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Ahmed Toure arrives in Ghana to complete Medeama SC move

Former Asante Kotoko forward, Ahmed Toure has arrived in Ghana to complete his move to Medeama SC on a free transfer. The 33-year-old is currently unattached after ending his short spell at Guinean top-flight league side AS Kaloum in December 2020. Medeama has been prolific in front of goal following the departure …

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Suspend resumption of KG, primary schools – NAGRAT

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) wants the reopening of primary and kindergarten schools to be suspended. The President of the Association, Angel Cabornu, in a Citi News interview opined that pupils in the said groups are more vulnerable since they are unable to fully appreciate the COVID-19 safety protocols. “Those …

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8,000 teachers fail licensure exams

Over eight thousand teachers have failed the mandatory Licensure Examination (NTLE) representing 30.75% of the total number who sat for the test. A statement by the National Teaching Council on Monday, January 4 said 27,455 candidates sat for the exams. According to the NTC, 19,013 candidates representing 69.3% passed the …

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WASSCE to be written in September/October, BECE in November – GES

The Ghana Education Service has begun talks with the West African Examination Council (WAEC) for the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to be scheduled for September/October 2021. It also recommended that the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) should also take place in November 2021. According to the Director-General …

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Gov’t partially cancels double track system

All SHS 3 students will no longer run the double-track system, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced on Sunday, January 3. Announcing the reopening of schools in the country in an address to the nation, Mr. Akufo-Addo explained that his government has been able to embark on infrastructural development in …

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UG to begin shift system for 2021/2022 academic year

The University of Ghana (UG) has announced plans to run a shift system of education for the 2021/2022 Academic year. The university says the large number of students expected to be admitted this year coupling with the COVID-19 safety protocols has accounted for this. Speaking to Citi News, the Dean …

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2020/21 GPL: Hearts of Oak trash Bechem United 6-1

Accra Hearts of Oak has ended Bechem United’s unbeaten run in a grand style at the Accra Sports Stadium as the away side endured a 6-1 humiliating defeat on matchday seven. It was Bechem United’s heaviest defeat in the ongoing season. The away side appealed for a penalty in the 10th …

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Ghanaian schools to reopen mid-January 2021

Schools in Ghana will return to full academic work beginning mid-January 2021, sources within government have told Graphic Online. The major decision, the outcome of Wednesday’s cabinet meeting chaired by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to be announced soon. The exact resumption date is unclear yet but the …

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5 health benefits of coffee you probably never knew

Most of the time we hear reasons why caffeine is bad for our body, but that’s really not all there is to coffee. Drinking about 3 to 4 cups of coffee daily can do your body some good and if you want to get the maximum benefit from coffee, avoiding …

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Timothy Fosu-Mensah rejects new Manchester United contract

Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah has reportedly rejected a new contract. The Dutchman has struggled for playing under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this season, making just three appearances. And his last start for the Red Devils came in a dissapointing opening day 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace in September. The …

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Jonathan Mensah pays tribute to ‘warrior’ Agyemang Badu

Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah has paid a touching tribute to Emmanuel Agyemang Badu who has announced his retirement from international football. Agyemang Badu shared the news with his social media followers that he was finally calling it a day as regards his national team career on Thursday December 31, 2020. …

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Asamoah Gyan eulogizes former teammate Agyemang Badu

Legendary Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan has offered his praise to Emmanuel Agyemang Badu who has announced his retirement from international football. Agyemang Badu shared the news with his social media followers that he was finally calling it a day as regards his national team career on Thursday, December 31, 2020. The midfielder who …

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Current Kotoko team has no future – Charles Taylor

Former Kotoko player Charles Taylor says he can boldly say that the current Kotoko team has no future. According to him, from the way they played, he is of the view that the boys or players haven’t made up their minds to take their football career to the next level. …

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Bright Addae Foundation Calls On Former GFA President 

The Bright Addae Foundation led by its Administrative/Operations Manager, Dickson Boadi together with Franklin Addae, on the 30th December 2020, paid a courtesy call on former Ghana Football Association President, CAF Vice President, FIFA Executive Council Member and Lawyer Kwesi Nyantakyi.      Mr. Nyantakyi expressed his overwhelming gratitude to …

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Akufo-Addo meets cabinet today over school reopening – Oppong Nkrumah

President Nana Akufo-Addo will tomorrow, Wednesday 30th December 2020 meet cabinet to decide on the possible reopening of schools in January 2021, Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has disclosed. According to him, government has been in discussions with various stakeholders within the sector to come up with a comprehensive and …

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Asamoah Gyan becomes emotional as avid fan gifts him $100

Who told you the high and mighty and the filthy rich persons do not appreciate your token of appreciation you show them? What actually will $100 do for Asamoah Gyan? Absolutely nothing! but the former Black Stars captain was very excited when an avid fan stopped him on the motorway and …

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