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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

Manchester City Sets New Revenue Record

Manchester City has announced a record-breaking revenue of £715 million for the financial year ending June 2024. This surpasses their previous best of £712.8 million, highlighting the club's continued financial strength. Despite not replicating the historic Treble of the previous

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

Parliament to Reconvene at AICC Grand Arena on December 16

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced that the reconvening of Parliament, set for Monday, December 16, 2024, will take place at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). This decision follows a circular from the Speaker’s

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Mahama Warns Potential Appointees To Be Ready For Hard Work

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to individuals considering roles in his upcoming administration, advising them to stay in the private sector if they are not prepared to work hard. During a courtesy visit by the Chief Imam,

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Ahiagbah Defends Akufo-Addo’s Economic Management, Cites External Shocks

Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has defended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's handling of the economy, asserting that his administration performed well despite facing substantial challenges. In an interview, Ahiagbah attributed the economic difficulties

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024

Ghana’s Cocoa Sector Faces Continued Decline

Ghana's cocoa sector has experienced a worrying trend of decline, with the third quarter of 2024 marking the fifth consecutive period of contraction. This significant 26% drop stands in stark contrast to the overall economic growth of 7.2% during the same

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

Asamoah Gyan Appeals To Ghanaians To Support Mahama’s Government

Former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has called on Ghanaians to unite in support of the newly elected National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by President John Dramani Mahama. Following Mahama's victory in the 2024 general elections, which marked his return