The University of Ghana has announced plans to open City Campuses at Takoradi and Kumasi in the Western and Ashanti regions respectively. Both campuses will offer 2021/2022 undergraduate admissions for Bachelor of Science in Administration with options in Accounting, Banking, and Finance, Insurance, Public Administration, Health Service Administration, Human Resource …
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Denkyira: Man, 22, tortured for allegedly stealing mobile phone
A 22-year-old man, Kojo Ampong, is in critical condition after he was allegedly assaulted for stealing at Enyan Denkyira in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District of the Central Region. The incident happened Wednesday evening around 9:30pm at a ghetto after a suspect by name Mfantse allegedly sent his gang to …
Read More »#FixtheCountry convener Oliver Barker-Vormawor reportedly arrested
Convener of the #FixtheCountry Movement, Oliver Barker Vormawor has been arrested at the Kotoka International International Airport ( KIA). A member of the Movement, Felicity Naana Nelson, has told 3news.com. He was picked up after arriving at the KIA on Friday February 11, Felicity said. “Oliver has been arrested at …
Read More »KNUST beats University of Ghana in US World Rankings for universities
The 2022 Global Universities Rankings by USNews and World Report Global Universities has placed the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) at number 12 in terms of best universities in Africa. The University of Ghana came in at Number 29 in the research performance and ratings that was …
Read More »Sperm- killers, here are 7 things that men need to watch out for
Sperm can be powerful little swimmers, that’s for sure, however they aren’t very tough. All sorts of seemingly little things can throw them off their game, making them useless and affecting your virility. Find out exactly what affects sperm, here. Research shows that up to 15 percent of couples are …
Read More »145 students of Asanta Nursing and Midwifery School repeated
The management of SDA Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Asanta in the Ellembelle District of the Western has repeated 145 students over poor academic performances. The affected students are level 100 and level two students who are studying Registered nursing Assistant Clinicals, Registered General Nursing and Registered Midwifery. According to …
Read More »Spiritualist arrested over near-lynching of 55-yr-old for alleged witchcraft
A supposed spiritualist in Damongo and her husband who allegedly ordered the beating of 55-year-old Issahaku Mahamadu over claims that he is a wizard has been arrested by police in Damongo. The victim came under attack after a 10-year-old girl allegedly told residents that she and the man usually slaughter …
Read More »Close down universities – Africa Education Watch
Africa Education Watch has called on Vice-Chancellors to close down all public universities until the UTAG strike is called off. The Africa Education Watch observed that five weeks of industrial action is yet to achieve any significant progress in negotiating a settlement to the impasse, hence the call for the …
Read More »GNAT protests proposed Basic Education Skills Examination Test
The Ghana National Association of Teachers, (GNAT,) has protested the introduction of the Ghana Basic Education Skills Examination Test proposed by the National Teaching Council (NTC). According to the association, it is protesting against what it refers to as an attempt by the NTC to “craft a policy and arbitrarily …
Read More »Man grabbed for attempting Momo transfer with fake currency
A 31-year-old man, Kwabena Seth, has been arrested for attempting to make a mobile money transaction with “fake” currencies at Atinka Junction in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti region. He was arrested today, February 8, 2022, by the locals and handed over to the Police at Adiebeba after an …
Read More »Commercial sex workers take over Kwadaso M/A Basic School
Commercial sex workers operating around Kwadaso Municipality in the Ashanti Region have taken over the premises of the Kwadaso M/A Basic School using classrooms in the facility for their unscrupulous business. According to the teachers, the activities of Commercial sex workers are due to the absence of security and proper lighting systems at the school premises. According to them, …
Read More »Parents withdrawing wards from Adjikpo Dokuyo M/A Basic School over lack of furniture
Inadequate furniture at the Adjikpo Dokuyo M/A Basic School at Adjikpo, a suburb of Somanya in the Eastern Region is affecting academic work in the school. Reports say most parents end up withdrawing their children from school as a result of the problem. Despite a fairly good classroom block to …
Read More »Soldiers arrest fake soldier at Akosombo
A 24-year-old man, identified as Abubakar Sadique, who is parading himself about as a military officer has been arrested by some Military personnel on duty at the VRA Hospital checkpoint at Akosombo, in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. The suspect was arrested by two military officers namely; Sergeant …
Read More »Checklist for when you might be ready for sex
Before starting a new relationship with your partner, think of the great ways to set an excellent scene for some lovey-dovey moments. Probably you’ve been with your partner for a long time and still find yourself trying to make the relationship feel new with some sensual touches for the bedroom …
Read More »GES interdicts JSS teacher in Tamale for sexual assault
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted a Junior High School teacher for sexually assaulting a form three female pupil of Dekpema M/A Junior High School in Tamale in the Northern region. Imoro Eliasu is currently under investigation for sexual assault by the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) …
Read More »UEW: Prof Avoke’s first speech after he was reinstated as Vice-Chancellor
Professor Mawutor Avoke, who has just been reinstated as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), says his focus will be on peace of the university, reconciliation and unity. He pledged to work with the University Council to help address outstanding issues. “I don’t want to over-rehash …
Read More »Tokuroano St Francis Anglican JHS calls for help
The lack of classroom infrastructure at the St. Francis Anglican Junior High School (JHS) at Tokuroano in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region has led to pupils making use of palm frond sheds instead of a classroom. The pupils and teachers have used the palm fronds structure as …
Read More »Mentally challenged man killed at Asokwa
A mentally challenged man, whose name was only given as Ishmael, has allegedly been shot dead by some unknown persons at Fabi Junction in the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The deceased, believed to be in his 30s was found dead on Sunday, 6 February 2022. Confirming the incident …
Read More »Suspected thief shot dead at Asokwa Fabi
Information available to this portal indicates that a suspected thief has been gunned down at Fabi in the Asokwa Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The suspect was found dead in a pool of blood Sunday, February 6, 2022. Thomas Agyare, the Assembly Member of the electoral area, confirming the incident …
Read More »Car Kills KNUST Student
A Second-year Optometry student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi has been killed by a speeding vehicle. Emmanuelle Afia Ayetey, 26, was standing by the roadside with four other people at Ayeduase, near KNUST, when the vehicle hit a gutter pillar, somersaulted and hit …
Read More »Exhibit genuine sense of reconciliation as you return – UEW Council Chair to Avoke
The Council of the University of Education Winneba has reinstated Professor Mawutor Avoke as Vice-chancellor of the University following the judgment of the High Court. The Council had earlier said it will respect the judgment of the court in full. The chairman of the University’s council in a personal note …
Read More »Sekondi-Takoradi MCE could spend 3 years in jail if found guilty – Lawyer
Private legal practitioner, lawyer Kofi Bekai has explained that if found guilty, the suspended Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE), Abdul-Mumin Issah could be jailed for three maximum years. Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem, the lawyer said the MCE’s behaviour amounts to a misdemeanour, and the maximum years stated in the law …
Read More »Prof. Avoke: Effutu MUSEC orders police protection for reinstated VC of UEW
Prof. Mawutor Avoke will be given police protection as he takes charge as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education in Winneba, according to the Effutu Municipal Security Council (MUSEC). This was contained in a communique sighted by dailymailgh.com and addressed to the Police Commander at the Winneba Division in the …
Read More »Fake military officer arrested for alleged extortion
The Central Command Headquarters of the Ghana Army has arrested a 38-year-old man for posing as a military commander and allegedly extorting monies from illegal miners at Amansie West Africa. The suspect, identified as Jonas Afriyie Poku is “a physically challenged lotto agent from Pokukrom” in the Ashanti Region. The …
Read More »KATH doctors call off strike less than 24 hours
Members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) are returning to work barely 24 hours after activating their intended strike action. The Association had proceeded on strike after citing failure on the part of management and government to provide a “clear concise payment schedule” on their financial demands. The doctors …
Read More »77-Year-Old man killed by unknown assailants
A 77-year-old man was on Tuesday, February 2, 2022 allegedly murdered by unknown assailants at Miosto in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region. The deceased, Mr Daniel Akwetey Awulley, was found in his bedroom with gunshot wounds in his chest and thigh. The body has since been deposited …
Read More »KNUST fresher crushed to dead by a car near campus
A first-year student at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is believed to be dead after a private vehicle struck a number of students in Ayeduase, close to the KNUST campus. According to witnesses, the female student was unresponsive following the incident involving the black saloon car with …
Read More »VIDEO&PHOTOS: Pupils of Aidoosuazo JHS study in dilapidated structure
The Chief and people of Aidoosuazo in the northern part of Ellembelle District in the Western Region, have appealed to government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to construct new classroom blocks to replace their existing dilapidated Junior High School structure for effective teaching and learning. Aidoosuazo D/A Junior High School was …
Read More »Woman Kills Husband
A woman has been arrested by the police after she allegedly poured salt-laced boiling water on her husband at Accra Newtown, leading to his death a few days later. A picture of him before his death at the hospital showed a large part of his body with severe burns. The …
Read More »KATH doctors embark on strike
Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have laid down their tools with immediate effect over non-payment of their car maintenance allowance and 13th month allowance. The strike action follows the failure of the hospital’s management and the Ministry of Health to settle the allowances which were part of …
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