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Disputing False Claims of Chieftaincy Title Being Used by Mr. Daniel Kodzo Dzaka in the Dzodze Traditional Area

1,522A press conference held by the Dzodze Traditional Area vehemently disputed and refuted the recent claims made by Mr. Daniel Kodzo Dzaka, who asserted himself as Torgbuiga Dzoku V at the Ghana Leadership Awards ceremony on December 23, 2023. After meticulous verification and consultation with traditional authorities, it has been conclusively affirmed that Mr. Daniel […]

Education

Western North: Over 137,000 SHS 1 students yet to report due to financial challenges

1,144  The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in the Western North Region states that about 137,000 fresh senior high school students are yet to report to school despite gaining admission. CHASS bemoans that although schools reopened for fresh SHS students on December 4, 2023, a little over half of the total candidates […]

Business

Fuel prices to go down tomorrow – COPEC

1,461  Fuel consumers can expect some relief at the pumps as diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices are set to decrease, marking the second consecutive drop in January. This announcement comes from the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) and takes effect on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. While the exact price adjustments are yet to […]

Education

AI, ICT must play pivotal role in transforming education – Dr Adutwum

1,330  Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, says Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Communication and Technology (ICT) must play a pivotal role in transforming education by providing personalised learning experiences tailored to individual student needs. He said AI platforms allowed students to receive customised lessons, practice materials and feedback, enhancing their understanding of […]

Education

Investment in education has resulted in increased enrolment, learning outcomes – Dr Adutwum 

1,252  The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says government’s investment in education has resulted in an increase in school enrolment and envisaged learning outcomes. He says the Free Senior High School (SHS) introduction in 2017 has increased admission from over 800,000 students to over 1.2 million students. The interventions, he stressed, had led […]

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Irate youth of Ahafo Ano North Bare Teeth at govt,state securities over harassment at community mining site

1,321  Some irate youth of Manfo, Subrisu and Nfante Communities in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region have asked the government of Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo to urgent stop the state securities from unnecessarily harassing them at the community mining site at Nfante else he should not dare bring ballot boxes […]