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January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

GES To Expel SHS Students For Sexual Offenses, Others In New Code Of Conduct

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released a comprehensive 24-page document that establishes standards for student behaviour in Senior High Schools (SHS). This initiative by GES aims to foster discipline and create a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning, as

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Timing For VAT Introduction On Electricity Wrong – Energy Expert

Energy expert, Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku has bemoaned government’s timing in introducing Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. His regret follows government's instruction to the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to collaborate with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

UN Court To Hear Genocide Case Against Israel

https://2b33149bfe4d9c0cf880c9af53dec07b.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html The UN's International Court of Justice is to hear a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The submission also calls on the court to order Israel to stop military operations there. The

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Roma’s Edoardo Bove Hit By Beer Bottle In Lazio Cup Match

Roma's Edoardo Bove was hit by a beer bottle thrown by the crowd as his side lost to arch-rivals Lazio in a heated Coppa Italia quarter-final that ended with three red cards. The 22-year-old was hit on the back and went

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

We Will Achieve Our Goal Of Creating A Progressive, Prosperous Ghana – President Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stated that he is confident his administration will achieve its target of creating a progressive and prosperous before its term in office expires on 7 January 2025. Speaking at the annual Eucharist service held at Jubilee House and

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Ghana’s Educational System Is Doomed Under Mahama – Adutwum

The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Adutwum Education has scolded former president John Mahama over his latest comment suggesting Ghana is no longer taking part in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Mahama recently chastised the government for pulling

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Gloria Maya Musu-Scott: Liberia’s Ex-Chief Justice Sentenced To Life For Murder

Liberia’s former chief justice and justice minister Gloria Maya Musu-Scott has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of her niece. It marks the fall from grace of one of Liberia’s most famous judges and politicians, who prided

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

AFCON 2023: Akufo-Addo Extends Best Wishes To Black Stars In Vibrant Farewell Dinner In Kumasi

President Akufo-Addo extended his best wishes to the Black Stars during a farewell dinner ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire. The event, held in Kumasi, saw the presence of notable figures such as Youth and Sports Minister

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

Cholera Misinformation Fuels Deadly Violence In Mozambique

At least three community leaders in Mozambique have been killed and around 50 houses set on fire following a wave of misinformation about a cholera outbreak, the authorites have said. Officials said most of the attacks have been led by the

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024

2024 Election Must Be Free, Fair – Nana Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has called for this year’s elections to be free and fair, pointing out that democracies are grounded on viable elections. He noted that no true democrat can disregard the importance of elections and the sanctity of the ballot,