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February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Trump Courts Christians At NRB Convention, Promises To Defend Faith and Religious Liberty

Former President Trump says he will defend Christianity and religious liberty if he wins the White House in November. On Thursday, he addressed the National Religious Broadcasters convention where his words were met with enthusiasm. This year marks the 80th

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

2024 SONA: Let’s Find Ways To Improve Free SHS – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for a comprehensive solution to address the teething challenges associated with the Free Senior High School policy. The government’s educational policy has faced various difficulties, with the opposition National Democratic Congress and other stakeholders

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Free SHS: Annual Budgetary Allocation Increased By 639% Since 2017 – Report

The annual budgetary allocation for the implementation of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy has increased 639% since its implementation, a report by the Africa Education Watch has stated. According to the “Financial Burden Analysis of the free SHS policy

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

University Of Ghana Revises Plagiarism Policy To Include AI

The University of Ghana has amended its academic integrity framework, particularly in its approach to plagiarism. A notice signed by the registrar, Emelia Agyei Mensah and dated February 26, 2024, revealed that the University Council and the Academic Board have greenlit

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Nigeria: Army Denies Report Of Coup

The Nigerian army has issued a rare statement denying reports of an alleged coup plot within its ranks. The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the suggestion was categorically false and called on the public to ignore it. The statement follows a

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

ECOWAS Lifts Economic, Travel Sanctions On Niger, Others

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted sanctions imposed on the Niger Republic, Mali, Burkina Faso, and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, member states that are ruled by the military, according to The Cable report. The ECOWAS officials said on Saturday

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Health Alert: Current Weather Patterns Pose Health Risks, Says GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has said the current adverse weather patterns in the country pose health risks, particularly respiratory illnesses and meningitis, to individuals. The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts very hot conditions for the upcoming months of March and April.

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

Antiretroviral Therapy Programme Transforms HIV Treatment In Ghana – National AIDS/STDs Progrmme

Senior Programme Officer of the National AIDS/STDs Programme, Winifred Naa Okarley Armah-Attoh has shed light on the transformative impact of Antiretroviral Therapy (ARV) in Ghana’s fight against HIV/AIDS. According to her, the introduction of ARVs in 2003 marked a turning point,

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

We’ll Announce Electoral Calendar Before February Ends – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced its intention to release the 2024 electoral calendar before the end of February 2024. This decision stems from the Commission’s resolve to uphold the original December 7 date for the 2024 general elections, despite an

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Linguistics Association Of Ghana Commemorates Mother Language Day

The Linguistics Association of Ghana (LAG) has joined UNESCO and the global community in commemorating the 2024 International Mother Language Day. It is under the theme “Multilingual education – a pillar of learning and intergenerational knowledge.” This theme according to the