Mrs. Theodosia Jackson, the Principal of Jackson College of Education, has advised this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) candidates to refrain from any form of examination malpractice to avoid cancellation of papers. The veteran educationists further admonished them to aim at earning their certificates honestly and on merit. She gave the advice at a … The post BECE candidates

About 49.5 percent of eligible voters across the country, say they will not vote to retain their Members of Parliament in the 2020 elections. That’s according a joint research by the University of Ghana’s political science department and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. It has a total of 27,500 (Male – 14,712; Female – 12,788) respondents … The post About half of electorate

Legendary Kuchoko artiste and radio presenter, Blakk Rasta released a total overhaul of an over 40-year-old Kakaiku song, Agyanka Ba (The Orphan) exactly a week ago and Ghanaians have since been ‘shedding tears’. The little over 4 minutes song was produced by veteran musician Zapp Mallet at the Title Track Studios here in Accra, Ghana. … The post Blakk Rasta gets Ghana ‘crying’ over new

Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for a change in the governance structure of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social justice and promote decent work by setting international labour standards. According to President Akufo-Addo, African Ministers of Labour, at their last meeting in Addis … The post Change

Being a father, especially a responsible one, can sometimes be a really demanding task. School fees payments for wards, gift-buying, payment of medical bills, vacation expenses are some costs associated with being a father. Sometimes, the high demands make some fathers shirk their responsibilities towards their children, but others, stand with their kids or families … The post Big celebration

Ghana head coach, Kwesi Appiah, has named his final 23-man squad that will represent the Black Stars at the 2019 AFCON in Egypt. Ghana, who finished fourth at the last edition of the AFCON after losing 0-1 to Burkina Faso, will be playing in Group F alongside Cameroon, Guinea Bissau and Benin in the tournament … The post Coach Kwesi Appiah names final squad for AFCON 2019 appeared first

Nearly 100 people have been killed in an attack in a village in central Mali inhabited by the Dogon ethnic group, officials say. The attack happened in Sobame Da, near Sanga town in the Mopti region. The search for bodies is ongoing, but officials say 95 people have been found dead, with many of the … The post Attack on Mali village ‘kills 100’ appeared first on

The World Economic Forum estimates that mental illnesses will account for more than half of the economic burden of disease over the next two decades – more than cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases combined. In high-income countries, more than 35% of people with mental disorders receive no treatment. This rate can increase to 85% … The post It’s time to #ChangeDirection on mental

Board Members of Ghana Rugby Union, Ernest Hanson and Rafatu Inusah have organised a fun rugby competition between Kanda Community Boys and Cantonment Boys at the Horizon Special School. Twelve boys were divided into 3 teams, Conquerors, Cosmos and Hokmos. Cosmos won, followed by Conquerors and Hokmos. All teams were presented with medals and a … The post Ghana Rugby “Get Into Rugby”

After seven months of being grounded, the Aayalolo vehicles under the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system are back on the road, but on a different schedule. Unlike the previous schedule, which made room for buses to operate throughout the day, the buses would now only operate in the peak hours every morning and evening. The … The post Aayalolo returns after 7-month break appeared first on

A 22-year-old trainee nurse is alleged to have been abducted and sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend at Sewfi-Bekwai in the Western North Region. The second-year nursing student of KAAF University who is on attachment at Greenshield Hospital, was said to be returning home from work Saturday when she was abducted by the ex-boyfriend and driven … The post Trainee nurse abducted,

A Ghanaian gospel artiste with Dave Joy Record label, Jayana, has descended heavily on colleague gospel artistes in the country, describing them as “hypocrites”. She also referred to them as “quacks”, “bootlickers” and “cynical people”, whose actions and inactions, she claims, have contributed largely to the retarded growth of the genre. Speaking in a interview … The post Ghanaian

Embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central Constituency Mahama Ayariga is challenging the qualification or otherwise of the Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, to bring charges against him. According to the lawmaker, the Prosecutor is not a legitimate holder of his office. Mr Ayariga’s lawyer, Dominic Ayine, has therefore filed a motion at the Financial … The post Special

There has been a general increase in the number of candidates sitting this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). From 509,824 in 2018, 517,332 are sitting the exams across the country. The exams started on Monday, June 10 with English Language and Religious and Moral Education. They are scheduled to end on Friday, June 14. … The post Rise in girls sitting 2019 BECE appeared first on

All Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the North Gonja District of the Savannah Region are to receive one free meal and water as lunch for the next five days. Each of the 389 students in the district will today, June 10 enjoy rice and beans. District Chief Executive, Elliasu Adams, who announced this … The post 2019 BECE: 1 candidate, 1 meal appeared first on

In the first of a new series of high profile interviews dubbed ‘In Conversation With’, Ghanaian Journalist, Juliet Bawuah, sits with FIFA Secretary General, Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura. Recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, the interview focuses on Madam Samoura’s reign thus far, policy interventions and direction, FIFA’s strategy for the women’s game, and the upcoming Women’s … The post Fatma

Six of eight men accused of the rape, torture and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in Indian-administered Kashmir have been found guilty in a specially convened fast-track court. The victim, who belonged to a Muslim nomadic tribe, was found in a forest near Kathua city in January 2018. The case made headlines when Hindu … The post Six found guilty of child rape and murder appeared first

The richest man in Singapore, Philip Ng Chee Tat, has said living without Jesus and focusing on material things is a sad way to live. The tycoon said he is an ardent Christian and prides himself in giving his life to Jesus Christ. During an interview with Belivers Portal, Philip also said all humans are … The post Billionaire says wealth can’t replace Jesus appeared first on

National triple jump record holder Nadia Eke over the weekend earned qualification to next year’s Olympic Games to be held in Tokyo, Japan. Her jump of 14.33 meters in the triple jump discipline at the Racers/Adidas Grand Prix held on Saturday, June 8 in Kingston, Jamaica booked her qualification for the global multi-sport event. The … The post Triple

Popular Ghanaian kid disc jockey, DJ Switch, continues to rise in leaps and bounce, raising high the flag of Ghana across the world. The season eight winner of TV3 Talented Kidz was at her usually best last week, treating attendees of the World Bank’s African Society Symposium in Washington to a thrilling performance. She did … The post [Photos] DJ Switch projects Ghanaian