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June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Seven Students Drown in Black Volta River: MP Calls for Life Jackets and Safety Measures

Lawra Constituency Member of Parliament, Bide A. Ziedieng, has brought attention to a tragic incident in which seven students from Lawra Senior High School drowned while attempting to cross the Black Volta River near the Burkina Faso border. The MP expressed

June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

BECE Candidates Barred Due to Accident: Minister Pledges Support for Affected Students

Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the fate of eight BECE candidates who were barred from writing their English Language paper due to a road accident is currently under investigation. Despite the circumstances that led to their tardiness, supervisors

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Three BECE Invigilators in Ashanti Region Granted Bail After Malpractice Arrests

Three invigilators in Ghana's Ashanti Region have been arrested and subsequently granted bail for their alleged involvement in examination malpractices during the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The suspects were apprehended at various examination centers, including Twedie and Mampong,

June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

University of Ghana Suspends 14 Students for Misconduct, Sanctions 97 for Exam Malpractices

The University of Ghana has suspended 14 students for two academic years due to disorderly conduct and violations of institutional regulations. This decision follows investigations by the university's Disciplinary Committee into various incidents of student misconduct. During their suspension, the affected

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Govt to Deploy DRIP Machines for Nationwide Farm Road Construction – Agric Minister

The government is set to deploy earth-moving equipment procured under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) for the construction of farm roads across Ghana. This announcement was made by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku. Speaking to journalists in

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Bee Attack Disrupts BECE at Wa School for the Deaf, One Candidate Hospitalized

A swarm of wild bees caused chaos at the Wa School for the Deaf examination center, attacking candidates writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The incident injured two students and temporarily disrupted the exams. A male and a female candidate

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Church Losing Its Identity, Says Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim

Renowned preacher Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim has raised serious concerns about the state of today’s church during his message on “The Ability to See” series on AP Radio 105.7 in Kaase, Kumasi. In his message, he highlighted how the lives of

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

24 Arrested for BECE Malpractice, Handed Over to Police – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has handed over 24 individuals to the police for prosecution due to various offenses committed during the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, the

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Israeli Strikes On Iran Continue With Injuries And Rising Smoke

Strikes by Israel and Iran continue as the conflict between the two countries intensifies. On Sunday, Israeli strikes have killed the Chief of Iran's armed forces intelligence unit. Meanwhile, more than 10 Israelis are reported to have been injured following Iranian