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Agama Shrine of Afife in the Volta Region Demands Two Virgin Girls In Servitude to the Gods.
Torgbui Torkpo Agbodemegbe III, Divisional Chief of Ahekpi in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region, has petitioned the Duamenefa Foundation to investigate and intervene to save the family in a disturbing traditional dispute involving Agama Shrine of Afife in the Volta Region of Ghana. The shrine is demanding two fresh virgin girls in…
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Financial clearance secured for nearly 15,000 rotation nurses, midwives and medical house officers.
The Ministry of Health has announced that it has secured financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance to pay allowances and salaries for 14,279 rotation nurses and midwives, as well as 637 medical and dental house officers. The clearance comes after “sustained engagements between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance to…
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Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Warns Public Against ‘Sukudai’ Sold As ‘Heart-Cleanser’
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public not to consume a substance known as “Sukudai,” which is being marketed as a heart-cleansing remedy, after laboratory tests detected chloroform, a toxic chemical linked to serious health risks, including cancer. The regulator said the product, reportedly being sold mainly in Kumasi, is not…
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UCC Suspends Affiliation, Mentorship Ties with Royal Nursing College.
The University of Cape Coast has suspended its affiliation and mentorship arrangement with the Royal Nursing College in Tafo-Kumasi after regulators revoked the institution’s accreditation. This comes after the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), in exercising its regulatory authority, in February shut down the nursing training school for non-compliance with regulatory directives. In a…
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Two extra days to relax: Ministry of the Interior declares March 20 and 23 as public holidays.
The Ministry of the Interior has announced that Friday, March 20, 2026, and Monday, March 23, 2026, will be observed as public holidays across Ghana. In a statement issued on Friday, March 13, the Ministry said the declaration is in recognition of the celebrations of Eid ul-Fitr and Shaqq Day, which fall on Friday,…
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Broken-Hearted Palm Wine Tapper Arrested for Allegedly Setting Girlfriend and Family Ablaze
A 23-year-old palm wine tapper, Kwaku Prince, popularly known as “On God,” has been arrested for allegedly setting ablaze the house of his girlfriend and her family at Subri Nkwanta in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. A relative of the victims, Poulina Tweneboah Koduah, said she received a distress…
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KNUST Permanently Bans Five Dismissed Students from Campus.
The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has permanently banned five dismissed students from entering the university campus following what it described as their continued involvement in activities that pose a threat to members of the university community. The affected individuals are Bernard Boadi, Francis Tutu Atuahene, John Kelvin Kane,…
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GES Establishes Regional Staff Helplines for Teachers and Education Workers.
The Ghana Education Service has announced the establishment of dedicated staff helplines across all regions of the country to improve communication and provide timely support to teachers and education workers. In a directive issued on March 11, 2026, the Service informed all Regional Directors that the helplines had taken effect immediately. According to the…
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Final 2025 Payroll Audit: GES Directs Regional Heads to Prepare Affected Staff.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all Regional Directors to notify staff whose salaries were previously terminated during the 2025 nationwide payroll audit to prepare for a final verification exercise by the Ghana Audit Service. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, and signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Smile…
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PURC Reduce Electricity Tariffs By 4.81% and Water By 3.06% From April 1.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a reduction in electricity and water tariffs effective from April 1, 2026, following its quarterly tariff review. Under the new adjustments, electricity tariffs will decrease by an average of 4.81%, while water tariffs will be reduced by 3.06% In a statement issued on Friday, March 13,…
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A teacher allegedly gives two pupils 60 lashes at Trinity Methodist Preparatory School at Egyaa in the Mfantseman Municipality
Two pupils aged 10 and 8 have allegedly been subjected to severe abuse by a teacher at Trinity Methodist Preparatory School at Egyaa in the Mfantseman Municipality of the Central Region. According to the children’s father, Moses Barnabas, who spoke to Citi News, the teacher, identified only as Sir Ebenezer, allegedly flogged the two pupils,…
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‘Madara Sukudai’ cocktail may pose serious kidney and liver risks after lab tests kill rats within 24 hours.
National Security has launched a special operation to rid the streets of Kumasi of a popular toxic cocktail sold as a ‘heart cleanser.’ It comes as preliminary investigations by the Department of Pharmacology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) revealed the herbal concoction, known in Hausa as ‘Madara Sukudai’, contained substances…
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Government Orders Crackdown on Unlicensed Courier Services Starting April 1, 2026.
The government has directed the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission to launch a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed and unregulated courier services starting April 1, 2026. The directive follows the launch of the Integrated Courier and Logistics Management System–Ghana (ICOLMS-Ghana), a digital platform aimed at regulating the courier and logistics sector and supporting the growth…
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Spiritualist Arrested Over Suspected Murder of Woman in Awutu Senya
Police in the Central Region have arrested a man in his early twenties, identified as Horlali Alatusa, in connection with the suspected killing of a woman believed to be his girlfriend at Bentum in the Awutu Senya District. The suspect was apprehended after a farmer lodged a complaint about a strong and unpleasant odour coming…
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Narcotics Control Commission opens applications for cannabis cultivation and management licences.
The Narcotics Control Commission has officially opened applications for the cultivation and management of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes, marking what authorities describe as a significant step toward developing a regulated cannabis industry. The move follows the launch of the national licensing regime on February 26, 2026, by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka…
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Only 1,000 recruited from 180,000 Immigration applicants.
Only 1,000 applicants will be recruited into the Ghana Immigration Service out of more than 180,000 young people who applied during the recent recruitment exercise, according to the Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka. Addressing a press briefing on Wednesday, March 11, to clarify issues surrounding recruitment into the security agencies, Mr. Muntaka said…
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National Security Arrests 5 Individuals Connected with Fake DV Plate Manufacturing and Distribution.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), in a joint operation with the National Security, arrested five suspects believed to be involved in the manufacturing and distribution of fake DV plates across the country. The five suspects who were picked up at Lapaz, Narhman, Tarkwa, and Kumasi have been arraigned before the court and are…
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Beiersdorf Internship in Germany: Paid Internship in Hamburg.
Beiersdorf Internship in Germany: Paid Internship in Hamburg. The Beiersdorf Internship in Germany offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain real-world professional experience while studying. The program is based at the company’s headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, where interns and working students collaborate with international teams, work on real projects, and build valuable career skills.…
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93 Nigerians Arrested for Internet Fraud and Immigration Offences in Accra
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals for alleged involvement in internet fraud and immigration-related offences following a major intelligence-led operation in Accra. The suspects, made up of 91 males and two females, were arrested during a raid on six houses at the Devtraco Estate. The operation, led by Deputy Superintendent of…
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Couple arrested for allegedly beheading newborn for ritual purposes in Awutu Bontrase.
The Awutu Bereku District Police Command, led by Superintendent Edmond Nyamekye, has arrested a couple for allegedly beheading their newborn baby and removing its left hand for suspected money rituals in Awutu Bontrase, in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region. The suspects, Abena Benewa, 22, and Bright Ashiao, 26, reportedly delivered the…
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NSA Releases Pin Codes for 14,349 Trained Teachers for 2026/2027 Service Year.
The National Service Authority has released Personal Identification Number codes for 14,349 trained teachers to enable them to enrol for the 2026/2027 national service year. In a statement issued on March 9, 2026, the Authority said the PIN codes will allow eligible graduates from accredited Colleges of Education to begin the registration process for their…
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GES bans teachers from demonstrating and picketing at headquarters during contact hours.
GES bans teachers from demonstrating and picketing at headquarters during contact hours. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has warned teachers, especially newly recruited staff, against leaving their duty posts to visit the national headquarters or speak to the media during official school hours. In a letter dated March 9, 2026, and signed by the Acting…
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Cut-Off Points for 2026/2027 College of Education Admissions in Ghana.
Cut-Off Points for 2026/2027 College of Education Admissions in Ghana. Prospective applicants seeking admission into the Forty-Nine (49) Public Colleges of Education in Ghana for the 2026/2027 academic year are required to meet the official entry requirements set by the Colleges of Education, Ghana. The admission process into the Four-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programmes…
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How to confirm your NTC GTLE registration was successfully submitted.
How to confirm your NTC GTLE registration was successfully submitted. As the registration window for the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) progresses, many applicants across the country are uncertain whether their submissions to the National Teaching Council (NTC) have been properly received. Experience has shown that many candidates wait until the registration deadline approaches before…
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Police Arrest Student Over Online Publication of Indecent (Obscene) Material.
Police Arrest Student Over Online Publication of Indecent (Obscene) Material. The Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has arrested a 23-year-old student, Nhyira Papa Kojo Egyir Hayford, for publishing obscene material online, contrary to Section 280 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). The arrest followed the…
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NTC Registration: Procedure for Correction of Names, Date of Birth, Gender, and Programme.
NTC Registration: Procedure for Correction of Names, Date of Birth, Gender, and Programme. The National Teaching Council (NTC) has issued detailed guidelines for candidates seeking corrections to their personal information on the Council’s examination portal. The directive is intended to ensure accuracy and integrity in candidates’ records as they prepare for the Ghana Teacher Licensure…
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How to Apply for 2026/2027 College of Education Admission, Ghana.
How to Apply for 2026/2027 College of Education Admission, Ghana. The Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) has officially opened applications for admission into the Forty-Nine (49) Public Colleges of Education for the 2026/2027 academic year. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to apply for admission into the Four-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree…
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Guide to purchasing 2026/2027 college of education admission forms online and getting instant access.
Guide to purchasing 2026/2027 college of education admission forms online and getting instant access. Prospective applicants seeking admission into Ghana’s public Colleges of Education can now purchase their admission forms online and receive them instantly without visiting a bank or physical vendor. The process allows candidates to obtain their Serial Number and PIN within minutes…
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Colleges of Education Open Admission for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.
Colleges of Education Open Admission for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The Forty-Nine (49) Public Colleges of Education in Ghana are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Four-Year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree Programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year. Admission Requirements. WASSCE Holders: Credit passes (A1-C6) in six subjects, including three core…
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Veep Announces Review of School Discipline Framework to Tackle Student Misconduct.
Veep Announces Review of School Discipline Framework to Tackle Student Misconduct. Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced that the Ghana Education Service (GES) will review existing academy discipline frameworks as part of efforts to address student misconduct early and prevent situations from escalating. The Vice President made the announcement when she served as…
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