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June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Headmaster Allegedly Locks Up BECE Candidates Over Unpaid Fees

Two Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates were reportedly prevented from taking their first paper, Mathematics, after allegedly being locked in a room by their headmaster. The incident occurred at Big Six International School in Meduma. The students were scheduled to

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Food Poisoning Strikes Salernitana Ahead of Crucial Play-Off Second Leg

Salernitana has formally requested the postponement of the second leg of their Serie B relegation play-off against Sampdoria after a significant number of players and staff were hospitalized with food poisoning. The Italian club made the urgent plea after 21 members

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

Fans Found Guilty of Hate Crimes Against Vinicius Jr.

Four individuals have received suspended jail sentences after being found guilty of committing hate crimes targeting Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. The verdict marks a significant step in the ongoing fight against racism in Spanish football. The quartet was convicted for

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Govt to Deploy DRIP Machines for Nationwide Farm Road Construction – Agric Minister

The government is set to deploy earth-moving equipment procured under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) for the construction of farm roads across Ghana. This announcement was made by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku. Speaking to journalists in

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Bee Attack Disrupts BECE at Wa School for the Deaf, One Candidate Hospitalized

A swarm of wild bees caused chaos at the Wa School for the Deaf examination center, attacking candidates writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The incident injured two students and temporarily disrupted the exams. A male and a female candidate

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Ghana Closes Tehran Embassy, Evacuates Citizens Amidst Escalating Middle East Conflict

Ghana has initiated the immediate evacuation of its citizens from Iran and closed its embassy in Tehran due to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision, announced by Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a Facebook post

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Church Losing Its Identity, Says Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim

Renowned preacher Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim has raised serious concerns about the state of today’s church during his message on “The Ability to See” series on AP Radio 105.7 in Kaase, Kumasi. In his message, he highlighted how the lives of

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

24 Arrested for BECE Malpractice, Handed Over to Police – WAEC

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has handed over 24 individuals to the police for prosecution due to various offenses committed during the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to John Kapi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, the

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Israeli Strikes On Iran Continue With Injuries And Rising Smoke

Strikes by Israel and Iran continue as the conflict between the two countries intensifies. On Sunday, Israeli strikes have killed the Chief of Iran's armed forces intelligence unit. Meanwhile, more than 10 Israelis are reported to have been injured following Iranian