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Two Ghanaians Plead Guilty for Romance Scam in New York
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that ISAAC ODURO BOATENG, aka “Kofi Boat,” and INUSAH AHMED, aka “Pascal,” pled guilty to their roles in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises. BOATENG pled…
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Ghana Records Nearly 14,000 New HIV Infections in 2025; Women Account for 63.8%.
Ghana recorded 13,951 new HIV infections in 2025, with women accounting for 8,900 cases, representing 63.8 per cent of the total, according to figures from the Ghana AIDS Commission. The figures have renewed concerns about the country’s efforts to curb the spread of HIV, particularly as health authorities point to risky sexual practices and…
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NIA Arrests Six Staff, Dismisses Seven Over Alleged Ghana Card Extortion.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced the arrest of six staff members and the termination of the appointments of seven others over alleged extortion during the free Ghana Card registration exercise at Galaka in the Upper East Region. The disciplinary action follows complaints that some registration officials demanded money from parents before registering…
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44 Canadian Institutions Offering Application Fee Waivers (Zero Application Fees).
For prospective international students considering study options in Canada, application fees can be an early financial hurdle, limiting the number of institutions they can explore. In response, more Canadian colleges and universities are offering application fee waivers, allowing applicants to submit their materials at no cost. By removing this preliminary expense, these colleges and…
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Here are 20 Canadian Universities without IELTS Requirements: Check and Apply Now.
For ambitious students seeking a world-class education, IELTS Requirements can add up before studies even begin, turning the path to global academia into a financial barrier. But what if you could skip the tollbooth entirely? Top-tier Canadian institutions are lowering barriers to welcome the brightest global minds. Your journey to Canada just got a…
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Public Sector Workers to Receive 9% Pay Increase in 2027 and 10% in 2028
Public sector workers are set to receive a 9 per cent increase in total remuneration in 2027, followed by a 10 per cent across-the-board salary increase in 2028. The two-year agreement was reached between the government and organised labour following negotiations under the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee. The Secretary-General of the Trades…
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GES Announces November 16 for Payment of Outstanding Promotion Arrears to Affected Teachers
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced November 16, 2026, as the expected date for the payment of outstanding promotion arrears to staff who are yet to receive their entitlements under the 2025 promotion placement exercise. In a letter dated October 27, 2026, and signed by the Deputy Director-General in charge of Management Services,…
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University of Florida Scholarships 2027: USA
The University of Florida (UF) is a public research university located in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It offers a range of scholarships and financial support opportunities for students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. For the 2027–2028 academic year, applicants can explore merit-based undergraduate scholarships, college-specific awards, graduate fellowships, and graduate assistantships. Some opportunities…
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Fully Funded China University of Petroleum CSC Scholarship 2027.
International students can apply for the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship at China University of Petroleum (East China), offering fully funded postgraduate study opportunities at master’s and doctoral levels. The scholarship covers tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, a monthly living stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance for eligible international students. The university offers programmes taught in Chinese…
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Fully Funded University of Debrecen Scholarships 2027 in Hungary.
The University of Debrecen Scholarships 2027–2028 are funding opportunities for international students who wish to study at the University of Debrecen in Hungary. The university participates in the Hungarian government’s Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme, which supports eligible international students through financial assistance for higher education. The university offers English-taught programmes across a wide range…
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Shanghai Government Scholarship 2027 | China.
The Shanghai Government Scholarship 2027 is a funding opportunity established by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government to support outstanding international students who wish to pursue higher education in Shanghai, China. The scholarship helps international applicants study at participating universities by covering tuition fees and, depending on the scholarship category, accommodation, living expenses, and medical…
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Ghana Strengthens Ebola Surveillance After Cases Reported in Kenya and Nigeria.
The Ministry of Health, with its relevant agencies and partners, wishes to update the public on measures Ghana is implementing in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the subsequent report of cases in Kenya and Nigeria. On 6 October 2026, Kenyan authorities reported an imported…
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Adisadel College and Aggrey Memorial Senior High School Suspended From Zonal and Regional Sports for Two (2) Years
Following the conclusion of the recent Inter-School Athletics Competition held at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on the 19th and 20th of February 2026, the Management of the Regional Directorate of Education has taken note of the inappropriate conduct exhibited by students of Adisadel College and Aggrey Memorial Senior High School at a location…
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GES Starts Verifying Deprived Areas Under New Criteria for the 20% Teacher Allowance.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Regional Directors of Education to verify data on communities and schools identified as deprived areas ahead of the implementation of a proposed 20% basic salary allowance for teachers serving in such locations. In a letter dated October 19, 2026, and signed by the Director-General of GES,…
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Teachers’ Promotion Examination 2026: GES Releases Examination Timetable, Question Format for Each Rank, Areas of Assessment, and Examination Centres.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the timetable, examination format, areas of assessment, and examination centers for the November 2026 Teachers’ Promotion Examinations, scheduled to take place from November 2 to 4, 2026. In a notice to candidates dated October 19, 2026, the Service outlined the arrangements for teachers seeking promotion to the…
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GES committee recommends reposting Obuasi SHTS headmaster over August riot; new sexual misconduct allegation under investigation.
Following the August 5, 2026 riot at the campus of the Obuasi Senior High Technical School, which resulted in a physical attack on the headmaster, Abdulai Zakaria, by some students, the regional committee of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has recommended that he be reposted to another school, together with all other staff implicated…
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Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) Directs 2026 Promotion Applicants to Verify Their Application Status.
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform all Regional Directors of Education that all applicants for the 2026 promotion exercise should visit the designated promotion portal to access and check the status of their respective applications. All Regional Directors of Education are requested to ensure that this information is promptly communicated…
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GES Interdicts Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted Mr Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region, pending the outcome of a full-scale investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving students at the school. The alleged incident reportedly triggered a student rampage, destroying…
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Education Minister Orders Suspension and Investigation of Obuasi SHS Headmaster Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct.
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the immediate suspension of the Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School in the Ashanti Region, Zakaria Abdulai, pending investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student. The directive follows an investigation by JoyNews and journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni into the alleged misconduct at…
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Education Ministry Invites GAUA and GTEC Leadership to Urgent Meeting to Resolve Strike Action.
The Education Ministry has called an urgent meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to resolve the ongoing strike and restore normal operations at affected tertiary institutions. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, aims to create space for constructive dialogue…
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52000 Teachers’ Promotion Payments Targeted for October 15.
Teachers whose promotions have been delayed could begin receiving their salary adjustments and arrears by October 15, as the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department works to clear the records of 52,000 affected staff. The payment process is now at the verification stage, following the submission of promotion input forms and letters by the Ghana Education…
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PAC Summons Takoradi Doctor Over GH¢341,229 Study Leave Salary
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Health to facilitate the appearance of a senior medical officer, Dr Mockshell Esinam Sunu, before the Committee over alleged salary payments totalling GH¢341,229 during a study leave she reportedly did not utilise. Dr Sunu, who served at the Takoradi Hospital, is alleged to have…
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Meta Bans TikTok Ads on Its Platforms in US
Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta has banned advertisements by ByteDance, the Chinese parent of TikTok, on its platforms in the United States and a handful of other countries, a company spokesperson said on Thursday. The move marks an escalation in the long-running rivalry between Meta and ByteDance, whose video-sharing app, TikTok, has emerged as one…
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Ministry of Health Declares Yellow Fever Outbreak In Affected Districts in Upper West Region.
The Ministry of Health, working through the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO), wishes to inform the public that laboratory investigations have confirmed an outbreak of Yellow Fever in some affected districts in the Upper West Region. Background Following reports of suspected cases presenting with fever, jaundice,…
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Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Post-Retirement Contracts.
The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has declared an indefinite strike effective today, October 1, 2026, following what it describes as the government’s failure to resolve two critical labour concerns. Addressing a press conference at Ho Technical University, National President Prof. Deodat E. Adenutsi said the decision was a unanimous resolution of…
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Ghana Scholarships Authority Opens Applications for University Scholarships in Saudi Arabia.
The Ghana Scholarships Authority has announced scholarship opportunities for qualified Ghanaian applicants seeking to pursue tertiary education at selected universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The scholarships are open to Ghanaian citizens resident in Ghana who meet the stated eligibility requirements and wish to study in various academic fields. Participating Universities The scholarship…
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WAEC Has Announced New Names for Some WASSCE Subjects for Private Candidates.
The Management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) wishes to inform the general public, especially candidates who registered for WASSCE for Private Candidates Second Series 2026, that the examination commenced on Friday, September 4, and will end on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. In line with the reviewed Curriculum of the Ministry of Basic…
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Big Dreams but Low CGPA: Scholarships You Can Still Apply For in 2027.
A low CGPA can make scholarship applications feel discouraging, especially when many popular scholarships emphasize academic excellence. However, a lower GPA does not necessarily mean that your study-abroad plans have to end. Scholarship eligibility varies widely. Some programmes have strict academic requirements, while others consider applicants through a combination of academic qualifications, admission criteria,…
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NaCCA Distances Itself from Chinese Language Teacher Training Program at the Confucius Institute, UCC.
In a Statement Issued by Prof. Samuel Ofori Bekoe, Director-General, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the Council has distanced itself from any ongoing training or whatsoever going on in any institution. The statement issued reads: “The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has taken note of media publications and public commentary…
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Ghana and Columbus in Partnership to Recruit Nurses for US Employment Opportunities.
The Government of Ghana has secured a new pathway for qualified Ghanaian nurses to access employment opportunities in the United States following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Columbus, Ohio. The agreement, signed by the Ministries of Health and Labour, Jobs and Employment, follows months of technical discussions…
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