Year: 2025
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Court convicts former police officer for false pretense
Court convicts former police officer for false pretense. The Ashaiman District Court has convicted 54-year-old Kofi Boakye Frimpong, a former public officer, for falsely pretending to be a police officer in active service. The court, presided over by Derick Pardden Eshun, convicted him on his own plea of guilty to the charge of falsely pretending…
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TEWU pushes for 50% hike in base pay ahead of salary talks
TEWU pushes for 50% hike in base pay ahead of salary talks. The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU of TUC-Ghana) is calling for a 50 per cent increase in base pay ahead of salary negotiations with the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations. Speaking ahead of the talks in an interview on Joy News…
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Educational CSOs call for teachers’ recruitment and deployment reform
Educational CSOs call for teachers’ recruitment and deployment reform. Civil Society Organisations and education-focused NGOs, Northern Network for Education Development (NNED), CBE Alliance, and School for Life, have called for urgent reforms to Ghana’s teacher recruitment and deployment system to address long-standing inequities and improve learning outcomes in rural schools. According to findings from a…
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HeFRA shuts down 17 health facilities nationwide
HeFRA shuts down 17 health facilities nationwide. The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has closed down 17 health facilities across Ghana for operating without valid licenses or under unsafe conditions that pose risks to public health. The action, according to the agency, is part of a nationwide inspection aimed at identifying and sanctioning facilities operating…
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BoG gold reserves hit 37.06 tonnes in September 2025; up by 21.3% so far this year
BoG gold reserves hit 37.06 tonnes in September 2025; up by 21.3% so far this year. The Bank of Ghana’s gold reserves has increased to 37.06 tonnes in September 2025. According to data from the central bank, the gold reserves have risen by 21.3 percent since the beginning of 2025. The gold reserves stood at…
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How to Maintain Learners’ Interest During Teaching and Learning.
How to Maintain Learners’ Interest During Teaching and Learning. It is absurd to expect all students to be constantly on the edge of their seats, mesmerized by masterful instruction. Students do bring outside distractions into the classroom. Divorces, deaths, infatuations, conflicts, and the normal growing pains can divert the attention of even the most conscientious…
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How to Regain the Attention of Your Learners After an Interruption.
How to Regain the Attention of Your Learners After an Interruption. Quieting a class to gain its attention is a challenge for many teachers. It is perhaps the first routine that should be taught on the first day of school. Most successful teachers develop some form of signal or cue that tells students to stop what…
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How to Minimize Classroom Interruptions.
How to Minimize Classroom Interruptions. Interruptions are the bane of every classroom teacher. Not only is precious class time lost, but so is something even more essential: momentum. A class that is 100% on task suddenly becomes 100% off task as the interruption disrupts everyone’s attention. The teacher must then refocus everyone’s attention back onto…
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Types of Horses and How to Take Care of Them (Rearing of Horses)
Types of Horses and How to Take Care of Them (Rearing of Horses). General Overview Horses For hundreds of years, the horse has been the faithful servant and friend of man. Heavy horses carried armour-clad knights into battle. They pulled the farmers’ Plows and drew the wagons and coaches that were once the only means…
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MOE/GES AI: Revolutionizing Lesson Planning for All Subjects in Ghana’s New Curriculum
MOE/GES AI: Revolutionizing Lesson Planning for All Subjects in Ghana’s New Curriculum. In the fast-evolving landscape of education, preparing lesson plans has traditionally been a time-consuming, meticulous task for teachers. However, the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) are ushering in a new era with an innovative, user-friendly AI tool designed…
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Ecological concept, Ecological factors, their effects on the ecosystem, and instrument use in measuring them.
Ecological concept, Ecological factors, their effects on the ecosystem, and instrument use in measuring them. Ecological concept. The biosphere is the area of the Earth (including sea, freshwater, and land) and the atmosphere where life exists Atmosphere: it is the layer of air that envelopes the Earth Hydrosphere: it is the part of the Earth…
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Education Ministry releases GH¢9.5m to settle NSMQ Arrears, expands competition to 177 schools.
Education Ministry releases GH¢9.5m to settle NSMQ Arrears, expands competition to 177 schools. The Ministry of Education has released an amount of GH¢9.5 million to Primetime Limited, the organisers of the National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ), to clear outstanding arrears from 2023 to date. This announcement was made by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu during…
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GTEC revokes accreditation of UCC’s MSc and M.Phil. Customs Administration programmes
GTEC revokes accreditation of UCC’s MSc and M.Phil. Customs Administration programmes. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has withdrawn the accreditation of two postgraduate programmes offered by the University of Cape Coast (UCC), the MSc Customs Administration and the M.Phil. Customs Administration with immediate effect. In a letter addressed to the Acting Vice Chancellor of…
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Court jails two men for 15 years each for robbery and assault.
Court jails two men for 15 years each for robbery and assault. The Tema Regional Police Command has secured the conviction of two men involved in a robbery and rape case that occurred on 27 September 2025 at Okushibli, along the Apollonia–Afienya road. According to police investigations, the 19-year-old victim, a hairdresser, had hired a…
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Man confesses to killing 15 people, as Police arrest 2 over watchman’s murder
Man confesses to killing 15 people, as Police arrest 2 over watchman’s murder. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a night security guard, with one suspect confessing to the murder of 15 people. The alleged serial killings include three in Bole and Banda in the Savannah Region, according to the…
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Jealous boyfriend allegedly sets girlfriend on fire.
Jealous boyfriend allegedly sets girlfriend on fire. Residents of Assorko Essaman, a community in the Shama District of the Western Region, are currently in a state of shock after a jealous boyfriend allegedly set his girlfriend’s room on fire, leading to her death and injuring her daughter. The deceased, identified as Regina Nyame, 45, and…
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Two nannies arrested for allegedly drugging twin toddlers in East Legon
Two nannies arrested for allegedly drugging twin toddlers in East Legon. The Airport Divisional Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) in Accra has arrested two nannies for allegedly administering sleep-inducing substances to twin toddlers in their care. According to Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of the Public Affairs Unit, during a press briefing, the suspects,…
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Ireland University of Limerick-Teagasc PhD Walsh Scholarship 2026 in Next Gen Milking (Fully Funded)
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel Ireland University of Limerick-Teagasc PhD Walsh Scholarship 2026 in Next Gen Milking (Fully Funded). The Teagasc Walsh Scholarship 2026 invites outstanding candidates for a fully funded PhD opportunity in Ireland, focused on the innovative “Next Gen Milking” project. This research aims to revolutionise dairy farming by developing cow-level milking…
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New Zealand University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship 2026
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel New Zealand University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship 2026. The University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship 2026 in New Zealand offers an excellent opportunity for high-achieving international students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at one of the country’s top-ranked universities. This scholarship promotes global education, cultural…
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How to Effectively Use Humour in the Classroom.
How to Effectively Use Humour in the Classroom. Laughter is good for the soul, the mind, and the body. We can be quite serious about our subject, yet still infuse it with humour. It is a powerful tool that can break the ice and get the listener on your side. Humour recaptures students’ attention and anchors…
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Strategic use of expressions and gestures to help reduce unhelpful or unclear teacher-student communication.
Strategic use of expressions and gestures to help reduce unhelpful or unclear teacher-student communication. With low-level classes, gestures, and expressions add a crucial element to instructions and explanations. They provide visual support that helps learners understand what is being said. They also allow the teacher to say less, which by itself may help to make…
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Principles for Becoming a Good Listener as a Teacher or Facilitator.
Principles for Becoming a Good Listener as a Teacher or Facilitator. Teachers become significant persons in many of their students’ lives. If you were to list the ten most significant persons in your life, chances are at least one teacher would be on that list. Do you think that the teacher realizes how important he…
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Six-year-old boy dies in abandoned well
Six-year-old boy dies in abandoned well. A tragic incident occurred on Monday, October 6, in Koforidua Zongo, in the New Juaben South Municipality of the Eastern Region, when a six-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an abandoned well. According to reports, the child had been missing for some time, prompting his parents and…
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University of Mary Washington, USA Undergraduate Science Fellowships Fall 2026
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel University of Mary Washington, USA Undergraduate Science Fellowships Fall 2026. The University of Mary Washington (UMW) officially opened its Fall 2026 undergraduate admissions on August 1, 2025. Students can apply through the Common Application or directly via the UMW admissions portal. Those who apply by the early decision (Nov.…
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USA Duke University Karsh International Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded)
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel USA Duke University Karsh International Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded). The Karsh International Scholarship at Duke University is one of the most prestigious opportunities for international students seeking undergraduate education in the United States. Established in 2010 through a generous donation from Martha L. and Bruce A. Karsh, the scholarship…
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USA University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Freshman Academic & Honors College Scholarships 2026-2027
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel USA University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Freshman Academic & Honors College Scholarships 2026-2027. The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) offers a variety of Freshman Academic Scholarships and Honors College Scholarships to support first-time undergraduate students beginning their studies in the 2026–2027 academic year. These scholarships are highly competitive and…
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USA High Point University Scholarships and Grants 2026.
USA High Point University Scholarships and Grants 2026. High Point University (HPU) offers generous scholarships and grants to make higher education accessible for talented students across academics, leadership, athletics, performing arts, and service. By applying for admission, students are automatically considered for many awards — no separate application is needed for most scholarships. Below is…
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Wontumi pleads not guilty to all 7 charges in fresh illegal mining case, granted GH₵10m bail.
Wontumi pleads not guilty to all 7 charges in fresh illegal mining case, granted GH₵10m bail. Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges levelled against him and four others over alleged illegal mining activities in the Tano…
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NSA to begin new registration on October 8; cancels all registrations completed in June
NSA to begin new registration on October 8; cancels all registrations completed in June. The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced that registration for the 2025/2026 service year will officially reopen on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, after a months-long suspension to overhaul its digital platform. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, Acting…
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Wontumi, Akonta mining face six criminal charges over galamsey
Wontumi, Akonta mining face six criminal charges over galamsey. The Office of the Attorney-General has filed a six-count criminal charge sheet at the High Court (Criminal Division) in Accra against the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, over alleged breaches of the country’s mining…
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