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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 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Kennedy Agyapong Still Bitter Over NPP Flagbearer Contest

In a fiery revelation, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the Central Region, has vehemently expressed his bitterness towards some of his colleagues in the aftermath of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary. The Primary

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy Policy Is Empty Sloganeering- Barker-Vormawor

Private legal practitioner and convenor of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, has voiced strong criticism towards former President John Mahama and his proposed 24-hour economy policy. In a Facebook post, Barker-Vormawor described the policy by the flagbearer of the National

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

President Akufo-Addo To Deliver SONA Tomorrow

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) tomorrow, February 27, at Parliament in Accra. This annual address, mandated by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, serves as a means for the President

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

24 Hour Economy: A Game Changer – Mahama

The flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), former Presidnet John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his much touted ‘24 hour economy’ policy as a game changer that would massively improve the economic fortunes of the country. Speaking at the

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

Monday’s Gossip: Gallagher, Ferguson, Osimhen, Harrison, Ratcliffe, Aguero

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher says he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge. The 24-year-old England international has 18 months left on his contract and has been linked with a move to Tottenham. (Sky Sports) Arsenal are monitoring Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker striker Evan Ferguson, 19,

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Gaza Children Searching For Food To Keep Families Alive

In certain places at certain times, just staying alive is something for a boy to be proud of - let alone going out every day to find the food that keeps your family from starving. Every morning, Mohammed Zo'rab, 11, goes

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024

Kotoko Coach Calls For Fair Officiating After Heart Of Lions Defeat

Following their 1-0 loss to Heart of Lions in the opening game of the second round of the 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season, assistant coach for Kotoko David Ocloo emphasised the need for fair officiating in post-game comments. Ocloo congratulated Heart