Professional Counselor, Motivator, Speaker, Author and Entrepreneur, Counselor Frank Edem Adofoli has given the reason why most nurses in the country are unable to marry despite attaining the mandated age. In an article he posted on his Facebook page sighted by MyNewsGh.com, he observed most of them have issues with relationships. …
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GES receives new basic school curriculum
Pupils in kindergarten (KG) to primary six will from the next academic year, which starts in September, have a new education curriculum that will put a premium on reading, writing, arithmetic and creativity. Dubbed the 4Rs, the new 12-subject curriculum will provide pupils with the needed foundation skills required for …
Read More »How Prisons Officer beat up referee Theresa Bremanu for ‘poor officiating’
Referee Theresa Bremansu was beaten up by a Prisons Officer after their Ladies team lost 1-0 to Ampem Darkoa in the first leg semi-final of Women’s Special Competition. Mavis Owusu scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute at the Army Park in Sunyani to give the …
Read More »Women’s Special Competition: Prisons Officer beats up referee Theresa Bremansu
Referee Theresa Bremansu was beaten up by a Prisons Officer after their Ladies team lost 1-0 to Ampem Darkoa in the first leg semi-final of Women’s Special Competition. Mavis Owusu scored the only goal of the match in the 48th minute at the Army Park in Sunyani to give the …
Read More »Historic: Ghana performs first brain surgery without cutting skull
A seven-member team of Ghanaian doctors has performed the first-ever brain surgery in the country, without cutting the skull. The minimally invasive brain surgery is the technique by which health workers safely remove brain and skull-base tumours through smaller and more precise openings that minimise collateral damage; that is, injury …
Read More »University of Education, Winneba reopens today
Students of the University of Education, Winneba return to school today after it was temporarily closed due to a series of protests by students. The students have been calling for the dismissal of the school’s Vice Chancellor for firing some lecturers and workers. Three out of the eight dismissed lecturers …
Read More »2019 WASSCE begins today, candidates to be verified to curb impersonation
The 2019 edition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins today. Final year Senior High School (SHS) students are expected to take part in the exams in various centers across the country. The examination is commencing with Basketry 3 project work. Per the timetable, the first core …
Read More »Writing exam questions on chalkboard “national disgrace” – Ablakwa
North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described as a “national disgrace” recent events in the educational sector where some teachers in the Ashanti region had to write examination questions on the chalkboard following a directive by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to heads of schools not to collect printing …
Read More »Let’s restore dignity of teachers – Okyenhene
His Royal Majesty Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has said the dignity of teachers must be restored and protected because of the crucial role they play in national development. According to him “If Ghana will move forward we have to come back and restore the dignity of teaching in our …
Read More »Black Stars Management Committee to Attend 2019 AFCON Draw
The newly formed management committee of the senior national male team, the Black Stars will be in Cairo next Friday for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations draw. Last month, the Normalisation Committee announced a five-member team headed by Dr KK Sarpong, who is the CEO of the Ghana National …
Read More »Black Stars to camp in Qatar ahead of 2019 AFCON
Black Stars of Ghana are set to pitch camp in Qatar ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Egypt in June. Head coach of the Black Stars Kwesi Appiah went on tour to select a base for pre-tournament camping in March and according to the …
Read More »‘We stopped collection of printing fees to avoid extortion’ – GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has justified its decision to halt the collection of printing fees in basic schools across the country. But, GES said it did not direct the teachers to write examination questions on chalkboards. There have been concerns over teachers writing examination questions on chalkboards for pupils …
Read More »A 19-year-old Lucy Grant needs help to undergo Kyphosis surgery
Meet Lucy Grant, a first year student at Nyankumasi Ahenkro Senior High School who is suffering from Kyphosis. Lucy Grant is 19 years old and one of the brilliant Business Students at Nyankumasi Ahenkro SHS. As it is said, “disability is not inability”, Lucy doesn’t let her condition limit her …
Read More »Reinstate all dismissed UEW lecturers – Afenyo-Markin to V-C
The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Reverend Father Professor Anthony Afful-Broni to reinstate all dismissed lecturers of the university.Mr Afenyo-Markin said the V-C should adopt a reconciliatory posture and reciprocate the goodwill shown by aggrieved …
Read More »Committee probing KNUST riot to complete work by April 25
The three-member committee tasked by the Asantehene and Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to investigate the October 2018 riot by students of the university is set to complete its work by April 25, 2019. So far, the Vice-Chancellor of the …
Read More »Takoradi baby kidnapper to undergo mental checkup
The gender court in Sekondi has ordered Mawusi Rose Fiaku, the 42-year old woman who is standing trial for allegedly stealing a one-year-old baby in Takoradi, to undergo a mental checkup. The move is to determine whether she is mentally sound. This was after the mother of the accused confirmed …
Read More »Barca coach disappointed in Kevin Boateng’s attitude to training
Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valvede, is reported to be disappointed in Kevin-Prince Boateng’s attitude towards training since he signed on for the Camp Nou side. This has further limited the chances of the 32-year-old from playing any part in the club and could immediately be released once his contract expires. According …
Read More »Orlando Pirates join race for Kotoko’s Yacouba
South African giants Orlando Pirates are said to be interested in Asante Kotoko’s Burkinabe import Sogne Yacouba. The Stallions striker has caught the eyes of several teams on the African continent including Al Hilal, TP Mazembe, CS Sfaxien and Pirates are the latest to join his long list of suitors. …
Read More »Male teachers peeping at us – Bongo SHS female students
Students of the Bongo Senior High School in the Upper East Region have been sent home to forestall chaos after the female students boycotted breakfast and lunch over allegations that their senior housemaster and some tutors often peep at them while nude in their dormitories.The students refused to go for …
Read More »Zimbabwe caning: Court bans ‘inhuman’ juvenile punishment
Zimbabwe’s constitutional court has banned the caning of juvenile convicts as a judicial punishment. Nine judges decided that judicial corporal punishment was illegal under the country’s constitution. They ruled it was cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. While attitudes are changing, many parents in Zimbabwe still believe corporal punishment …
Read More »Bring back Muntari, KP Boateng – Alhaji Grusah
Experienced football administrator, Alhaji Karim Grusah, has called on the return of Ghanaian duo— Kelvin Prince Boateng and Sulley Ali Muntari— to the Black Stars ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup Nations. Ghana will travel to Egypt in June for their 32nd AFCON. The Stars are hoping to clinch the …
Read More »Amartey set to miss 2019 AFCON
Injured Black Stars centre-back, Daniel Amartey could be a doubt for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) slated for Egypt in June with Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, confirming his recuperation has been slower than expected. Amartey sustained a horrific injury on his ankle during their premier league 1-1 home …
Read More »Exams paper not ballot paper; erase Akufo-Addo’s face on it – NDC boy to GES
A youth activist of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) at the University of Education Winneba – Mampong Campus, Mr. Oscar Klabla Bedzra has charged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take swift action to erase the photograph of President Akufo-Addo from the mock examination papers some students in the …
Read More »Egyptian Embassy to assist Ghanaians fans ahead of 2019 AFCON Tournament
The Egyptian Embassy has announced its intention to collaborate with Egypt Air to give Ghanaian sporting public a “comprehensive package” to enable them to travel for the TOTAL Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament scheduled in the Arab Republic of Egypt from June 21st to July 19th this year. This …
Read More »Asante Kotoko part ways with Samuel Appiah Kubi
Asante Kotoko has confirmed the termination of the contract of their midfielder Samuel Appiah Kubi. The player was signed from Nkoranza Warriors in April in 2018 but has struggled to establish himself in the team leading to the termination of his contract. The club this morning confirmed on their official …
Read More »Normalisation Committee boss calls on stakeholders to help revive Ghana football
Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Normalisation Committee, Dr Kofi Amoah has urged all football stakeholders to end their feud in order to revive Ghana football. The business mogul made the rallying call after a week of positives which saw the Black Stars beat Kenya 1-0 and the Black …
Read More »‘Call for VC’s resignation and UEW Council dissolution is unfortunate’ – SRC
The Students Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) said the call by the Alumini for the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and the dissolution of the Governing Council of the University was unfortunate. It said the Vice Chancellor, Reverend Professor Anthony Afful-Broni, and the Governing Council, within …
Read More »Asante Kotoko in advance talks to sign Liberty’s Simon Zibo
Kumasi Asante Kotoko are in talks to sign Liberty Professional midfielder Simon Zibo. Footballmadeinghana.com understands that the player has accepted to play for the Porcupine Warriors pending agreement with his parents club Liberty Professional. Kotoko have been targeting Zibo for sometime now Akonnor has made him his number one priority. …
Read More »Nyantakyi’s prosecution: We’ve submitted necessary evidence – Tiger Eye rebuts Attorney-General’s claim
Contrary to a claim by the Attorney-General, Sophia Akuffo that her department has requested for the necessary documentation from Tiger Eye P.I. in order to prosecute former President of the Ghana Football Association but is yet to receive such, the investigative firm says all evidences it gathered had been submitted …
Read More »Asamoah Gyan loses ‘big’ again in Sarah Kwablah rape case
The year 2019 appears to have not started well for Black Stars Skipper, Asamoah Gyan who after being ‘humiliated’ in his bid to claim his three children are not his, has suffered yet another defeat this time at an Accra Circuit Court, MyNewsGh.com can report. The player was seeking to …
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