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NSMQ 2021: Prez. Akufo-Addo Congratulates Winners

2021 NSMQ: Prempeh College Beat Presec And Keta To Win Competition

President Nana Akufo-Addo has commended Prempeh College for winning the 2021 edition of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). The ‘Amanfuo’ were crowned the champions of the national championship after they emerged victorious over the ‘Ɔdadeɛs’ and the ‘Dzololians’ (Keta SHTS) in the final contest on Friday, November 26, …

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JUST IN: Parliament Approves 2022 Budget Statement Without The Minority

NDC's MPs Vote Against 2022 Budget As Parliament Reject It

Parliament has approved the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of government presented by Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta on November 17. Today’s sitting was delayed by hours of meetings between the Majority and Minority leadership aimed at exploring how to cure what has been termed by the Majority as …

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Covid-19: Unvaccinated Persons Are 7 Times Likely To Die From Covid – GHS

Covid-19: Ghana’s Death Toll Now 1,207

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has stated that persons who are unvaccinated against Covid-19 are more susceptible to death if infected by the virus. According to the Director-General of GHS, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, such individuals are seven times more likely to die if they contract the virus compared to a …

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GHS Declares December As Month Of Vaccination

COVID-19: Second Jab Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Starts Tomorrow, August 31

The Ghana Health Service has declared December as the ‘month of vaccination. This was announced by the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, at a press briefing on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Speaking at the presser, Dr Kuma-Aboagye disclosed that the country is expected to receive …

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Seven Interesting Facts You Should Know About NSMQ Finalist, Francesca Lamini

Francisca Lamini Gets Admission Into Harvard Medical School

The almighty KETASCO has proven herself worthy by striving to battle with the giants, PRESEC and PREMPEH in the grande final of the most anticipated NSMQ. Not only are they being applauded by their outstanding performance, their also being praised for producing the only female contestant to appear on the …

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Wearing Of Smocks Banned In Bawku

Wearing Of Smocks Banned In Bawku

The Upper East Regional Co-ordinating Council has banned the wearing of smocks in Bawku township with immediate effect. In a press statement signed by Regional Minister Stephen Yakubu, the Council indicated that the decision was taken after consultation with the Upper East Regional Security Council (REGSEC). The imposition according to the …

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Accra Ranked 3rd Most Polluted City In Africa – World Air Quality Report

Accra is the 3rd most polluted city in Africa, according to the 2020 World Air Quality Report, published by Swiss firm, IQAir. The Malian capital, Bamako, topped the list of most polluted African cities, with the air quality there considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups”. Sebokeng in South Africa followed in …

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2 Female Students Expelled From UPSA For Allegedly Engaging In Lesbianism Acts

2 Female Students Expelled From UPSA For Allegedly Engaging In Lesbianism Acts

Two female resident students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) have been expelled from the institution’s hostel for allegedly engaging in a threesome sexual activity with a non-resident male. According to a statement by the institute, the said females fondled each other during their sexual escapade and engaged …

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School Placement For JHS Set To Commence On Nov. 29 – GES

School Placement For JHS Set To Commence On Nov. 29 - GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) says this year’s computerised school selection for Junior High School (JHS) graduates will commence on November 29, nationwide. A statement, signed by the Head of Public Relations Unit of the GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo, said the exercise will end on December 14, 2021. Ahead of …

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Landlady Threatens To Close Down NPP’s Ashanti Region Head Office Over Rent Arrears

Landlady Threatens To Close Down NPP’s Ashanti Region Head Office Over Rent Arrears

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region could be facing an eviction from its head office over an allegation of three years rent arrears by the landlady. The landlady and a young man believed to be her son stormed the office premises on Friday and disrupted an on-going …

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