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Snakebites kill teachers in Afram Plains

Two teachers in Afram Plains in the Eastern Region of Ghana, have died as a result of their inability to receive medical care in that part of the country after they suffered snakebites. The Basic Education Coordinator for the Afram Plains North District, Taihdu Mohammed, while speaking in an interview …

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Ghanaian football stars who are police or army officers

Since the age of time, sports has always had a correlation with security institutions. Though football is full of fun and entertainment, some players also like to juggle their career with serving their country. In the 80’s it was very easy to come across football stars who worked as well …

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Government interfered with my work – Kwasi Nyantakyi

Experience they say is the best teacher, and that was a point reiterated by former President of the GFA Kwesi Nyantakyi when he appeared on GTVsports+ “Our Passion Our Game” on Thursday night (February 10, 2022). The issue of government’s interference in the activities of the GFA was topical as …

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Ghana’s four AFCON trophies missing – Reports

Ghana’s four Africa Cup of Nations trophies have gone missing according to Accra-based Angel FM. The Black Stars of Ghana became the first team on the African continent to win four continental trophies in 1982. Angel FM however reports that the trophies are nowhere to be found. The Angel FM sports crew …

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2021 BECE candidates to verify school choices via SMS

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said a bulk SMS will be sent to parents  of prospective Senior High School (SHS) students to verify and confirm their schools of choice from Wednesday, 16 to Tuesday, 22 February 2022. “Parents, teachers, candidates are to be informed, that a bulk SMS of …

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Two KTU staff dismissed; 8 others suspended for embezzling over 600k

The governing council of the Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has dismissed two staff of the University for engaging in financial malfeasance. The council, as part of its disciplinary action, also reprimanded and suspended eight (8) others for their involvement in the crime. Three of the staff were, however, exonerated. The …

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Court orders UTAG to call off strike

The Accra High Court Labour Court 1, has ordered the University Teachers Association to call off its ongoing strike which has entered its 5th week. The court’s ruling follows a suit filed by the National Labour Commission asking for the enforcement of an earlier order it issued calling on UTAG …

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Five most controversial Ghanaian footballers

For most footballers, their trade precedes them. They are easily known and recognized by their actions on the field. However, some are known more for their off-field actions than what they exhibit on the field. Whereas they may have incredible footballing careers, they may conduct themselves in certain ways which …

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We don’t know any ‘Andrew Abedi Ayew’ – Ayew family

Spokesperson for the Ayew family, Fiifi Tackie, has said that Parliament’s invitation letter to Black Stars captain, Andre Ayew to appear before an investigative committee is wrongly addressed. Tackie confirmed to GhanaWeb that the neither the player nor the family has received any letter from Parliament requesting the Black Stars captain to answer to …

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Why Nyantakyi sacked Kwasi Appiah after 2014 World Cup

In September 2014, the Ghana Football Association sacked then Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah. The dismissal came months after Ghana’s disastrous showing at the 2014 World Cup where the team picked just one point from a possible nine. The Sports Minister then, Mahama Ayariga has recounted a series of incidents …

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Five persons who will face Parliament over AFCON fiasco

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth, Sports and Culture is set to meet five stakeholders of football in Ghana as part of their investigations on Black Stars‘ poor performance at the just ended Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON). Kobena Woyome, a Ranking Member on Parliament’s Select Committee said on GhanaWeb’s Sports …

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How Sulley Muntari confronted RTU after reckless tackle

Sulley Muntari made his start for Accra Hearts of Oak in their drawn game against Real Tamale United (RTU) in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The former Black Stars midfielder was heavily applauded by both Accra Hearts of Oak and RTU supporters when he came off the pitch after the 78th-minute …

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Encourage students to pursue STEM-based courses -Dr Adutwum

The Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged Headmasters of Senior High, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) schools to encourage students to take a keen interest in the study of STEM-based courses. This, he said could be done by engaging the services of various institutions in the …

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State Experimental School collapsing; kids exposed to danger

An old building housing children of the State Experimental Basic School in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, is in danger of collapse as three of its pillars have started falling apart.  The primary school building, built in the 1950s, has seen no major renovation, and parts of the pillars have …

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Alhaji Grusah rejects NPP tag on new Black Stars management committee

Former Black Stars management committee dissolved after AFCON 2021 A member of the newly-constituted management committee of the Black Stars Alhaji Grusah has dispelled rumours that the new appointments by the FA were influenced by partisan politics. According to the King, Faisal bankroller he has been a staunch supporter of the United Party …

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