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GES Removes KNUST SHS Assistant Headmaster Over Leaked Video

GES Removes KNUST SHS Assistant Headmaster Over Leaked Video

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing him in a compromised position with a female student. The video, which has sparked widespread discussions on social media, prompted GES

Turmeric, Tom Brown, and Ayilor Found to Contain Heavy Metals – FDA Report

Turmeric, Tom Brown, and Ayilor Found to Contain Heavy Metals – FDA Report

A new National Summary Report by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revealed worrying levels of heavy metal contamination in foods and cosmetics sold in Ghana. Conducted across all 16 regions with support from UNICEF, the assessment tested for Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), and Mercury (Hg) in everyday products

Ghana Signs $256m Debt Restructuring Agreement with UK

Ghana Signs $256m Debt Restructuring Agreement with UK

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a Bilateral Debt Restructuring Agreement with the United Kingdom, represented by His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Mr. John Humphrey. The agreement, which covers about US$256 million, marks the third of its kind for Ghana following earlier deals

PURC Announces 1.14% Electricity Tariff Increase, Water Tariffs Unchanged

PURC Announces 1.14% Electricity Tariff Increase, Water Tariffs Unchanged

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 1.14% across-the-board adjustment in electricity tariffs, effective October 1, 2025. Water tariffs, however, will remain unchanged for the fourth quarter of the year. The announcement, made in a September 23, 2025 press release, forms part of the Commission’

Mahama Meets Macron to Deepen Ghana-France Trade Relations Ahead of UNGA80

Mahama Meets Macron to Deepen Ghana-France Trade Relations Ahead of UNGA80

As part of efforts to strengthen Ghana-France trade, bilateral and diplomatic ties, President John Dramani Mahama met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, September 23, in New York, ahead of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). In a Facebook post after the meeting, President Mahama stated: “Strengthening

School Shut Down in Volta Region After Headmaster Discovers Charm at Office Entrance

School Shut Down in Volta Region After Headmaster Discovers Charm at Office Entrance

A school in the Volta Region has been forced to shut down temporarily after a mysterious black powder was found at the entrance of the headteacher’s office. The unusual discovery sparked fear among staff and students, prompting authorities to suspend academic activities until the substance is properly examined. Local

“Ghana has enough SHS spaces, but parents prefer only top schools" – Kofi Asare

“Ghana has enough SHS spaces, but parents prefer only top schools" – Kofi Asare

Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has urged parents to better manage their expectations in the ongoing 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) placement exercise. His comments follow chaotic scenes at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Hall in Accra on Tuesday, September 23, where hundreds of