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Gov’t raises prison feeding fee from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5 after 15 years
Gov’t raises prison feeding fee from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5 after 15 years. The government has approved an increase in the daily feeding allowance for prisoners from GH¢1.80 to GH¢5, marking the first upward adjustment in 15 years. The Minister for the Interior, Mr Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, announced this when he appeared before the Public Accounts…
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FIFA disciplinary committee sanctions the SAFA for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their match against Lesotho.
FIFA disciplinary committee sanctions the SAFA for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their match against Lesotho. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for having fielded an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in the South Africa v. Lesotho match played on 21 March 2025 in the FIFA World Cup…
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Enlistment/Recruitment Into The Ghana Armed Forces to Begin in All 16 Regions.
Enlistment/Recruitment Into The Ghana Armed Forces to Begin in All 16 Regions The Ghana Armed Forces wishes to inform the general public that the 2025 Enlistment/Recruitment Exercise into the Ghana Armed Forces will commence in the coming days at all the regional capitals of the 16 Regions of the country. This approach offers equal opportunity…
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GES fires KNUST SHS Assistant Headmaster for fondling student
GES fires KNUST SHS Assistant Headmaster for fondling student. Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of Knust Senior High School, Mr. Charles A. Aidoo, Removed from Office In a statement issued on Monday, September 29, GES said its attention had been drawn to the video circulating on social media; The attention of the Management of the Ghana Education…
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The Ghana armed forces to recruit 12,000 personnel in a nationwide exercise
The Ghana armed forces to recruit 12,000 personnel in a nationwide exercise. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is undergoing a massive expansion beginning this week. Over the next 3 years, GAF will recruit 12,000 personnel to reinforce our national defence capabilities. In line with H.E. the President and Commander-in-Chief John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to affordability,…
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China’s former agriculture minister Tang Renjian sentenced to death with reprieve for bribery
China’s former agriculture minister Tang Renjian sentenced to death with reprieve for bribery. Tang Renjian, China’s former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, was sentenced to death with reprieve for bribery at a court in Jilin province on Sunday, according to state-run news agency Xinhua. Tang took bribes, including cash and property worth over 268…
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PENGASSAN withdraws services nationwide, orders IOCs to cut gas supply to Dangote
Follow to join WhatsApp Channel PENGASSAN withdraws services nationwide, orders IOCs to cut gas supply to Dangote. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members nationwide to withdraw all services, effective 12:01 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025. It equally directed its members working across field locations, including…
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SHS Placement: No evidence found in bribery probe-MoE
SHS Placement: No evidence found in bribery probe. Media Relations Officer for the Ministry of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, has stated that the ministry found no evidence to support claims of bribery in this year’s Senior High School (SHS) placements. Over the week, allegations surfaced on social media that placement into Aburi Girls’ Senior High School…
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Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarship 2026/2027; University of Oxford.
Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarship 2026/2027; University of Oxford. This opportunity is highly competitive and intended for candidates with exceptional academic records, strong leadership potential, and a deep commitment to making a lasting impact in their home communities. The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Scholarship is part of the broader Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, which is…
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American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2026; Fully Funded for international undergraduates
American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2026; Fully Funded for international undergraduates. The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. The AU EGL scholarship is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance. Students interested in all majors…
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Collapse national placement resolution centre
Collapse national placement resolution centre. Executive Director of the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS), Obengfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, has called for the collapse of the National Placement Resolution Centre established to address challenges with the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). The Ghana Education Service (GES) has designated every District and Regional…
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CSSPS Chaos: 700 schools available, but parents chase only 100
CSSPS Chaos: 700 schools available, but parents chase only 100. Kofi Asare, Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, has stated that the recurring confusion over the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) stems not from a lack of space, but from a mismatch between student expectations and available resources. Speaking on The Big Issue…
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US revokes Colombian president’s visa over ‘reckless and incendiary’ remarks
US revokes Colombian president’s visa over ‘reckless and incendiary’ remarks. The US has said it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa, after he urged US soldiers to disobey his American counterpart, Donald Trump, during a speech to the UN in New York. The State Department described Petro’s remarks at a pro-Palestinian street protest on…
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US reverses visa restrictions on Ghana.
US reverses visa restrictions on Ghana. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the United States has reversed the visa restrictions previously imposed on Ghana. In a post on his X account, Mr Ablakwa said Ghanaians are now eligible for five-year multiple-entry visas and other enhanced consular privileges. “This good news…
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A TTI student jailed 6 months for stabbing his teacher.
A TTI student jailed 6 months for stabbing his teacher. The Takoradi District Court has sentenced a second-year student of Takoradi Technical Institute (TTI), Emmanuel Sam, popularly known as Agogo, to six months in prison for stabbing a teacher on campus. In addition to the custodial sentence, the court ordered the convict, Sam, to pay…
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ECG reports record GH₵1.74bn revenue in July, assures improved service delivery
ECG reports record GH₵1.74bn revenue in July, assures improved service delivery The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) says it is cutting down on losses and improving revenue mobilisation, having recorded its highest-ever monthly revenue of GH₵1.74 billion in July 2025. Briefing the Energy Committee of Parliament on the company’s operations, acting Managing Director, Engineer Julius…
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68 suspected scammers busted in Ghana as INTERPOL smashes $2.8m cybercrime rings across Africa
68 suspected scammers busted in Ghana as INTERPOL smashes $2.8m cybercrime rings across Africa. A major International Police (INTERPOL) operation across 14 African countries has led to the arrest of 260 suspected scammers, with Ghanaian authorities playing a pivotal role by apprehending 68 individuals and seizing a significant haul of evidence. According to an Interpol…
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Education Ministry probes GH₵15,000 bribery allegation in BECE school placement
Education Ministry probes GH₵15,000 bribery allegation in BECE school placement. The Ministry of Education has launched investigations into allegations circulating on social media that placement into some senior high schools can be influenced through bribery. The probe follows a viral post attributed to Gertrude Adzo Borklo, who claimed that gaining admission into Aburi Girls’ Senior…
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Full text: President Mahama’s address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly meeting
Full text: President Mahama’s address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly meeting. Madam President, Mr Secretary-General, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: At this 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, I would like to speak about Africa’s role in the future of the organisation. However, it is impossible to do that without first considering…
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Pilot jailed after £2.4m worth of cocaine found in his light aircraft.
Pilot jailed after £2.4m worth of cocaine found in his light aircraft. A pilot has been jailed for nine years after using his light aircraft in a bid to smuggle cocaine into the UK. Anastasios Balian, 52, from Hertfordshire, and his accomplice, Errol Weir from south London, who was jailed for seven years, were trying…
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A student overstayer jailed for raping a 12-year-old girl at Bradford Crown Court
A student overstayer jailed for raping a 12-year-old girl at Bradford Crown Court. A student “overstayer” who repeatedly raped a 12-year-old girl after arranging for taxis to bring her to his flat late at night has been jailed. Wisal Ahmad, 30, had been studying in Scotland, but after running out of funds, he ended up…
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Education ministry rolls out PTAs nationwide with new guidelines
Education ministry rolls out PTAs nationwide with new guidelines. The Ministry of Education has announced the nationwide rollout of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) under a new framework designed to strengthen collaboration between schools and families. The announcement followed the submission of final policy guidelines on the operationalisation of PTAs, developed by the National Curriculum Review Committee.…
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Germany TU Dresden Research Associate / Doctoral Student Position in Geodetic Earth System Research 2026
Germany TU Dresden Research Associate / Doctoral Student Position in Geodetic Earth System Research 2026 The Technical University of Dresden (TU Dresden), one of Germany’s leading universities of excellence, is inviting applications for a Research Associate / Doctoral Student (m/f/d) position in the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Geosciences. This opportunity is linked to…
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Government to deploy military, security forces to protect rivers from galamsey
Government to deploy military, security forces to protect rivers from galamsey. The government is taking a bold step to protect its precious water bodies from the ravages of illegal mining, also known as galamsey. The Lands and Natural Resources Ministry has announced plans to deploy military and security forces to key river bodies, marking a…
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Former French President Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in jail in Libya trial
Former French President Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in jail in Libya trial Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy over efforts by close aides to procure funds for his 2007 presidential bid from Libya during the rule of late dictator…
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UCC Council appoints Pro VC Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto as interim leader
UCC Council appoints Pro VC Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto as interim leader. The Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has named Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, to act in the interim following directives from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). In a statement signed by Registrar and Secretary to Council, Gideon…
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GTEC restores all services to University of Cape Coast following compliance with directive
GTEC restores all services to University of Cape Coast. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has restored all services to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) following the resolution of a dispute over the Vice Chancellor’s retirement. The decision comes just days after GTEC withdrew services to the university on September 19, citing Vice Chancellor…
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VISA SPONSORSHIP JOBS IN CANADA.
VISA SPONSORSHIP JOBS IN CANADA. Eager to see a bright future for the Canadian economy, businesses and individuals are flocking to visa-sponsored jobs in Canada. With a growing population and an increasing demand for skilled workers, businesses are eager to find ways to employ these talented individuals. Many visa-sponsored jobs offer excellent pay and benefits,…
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New Zealand Visa Sponsored Jobs (Application Open to Foreigners)
New Zealand Visa Sponsored Jobs (Application Open to Foreigners). If you have had a dream to relocate to another country and New Zealand is one of the countries in your mind, here is a great opportunity for you to make your dream come true. These are Visa-sponsored jobs for foreign Job seekers You can now…
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2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR NATIONAL HARMONIZED PROSPECTUS FOR BOARDERS AND DAY STUDENTS
2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR NATIONAL HARMONIZED PROSPECTUS FOR BOARDERS AND DAY STUDENTS NATIONAL HARMONIZED PROSPECTUS FOR BOARDERS ITEMS FOR THE STUDENT Hard Body Suit Case or Trunk Chop Box (Wooden/Plastic) Drinking Cup, 1 Plastic or Stainless Plate, and a Set of Cutlery Toiletries (1 Deodorant, 1 pack T-roll, toothpaste, toothbrush, Soap, pomade, and 2 packs of…
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