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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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Over 100,000 Non-Professional Teachers Risk Removal According to NTC.
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has intensified efforts to sanitise the teaching profession as more than 100,000 non-professional teachers continue to teach in basic and private schools across the country without the required qualifications and licences. The council said the situation posed a major threat to the quality of education, particularly in rural communities…
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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Has Published Unrecognised Institutions as of May 2026.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) wishes to inform the general public that the institutions listed below are currently not recognized by the Commission due to various quality assurance concerns. Accordingly, the general public is advised to exercise due diligence about any certificates issued by these institutions: Universidad Azteca, México Indian School of Management and…
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NAGRAT Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Alleged Assault of Teachers by Soldiers.
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has warned that teachers across Ghana may embark on a nationwide strike from June 1, 2026, if authorities fail to address the alleged assault of three teachers by military personnel in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality. The incident reportedly occurred at Adiewoso M/A Basic School…
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Transport Fares to Increase By 20% From June 2.
Commuters across Ghana will pay higher fares for public transportation from Tuesday, June 2, 2026, following a 20% upward adjustment announced by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport operators. The increase, which affects intra-city trotro services, inter-city transport, and shared taxi operations nationwide, was announced on Friday, May 29, after…
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CAGD Assures Payment of Arrears to Education and Health Workers on Schedule.
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) wishes to announce that payment of arrears due to affected education and health workers, dating back to August 2024, has commenced and will be completed in accordance with the approved schedule. For the avoidance of doubt, the payment schedule is as follows: PAYMENT MONTH NUMBER OF MONTHS’ ARREARS 1.…
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Ghana Scraps Visa Fees for African Passport Holders Under E-Visa System.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that holders of African passports travelling to Ghana for business or tourism will no longer pay visa fees when applying through the country’s newly launched e-visa platform. Speaking during the official launch of the e-visa platform on Monday, May 25, President Mahama said the policy takes immediate effect as…
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National Service Authority (NSA) Releases Pin Codes For 18,617 Nurses and Midwives for the 2026/27 Service Year
The Management of the National Service Authority (NSA) has today, May 25, 2026, released PIN codes for Eighteen Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventeen (18,617) eligible Nurses and Midwives to enable them to enroll for the 2026/27 National Service Year. The PIN codes were generated following the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana’s submission of a…
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Police Declare Arabic Tutor Wanted for Allegedly Defiling Two Minors
The Western Regional Police Command has declared one Sule Anas wanted in connection with allegations of defilement and unnatural carnal knowledge involving two minors at Fijai Zongo Central near Sekondi in the Western Region. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Command said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, who worked as…
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Qualifications and Requirements to Enroll in Nursing Training College in Ghana: (Degree, Diploma, and Certificate programmes)
The Ministry of Health announces that the online admissions portal for the 2026/2027 academic year to pursue Degree, Diploma, and Certificate programmes is open from Wednesday, 20th May 2026 at 10:00 am, to Friday, 12th June 2026. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into any of the public health training institutions in Ghana.…
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2026 Recruitment: Takoradi Technical University Invites Applications for Vacant Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Positions.
The Takoradi Technical University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for employment. TEACHING POSITIONS Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences Chemical Pathology / Histopathology / Immunology Faculty of Maritime and Nautical Sciences Maritime Engineering Nautical Science / Related field Faculty of Engineering Renewable Energy Engineering (with Electrical/Electronic background) Welding and Fabrication Refrigeration and Air Conditioning…
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Bono Region: Teachers Abandon School After Colleagues Die Following Alleged Curses
Teachers at the Kobedi AME Zion Primary and Junior High School in the Sunyani West Municipality in the Bono Region have boycotted classes indefinitely following the death of the school’s head teacher, amid claims that an alleged curse invoked by a student may have contributed to the deaths. The head teacher, Madam Gladys Dorlo Batinge,…
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