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Abducted Nigerian school girls escape from bandits

The eight schoolgirls abducted by bandits early April in Nigeria’s North West Kaduna state have escaped from their abductors. The students of Government Secondary School, Awon in Kacha local government area were kidnapped by terrorists on April 3, 2023. Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home …

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How Ghanaians ‘wrestled’ with Nigerians over attempts to ‘steal’ UCC medical school graduate

The long-standing battle between Ghanaians and Nigerians over various issues was reignited this week following attempts by some Nigerians on social media to claim Dr Nathaniel Cudjoe, the University of Cape Coast medical school graduate who bagged 16 of out 22 awards offered at their graduation ceremony. The latest social …

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Being a legend not enough, go to school – GFA Exco member scolds Stephen Appiah

Executive member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Nana Oduro Sarfo has suggested to ex-Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah to seek professional knowledge in football administration before seeking a top role in Ghana football. His statement is in response to Stephen Appiah’s comment that football is run by footballers with insight and not big …

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Basic school heads lament 2years non-payment of capitation grant

Conference of Heads of Basic Schools is lamenting the non-payment of capitation grant meant for the operationalization of basic schools for the past two years. The association explains that the situation is crippling the progress of teaching and learning in schools. Speaking to Citi News, the General Secretary of the Conference …

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UE/R: 2 basic school pupils quarantined over COVID-19 infection

The Upper East Regional Minister Stephen Yakubu has disclosed that two basic school pupils in the region have tested positive for Covid-19. The pupils he noted are currently under quarantined at the Upper East Regional Hospital while contact tracing is ongoing. Failing to disclose the identity of pupils, the Minister, …

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Wenchi: Headmistress closes down school over her missing GHC2k

The Headmistress for MalamKrom L/A Primary School in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region, Madam Gifty Pomaa has allegedly suspended teaching and learning activities over her missing GHC 2,000 at her bungalow, reports reaching MyNewGH.com suggests. The Headmistress according to a report by Kumasi-based Angel FM, closed the school …

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Why South Sudan is using an age-old dowry system to reverse girl dropouts statistics in school

In parts of South Sudan, a girl’s worth is tied to the number of cattle demanded from the prospective groom who seeks her hand in marriage. The cattle are not classified as just any other animal or source of food, but as baggage of wealth, security, and stability. In some …

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Headmaster and USA based Ghanian present sports wears to Afedzi School

  The Twifo Atti-Morkwa 2020 overall district best farmer who double as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Show Bouy’s Farms and Headmaster of Afedzi D/A Primary School in the central region, Mr. Isaac Agyiri popularly known as “Show Boy” has present a set of jerseys, football, captain hand-band etc to …

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Student dies after alleged flogging in school

An investigation has been launched by the Police in Tinderet Sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya, following report of a Form One student dying after an alleged corporal punishment by his teachers.   16-year-old Kelvin Kiptanui who is a student at Chemase Secondary, died at Nandi Hills County Hospital shortly after he was admitted …

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Man arrested for alleged fraud at Free SHS school placement centre

A man claiming to be an agent for the Ghana Education Service has been arrested by the Police at the Free Senior High School (SHS) placement centre in Accra. Deputy Coordinator for the Free Senior High School programme, Nana Afrah Sika Mensah in an interview with Citi News said the young man …

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