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2024 NSMQ Grand Finale: Mfantsipim, Keta And St. Augustine’s College Clash

It will be fast and fierce and tension filled as the three finalists teams of the National Science and Mathematics quiz (NSMQ) face off for the coveted “NSMQ title holders” tomorrow in the citadel of education, Cape Coast   Three schools, three teams Mfantsipim School, Keta Senior High School and …

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EXPLAINER: Death of A Presidential Candidate: What Does Ghana’s Constitution Say?

With the passing of GFP’s Akua Donkor, many are wondering: what happens when a presidential candidate dies before an election in Ghana?   The sudden passing of Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) presidential candidate, Akua Donkor, has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s political landscape, raising questions about the implications for the upcoming …

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UTAG Suspends Strike

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has officially called off its strike, which was launched to protest the severe environmental and social impacts of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, across the country. In a press release dated October 29 and signed by UTAG National President, Professor Mamudu Akudugu, …

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VIDEO: Why Is 17 Cedis To A Dollar? – Mahama Fires 5 Questions To Bawumia

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has posed five pointed questions to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2024 elections. Mahama’s questions centre on critical economic challenges, addressing issues such as the cedi’s exchange rate, Ghana’s …

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Nigerian Universities Shut Over Withheld Salaries

Universities across the country, especially those owned by the Federal Government, were yesterday shut down by non-academic staff, under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Allied Institutions, (NASU). The action followed the decision of the national leaders of …

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Senior Malawi Politician Accused Of Plotting To Kill President

A leading member of Malawi’s opposition has been charged with plotting to kill the country’s President, Lazarus Chakwera. Patricia Kaliati, Secretary-General of the UTM party, was arrested last week on suspicion of “conspiring with others to commit a serious offence”. Appearing on Monday at a court in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, …

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CETAG To Reactivate Nationwide Strike

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has warned that it may be compelled to reactivate its industrial action due to the government’s failure to address its grievances. CETAG suspended a two-month strike in August after receiving assurances from the government that its members would be migrated to …

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447,698 Students Gain Automatic Admission As 2024 School Placement Results Are Released

The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2024/25 placement results for students entering Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions. This release allows thousands of students to check their school placements and secure admission for the upcoming academic year. According to a statement by …

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GFP Leader Akua Donkor Reported Dead

Akua Donkor, the presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra. The details surrounding her death remain undisclosed. A family source confirmed the passing of the GFP’s leader on Tuesday, October 29. The family member disclosed that she passed away on Monday, …

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