The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has called off its nationwide strike after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured an interim injunction on the industrial action. The association in a statement said its decision to call off the strike was a “demonstration of good faith which must be reciprocated by …
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GES Apologises For Treating SHS Teachers Poorly
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has apologised to senior high school teachers for treating them poorly on Monday at the start of a four-day training programme. More than 200 teachers from the Greater Accra, Oti and Volta Regions who were invited on short notice to attend the training were left …
Read More »GPL: Aduana shocked, Kotoko beaten, Hearts drew
League leaders, Aduana Stars were shocked by Eleven Wonders at Techiman this afternoon in a mid-week Ghana Premier League Match Day 4. Eleven Wonders got the only goal of the match on the stroke of half time via a penalty by Kwadwo Asamoah. This victory is the first of the …
Read More »Students evacuated as Accra Academy dormitories go up in flames
Parts of the Accra Academy located at Bubiashie in Accra is reportedly in flames. It is unclear what might have caused the fire in the school. Photos and videos are rife on social media with some claiming that dormitories in two halls of residence in the school, namely Alema and …
Read More »Barcelona seek second loan move for Kevin-Prince Boateng after Suarez injury
Barcelona are considering a move back for Fiorentina forward Kevin-Prince Boateng following a long-term injury to Luiz Suarez. Spanish newspaper Marca is reporting that the 32-year-old has emerged on the roaster of the Catalan giants. They are considering a second loan spell as a replacement for the injured Uruguayan. Suarez …
Read More »SAD VIDEO: Referee runs for his life as students chase him at GUSA Games
It appears some university students have taken cues from the violence that occurred at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday if a video circulating on social media is anything to go by. A video which is in circulation on various social media platforms has some disgruntled students chasing after a …
Read More »Women who have more sex reduce risk of early menopause – Scientist
Women who have sex at least once a month have a lower risk of entering menopause early than women with less active sex lives, scientists have found in research which they say points to a form of biological energy trade-off. A study of data from almost 3,000 women in the …
Read More »Afro-Arab Group Capo Gets Top Notch Appointment In Niger
The Group Chairman of the Afro-Arab Group of companies Alhaji Salamu Amadu has been appointed as the vice President of Nigerien based Sahel Sporting Club. Sahel Sporting Club is a Nigerien football club based in Niamey. The club was formed in 1974 from the football club Secteur 7. Sahel FC …
Read More »20 referees receive FIFA badges
Twenty Ghanaian match officials have received FIFA badges for the year 2020. According to the Ghana Football Association, six male referees and six assistant referees received FIFA badges. However, four referees and four assistant coaches also received their international badges in the female category. Below is the list of …
Read More »TUTAG members expected to return to work after court order
Teaching and learning at the various Technical Universities across the country is expected to commence today following an Accra High court order directing striking Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) members to return to work. The decision was arrived at after the National Labour Commission (NLC) secured a court …
Read More »3rd Ghana Teacher Licensure Exams results out
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has released the results of the third Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE). A total of 27,171 out of the 34,724 candidates who sat for the examination representing 78.2 per cent passed the examination, while, 7,553 representing 21.8 per cent failed. A statement from the NTC …
Read More »Top five African transfer rumours to watch this week
Boubakary Soumare to Manchester United LOSC Lille enjoyed a massive windfall in 2019 when they sold Nicolas Pepe to Arsenal for £72 million, and they could be set to make another major killing from the sale of midfielder Soumare. The Franco-Senegalese powerhouse has been earning rave reviews for his performances …
Read More »Young dad cries to Ghanaians to help his daughter walk, sit and talk
The hopes of a Father, Fredrick Frimpong hangs in the balance as his 4-year-old daughter, Jasmine Frimpong, since the day she was born has never made an attempt to sit, stand and talk, a situation that has made him [Fredrick] perplexed because the mother of young Jasmine is late. Narrating …
Read More »Abedi Pele, others approved to coach DOL clubs
Ex-Black Stars skipper, Abedi Pele, is among a host of coaches who have been given the green light by the Ghana Football Association to coach Division One League (DOL) clubs. Pele who is the coach and owner of Accra-based side Nania FC is expected to sit in the dugout of …
Read More »CK Akunnor to be handed substantive Black Stars job as government opts for local coach
GHANAsoccernet.com understands that the government has communicated to officials of the Ghana Football Association to appoint a local coach in the FA’s quest to appoint a successor to Kwesi Appia for the senior national football team the Black Stars. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a statement released on January …
Read More »Intensify breast cancer education among youth- BCI
President of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has called on stakeholders to intensify breast cancer education among the youth for a cancer free future. She explained that educating the youth on breast cancer will enable them to identify the specific threats and warning signs of breast cancer, …
Read More »GFA bans Asante Kotoko from Baba Yara Stadium after fan violence
The Ghana Football Association has “temporarily” banned Asante Kotoko from playing its home games at the Baba Yara Stadium. This follows disturbances caused by supporters of the Kumasi-based club on Sunday to protest refereeing decisions in their 0-1 loss to Berekum Chelsea. The decision stands, “pending the adjudication of the matter …
Read More »GFA condemns shooting incident at Baba Yara
The Ghana Football Association has condemned the violence that marred the premier league match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Brekum Chelsea at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium Sunday afternoon. A fan of Kumasi Asante Kotoko was shot in the eye by the Police after chaos broke out following the defeat …
Read More »Kotoko facing Ghana FA ban after violence in shock defeat to Berekum Chelsea
Giants Asante Kotoko could face the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana FA after their supporters threw projectiles on the field during their shock defeat to Berekum Chelsea, halting the Premier League match for several minutes on Sunday. Angry supporters of the Porcupine Warriors were furious over decisions of the referee …
Read More »Kotoko fan in critical condition after gunshot wound
A supporter of Kumasi Asante Kotoko is battling for his life after he was allegedly hit by a stray ‘rubber’ bullet from Police personnel deployed to ensure security at the Baba Yara Sports stadium earlier today. Kotoko were facing Berekum Chelsea in Match Day three of the Ghana Premier League …
Read More »Free SHS: Akuapem North Assembly to end Double-Track System
The Akuapem North Municipal Chief Executive, Dennis Aboagye, has assured that the Municipality is poised to be the first to end Double track system. The assurance by the MCE follows handing over of a 16 unit storey classroom block by a Contractor for academic use in Okuapeman Senior High School. …
Read More »Jordan Ayew passes brother Andre to become second-highest Ghanaian scorer in Premier League
Jordan Ayew’s strike against Arsenal on Saturday in their 1-1 draw earned him and Crystal Palace more than just a point against their London rivals. The goal took Jordan Ayew one goal clear of his brother, Andre Ayew in the list of the highest-scoring Ghanaians in Premier League history. The …
Read More »Peki SHS head ‘bribes’ auditor with students’ food items
Food items that could feed about 200 students of Peki Senior High School in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region for about a week are alleged to have been diverted to appease an auditor. The items estimated to cost thousands of Ghana cedis include, two gallons of oil …
Read More »GHPL: 5 talking points ahead of matchday 3
In the second week of Ghana Premier League action, matches were a treat and more is expected in the third week. New deals have been struck and new potential golden boot winners have entered the fray but there is room for change as it is still early days yet. Here …
Read More »Teachers to undergo aptitude test before promotion – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced teachers in the country will now undergo aptitude test before they get promoted. According to a statement by the GES, the move is to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the promotion process. Other categories of teachers will undergo interviews and the aptitude test …
Read More »EPL: Man City fan gets five-year ban over Sterling racist abuse
A Manchester City supporter has received a five-year ban from football matches after racially abusing Raheem Sterling. Ian Baldry, 58, made a racist comment towards the City and England winger as he celebrated scoring a goal in a Premier League game against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in December 2018. …
Read More »Teachers to undergo aptitude test before promotion – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced teachers in the country will now undergo aptitude test before they get promoted. According to a statement by the GES, the move is to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the promotion process. Other categories of teachers will undergo interviews and the aptitude test …
Read More »Fire ravages St Charles SHS dormitory; students’ properties destroyed
A dormitory of the St Charles Minor Seminary Senior High School in Tamale went up in flames Monday afternoon destroying students’ personal belongings, a development that is likely to render the students homeless. The fire, which started at 12:29pm at the Cardinal Dery dormitory, completely burned eight of the nine …
Read More »GFA reacts to GBC’s statement on TV rights
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken note of a statement by the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on the Television Broadcast Rights granted to StarTimes by the GFA, at the end of the bidding process. The GFA is shocked by the deliberate misinformation in the statement and wishes to respond …
Read More »‘Shocked’ GBC blasts Ghana FA for awarding Premier League rights deal to StarTimes
The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) wants the Ghana Premier League broadcast rights which have been awarded to Star Times to be reviewed after the state broadcaster claimed they presented a healthy financial bid. On Wednesday, the Ghana Football Association announced the Chinese Pay-TV channel as rights holders for the Premier …
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