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Enchi College of Education Invites Applications for Vacant Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Positions.
Enchi College of Education is a teacher education college in Enchi, Western North Region, Ghana. It is one of the 47 public colleges of education in Ghana. Enchi College of Education offers the new Bachelor of Education programmes, and they include the B.Ed. Early Grade Education, B.Ed. Upper Primary Education and B.Ed. JHS Education…
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CAGD to Undertake Pension Documents Collection and Verification of All CAP 30 Pensioners and Beneficiaries
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) will undertake a nationwide exercise to review and validate the pension documents of all CAP 30 pensioners and beneficiaries. The primary objective of this exercise is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Government of Ghana (GoG) Pension Payroll, enhance the efficient management of the CAP 30…
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Teacher Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Committing Sexual Assault on a 12-Year-Old Girl.
A 32-year-old teacher who defiled his 12-year-old pupil has been sentenced to 12 years by the Odumase-Krobo Circuit Court. Hondana Mensah is reported to have taught the girl in class and also given her private French lessons for close to four years, a relationship of trust that the court heard he ultimately abused inside the…
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A Biology Lecturer Arrested for Allegedly Attempting Sex with Student in Lab.
A lecturer at a tertiary institution in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been arrested after students accused him of allegedly attempting to have sexual relations with a female student inside a laboratory. The lecturer, who teaches Biology, was reportedly confronted after students claimed he had repeatedly made sexual advances towards the student. According to reports,…
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YEA Partners Ghana Digital Centres to Train 2,000 Youth in AI, Cybersecurity and Digital Skills.
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL) to train 2,000 young Ghanaians in high-demand digital skills as part of efforts to improve youth employability and create opportunities in the technology sector. The programme will offer Microsoft-certified microdegree courses in cloud computing, artificial intelligence…
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2026 CSSPS School Selection Guidelines for BECE Candidates Choosing SHS, SHTS, and TVET Schools.
The selection of Senior High Schools (SHSs), Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions remains one of the most important decisions every Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate will make after completing junior high school. For the 2026 placement year, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has introduced…
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GES Launches National Entrepreneurship Programme for Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in partnership with Kivo Ghana, has officially launched the National Entrepreneurship Programme for Senior High Schools. The programme is currently being piloted in selected schools, with the plan to escalate nationwide. The initiative is designed to bridge the skills gap by building early entrepreneurial mindsets, developing employability skills, providing students…
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Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) 2026: Eligibility, Process, and Deadline Information.
Malaysia has opened the Malaysia International Scholarship 2026, better known as MIS 2026, for talented international graduates who want to pursue full-time Master’s or PhD studies in Malaysia. This is not one of those vague “study abroad opportunities” where the benefit is a tiny fee discount and a motivational brochure. MIS 2026 is a…
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Glikpome Basic School Headteacher Found Dead in a Guest House.
A 44-year-old headteacher of Glikpome Basic School in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region has been found dead in a guest house in Akatsi, with the circumstances surrounding his death yet to be established. The deceased, identified as Selorm Kwaku Tettey, popularly known as “TK”, was found lying motionless on a bed at…
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GTEC: 15 Unaccredited Learning Centres of Public Universities and 36 Institutions with Expired Institutional Accreditation in Ghana.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), in a statement released on the 8th of July, 2026, hereby brings to the public’s attention that the Commission has not accredited the following 15 Learning Centres/Campuses and 36 institutions, which have expired institutional accreditation. GTEC strongly advises prospective students, parents, guardians, and the general public to verify the…
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NaCCA Directs Schools and Publishers to Use Only Approved Pre-Tertiary Learning Materials.
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has directed publishers, booksellers, schools, and other stakeholders to ensure that only approved learning materials are used in Ghana’s pre-tertiary schools. In a public notice issued on Monday, July 6, the Council reminded stakeholders that under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), it is…
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Ghana Declines Cyril Ramaphosa Visit Over Xenophobic Attacks.
The Ghanaian government has declined a planned state visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing concerns over the killing of a Ghanaian national and reported xenophobic attacks targeting Ghanaians in South Africa. The decision follows the death of 40-year-old Bashiru Isak, who Ghanaian authorities say was killed during demonstrations linked to renewed attacks against…
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A National Service Personnel at DVLA Allegedly Steals GH¢308K to Buy Hyundai Elantra Saloon Car and Samsung 50-inch TV.
A National Service Personnel attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been charged with allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions. Ebenezer Ghartey pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing when he appeared before the Accra Circuit Court. Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by…
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JHS Student Suffers Cutlass Wound After Allegedly Touching a Female Senior student’s Breast Repeatedly.
A Junior High School 1 student is battling for his life after suffering a deep machete wound inflicted on him by a female senior student for allegedly touching her breast repeatedly during a campus clean-up exercise. The 15-year-old JHS 2 female student of Assin Krofofrodo D/A Basic School in the Assin North District of the…
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Ibrahim Mahama Offers Support to Young Ghanaian AI Innovator.
Businessman and founder of Engineers and Planners, Ibrahim Mahama, has pledged to support the innovation journey of young Ghanaian technology developer, Naamgwinaa Samuel, whose artificial intelligence (AI) projects have attracted widespread public attention. The announcement was made by Ibrahim Mahama’s Special Aide, Rafik Mahama, in a Facebook post on Saturday, July 4, 2026. According…
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Government Increases Feeding Grant for Special Schools From GH¢8 to GH¢15 Per Learner.
The Government has increased the daily feeding grant for learners in special schools from GH¢8 to GH¢15 per child, a move aimed at improving the welfare of learners with disabilities and strengthening inclusive education across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during a press briefing in Accra…
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Government Reduces Study Leave Qualification to 2 Years for Teachers in Rural Areas.
The Government has announced a reduction in the minimum service period required for teachers posted to rural and deprived communities to qualify for study leave with pay, as part of efforts to attract and retain educators in underserved areas. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the policy change on the floor of Parliament on…
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Students Who Sell Weed on Campus Must Be Dismissed Outright.
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for the outright dismissal of students who peddle marijuana on the campuses of various senior high schools. He warned that if such students were not sacked, they were likely to “poison the rest of the students who were completely innocent.” “You will be alarmed that in…
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WAEC Announces Release Date For 2026 BECE Results.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results are expected to be released by July 15, 2026. Speaking to Adom News, WAEC’s Head of Public Relations, John Kapi, disclosed that the marking of all BECE scripts has been completed. According to him, the examination body…
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Ministry of Education Launches National Behavioural Change Campaign to Combat Drug Abuse in Schools.
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), has launched a nationwide Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) Campaign to combat the growing menace of drug abuse in schools across Ghana. This initiative is part of the Government’s proactive response to protect learners from the harmful effects…
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GES Ban Post-Examination Flamboyant Celebrations on School Premises; Heads of schools who allow this practice on their campus will be sanctioned.
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has observed with concern an emerging trend of parents and guardians engaging in flamboyant celebrations of their children’s completion of Senior High School. Such opulent displays are characterised by the presentation of expensive gifts such as motor vehicles and money bouquets to their children or wards on school…
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Mfantsipim SHS Final-Year Student Found Dead in Cape Coast; Police Confirm Suicide.
A final-year student of Mfantsipim Senior High School in Cape Coast has been confirmed dead, with the Central Regional Police Command stating that investigations indicate the case was a death by suicide. The deceased, identified as Emmanuel Arthur, 17, was discovered at an uncompleted building in the Ola North area of Cape Coast after a…
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Teacher and Student in Viral Video Fighting at Nyinahini Catholic SHS Arrested.
A teacher and a Student at Nyinahini Catholic Senior High School have been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing them allegedly fighting on campus. The arrest was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of Ghana Education Service (GES), Daniel Fenyi, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. “The Nyinahini…
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National Teaching Council Releases 2026 GTLE 1 Results.
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has officially released the results for the 2026 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE 1), bringing relief and anticipation to thousands of candidates across the country. The announcement confirms the completion of the marking and verification processes and the publication of results through the Council’s online portal. According to the NTC,…
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National Teaching Council (NTC) Announces Date to Release 2026 GTLE 1 Results.
The National Teaching Council will release the 2026 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination 1 (GTLE 1) results on Monday, June 8, 2026. All candidates are advised to take note. To access your results, log on to exam.ntc.gov.gh with your serial number and PIN, or your GTLE index number and phone number, on the exams portal.…
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GES Announces Mid-Term Break for Public Basic Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a two-day mid-term break for all public basic schools across the country. According to the service, the mid-term break will be observed on Monday, June 8, 2026, and Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The break applies to pupils and students in all public basic schools and forms part of…
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GES Begins 2026 Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra District Re-Postings of Staffs.
Management brings to the attention of all Regional/Metropolitan/Municipal/District Directors the commencement of this year’s Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra-District re-posting. The process for GES staff seeking assurance remains unchanged. Please find attached the procedure and the appropriate documents required. Please find below the schedule; Issuance of Assurances to eligible applicants begins on Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026. Deadline…
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Four (4) Kumasi Academy 2026 WASSCE Candidates Arrested Over Threats to Burn School.
Four students of Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) sitting the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been arrested by police over alleged threats to set the school on fire after completing their exams. The students are said to have made the threats following a controversial “quarantine” arrangement introduced by the school, under which…
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TVET 2026 Recruitment: Schedule for the Recruitment Process Review of Applications, Interviews, and Document Verification Date.
The Management of the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education Training (GTVET) has announced in a press release on the 2nd June, 2026, that they are currently evaluating all submitted applications to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements specified in the job posting. The schedule for the recruitment process is as follows: 25 May to 17…
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Ghana Education Service (GES) Releases 2026/2027 Academic Calendar for Second Cycle Institutions.
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform parents/guardians, students, and the general public that the academic calendar for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) for the 2026/2027 academic year has been finalised. The calendar covers Single Track Schools and Transitional Schools. SINGLE TRACK SCHOOLS. FORM ONE &…
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