BECE: Nine arrested for exam malpractices

Nine individuals have been arrested over examination malpractices in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The arrests, which include seven teachers occurred in various locations, including Bekwai in the Ashanti Region and Tema in the Greater Accra Region. The examination, which began on Monday, July 8, proceeded peacefully despite prior concerns about the rising … Read more

Kumasi readies for outdooring of NAPO [PICTURES]

The city of Kumasi is buzzing with anticipation as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set for the grand outdooring of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO, the running mate of the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. Chiefs and other dignitaries have thronged the Manhyia Palace for the ceremony. Already, Francis Adomako, the Ashanti … Read more

Barniekrom: Fetish priest’s house set ablaze over shooting incident

Some unidentified persons have set ablaze the house of the fetish priest who is alleged to have shot dead three persons at Barniekrom in the Ahafo Ano South West District of the Ashanti Region. On Tuesday, 2nd July 2024, a fetish priest, Osman Majeed allegedly shot dead three persons who he accused of attacking him. … Read more

Central University appoints first alumna, Lilly Martina Nutakor as Registrar

Central University has announced the historic appointment of Mrs. Lilly Martina Nutakor as the new Registrar, effective July 2024. This makes Mrs. Nutakor the first alumna to hold this prestigious position, reflecting a significant advancement in the university’s history. This was announced in a press statement issued by the University. “We are delighted to announce … Read more

Thirty-Four prisoners sit for BECE 2024

Thirty-four prisoners are participating in this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The BECE, organized annually in Ghana’s education system, marks the transition from Junior High Schools to Senior High Schools and Technical Institutions in Ghana. The candidates, all males, include 27 juveniles from the Senior Correctional Centre (SCC), 5 from Nsawam Maximum Security Prison, … Read more

Fiifi Boafo: NAPO’s adaptability makes him ideal for any governance position

Fiifi Boafo, the spokesperson for Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed confidence in his suitability for governance roles. Boafo attributes this to Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO’s well-rounded abilities and adaptability, stating that he can excel in any position assigned to … Read more

Implicated chiefs in land guard issues will lose their stools – Otumfuo warns

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has cautioned chiefs under his jurisdiction that they risk losing their stools if found complicit in land guard-related issues. His decision is pending the release of the security agency committee’s report. The Asantehene expressed deep concern over the escalating menace of land guards in Asanteman, a phenomenon that is unprecedented … Read more

NAPO’s proven track record positions him as key asset for December polls – Miracles

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the Director of Communications for the Bawumia Campaign Team says Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has presented a comprehensive scorecard as evidence of his successful delivery of responsibilities entrusted to him. He also touted NAPO as one with wide experience, a goal getter and results-oriented. Speaking on Point Blank … Read more

Election 2024: No need for Mahama, Bawumia debate – Bawah Mogtari

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the spokesperson for the John Mahama Campaign Team, has rejected calls for a pre-election debate between the NDC flagbearer and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the flagbearer of the NPP. Despite appeals from political analysts and other stakeholders, Bawah Mogtari dismissed the idea of a debate between the two major contenders. In an interview … Read more

Attempts by NDC to drag Manhyia Palace into partisan politics unfortunate – NPP

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected claims by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that it intends to politicise the Manhyia palace. Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Mustapha Gbande, had suggested that the NPP intends to use the selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, a royal from the Manhyia palace, to drag the … Read more