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We are not importing new uniforms for JHS – GES

The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has debunked reports that it is importing new school uniforms for students in the Junior High School (JHS). Casandra Twum Ampofo, PRO of the Service reacting to reports from the Textile Workers, said such claims are baseless and have no merit whatsoever. …

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WAEC yet to release 2019 BECE results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is yet to release the results for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates. A message from the council said it “would duly make an announcement when the results are released”. It, therefore, asked the public to ignore messages …

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It’s Madness To Import New GES Uniform – Textile Workers

The Textiles Workers Union has raised concerns over the alleged importation of the new uniforms introduced by the Ghana Education Service (GES). They say the move makes no sense at all. The new uniform, which was introduced in April this year, was met with criticism as some said it was …

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African Games 2019: Ghana wins gold in Men’s 4x100m

Ghana won her second gold medal at the ongoing African Games in Morocco as the Men’s 4×100 team stormed to victory in the final. Team Ghana, with the quartet consisting of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Martin Owusu-Antwi and Sean Safo-Antwi, finished first with a time of 38.30 seconds ahead …

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Asante Kotoko sign former AshantiGold defender Samed Ibrahim

Asante Kotoko SC have signed former Ashanti Gold SC defender Samed Ibrahim, GHANAsoccernet.com can disclose. The towering center-back completed his switch on Wednesday after agreeing to personal terms with the Porcupine Warriors. Ibrahim parted ways with Ashanti Gold SC about two weeks ago after refusing to extend his expired contract. …

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GHS outlines immunisation schedule against polio

Children between zero and 59 months old living in six districts of the country will from September 4 to 7, this year, be vaccinated against polio. The areas to be covered are Chereponi, Bumkurugu, Gushegu, Saboba, Tamale and Sagnarigu. The exercise, Round Zero of Three Rounds of Polio Immunisation, is …

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Teachers ill-prepared for rushed new curriculum – Educationist

A quality education specialist with the SOS Villages Ghana has indicated that the new curriculum for basic and high schools is being rushed. Beginning the 2019 – 2020 academic years, Ghana will be moving towards a standardized practical based curriculum with national assessment examinations to be written in classes two, …

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[WHY]: Why Jordan Ayew wept after scoring Manchester United

Jordan Ayew was spotted holding back the tears at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon after he was overcome with emotion from scoring in the 2-1 win over Manchester United. The Ghanaian international latched on to a flick by Jeffrey Schlupp before coolly slotting the ball at the back of the …

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There Is A Rule In The Game

I certainly can not be happy with comments from some of the aspirants who did not emerge victorious at yesterday’s primaries.  It can’t be justify in anyway, but I believe we must give them the second chance. We can not throw the baby away with the bath water. There are …

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Football managers deserve to be jailed – Rev Osei Kofi

Most of Ghana’s current football administrators deserve to be jailed for the way they are managing affairs of football in the country, former Black Stars player, Rev Osei Kofi has said. According to the African Cup of Nations winner, football management in the country has taken a downward turn and …

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UPSA introduces ‘dual qualification’ for students

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), as part of its new academic policy has introduced what the University termed, as the “dual qualification scheme” for all its students. Under the dual qualification scheme which will begin this (2019/2020) academic year, students who enroll in a degree programme will compulsorily …

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GES releases GHC 7.6m for curriculum training participants

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has disbursed a further transportation allowance of GHC50 per person to participants of the just ended curriculum training programme. The money has been released to the districts through GES’ regional offices. A total of 152,000 KG to class 6 teachers across the country participated in …

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Akufo-Addo Reacts To Junior Agogo’s Demise

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reacted to the death of former Ghana international, Manuel Junior Agogo. Agogo died on Thursday at the age of 40. In a tweet, President Akufo-Addo described Junior Agogo as “a fine player” who represented the nation proudly any time he was called up to …

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Andre Ayew Rejects French Ligue 1 Return

Swansea City star Andre Ayew is uninterested in returning to France despite being linked with Ligue 1 outfit Girondins Bordeaux. The Navy blue-and-Whites want to bring the 31-year-old to the Matmut Atlantique but the former Olympique Marseille star would rather experience a new adventure than go back to a league …

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China World Cup boost as nine foreigners switch nationality

China could soon be able to field a national team made up almost entirely of players born elsewhere after authorities said nine foreign footballers were switching allegiance. On Wednesday Brazil-born striker Elkeson became the first player without Chinese heritage to be named in the national squad, as China attempts to …

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Kwesi Appiah eulogies Agogo

Head coach of the senior national soccer team the Black Stars James Kwasi Appiah has expressed shock at the demise of the former team striker, Junior Manuel Agogo. According to the Black Stars master tactician, Junior Agogo was very hard working, eloquent and behaves professionally at training even though he …

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Asamoah Gyan gutted by tragic death of Junior Agogo

General Captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan has reacted to the tragic death of Junior Agogo. He died on Thursday in London at the age of 40 after a long battle with stroke. Agogo will be remembered fondly for his contributions at 2008 Africa Cup of Nations on home …

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How BBC reported Agogo’s death

Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo has died at the age of 40. Agogo, who began his career at Sheffield Wednesday, played 27 times for his country and scored 12 goals. He finished his career at Hibernian in 2012 having also had spells in the United …

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Ex-Super Falcons player is dead

A former Super Falcons player, Ifeanyi Chiejine, is dead. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced her death in a brief statement on Twitter on Thursday. The football body said that she passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. NFF wrote in a tweet: “We are sad to announce the …

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VIDEO: Junior Agogo Career Goals

Junior Agogo was an incredible football player with great talent who delighted fans anytime time he was on the field of play. His name Agogo, became very popular shortly after he joined the Ghana black stars. Unfortunately for him, he couldn’t enjoy his career for long due to stroke. Fans …

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