Teacher Kwadwo has been sacked He was found guilty of insubordination according to GES The SISO of his district has also been demoted to teach Edward Yamoah, the demoted School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) formerly known as Circuit Supervisor (CS) for Akrofuom Circuit, has vowed to take legal action against …
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Over 40 basic schools in Bolgatanga Municipality without classroom, furniture — MCE
It has been revealed that over 40 Basic Schools in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region have no classrooms or furniture. This was revealed by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Mr. Rex Asanga during a press soiree organized by the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) on December …
Read More »Female soldier arrested for accepting marriage proposal on duty
A female soldier has been picked up in Nigeria for accepting a marriage proposal while on duty, an army spokesman has said. She had breached the military’s code of conduct by “indulging in romance while in uniform”, he added. A video emerged last week of the soldier accepting a ring …
Read More »School feeding grant still GH¢1 per plate
Government’s intention to expand coverage of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) from 3.4 million to over four million pupils in 2022 has not affected the expected increase in the programme’s feeding grant, which is still pegged at GH¢1 per plate of food for primary pupils and Senior High School …
Read More »3 reasons why Teacher Kwadwo was sacked – GES lists
Teacher Kwadwo sacked by GES Teacher Kwadwo shoots down “depression” rumours Teacher Kwadwo on war path with GES The Ghana Education Service has offered explanations to why it decided to terminate the appointment of comedian and professional teacher, Michael Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Teacher Kwadwo. Teacher Kwadwo, in a …
Read More »VIDEO of Dr. Ofori Sarpong’s huge mansion that has over 15 customized luxurious cars surfaces online
A video that partially captures the home of Ghanaian business mogul, Dr. Ofori Sarpong has been sighted online. In a video that is making a lot of waves online, the gate of the mansion of the billionaire was opened for a bus of his alma mater, Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High …
Read More »Make healthcare delivery affordable to achieve Universal Health Coverage – Gov’t told
Chairperson for the Ghana Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (GhNCDA), Dr. Mrs. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has called on the government to make healthcare delivery system in the country affordable to achieve Universal Health Coverage. She said the government in its efforts making health care accessible is providing more health facilities in the …
Read More »Teacher Kwadwo rants as GES sacks him
Teacher Kwadwo bemoans ill-treatment from GES Teacher Kwadwo ousted out of teaching profession Teacher Kwadwo promises to teach GES a lesson Michael Owusu Afriyie popularly known as ‘Teacher Kwadwo’ has publicly reacted to the withdrawal of his teaching license by the Ghana Education Service (GES). Teacher Kwadwo’s teaching profession has …
Read More »Teacher Kwadwo sacked
Primary four students to undertake National Standard Test Education Minister impressed with organization of National Standard Test Teacher Kwadwo embarks on campaign against GES over unfair treatment of teachers Ghanaian comedian and professional teacher, Michael Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Teacher Kwadwo, has confirmed being axed by the Ghana Education …
Read More »Over 40 ABUSCO students suspended indefinitely over gangsterism
About 45 students of the Abuakwa State College(ABUSCO) in the Eastern Region have been suspended indefinitely by management of the school for allegedly engaging in gangsterism. They are alleged to have formed a group known as “Above the Law”. The form 2 Green track male boarding students of Akyem Asafo …
Read More »6 years SHS education in the offing – Adutwum
SHS system currently 3 years High schools in Ghana to be reduced from 13,000 to 2,500 – Dr. Adutwum 15 sites to be used for piloting Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has disclosed that the government will, from 2023, begin piloting a six-year Senior High School education system. The initiative is …
Read More »Ghana deepens ties with Luxembourg
On Monday, 13 December 2021, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo paid a day’s working visit to Luxembourg, as part of efforts to deepen bilateral relations and ties of co-operation between Ghana and Luxembourg. Amongst others, President Akufo-Addo paid a courtesy call on the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Henri Albert Gabriel Félix …
Read More »Suicide machine that kills users goes viral
A coffin-shaped capsule that allows occupants to kill themselves has passed legal review in Switzerland, according to its creators. The Sarco machine can be operated from the inside –conceivably just by blinking if the person suffers from locked-in syndrome – and works by reducing the oxygen level in the pod to …
Read More »WAEC explains change of grades
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained that one of its platforms, ERESULTS.WAECGH.ORG, used for checking of results experienced a technical hitch last Friday, December 10, 2021 between 4.45 p.m. and 6.00p.m. A message posted on its website, explained that the hitch resulted in subjects which originally had Grade …
Read More »6 healthy benefits of chewing gum you probably didn’t know
We have all chewed gum at least once in a lifetime. Maybe it was during that time in school when you were mining for an IA or maybe after enjoying an afternoon Kenkey with grilled tilapia and onions. In whatever instances, most individuals prefer to keep a pack of mint …
Read More »Ghanaian student in Virginia State University arrested for the murder of his colleague
A Ghanaian at the Virginia State University(VSU) in the United States of America (USA) has been caged for his involvement in the murder of a colleague. The Police were called upon December 5, shortly before 8 p.m to University Apartments at Ettrick. The body of Virginia State University student, Daniel …
Read More »5 ways to stay in love with your partner
In every relationship, there comes a moment when the fire goes out a bit, and things start to feel very routine. Those butterflies can’t keep fluttering in your stomach forever, and those rose-colored glasses will really come off at some point. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you should end …
Read More »South Korea expands entry ban to Ghana, one other African country
South Korea expanded its entry ban to two additional African countries on Wednesday amid growing concerns over the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant. From Friday to next Thursday, short-term foreign arrivals from Ghana and Zambia will be banned. South Korean nationals and long-term foreign arrivals from these countries will face a …
Read More »PHOTOS: Suicide machine that kills users in a blink of an eye ‘legalised’ in Switzerland
A coffin-shaped capsule that allows occupants to kill themselves has passed legal review in Switzerland, according to its creators. The Sarco machine can be operated from the inside –conceivably just by blinking if the person suffers from locked-in syndrome – and works by reducing the oxygen level in the pod to below …
Read More »Mexico truck crash: At least 53 people killed as trailer overturns
At least 53 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the truck they were being transported in crashed in southern Mexico, authorities say. More than 100 people, said to be migrants from Central America, were crammed into the truck’s trailer when it rolled in the state of Chiapas. …
Read More »Over 40 camels disqualified from Saudi beauty pageant
More than 40 camels have been disqualified from a Saudi beauty pageant after dozens of the animals were given Botox, face lifts and muscle-boosting hormones. The beauties were booted in one of the biggest ever crackdowns at the Abdulaziz Camel Festival where breeders compete for some £49 million in prize …
Read More »Pupils at Tokroanu plead for help as school building nears collapse
Pupils and Teachers at St. Francis Anglican M/A in the Krachi East Municipality of Oti Region are in danger due to the deplorable nature of the school’s structure. The JHS is housed in a dilapidated structure with no doors and window locks to safeguard the place after school hours. A …
Read More »Pupils of Eggu R/C Primary School lie on bare floor to study, write exams
The pupils, according to the headteacher, are compelled to use wood slaps as tables and either lie on their bellies or sit on the bare floor to write. Eggu R/C Primary School is a six-unit classroom block which has a 297-students population. Mr. Malik Seidu, headteacher of the school says …
Read More »Ghana records 27 new Coronavirus cases
Ghana has recorded 27 new cases of COVID-19, the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has said. The country’s active cases are now 692, this, according to the Service has brought the country’s total confirmed cases to 131,246 as of December 1, 2021. The Service has also indicated that there were no …
Read More »WASSCE 2021: Thousands of results cancelled, withheld
446,352 wrote 2021 WASSCE WAEC cancels results of some students WAEC creates a shortcode for candidates to check results The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has disclosed that a total of 1,339 subject results and 174 entire results of some students who sat for the 2021 West African Senior School …
Read More »No bed syndrome: Seven-month-old baby dies after allegedly rejected at KATH
some major hospitals in Ghana struggling with lack of beds KATH refused to admit a baby due to lack of space Hospital begins investigation that led to the death of seven-month-old baby A seven-month-old baby has died after being rejected by the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region …
Read More »Ghanaian Harvard student who donated $40k scholarship receives 2021 electric car
Anan was awarded $40,000 She donated the scholarship to the less privileged in her class She receives a Kia Niro vehicle from Steve Harvey Verda Annan, a Ghanaian student at Harvard University who generously donated her $40,000 scholarship from her High School to the less privileged in her class, has …
Read More »British teenager survives crocodile attack in Zambia
An 18-year-old British woman has said she is “very, very lucky” to have survived a crocodile attack while on holiday in Zambia. Amelie Osborn-Smith was left fighting for her life after the 10ft (3-metre) reptile dragged her into a death roll as she swam with friends in the Zambezi river …
Read More »Three more hostages released in Haiti, US missionary group says
Three more hostages kidnapped by a gang in Haiti have been released, the United States-based missionary group that organised their trip to the Caribbean nation said, while another 12 are still held. “We are thankful to God that three more hostages were released last night,” Ohio-based Christian Aid Ministries said …
Read More »EU blacklists 97 airlines from flying over European airspace
The European Commission has updated its list of airlines banned from operating in European airspace because they fail to meet international safety standards. Under the revision, 97 operators are prohibited from flying over Europe, which is actually down on the 103 listed previously. This is because several Moldovan companies were …
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