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Stepmother allegedly burns 3-year-old’s private part with hot water in Winneba
Stepmother allegedly burns 3-year-old’s private part with hot water in Winneba. A three-year-old girl is battling for her life at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba after her stepmother allegedly poured hot water on her private parts as punishment for bedwetting. According to the child’s mother, the girl had travelled from Swedru to Winneba…
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GTEC revokes accreditation for 3 programmes at Cape Coast-based institute
GTEC revokes accreditation for 3 programmes at Cape Coast-based institute. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has revoked the accreditation of three postgraduate programmes at the Institute of Development and Technology Management (IDTM) in Cape Coast. The affected programmes — PhD, MPhil, and MA in Development Studies — were originally approved to run only as…
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A woman arrested in Tamale for allegedly possessing drugs
A woman arrested in Tamale for allegedly possessing drugs. The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with a joint security task force, has arrested the owner of Suad Collections, a popular clothing boutique in Tamale, for allegedly trading in narcotic substances. The suspect was found in possession of 2,250 wraps of a substance suspected to…
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Five-year-old girl found dead three days after going missing in Atebubu
Five-year-old girl found dead three days after going missing in Atebubu The lifeless body of a five-year-old girl has been discovered in Adom, a suburb of Atebubu in the Bono East Region, three days after she went missing. The deceased, identified as Makimor Yagyeger, was found floating in stagnant water. Eyewitnesses who first spotted the…
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UNESCO Digital Business Solutions Internship 2025
UNESCO Digital Business Solutions Internship 2025 The Digital Bureau Solution is the entity responsible for ICT operations within UNESCO, and reports to the Assistant Director General to Administration (ADG/ADM). The UNESCO Digital Business Solutions Internship team oversees the implementation of UNESCO’s digital strategy, with the delivery of; more integrated and properly codified project and knowledge…
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Between 600,000 and 900,000 Workers Across France to Strike Over Budget Cut Plans.
Between 600,000 and 900,000 Workers Across France to Strike Over Budget Cut Plans. Hundreds of thousands of workers are expected to take part in strike action across France on Thursday, after trade unions called for a day of protests against budget cuts. The interior ministry said between 600,000 and 900,000 people could attend demonstrations nationwide,…
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Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life
Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life. A 20-day-old baby girl who was found buried alive in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is fighting for survival, hospital authorities say. She was found by chance when a shepherd, who had taken his goats to the area for grazing, heard faint cries…
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How International Students Can Get Scholarships at New York University in 2026
How International Students Can Get Scholarships at New York University in 2026 New York University (NYU) is one of the most prestigious private research universities in the United States, located in the heart of New York City. For international students, the cost of studying at NYU can be a challenge, but the good news is…
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Producer Price Inflation drops to 3%, the lowest since November 2023
Producer Price Inflation drops to 3%, the lowest since November 2023 Ghana’s Year-on-Year producer price inflation declined to 3.0% in August 2025, down from 3.6% in July, marking a 0.6 percentage point decrease. This means that, on average, the ex-factory prices of goods and services rose by 3.0% between August 2024 and August 2025. The…
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GES releases 2025 School Placement, warns against unauthorised admissions
GES releases 2025 School Placement, warns against unauthorised admissions The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced the release of the 2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results. In a directive signed by Acting Deputy Director-General (Q & A), Dr Munawaru Issahaque, GES instructed all Regional Directors of Education to communicate the release…
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University of British Columbia (UBC) Scholarships 2025 Now Open for International Undergraduates
University of British Columbia (UBC) Scholarships 2025 Now Open for International Undergraduates. Are you dreaming of studying in Canada at one of the world’s top universities? The University of British Columbia (UBC) is now accepting applications for its 2025 international undergraduate scholarships, offering up to $25,000 in merit-based funding. This is an opportunity for academically…
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The Medical and Dental Council has received 32 complaints of quacks
The Medical and Dental Council has received 32 complaints of quacks The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has confirmed it has received 32 complaints of suspected quack medical and dental practitioners across the country this year. Registrar of the Council, Dr. Divine Banyubala, disclosed that many of these cases were flagged by members of the…
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CHOLERA DEATHS SURGE 50% IN 2024 AS OVER 6,000 DIE GLOBALLY
CHOLERA DEATHS SURGE 50% IN 2024 AS OVER 6,000 DIE GLOBALLY New global statistics have revealed cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6,000 people losing their lives to a disease that is both preventable and treatable. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the case…
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Government declares September 22 a public holiday for Founder’s Day
Government declares September 22 a public holiday for Founder’s Day The Ministry of the Interior has declared Monday, September 22, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Founder’s Day. The holiday, which honours the birthday of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, falls on a Sunday this year. In a statement signed by Minister for the Interior…
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UNICEF JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS: GOOD PAY, VISA SPONSORSHIP, INSURANCE
UNICEF JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS: GOOD PAY, VISA SPONSORSHIP, INSURANCE. The UNICEF multiple Job vacancies came with good pay, Visa sponsorship in some instances, and Insurance is open to any applicant from any part of the world who meets the requirements UNICEF Multiple Job positions are for professionals with creative thinking and passionate enough to make…
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Yenching Academy Scholarship 2026 in China; Fully Funded
Yenching Academy Scholarship 2026 in China; Fully Funded. Applications are now open for the Yenching Academy Scholarship 2026 in China, one of the most prestigious fully funded scholarships in China for international students. The Yenching Academy has earned worldwide recognition as a hub for academic excellence, leadership training, and interdisciplinary studies. The Yenching Scholarship 2026…
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The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) awards scholarships to 45 female students at UMaT
The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) awards scholarships to 45 female students at UMaT. The Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has awarded full scholarships to 45 brilliant but needy female students at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, under its flagship Women from Mining Communities (WomCoM) scholarship scheme. The initiative, launched in June…
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Students at Sefwi Wiawso Senior High Technical School eat in a kitchen that’s a death trap.
Students at Sefwi Wiawso Senior High Technical School eat in a kitchen that’s a death trap. Serious concerns are mounting over the safety and welfare of both students and staff at Sefwi Wiawso Senior High Technical School, as the only available kitchen facility on campus has turned into a death trap. Despite its alarming condition,…
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Fully Funded UNOOSA/Japan Fellowship 2026 Opportunity for Nano-Satellite Technologies
Fully Funded UNOOSA/Japan Fellowship 2026 Opportunity for Nano-Satellite Technologies. The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), in partnership with the Government of Japan and the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), invites applications for the 2026 UNOOSA/Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme on Nano-Satellite Technologies. Commonly known as the “post-graduate study on Nano-Satellite Technologies (PNST),” This…
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University of Geneva Prestigious Excellence Master Fellowships 2026 for International Students
University of Geneva Prestigious Excellence Master Fellowships 2026 for International Students. The University of Geneva in Switzerland, one of Europe’s most respected research institutions, is offering the Excellence Master Fellowships 2026 to outstanding students from all over the world. These fellowships are designed to support academically gifted individuals who wish to pursue a Master of…
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Ghana GoldBod Uncovers Gold Smuggling Syndicate; Commences Prosecution of Arrested Suspects, While Announcing Bounty on Suspects at Large
Ghana GoldBod Uncovers Gold Smuggling Syndicate; Commences Prosecution of Arrested Suspects, While Announcing Bounty on Suspects at Large The Ghana Gold Board (“GoldBod”) has updated the media on the arrest and prosecution of a gold smuggling syndicate involving a company by the name RAFMOH Gold Ltd and NK Bernak Enterprise. Speaking at a press conference…
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Visa and Relocation Sponsored English Language Assistant in France
Visa and Relocation Sponsored English Language Assistant in France Application is Open. Here is an opportunity to work in France as a language Assistant. Can you teach the English language to students in France? If yes, then apply for the France Education International to teach students the English language as a language Assistant Here is…
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CSSPS RESULTS RELEASE: KEY INFORMATION
CSSPS RESULTS RELEASE: KEY INFORMATION. This is to inform parent, student waiting for 2025 school placement, SHS, and the general public that; CSSPS Results Will be Out on Wednesday, September 17, 2025: You can check your placement on this day. No Cutoff Points: Placement isn’t based on strict cutoff aggregates; it’s merit-based considering factors like…
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Government of Ghana has announced plans to award more than 2,500 scholarships this year to both Ghanaian and ECOWAS students
Government of Ghana has announced plans to award more than 2,500 scholarships this year to both Ghanaian and ECOWAS students. The Government of Ghana has announced plans to award more than 2,500 scholarships this year to both Ghanaian and ECOWAS students, with the full list of beneficiaries set to be published online from October 1,…
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Loading boy’ gets 18 months prison term for stealing chicken meat
Loading boy’ gets 18 months prison term for stealing chicken meat A 21-year-old ‘loading boy’ has been jailed for 18 months by the Kwadaso Circuit Court in the Kwadaso Municipality of the Ashanti Region for stealing six boxes of chicken meat at Adehyeman Market in Kumasi. Kwabena Manu pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing…
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Six Suspects Escape from Kotokuraba Police Cells
Six Suspects Escape from Kotokuraba Police Cells The Central Regional Police Command has begun a manhunt for six suspects who escaped lawful custody at Kotokuraba police station in the Central Region. According to the police, on September 11, 2025, at about 9:00 pm, the Central Regional Police Command received information through the District Police Commander…
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Ghana Launches National Privacy Awareness Campaign
Ghana Launches National Privacy Awareness Campaign. The Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu (MP), today launched the National Privacy Awareness Campaign to safeguard the privacy rights of citizens and build public trust within Ghana’s rapidly evolving digital economy. Speaking at the Data Protection Commission’s Head office in East Legon,…
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China Accuses Nvidia of Violating Anti-Monopoly Laws
China Accuses Nvidia of Violating Anti-Monopoly Laws. China’s market regulator has said US computer chipmaker Nvidia has violated Chinese anti-monopoly laws. The country’s market watchdog did not give details of how Nvidia had breached the rules, but said it would continue to investigate the matter. The news came as US and Chinese officials held a…
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2025 WASSCE; Students Allegedly Assaulted a Housemistress for Preventing Cheating.
Students Allegedly Assaulted a Housemistress for Preventing Cheating. The ongoing 2025 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), expected to run smoothly, turned chaotic at Wesley Senior High School (SHS) in Konongo, Ashanti Region. Some students reportedly pelted stones at the residence of the senior housemistress in a violent outburst after she allegedly prevented them…
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A man jailed after using COVID loans to fund a trading business in Ghana
A man jailed after using COVID loans to fund a trading business in Ghana Eric Agyeman, of Mace Street, London, was admitted to fraud and money laundering charges after securing £130,000 in three separate loan applications for DOK Logistics UK Ltd, a company that never traded. Under the terms of the government’s pandemic support scheme,…
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