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Ghanaian students claimed all three top International Excellence Awards at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to honor outstanding performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The awards ceremony, held at this year’s Council Meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone, saw an all-boys affair as the Ghanaian recipients …

Former Manchester City and AC Milan footballer Robinho has been mandated by a Brazilian court to serve a nine-year prison sentence for his involvement in a group sexual assault in 2013. The decision comes after an Italian court sentenced him to the same prison term in 2017 for the same …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive to headteachers of junior and senior high schools to maintain school operations and ensure the safety of students, despite an ongoing strike by three teacher unions. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and …

Three teacher unions in Ghana, namely the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), have declared a nationwide strike effective Wednesday, March 20, 2024. This decision comes as a result of what the unions describe as the …

Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, will be missing the talents of midfielder Mohamed Kudus for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. Kudus, a key player for West Ham, has been sidelined due to a shoulder issue, forcing him to withdraw from contention for the matches. Initially included …

The Ghanaian government has announced its intention to implement a law allowing organ donations by the end of this year. Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, highlighted that the legislation will oversee organ transplants and related procedures. The decision to introduce this law comes as a response …

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has raised concerns about the alleged victimization of student leaders by university authorities. According to NUGS, there have been several incidents of harassment, intimidation, and unfair treatment toward local NUGS leadership, raising questions about the state of student rights and academic freedom within …

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to submit a comprehensive load management timetable by April 2, 2024. This directive comes in response to the ongoing challenges faced by Ghanaians, including internet connectivity issues and disruptions in electricity supply, commonly referred to as …

A Ghana Air Force helicopter has crashed in Bonsokrom, a community within the Ahanta West Municipality in the Western Region of Ghana. Eyewitnesses reported that the helicopter, which was carrying 14 individuals including staff from the Petroleum sector regulators, crashed into a bush near the Bonsokrom community. Air Force personnel …

In relation to the tragic death of Dr. Christopher Adu Boahen, the son of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate Professor Adu Boahen, the police have taken a significant step forward by apprehending a suspect. According to a statement released by the authorities on Tuesday, they were alerted by …