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About 110 Ghanaian PhD Students in UK Face Deportation Over Scholarship Payment Delays

About 110 Ghanaian PhD Students in UK Face Deportation Over Scholarship Payment Delays

About 110 Ghanaian PhD students studying in the United Kingdom under the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat (GSS) are at risk of deportation and university expulsion due to prolonged non-payment of tuition fees and stipends, some delayed for up to four years. In a statement dated November 9, 2025, addressed to

Local Languages Made Compulsory in All Basic Schools - Haruna Iddrisu

Local Languages Made Compulsory in All Basic Schools - Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has made an announcement. All basic schools in Ghana must teach in local languages. He said this policy is part of the government's bigger plan. The plan aims to improve teaching and learning at the basic level. Mr. Iddrisu gave the directive

Education Ministry Orders Probe into Alleged GH¢30,000 Bribery in School Placement

Education Ministry Orders Probe into Alleged GH¢30,000 Bribery in School Placement

The Ministry of Education has taken note of recent media reports alleging bribery in the ongoing school placement process, following comments attributed to the Member of Parliament for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah. According to the reports, Mr. Azumah claimed that, “Someone who knew I was an MP came to me at

Education Minister Warns Headteachers Against Charging Unapproved Fees

Education Minister Warns Headteachers Against Charging Unapproved Fees

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has cautioned headteachers nationwide against demanding or collecting unapproved fees as first-year students begin reporting to their respective schools. He cautioned that “any school head who denies admission to a student placed in their institution or demands unapproved fees will face strict disciplinary

Education Ministry to Review Computerized School Placement System

Education Ministry to Review Computerized School Placement System

The Ministry of Education has announced plans to set up a technical team in the coming days to undertake a comprehensive review of the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). During a surprise working visit to the Presbyterian Senior High School in Accra, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu,

Headmaster Arrested for Allegedly Impregnating Underage Student in Shama District

Headmaster Arrested for Allegedly Impregnating Underage Student in Shama District

The headmaster of Prevailing Academy in the Shama District of the Western Region, identified as Mr. Isaac Dunkwa, has been arrested for allegedly impregnating a final-year underage Junior High School (JHS) student. According to reports, the headmaster attempted to cover up the incident by persuading a male student to

Government to Pay GH₵994 Per Student for Private Schools Under Free SHS

Government to Pay GH₵994 Per Student for Private Schools Under Free SHS

The Ministry of Education has announced that it will provide GH₵994 per student annually to support private schools participating in this year’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. The commitment was revealed during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry and the Conference of