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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »NSMQ 2021: PRESEC Secures Spot In Grand Finale 3 Times In A Row
The Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (Presec-Legon) has sailed through to the final stage of this year’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after recording a flawless victory over St. Peter’s SHS and Chemu SHS on Tuesday. After that crunch encounter, the six-time champions made it clear that they are prepared …
Read More »Fuel Prices Projected To Hit Gh7.0 By December – IES
Fuel prices are likely to hit GH¢7.0 per litre or more by the end of the year, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) has projected. Global demand for fuel is expected to increase in the winter and that could trigger a hike in prices globally in the wake of limited …
Read More »Start Your Own Businesses After Graduation – Bawumia Tells Fresh Graduates
The vice-president, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has advised graduates to venture into entrepreneurship and start their own businesses. According to Bawumia, employment opportunities still exist in the public sector for graduates. He said developing their own businesses will enable them to build a sound future for themselves and also contribute to …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Decongesting Prisons: Alternative Bills Go To Parliament – Attorney-General
The Attorney-General (A-G) and Minister of Justice, Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, will soon lay before Parliament two bills that will provide alternative sentencing other than imprisonment for accused persons and convicts. The two bills are the Plea Bargaining Bill and the Alternative Sentencing Bill. Plea bargaining is where an accused …
Read More »FixTheCountry Movement To Demonstrate Over 2022 Budget On Nov. 26
The convenors of the #FixTheCountry Movement say they will demonstrate on November 26, to register their dissatisfaction with the 2022 Budget. In a statement on Friday, the convenors said they have already notified the Ghana Police Service about their intentions and are ready to pour unto the streets to express …
Read More »NSMQ 2021: AUGUSCO Bows Out To Chemu SHS
The level of competition that characterised the second quarter-final competition turned out to be intriguing as the NSMQ favourite was kicked out of the competition. Augusco were in a clear lead in the second round when they scored 35 points ahead of Chemu with only a three-point margin. Supporters …
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