One extremely tragic piece of information that has been gathered is that an unidentified group of people killed a man in his thirties removed his eyes and put them in his tired hands. Akwasi Tweneboah, also known as Akwasi Budo, was murdered on Saturday at around three in the …
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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 »GH¢4m has been Approved by the Government To Clear Korle-Bu Renal Unit’s Debt
The government has announced that the Finance Ministry has approved GH¢4 million to help clear the outstanding debt of the renal unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. The outpatient department of the renal unit was closed down in May 2023 due to debt, leading to the death of 19 …
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 »Babdaman Islamic School gets Desktop Computers from their DCE.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Banda, in the Bono region, Hon. Akone Emmanuel, has presented 10 desktop computers, a projector, and 2 ceiling fans to the Bandaman Islamic School at Banda Kanka Saase, a suburb of Banda Ahenkro. The gesture was to enhance teaching and learning of ICT …
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 »A 35-year-old man shoots himself dead at Offinso-Abofour
According to reports, a 35-year-old man in the Ashanti Region at OOffinso–Abofourshot himself to death. On Monday, November 6, 2023, the deceased, identified as Peter Boakye Yiadom, also known as KK.T. a beer bar operator, reportedly shot himself inside his drinking spot. It is reported that the deceased, a …
Read More »Bawumia, Mahama, 2024 Contest: Residents of Dormaa Central Municipality Shared Opinion
Residents within Dormaa Central municipality in the Bono region have expressed concern over who win the 2024 general elections between NPP’s Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia and the presidential candidate for NDC John Dramani Mahama as they battle each other on Dec 7, 2023. In an interview with the residents, …
Read More »Unfaithful married woman slain by her secret partner for denying him sex
One Effo, a Taylor, killed a married woman at Nweneso No 3 in the Atwima Kwawoma District of Ashanti for denying him sex after he spent on her. The woman whose name is not yet known had been unfaithful to her husband overseas, and according to the eyewitness, Efo …
Read More »The country’s current meteorological and atmospheric changes and its related health effects
The country’s present meteorological and atmospheric changes are not harmattan; but extreme kind of air pollution with detrimental effects on human health. Information from EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), G, MA/GMet (Ghana Meteorological,l Agency), and GHS (Ghana Health Service) are that the current change in weather/atmosphere across the country …
Read More »Man jailed for 20 years with hard labor for defiling stepdaughter
Man jailed for 20 years with hard labor for defiling stepdaughter father has been jailed for 20 years in Asamankese for defiling his 12-year-old stepchild in Lower West Akim Municipality. Kofi Amankwah was jailed for 20 years with hard labor by the Asamankese Circuit Court, presided over by …
Read More »Man gets 20 years in prison for the deaths of two Kasoa police officers
Eric Kojo Duah, who is suspected of shooting General Lance Corporal Mohammed Awal and Lance Corporal Michael Dzamesi to death in August 2019 while traveling from Kasoa to Budumburam in Accra, was sentenced to 20 years in jail as part of a plea deal with the State. After initially …
Read More »Put a little extra effort into providing thorough district-wide sanitation services. Minister of Sanitation to stakeholders
The sanitation minister Freda Prempeh has tasked WASH stakeholders to focus a bit more on delivering comprehensive district-wide sanitation services to meet the set targets. According to the Minister, meeting these set targets will require coordinated, cost-effective, and inclusive efforts by all. The recently launched Ghana WASH Sector Development …
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 …
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