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UTAG demands removal of GTEC leadership, issues 14-day deadline
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to President John Dramani Mahama to respond to its petition calling for the removal of the leadership of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), warning of possible industrial unrest if its concerns are not addressed. Addressing a...
Prioritise public education on legal aid to support vulnerable persons – Presbyterian University VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the Presbyterian University, Ghana, Professor John Ofosu-Anim, has called for intensified public education on legal aid services to enable vulnerable individuals to access legal support.
Teacher found dead after days of absence at Oda SHS
A 58-year-old teacher of Oda Senior High School (ODASCO) has been found dead in his room at the school’s teachers’ bungalow in Akyem Oda.
GIMPA launches 65th anniversary celebrations with focus on excellence and digital transformation
The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has officially launched its 65th anniversary celebrations, marking more than six decades of contribution to leadership, governance, and national development.
John Boadu pledges swift and firm discipline to rebuild a stronger NPP
John Boadu, the aspiring National Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Wednesday pledged to impose swift and firm disciplinary measures to rebuild the party ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking to reporters in Bolgatanga on Friday (8 August), Boadu said the NPP’s current disciplinary proces...
Education Minister receives WAEC Council Chairman ahead of 74th Anniversary in Ghana
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has received the Chairman of the Council of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Professor Thomas B. R. Yormah, and his delegation on a courtesy call at the Ministry as part of activities leading to the Council’s 74th Anniversary celebration, which Ghana will host th...
GES sets timeline for recruitment process; shortlisted applicants to be announced by July 20
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced key dates for its ongoing recruitment exercise, with shortlisted applicants expected to be released by July 20, 2026. In a statement, management of the Service expressed appreciation to all applicants who applied to serve in the education sector, assuring them that submis...
NSMQ 2026 : Mfantsiman Girls book place at nationals with dominant regional qualifier victory
Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School has become the first school from the Central Region to qualify for the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) national championship after a commanding victory in the opening contest of the regional qualifiers. The Saltpond-based school amassed 61 points to finish comfortably ah...
Interested parties urged to prioritise boys, girls education equally
The Ledzokuku Municipal Director of Education, Theresa Tetteh, has reminded all stakeholders in the education sector not to over-concentrate on the development of the girl child at the expense of boys. She therefore appealed to parents, non-governmental organisations, international bodies and all other stakeholders in...
National Teaching Council reveals over 42,000 teachers in Ghana are unqualified
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has disclosed that more than 42,000 teachers currently working in basic and senior high schools across Ghana do not possess professional teaching qualifications. According to the Council, a nationwide survey conducted in schools revealed that about 12,279 teachers in senior high scho...
St Augustine’s College wins STEM plastic waste competition
St Augustine's College in the Central Region has emerged winner of this year's STEM Plastic Waste Management Challenge for the Southern Belt, polling 77 per cent to beat six other Catholic senior high schools in a contest aimed at tackling the country’s growing plastic waste crisis. The Archbishop Porter Girls' School...
2026 WASSCE: What SHS graduates should do while waiting for their results
After my last WASSCE paper, I spent three weeks helping my uncle on his building site in Takoradi.