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Kumasi Airport Runway Expansion Set For Completion By End Of 2025

The Government of Ghana has committed to completing the runway extension project at the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi by the end of 2025, according to the Minister for Transport, Mr. Joseph Bukari Nikpe. Speaking at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organized by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the Minister emphasized that the project […]

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President Mahama Orders Return Of PTAs To Improve Secondary School Governance

President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to restore Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) to their rightful role in the governance of secondary schools across the country. His directive, made during a meeting with the Teachers’ Fund of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) at the Jubilee House, seeks to

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Ghana’s Mortuary Workers Threaten Action Over 9-Month Unpaid Allowances

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has issued a strong appeal to government authorities, demanding the immediate payment of nine-month salary allowance arrears owed to its members. The group has warned that patience is running out and an escalation in action may be imminent if their demands are not addressed. In a high-level closed-door

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Ashanti BECE Candidate Gives Birth Mid-Exam, Stuns WAEC Officials

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Asenua Presbyterian Junior High School Examination Centre in Mamponteng, Ashanti Region, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, when a pregnant BECE candidate went into labor during her IT paper. According to eyewitnesses, the student excused herself to use the washroom but was soon found in active labour by a policewoman

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Maame Dokono Calls For Return Of Flogging To Instill Discipline In Ghanaian Children

Veteran Ghanaian actress and media icon, Maame Dokono — born Grace Omaboe — has sparked national debate after calling for the return of flogging as a disciplinary tool in homes and schools across Ghana. In a recent media appearance, the iconic entertainer urged parents and educators to embrace old-fashioned methods of child discipline, including corporal

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Hope Behind Bars: Inmates From Kumasi Prisons Participate In BECE

In a remarkable step toward rehabilitation, five male inmates from the Kumasi Central Prisons are participating in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which began on Wednesday, June 11. The inmates, aged between 20 and 25, are sitting for the exams at the Bantama Examination Centre in the Ashanti Region. Their participation forms part

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Tragedy In Chiene: Teen Drowns In Abandoned Galamsey Pit

A tragic incident has rocked the farming community of Chiene in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of Ghana’s Western North Region, where a 19-year-old boy has drowned in an abandoned galamsey pit. The deceased, identified as Herod Cobbina, is reported to have joined some friends in illegal mining activities when the unfortunate event occurred. According

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Education Minister Urges Calm And Honesty Ahead Of 2025 BECE

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has extended heartfelt encouragement to over 600,000 students sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), which begins today, Wednesday, June 11, and ends on Tuesday, June 17. Speaking in an interview, the Minister described the BECE as a significant milestone in the academic journey of young learners. “Learners numbering

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DSTV And Satellite Banned At Jubilee House Under Mahama’s Cost-Cutting Drive

President John Mahama has officially banned the use of DStv and other satellite TV subscriptions at Jubilee House, with plans to extend the directive across all government agencies. Speaking in an exclusive interview Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, said the decision is part of a broader cost-saving strategy aimed at eliminating

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New Mahama Policy To Slash Public Official’s Perk And Benefits

President John Mahama is set to announce sweeping restrictions on the privileges enjoyed by public officials under the previous administration. This is part of a comprehensive strategy to cut public spending and promote modest governance. Speaking in an interview, government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye revealed that President Mahama is leading the charge with substantial cutbacks

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