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Academic writing needs urgent reform — Prof. Afful
A Professor of Applied English Linguistics at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Joseph Benjamin Archibald Afful, has called for urgent reforms in academic writing instruction across Ghanaian universities, warning that current systems are limiting students’ ability to compete in global research and publishing sp...
Ghanaian Students in UK demand immediate payment of scholarship arrears
Six Ghanaian master’s students studying at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom have appealed to the Government of Ghana to urgently settle outstanding tuition fees and stipend arrears owed to them under a government-sponsored scholarship scheme. In a statement dated June 15, 2026, the students said the Ghana...
Government cannot bear all Free SHS costs, parents must share responsibility – Kofi Gapson
The General Secretary of the National Council of Parent-Teacher Associations in Ghana (NCPTA), Raphael Kofi Gapson, has called for greater parental support in the implementation of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, arguing that government alone cannot shoulder the full financial burden of the programme. Sp...
Ministry of Education expands play-based learning programme across public kindergartens in Ghana
The Ministry of Education, Ghana, together with development partners Sabre Education, Lively Minds, and Right to Play, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening early childhood education through play-based learning as the country marks the International Day of Play on June 11.
OSP announces 27 August resumption of Ofori-Atta trial
The criminal trial of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to resume on Thursday, 27 August 2026, following a Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutional validity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Act, 2017 (Act 959). The OSP announced the date on Monday, 10 August, signalling the resu...
Ministry of Health pays nurses’ arrears, announces plans to recruit 16,000 health workers
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the payment of two months’ arrears to newly recruited nurses and outlined plans to recruit up to 16,000 health workers as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. In a press release issued on April 28, the Ministry said the payment of arrears forms part of its...
GOIL launches 2026 HSSEQ Week with Focus on Psychosocial Well-being
GOIL PLC has officially launched its HSSEQ Week 2026, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to health, safety, security, environment and quality (HSSEQ) excellence across its operations. The week-long celebration, themed “Promoting a Positive Psychosocial Working Environment,” brings together staff, regulators, and key...
(Update): Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
A suspect who shot at a White House checkpoint was killed in an exchange of fire with Secret Service agents on Saturday evening, officials have confirmed. The BBC’s US media partner CBS has named the suspect as Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man who was known to the protection agency and had a documented history of mental...
When mentorship becomes bullying: The hidden abuse of power in academia
Mentorship has always been regarded as one of the defining pillars of academia. It is through mentorship that knowledge is transferred, research capacity is developed, and future scholars are nurtured. Every successful academic can usually point to one or more mentors who provided guidance, challenged their thinking, o...
Fuel prices dip from May 1 as diesel drops sharply, LPG set to surge
Fuel prices are set for a mixed adjustment from Friday, May 1, 2026, with petrol and diesel expected to decline, while Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is expected to increase sharply.
SPATS graduates 808 students, appeals for infrastructure support
St Paul Technical School (SPATS) at Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region has held its third graduation ceremony, with a total of 808 students completing their programmes in various technical and vocational disciplines. The graduates comprised 757 males and 51 females. The colourful ceremony brought together students, pare...
FoSCel raises alarm over surge in sickle cell crises during rainy season
The Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) has raised alarm over an increasing number of distress calls and requests for assistance from people living with sickle cell disease across Ghana, attributing the surge to the onset of the rainy season and its associated cold weather.