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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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President Mahama directs Buffer Stock to procure local rice for all schools.
President Mahama directs Buffer Stock to procure local rice for all schools. President John Dramani Mahama has directed that the procurement of rice for schools across the country be centralised to ensure the consistent purchase and distribution of locally produced rice. The directive follows reports that several schools continue to procure imported rice for feeding…
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Estonia Work Visa: Application Process and Requirements.
Follow to join the WhatsApp Channel. Estonia Work Visa: Application Process and Requirements. The high-tech, well-developed European nation, Estonia, has become the perfect place where specialized expertise and foreign employees are willing to look to find good employment opportunities within the European Union. Estonia has cutting-edge infrastructure, a virtual financial system, and high living standards,…
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Three Nigerian doctors suspended over Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death.
Three Nigerian doctors suspended over Chimamanda Adichie’s son’s death. Nigeria’s medical council has provisionally suspended the director of a private hospital and two other doctors following the death of the 21-month-old son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Nkanu Adichie-Esege, one of the twins, died on 7 January after complications arose during preparatory medical procedures…
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How to Apply for Individual or Group Visits to the Parliament of Ghana.
How to Apply for Individual or Group Visits to the Parliament of Ghana. The Parliament of Ghana is open to visitors all year round from Monday to Friday. Visitors are welcome to watch proceedings from the public gallery. The gallery is usually open to the public from Tuesday to Friday when the House sits. You…
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NIA Announces Revised Charges (Fees) for Ghana Card Services Following Parliamentary Approval
NIA Announces Revised Charges (Fees) for Ghana Card Services Following Parliamentary Approval. The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced new fees for Ghana Card services, with first-time adult (below 25 years) registration at GH¢30 and card replacement at GH¢200 at the NIA District Office, effective February 2, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, January…
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42 Female Beneficiaries of National Apprenticeship Programme Pregnant and Drop Out
42 Female Beneficiaries of National Apprenticeship Programme Pregnant and Drop Out The Central Regional Coordinator for the National Apprenticeship Programme, Ebenezer Abeiku Essien, has revealed that 42 female beneficiaries in the Central Region became pregnant and dropped out of the programme within nine months of its launch—a development he described as deeply concerning. Speaking during…
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US Embassy Opens 2,000 More Visa Slots Over the Next Two Weeks for B1/B2 Travelers.
US Embassy Opens 2,000 More Visa Slots Over the Next Two Weeks for B1/B2 Travelers The U.S. Embassy in Ghana has announced the release of over 2,000 additional visa appointment slots over the next two weeks for B1/B2 travelers. According to the embassy, the new slots are intended for individuals planning business trips, visiting family,…
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A 38-year-old teacher and a farmer died in separate suspected suicides in Central Region
A 38-year-old teacher and a farmer died in separate suspected suicides in Central Region A basic school teacher and a farmer have reportedly died in separate incidents in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region, in cases police suspect to be suicides. The teacher, Emmanuel Quainoo, 38, of Faith Academy Basic School, had recently…
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Aggrey Memorial SHS Denies Police Claim of Assault on ADISCO Student.
Aggrey Memorial SHS Denies Police Claim of Assault on ADISCO Student. The Headmistress of Aggrey Memorial A.M.E Zion Senior High School (SHS), Dorothy Adentwi-Hayford, has described as false a police statement alleging that students at the school assaulted a student of Adisadel College. The Ghana Police Service, in a statement dated February 24, 2026, said…
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Next Gen Infraco gets NCA clearance to launch full commercial 5G network.
Next Gen Infraco gets NCA clearance to launch full commercial 5G network. Next Gen Infraco (NGIC) has revealed that it has received formal clearance from the National Communications Authority (NCA) to launch full commercial wholesale 4G and 5G operations, a move that positions Ghana to accelerate its national digital infrastructure rollout. The clearance confirms that…
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Government to begin enrollment for affordable homes under the National Homeownership Fund (NHF).
Government to begin enrollment for affordable homes under the National Homeownership Fund (NHF). The government has announced its readiness to begin enrolling prospective homeowners into affordable housing units under the National Homeownership Fund (NHF). The initiative forms part of the government’s broader strategy to expand access to affordable housing and reduce the country’s housing shortfall,…
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A 32-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to Two Years’ Imprisonment for Church Theft.
A 32-Year-Old Woman Sentenced to Two Years’ Imprisonment for Church Theft. An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a 32-year-old unemployed woman to two years’ imprisonment for unlawfully entering a church premises at the 48 Engineer Barracks at Teshie in the Greater Accra Region and stealing assorted items. The convict, Amanda Pascal, pleaded guilty to charges…
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Friday 6th March declared public holiday
Friday 6th March declared public holiday. The Ministry of the Interior has declared Friday, March 6, 2026, a statutory public holiday to mark Ghana’s Independence Day celebration. In a press release issued on March 2, 2026, the sector minister, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, announced that the day should be observed as a public holiday across the country.…
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20% SALARY TOP-UP FOR TEACHERS WHO ACCEPT POSTINGS TO RURAL AREAS.
20% SALARY TOP-UP FOR TEACHERS WHO ACCEPT POSTINGS TO RURAL AREAS. Deputy Education Minister, Clement Apaak, has announced a 20% salary top-up for teachers who accept postings to rural and deprived communities. Dr. Apaak disclosed this during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination, stressing the government’s determination to bridge…
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Several students hospitalised following an accident on their return from an inter-circuit sports tournament at Adokwanta.
Several students hospitalised following an accident on their return from an inter-circuit sports tournament at Adokwanta. A day of celebration and sporting rivalry has ended in a horrific tragedy in the Krachi East Municipality, after a vehicle transporting dozens of students from the Inter-Circuit Sports Tournament was involved in a violent accident. As of Saturday…
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Principal of Nalerugu Nurses and Midwifery College has Been Suspended Due to Unauthorized Admissions.
Principal of Nalerugu Nurses and Midwifery College has Been Suspended Due to Unauthorized Admissions. The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Principal of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College in Nalerigu in the North East region. The decision comes after preliminary investigations revealed instances of unauthorised admissions at…
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Ashanti Super Zonals: Six students from the Islamic Senior High School arrested for alleged violence.
Ashanti Super Zonals: Six students from the Islamic Senior High School arrested for alleged violence. Six students from the Islamic Senior High School have been arrested for allegedly stoning students of Kumasi High School at the Ashanti Regional Super Zonals event at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Speaking to Citi News in Kumasi, Samuel Otto,…
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WAEC releases 2025 Private Candidate WASSCE results
WAEC releases 2025 Private Candidate WASSCE results. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results for 41,767 candidates who sat the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates – Second Series. Of the candidates, 20,036 were male and 24,501 females, including 16 visually impaired and seven hearing-impaired candidates. A…
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Parents and Teachers petition for removal of Anloga Education Director.
Parents and Teachers petition for removal of Anloga Education Director. Parents, teachers, and other education stakeholders in Anloga have petitioned for the removal of the District Education Director, Dominic Dzanado, over what they describe as mismanagement and abuse of office. The action follows growing concerns about the handling of examination processes, the collection and use…
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