reopening date. Parents and other relevant stakeholders have called for an extension of the reporting date, citing various reasons, but the Ghana Education Service (GES) insisted on …
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Nigerian man lynched for allegedly stabbing two women in Central Region
A 34-year-old Nigerian national by the name Ikechuku popularly known as ‘Nose Mask,’ has met his tragic end as he was allegedly lynched by a furious mob in Gomoa Akotsi, in the Central region, according to a report by onuafmonline.com. The incident is said to have unfolded after ‘Nose Mask’ …
Read More »Dr. Lawrence writes: Otumfuo is my Man of the Year
Dr. Lawrence writes: Otumfuo is my Man of the Year I have made Otumfuo Osei Tutu II my Man of the Year because of how he has conducted himself in exposing the corruption, nepotism, and insensitivity of this Nana Addo government. When we say some Kings have wisdom, Otumfuo Osei …
Read More »Police manhunts for a young boy for allegedly duped woman with huge amount
Police manhunts for a young boy for allegedly duped woman with huge amount An aggrieved woman who identifies herself as Rosina is currently on a serious manhunt for an employee who allegedly absconded with his business capital. According to Ms. Rosina who is a Mobile Money …
Read More »Mahama Promises to Cancel Teacher Licensure exams in the Next NDC Administration
Former President and flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), H.E John Dramani Mahama, has promised to scrap the teacher licensure exams if elected as President again. According to him, the teacher certification programme is entirely needless,adding that the rationale behind its introduction was an attempt to deny most …
Read More »ROPEC GHANA Private Schools to hold 2023 Summit in Kumasi
The Royal Priesthood Educational Consult (ROPEC GHANA), a private organisation that runs special consultation services for private schools in Ghana is set to hold the 2023 Summit in the Ashanti region of Ghana. ROPEC Ghana this year’s forthcoming Summit is dubbed ” Transformation of Private Schools, through National Dialogue; The …
Read More »2024 budget must include provision of textbooks in basic schools- Kofi Asare
Mr Kofi Asare who is the Executive Director of the Africa Education Watch, has indicated that, 2024 budget statement to be read by the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta must see the need providing textbook in junior high schools. Mr Asare disclosed that some basic schools in the country are lacking textbooks to make teaching and learning profitable, …
Read More »Financing of Basic Education is not the responsibility of government alone- Prof.Fletcher
A Professor at the University of Ghana, Jonathan Fletcher, has said that he disclosed that financing of education should be all hands on deck affairs and not the responsibility of government alone. He adds that in order to achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goal (SGD) which states that “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and …
Read More »Free SHS policy without basic infrastructure is bogus-Dr Adu Sarkodie
A renowned Lecturer at the Department of Economics of the University of Ghana has said the flagship SHS policy without adequate infrastructure is not free education. Dr Sarkodie proposed that the current Free SHS education policy ought be reviewed to cater the need of quality, equity, inclusivity, among others. In his view.without the aforementioned ingredients,one cannot say …
Read More »Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital reopens renal Unit but authorities threatens to close it again if….
Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has finally heed to the cry of the public to reopened the Renal Dialysis Unit to out-patients following the Health minister’s directive. The Unit was closed down in May for partial rehabilitation only to be reopened to patients at a very exorbitant price. …
Read More »The 2023 Statsbank Hackathon was won by University of Cape Coast (UCC).
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) emerged the winner in the 2023 Statsbank Hackathon, after beating the University of Ghana(UG), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University for Development Studies (UDS) and the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in the final last Thursday. In a thrilling …
Read More »How crypto stablecoins offer a hedge against inflation in Africa
If you keep an eye on the news pertaining to the economy, one word you’ll keep hearing is inflation. This concept is a strong determining factor in our everyday lives, from the worth of your salary compared to what it’s able to buy month on month, to the …
Read More »Ghana, Rwanda tops health insurance coverage in Africa
Professor Edwine Barasa, Deputy Executive Director, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program has mentioned Rwanda, Ghana, Gabon and Burundi as the only four African countries with over 20 per cent coverage levels with any type of health insurance even though the overall health insurance coverage in Africa is low. “Only four countries …
Read More »Teen Queen Ghana Ready To Roll
Afua Asantewaa O Aduonum The stage is set for the maiden edition of Teen Queen Ghana beauty pageant, ASKOF Productions, organizers of the event have said. And bearing any unforseen circumstances, the audition is scheduled for November 4, at the premises of CTV, Lobone in Accra. The reality …
Read More »From the Decks to the Degree: DJ Mensah Graduates with a Master’s
One of Ghana’s most-gifted disc jockeys, Michael Ayenu Mensah, popularly known as DJ Mensah, is the holder of a highly prestigious master’s degree from the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA). DJ Mensah – a highly popular disc jockey who has played at major shows in Ghana …
Read More »Parents rejoice as over 300 pupils get free uniforms, books, pens and free feeding from a business man.
Parents rejoice as over 300 pupils get free uniforms, books, pens and free feeding from a business man. Parents of school children of B rakwa Methodist Basic school at Brakwa in the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District in Central Region rejoice after Mr Nathaniel Opong Gyeniaw a businessman offers free …
Read More »Meet the man who impregnated 4 of his wife’s bridesmaids
A distressed Zambian woman has come out after months to lament about an infidelity that has happened between her husband and four Bridesmaids from their wedding. According to the woman, her husband impregnated all of the four beautiful bridesmaids who happened to also be her friends. “I once told them …
Read More »New judge must Handle Cecilia Dapaah’s Case-OSP Petitions Chief Justice
The Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP) has appealed to Chief Justice to bring in a new judge to probe Cecilia Dapaah’s corruption case. The case which is currently in the hands of Justice Edward Twum, who recently instructed the OSP to release cash seized from the residence of the former …
Read More »Greedy Ato Essien deserves to be in jail for 15 years- judge
The founder of the defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour by the Accra High Court for stealing over GH¢90 million of the bank’s money. Essien, thus, becomes the first banking executive to serve a jail term following the massive banking …
Read More »Ato Essien jailed 15 years for stealing
The former CEO of Capital bank, Ato Essien, has been jailed for 15 years. According to a graphic.com.gh report, Essien was convicted by the Accra High Court. The Founder of the defunct Capital Bank, William Ato Essien, was convicted on the charges of stealing over GH¢90m belonging to the bank, the …
Read More »Akufo-Addo says Government shaping future of education for positive outcomes
President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated emphatically that his government’s investments in the education sector is in the short, medium and long term, leading to the positive shaping of the future of education in the country which will guarantee excellent outcomes. Over the past six …
Read More »Attorney General should admit he made a mistake on Prof Frimpong Boateng’s report – Kpebu
Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu has asked Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame to admit that he erred in his opinion on the former Environment Minister, Prof Frimpong Boateng’s report on illegal mining. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, October 11, Mr Kpebu reiterated that a thorough …
Read More »“I want to see a Nobel Prize winner from University of Ghana” says Prof Aryeetey
Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, expressed his aspiration to witness a Nobel Prize laureate emerge from the University believing it would bestow immeasurable benefits upon the institution and elevate its prestige. During an engaging event involving former leaders of the University, Prof Aryeetey shared …
Read More »CHASS urges government to Allow SHSs to purchase their own food items
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the long delay in the disbursement of foodstuff to Senior High Schools across the country. CHASS is requesting that Senior High Schools be given the opportunity to purchase their own food items for their students. Speaking …
Read More »Man Jailed 21-years for attempting to rob with a toy gun
A man believed to be in his twenties identified as Ishmael has been sentenced to a tune of 21 years in prison in hard labour for attempting to rob with a toy gun. Detailing how the unfortunate incidentoccurred,the culprit disclosed that he on-board a Trotro when some passengers were having …
Read More »University of Ghana To Sack Students with Poor Grades
A message from the premier University of Ghana has sent waves of electric shocks to students especially those with very poor grades. According to the management of the school, continuing students in level 200 and 300 with less than 1.0 CGPA would be sacked . In a letter written by …
Read More »3 Crucial things You must never sacrifice for your partner No matter the Love
Love should always embrace the core of who you are – those quirks, passions, and aspirations that define your individuality. A person who genuinely loves and appreciates you will never demand that you alter the very things that make you unique. So, safeguard your individuality with unwavering determination. With …
Read More »1993 old students donates 80 bags to Supper TESS
The 1993 batch of Techiman Senior High Cchool (Supper TESS), has donated 80 bags of cement to support the school in building an ICT lab to support teaching and learning of digitalization in the school. The construction of the ICT laboratory, started in the year 2013 but due to financial …
Read More »Expedite prosecution of persons arrested for 2023 WASSCE malpractices – EduWatch
Education Think Tank, Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) has called on the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to expedite prosecution of candidates who misconducted themselves and were arrested during the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). EduWatch in a statement issued on Monday said though it welcomed the partnership …
Read More »Nana Baffour Amisare donates books and pens to Boana basic school
In an inspiring act of generosity, Nana Baffour Amisare, Boana Kramo Bosomfour, has donated books and pens donation to students of Boana D /A Basic and Junior High School. Nana Baffour Amisare dedication to empowering young minds and supporting their educational aspirations has been widely recognized. This generous donation of …
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