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Tyrone Iras Marhguy receives a full scholarship to study at the University of Pennsylvania

A former Rastafarian student of the Achimota Secondary School, Tyrone Iras Marhguy, who generated controversy for wearing dreadlocks to school, has received a full scholarship to pursue computer engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in the US. Marhguy disclosed his achievement on social media on Wednesday, August 28. He noted …

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Teacher Unions threaten to strike

Advertisement The National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-Ghana) have served notice to strike if the Ghana Education Service (GES), the Ministry of Education and all the duty bearers fail to act swiftly to save the precarious and …

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WASSCE: WAEC arrests six teachers, several students for exam malpractices

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the arrest of six teachers and invigilators for their involvement in malpractice during the ongoing examinations. The Council also reported that numerous students have been arrested for similar offences. John Kappi, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, stated that the teachers were …

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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital suspends elective surgeries until further notice

The management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of elective surgeries (surgeries that are not emergency and can be scheduled in advance) until further notice. During this period, the management said, they will focus solely on emergency cases to ensure that critical care is not …

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Pre-tertiary unions bare teeth again at government over arrears in pension fund payment

The pre-tertiary teacher unions have given the government three weeks to pay the 12-month arrears on pension and distribute the laptops to teachers without delay. The unions are the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT). According …

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Government bans export of grains with immediate effect

  The government has announced an immediate ban on the export of key grains, including maize, rice, and soybeans. This is in response to the ongoing dry spell that has devastated agricultural production in eight regions. According to the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, this measure will ensure …

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A/R: One dead, two in critical condition after a robbery attack at a gold dealership at Mankranso

One person is reported dead after a gang of armed robbers allegedly attacked a gold dealership shop at Mankranso in the Ahafo-Ano South West district of the Ashanti region. Nana Amakye, an eyewitness who confirmed the incident to Onua News’ Kwame Yeboah, indicated that at least three of the robbers …

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2024 WASSCE: We are committed to our obligations towards WAEC – Dep. Education Minister

Advertisement The Deputy Education Minister, Rev. Ntim Fordjour, has said that the government is committed to fulfilling all of its obligations towards the West African Examination Council (WAEC). He added that the government’s indebtedness to the Council will also be settled. The Deputy Minister, during a visit to one of …

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𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍

Today, August 23, 2024, the Ghana Police Service arrested suspect Yaw Korateng at Nsawam in the Eastern Region for owning a device suspected to be a property of the Electoral Commission (EC). The suspect is in police custody, assisting with the investigation. Meanwhile, the Police Service has informed the EC …

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