The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has detected several malpractices during the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and has pledged to penalize those involved. These infractions include photocopying and distributing answers to candidates, smuggling foreign materials and mobile phones into exam halls, and teachers aiding in these …
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The Ghana Police Service has refuted claims that Gloria Vera Louise, one of the arrested protesters from the Democracy Hub demonstration, was pregnant at the time of her arrest and remand. Initial reports suggested that Gloria was four months pregnant, but the police have clarified through a statement that medical …
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The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced plans to commence Ghana Card registration for minors aged 6 to 14 years, starting from October 7, 2024. This initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to ensure every citizen is included in the national identification system. The first phase of the …
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The University of Ghana has postponed the start of the 2024/2025 academic year due to an ongoing strike by several tertiary employee unions. In a statement released on September 25, 2024, the university’s Registrar’s Office informed students and stakeholders about the delay, which affects the entire academic community. While special …
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A new report from the Ghana AIDS Commission has revealed that 50 people contract HIV/AIDS in Ghana daily, translating to one new infection every 30 minutes. Despite progress since the 1980s in combating HIV, the report highlights the need for more awareness to meet national targets. The 2023 national HIV/AIDS …
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A violent chieftaincy dispute in the Bunkpurugu District of the North East Region has left one person dead and several others injured. The conflict, which took place in the Naniik and Binbagu communities, also led to the destruction of multiple homes, with several houses set ablaze. According to sources, many …
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Ghana’s ranking on the 2024 Global Peace Index (GPI) has dropped to 55th, down from 51st in 2023 and 40th in 2022. In Sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana now ranks 4th, with Mauritius, Madagascar, and Botswana ahead. The GPI, produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), evaluates 163 countries based …
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With the December 2024 general elections approaching, Ghana is experiencing increased labor unrest as key unions continue to strike. Among them, the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities, the Ghana Association of University Administrators, and the Tertiary Education Workers Union (TEWU) have already halted work over unresolved allowance disputes. Joining …
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Mortuary workers in Ghana are preparing to go on strike starting Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to ongoing poor working conditions and unresolved grievances. The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has issued a formal notice to the government, stating that this action is a last resort after multiple unsuccessful …
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An evacuation occurred at Kotoka International Airport’s Terminal 3 on Sunday, September 22, after a passenger’s luggage began emitting smoke. The incident happened around 3:27 p.m. at the baggage wrap area, prompting swift action from the Aviation Security Department. The bag was isolated, and passengers were evacuated in line with …
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