The Chairman of the Health Committee in Parliament, Dr. Kwabena Twum-Nuamah has disclosed that the Ministry of Health is investigating the running of unaccredited programs at the Yamfo College of Health in the Ahafo Region and the Kintampo College of Health and Well-Being. Final year students of both institutions have accused school authorities of running […] The post Health
The British Boarding School Expo will begin in Accra from the 18th of October to the 20th of October 2019. The three-day event will be held on the 4th floor of Stanbic Bank at Stanbic Heights, Airport City and will provide discerning parents and families with information on some of the best Boarding Schools in […] The post British Boarding School Expo begins October 18
Two people are in the custody of the Bimbilla police for allegedly causing a swarm of bees to disrupt the Ghana Card registration process at Chamba in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The District Police Commander, ASP Evans Vorvor explained that two men in the queue […] The post N/R:
Students of the Wa campus of the University for Development Studies in the Upper West Region want authorities and the security agencies to do more to protect lives and property following incessant robbery attacks on students and lecturers. The Regional Police Command is on a manhunt for a robbery syndicate that allegedly raped a level […] The post UDS students cry
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has asked the government for a concrete plan to “completely withdraw” the controversial Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) from the country’s education system. Though President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that no educational programme will go against the country’s values, the NDC has said the President’s assurance is just charade. In a […] The post Nana
Barclays Bank Ghana has indicated that its transitioning to Absa will provide enormous opportunities for the Ghanaian youth to develop their skills and improve their employability prospects. Engaging over 600 tertiary students on its Ready To Work (RTW) initiative, Barclays noted that Absa is passionate about youth development in Ghana and is ready to develop […] The post Barclays
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Sylvester Tetteh wants African youth to change the negative narrative about the continent. Mr. Tetteh says the narrative about Africa being a continent of war, poverty, and deprivation must be changed. “Africa is the richest continent in this world, we have everything; the negative […] The post Let’s
The Ministry of Railways Development is set to start the construction of the Trans-ECOWAS railway line from Aflao to Elubo. The expansion, which is in line with the objective of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to link all Member States by rail will boost socio-economic activities of towns along the corridors of […] The post Gov’t to begin construction
I feel led to respond to the trending issue of “Sex for Grades”. As a young lecturer at the then Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), now the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), an elderly lady who was a mature student once walked into my office to express serious concern about how some younger ladies […] The post Prof.
The Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon is set to hold its annual torch and bonfire night this year on October 11, 2019. The 2019 edition of the Torch and Bonfire Night by the school is the fifth edition. The ‘Odade? Torch and Bonfire Night’ is an annual event for PRESEC old students which […] The post Legon PRESEC old students’ Bonfire
The Asokore Mampong District Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of three persons who allegedly assaulted President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology’s Student Representative Council. The three, Anokye Bernard, Adongo Kennedy and Stephen Oppong Nkrumah, all alumni of the Continental Hall of the University were part of the […] The post Bench
Convention People’s Party (CPP) 2016 Presidential candidate, Ivor Kwabena Greenstreet says the party remains the best alternative to the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). According to him, the administrations of the two political parties have only served their parochial interest rather than the interest of citizens. Speaking to […] The post CPP
Barclays Bank Ghana, part of the Absa Group, has organized its second tennis tournament in Kumasi and saw the 4th Garrison Tennis Club emerge as winners after beating the KNUST Tennis Club in highly competitive games. The tournament which took place at the 4th Garrison Officers Mess Tennis Club arena witnessed some staff and customers […] The post Barclays holds 2nd
If there is anything l know that parallels or in some instance overpower what we learn at school, it is the Television set in our homes, probably on 24/7. This week I took some time to monitor our local stations. I saw many things. First is that we really don’t have programming for kids on […] The post Juliet Asante writes: When a mother mistakes
If there is anything l know that parallels or in some instance overpower what we learn at school, it is the Television set in our homes, probably on 24/7. This week I took some time to monitor our local stations. I saw many things. First is that we really don’t have programming for kids on […] The post Juliet Asante writes: When a mother mistakes hyenas
“The son of a charcoal seller shall one day wear white shirt.” This was a quote I always shared with humor but also with meaning. My mother sold charcoal. I am the son of a charcoal seller and yet today, I wear a wig and the big black gown, underneath such traditional splendor is my […] The post Of Lawyering, Legal Education and the Charcoal Woman’s Son
The minds behind ‘Boys No Dey Cry’, a short film that made a mark with some men because of its theme of toxic masculinity, did not set out to be a 12-minute therapy session. They only sought to start “an uncomfortable conversation.” ‘Boys No Dey Cry’ tells the story of Joojo (Papa Osei Akoto), a […] The post appeared first on Citinewsroom - Comprehensive
The minds behind ‘Boys No Dey Cry’, a short film that made a mark with some men because of its theme of toxic masculinity, did not set out to be a 12-minute therapy session. They only sought to start “an uncomfortable conversation.” ‘Boys No Dey Cry’ tells the story of Joojo (Papa Osei Akoto), a […] The post Adogla
Apple has removed an app that protesters in Hong Kong have used to track police movements and tear gas use, saying the app violated its rules. The company said the app, HKmap.live, had “been used in ways that endanger law enforcement and residents”. Apple initially rejected the app – which uses data from protesters on the ground […] The post Apple
Ugandan pop star and leading opposition figure Bobi Wine has made a dramatic escape on a motorbike, avoiding arrest by security forces after they barricaded his home. Wine shared a video on Facebook on Wednesday, captioned “Busabala Final Destination” of himself getting on a bike surrounded by supporters and well-wishers. Other social media users posted videos on […] The post Uganda:
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