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December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Seth Terkper Proposes Limiting Free SHS To Day Students To Ease Financial Burden

Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper has suggested that Ghana should limit its free senior high school (SHS) programme to day students in order to reduce the financial strain on the government. He drew comparisons to education systems in the United States

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

GNAT Demands Justice After Teacher Stabbed in the Eye by Student

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called for justice after a teacher at Asuoso Senior High School in Offinso, Ashanti Region, was stabbed in the left eye by a student. The teacher, Ishmael Famous, reportedly lost his eye following

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Apaak Condemns Government’s GH¢118m Debt To WAEC

Dr. Clement Apaak, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, has strongly criticized the government for its failure to settle the GH¢118 million debt owed to the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC). He warned that the continued delay in payment has

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

CSU SRC Provides Lifeline to Struggling Students

The Students Representative Council (SRC) of Christian Service University (CSU) is making a significant impact on the lives of struggling students through its "Boa Wo Nua" Scholarship Support Scheme. The initiative, launched last year, has already provided financial assistance to over

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

Deadly Crash Claims Three Lives on Gomoa Okyereko Highway

A tragic road accident has claimed the lives of three individuals and left 20 others injured on the Gomoa Okyereko stretch of the Kasoa-Winneba highway. The fatal collision occurred when a Sprinter bus and a Hyundai Grace vehicle collided head-on. The

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

14 Suspects Remanded By Kumasi High Court Over Election Day Violence In Damongo

A Kumasi High Court has remanded 14 individuals into prison custody for their alleged involvement in violent acts during Election Day disturbances in Damongo, located in the Savannah Region. Out of the 16 individuals brought before the court, 14 were remanded

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

KNUST Student Dies in Tragic Road Accident

A third-year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Afia Dedaa Osae, has tragically lost her life in a road accident involving a speeding trotro. The incident occurred while Afia was on her way to repair her

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

GAF Warns Against Attacks on Security Personnel

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a stern warning against attacks on its personnel. The military has observed instances where soldiers on authorized duty have been targeted by mobs. In a statement, GAF emphasized that its personnel have the right

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

Trump Plans Mass Deportations and Stricter Immigration Enforcement in Second Term

Former President Donald Trump is preparing to take aggressive action on illegal immigration if he is elected to a second term, with plans to declare a national emergency and initiate widespread deportations beginning on January 20. Trump’s plan focuses on deporting

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

U.S. Embassy Congratulates Ghana on Peaceful Elections

The United States Embassy in Ghana has extended its congratulations to the country for successfully conducting the 2024 general elections. In a post on their official X account, the embassy hailed the elections as a clear reflection of the will of