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October 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Ministry of Education Announces 2024/25 Placement Results for Senior High Schools and TVET Institutions

The Ministry of Education has announced the placement results for Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions for the 2024/25 academic year. According to the Ministry's statement, of the 563,339 results received from the West African

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Assemblyman George Agyei Frempong Dies from Electrocution While Fixing Streetlight

George Agyei Frempong, the Assemblyman for the Oguaa electoral area in New Juaben South municipality, tragically died from electrocution on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred while Agyei Frempong, believed to be in his late thirties, was attempting to fix a streetlight

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Bawku Conflict Claims 15 Lives As Lawyer Criticizes Attorney-General Over Rival Chief’s Return

Agbambilla Ziyerley Maxwell, the lawyer representing the Bawku Naaba, has reported that at least 15 people have recently lost their lives in the ongoing Bawku conflict. On Sunday, October 27, 2024, a violent attack occurred when assailants set up roadblocks in

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Man Sentenced To Five Years For Defrauding Woman In Fake Money-Doubling Scheme

A 28-year-old man, Alhassan Sayibu, has been sentenced to five years in prison for defrauding a woman of GH₵5,000 and for sexual assault linked to a fake money-doubling scheme. Sayibu, a motor fitter from Yendi in the Northern Region, was found

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024

Gunfire Erupts at Agona Swedru Rally, One Injured and Several Others Hurt

One person was shot, and several others sustained minor injuries during a mini-rally in Agona Swedru when gunfire erupted through a crowd. According to reports, supporters of Chris Arthur, a parliamentary candidate, were returning from a campaign launch in Otinkorang, located

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Curfew Imposed On Sampa Township Over Chieftaincy Disputes

Ghana's Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has imposed a curfew on Sampa Township in the Bono Region to maintain peace and order. Effective October 24, 2024, the curfew will run daily from 10 pm to 6 am until further notice.

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Infant Sold In Sekondi For GHC 300, Investigation Underway

A disturbing incident of alleged child trafficking has surfaced in Sekondi, Western Region, involving a 35-year-old mother, Mena Efua, accused of selling her two-week-old infant for GHC300. The community is shaken, and widespread condemnation has ensued. Mena Efua's sister, Maame Esi,

October 26, 2024October 26, 2024

Ghana’s National Security Ministry Refutes Reuters Report on Terrorist Activities

The Ministry of National Security in Ghana has strongly denied a Reuters report claiming Islamist militants use northern Ghana as a logistical and medical hub for operations in Burkina Faso. The report alleged Ghanaian authorities ignore insurgents crossing from Burkina Faso

October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

Kasoa Teen Killer Jailed For Life

Nicholas Kini, one of the two teenagers who killed a 10-year-old boy at Kasoa in 2021 for money ritual, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a High Court in Accra. His co-accused (name withheld), who is minor was also convicted

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

Minister of Education Highlights Importance of TVET in Africa’s Industrialization at 2024 Africa Skills Week

During his address at the 2024 Africa Skills Week in Accra, Minister for Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum emphasized the vital role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in driving industrialization across Africa. The event brought together high-level stakeholders