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KNUST final year students to pay GH¢250 for virtual graduation

Final years students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) will be expected to pay GH¢250 for the school’s first-ever virtual graduation. According to the school, the fee is meant to cater for Congregation Publication, Graduation Medals, Certificate Holders, University Souvenirs and Administrative costs. The Graduation Ceremony …

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Why is Ghana’s football still in jail?

It is more than 80 days now since the government relaxed COVID-19 restrictions on aspects of the nation’s sports, specifically non-contact sports. It was a great move towards the gradual return of normalcy. Again, it may have come as pleasant news to the football populace when the President on July …

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Barcelona player Miralem Pjanic tests positive for COVID-19

Barcelona have announced midfielder Miralem Pjanic has tested positive for coronavirus. Pjanic joined the La Liga club from Juventus at the end of the season in a swap deal with Brazil international Arthur. Barcelona confirmed the 30-year-old, who is yet to be officially presented, will now not travel to Spain …

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Cheetah Fc Signs Vipers Central Defender Abdulai Slimba 

Cheetah FC has augmented its defense ahead of the 2020/2021 football season with the signing of Abdulai Slimba from Cape Coast division one side, Venomous Vipers FC on a three year contract for an undisclosed amount.   Abdulai was an integral part of Vipers. He played full throttle in 12 out of …

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Continuing students of UCC, UHAS, technical Unis, return to school today

The University of Cape Coast (UCC), University of Health and Allied Sciences(UHAS), technical universities and other colleges are expected to reopen today, August 24, 2020. This is to ensure their completion of the year’s academic work following the government’s gradual easing of restrictive protocols in the fight against the novel …

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C/R Tertiary Institutions Undergo Disinfection

Waste management expert, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has begun the phase two of disinfecting tertiary institutions in the Central Region.   The exercise in the Central Region, which started on Friday, is collaboration between the Ministry of Education (MoE), Ghana Education Service (GES) and Zoomlion.   It followed the President Akufo-Addo’s …

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Thomas Partey jams to Stonebwoy’s ‘Putuu’ song

Ghana and Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey has joined in the craze for Afro-Dancehall artist Stonebwoy‘s ‘Putuu’ song. Partey who is a big fan of the Afro-dancehall artiste has once again shown love to the singer in a video on social media. Partey who grew up at Ashaiman, where Stonebwoy lives, took to his Twitter …

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I’m not dead – Don Bortey rubbishes death rumours

Former Hearts of Oak great Bernard Don Bortey has denied rumours sparked by a Facebook user with the username  Davinci Mogul that he has passed on. A Facebook user wrote on his timeline that the former footballer has died. When the player was asked on Kumasi based Ashh Fm, If …

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Asamoah Gyan, Esso lead Kotoko transfer plans

Kumasi Asante Kotoko have identified legendary striker Asamoah Gyan as one of eight players needed to enhance their CAF Champions League campaign this term. Kotoko alongside Ashgold will represent Ghana in the Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively. New CEO Nana Yaw Amponsah has managed to convince Otumfuo Osei Tutu to lift …

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School reopening critical – WHO to African Leaders

The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations children’s agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic. They say prolonged closure of schools is harmful to students and want governments to invest in sanitation facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus in …

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How Magic Mushrooms Can Help Reduce Anxiety And Depression

Magic mushrooms are known as a recreational drug, but emerging studies are changing medical and public perspectives. Promising research shows that magic mushrooms may help treat depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and distress related to terminal illness with long-lasting effects. Psychedelic Canada has been used for thousands of years by indigenous societies …

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WAEC rejects accusations of leaking exams questions

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it cannot be blamed for mass leakage of exams questions on social media. Mounting a strong defence the Council touted its strict security protocols before and after the printing of exam questions. This comes after the general public and some stakeholders in the …

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John Paintsil dreams of coaching Black Stars

Former Black Stars defender John Paintsil has become the latest football star to express interest in the Black Stars job. Paintsil like many ex-national stars dreams of leading the technical team of the four-time AFCON winners. Immediately after hanging his boot, Paintsil went into coaching serving as assistant coach for South African side Kaizer Chiefs. Paintsil …

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FIFA celebrates Ghana for 1995 U-17 World Cup triumph

World football governing body, FIFA has celebrated Ghana following the 1995 U-17 World Cup in Ecuador. The Black Starlets made it three in a row for Africa as they swept to a thrilling 3-2 victory against Brazil in the final of the 1995 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Guayaquil, Ecuador. …

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WASSCE leakage: WAEC boss asked to resign

A lecturer with the Cape Coast University says the head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Ghana must take the ultimate responsibility for the massive leakage of West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) questions by leaving his post. According to Dr. Kenneth Aikins, such an action will …

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Black Stars to return to action in November

Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars will return to action in November, 2020 following the approval of the resumption dates for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers by the Confederation of African Football, CAF. This was communicated to member Associations on Wednesday, …

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