Hon. Dr. Clement Aba Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education and MP for Builsa South, has announced that private schools will be included in the Free SHS programme from the next academic year. This initiative aims to phase out the Double Track system.
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Development of Curriculum in Ghana
What is curriculum? The type of curriculum used in Ghana? The full meaning of NaCCA? What are the functions of NaCCA?
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Ghanaian Athlete Benjamin Azamati Secures Spot in Tokyo 2025 World Championships
Ghanaian sprint sensation Benjamin Azamati has qualified for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo with a blazing 9.98s run at the McNabb Sprint Series in California. The 26-year-old, who holds Ghana’s national 100m record…
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Interior Minister Appeals to People of Northern Region to Strive for Peace and Unity
Hon. Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, Ghana’s Interior Minister and MP for Asawase, has urged residents of the Northern Region to set aside differences and work toward lasting peace. Speaking during a visit to Muslim leaders and Zongo chiefs in Tamale.
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Expect Data Cost Reduction by End of 2025: Sam George Assures Ghanaians
Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, has assured Ghanaians that data costs will drop by the end of 2025. Speaking at the 2025 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, he highlighted ongoing efforts with telecom stakeholders to make internet access more affordable nationwide.
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Vice President Jane Opoku-Agyemang Arrives in Ghana from London
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has returned to Ghana from London after a brief illness. She was warmly received by President John Dramani Mahama, First Lady Lordina Mahama, and other top officials.
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Minister for Finance Inaugurates 13-Member Board of Directors of Ghana GoldBoD
Hon. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Ghana’s Minister for Finance, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, has inaugurated a 13-member Board of Directors for the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBoD) in Accra. Highlighting Ghana’s strategic focus on gold, he revealed that the cedi has appreciated steadily in Ghana.
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Ato Forson Inaugurates New Board of Directors for COCOBOD
Hon. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for COCOBOD, chaired by Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. At the ceremony held in Accra on May 16, 2025, the Finance Minister outlined strategic initiatives to revamp Ghana’s cocoa sector, including the acquisition of 200 hectares for plantation farming.
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Ghana’s Former Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, Appointed Deputy Chairperson of FIFA Adjudicatory
Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, former Chief Justice of Ghana, has been appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the Adjudicatory Chamber of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). His four-year term was announced at the 75th FIFA Congress in Asunción, Paraguay.
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GES Announces Date for Training and Sensitization on the 2025 School Selection and Placement Exercise
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in partnership with the Free SHS Secretariat and Ghana TVET, has announced the training and sensitization schedule for the 2025 School Selection and Placement Guidelines. The programme will run from 19th May to 7th June 2025, with directives for Regional and District Education Directors to facilitate participation.
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GES Management HQ Engages with Private School Associations’ Ghana Executive
The Ghana Education Service (GES) Headquarters met with the Ghana Executive of Private School Associations on May 14, 2025, in Accra to discuss leveraging private school infrastructure to support the Free SHS programme, reduce congestion in public schools, and phase out the double-track system.
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MULTIPAC Ghana Ltd Donates Motorbikes and Water to Support Community Policing Activities
Multipac Ghana Ltd has donated 12 motorbikes and 200 packs of Perla bottled water to the Ghana Police Service to support community policing efforts. The presentation, made by General Manager Rabea Bourji and received by IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, aims to enhance police mobility and strengthen operations.
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Download NaCCA-Approved Readers and Storybooks
What are the NaCCA-approved readers and storybooks? Want to know which books are recommended for KG1 to JHS 3? Need a downloadable list of approved reading materials (books) in Ghana?
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NaCCA-Approved JHS 1 Literature Book for 2027 BECE
Which literature book has NaCCA approved for JHS1 in the 2024/2025 academic year? What will replace Cockcrow for the 2027 BECE? Who authored The Beacon of Light Commentary?
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Central Region Welcomes New Regional Education Director
Dr. (Mrs.) Juliette Dufie Otami has been appointed as the substantive Regional Education Director for the Central Region. With over 25 years of experience in the education sector and a recent role as District Director for Abura Asebu Kwamankese
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Our Victory is in the Judgment, Not the Award: Tiger Eye PI
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, CEO of Tiger Eye PI, responds to Kennedy Agyapong’s press release following a U.S. court ruling that found Agyapong guilty of malicious defamation. While the monetary award was reduced from $18 million to $500, Anas emphasizes that the true victory lies in the court’s judgment, not the amount awarded.
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US Federal Court Reduce Ken Agyapong Defamation $18 Million to $500
Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong has secured a major legal victory as a US Federal Court slashes an $18 million defamation award against him to a symbolic $500. The ruling follows a successful legal challenge arguing the original damages were excessive and unsupported.
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Ato Is Really ‘Forson’ the Cedi Appreciation
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, is gaining praise as the Cedi makes a sustained comeback against major currencies. With the local currency appreciating from nearly GH₵17 to under GH₵13, many credit his leadership, fiscal discipline, and economic reforms. Is Ato really “Forson” the Cedi?
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GUTA Appeals to Traders to Adjust Prices for Goods and Services
he Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) is urging traders to reduce the prices of goods and services in response to the cedi’s recent appreciation against major foreign currencies. In a statement, GUTA emphasized the need for the trading community to reflect these currency gains in pricing, bringing much-needed relief to consumers across Ghana.
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President Mahama Appoints Mensah Thompson as Deputy Director-General of SEC
H.E. John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mensah Thompson, former Executive Director of ASEPA, as the new Acting Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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NAPO Visits Asante Mampong to Commiserate with Nana Mampong Hemaa
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, paid a solemn visit to Asante Mampong on May 11, 2025, to commiserate with Nana Mamponghemaa, Nana Agyakoma Dufie II, following the passing of Daasebre Nana Osei Bonsu II, the revered Mamponghene and occupant of the Silver Stool of Asanteman.
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Special Prosecutor Visits IGP at the National Police Headquarters
The Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, visited the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the National Police Headquarters to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and enhance operational support between the OSP and the Ghana Police Service.
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Learning Theories in Education – Part 2
What Are Learning Theories? Constructivism, Humanism, and Social Learning—and how they can transform basic school teaching in Ghana.
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Learning Theories in Education – Part 1
What Are Learning Theories? Behaviorism and Cognitivism—in simple terms, focusing on how they help teachers in Ghana plan better lessons. Learn how rewards, punishments, memory strategies, and thinking skills improve classroom teaching and learning.
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President Mahama Nominates Kwasi Amankwaa as District Chief Executive for Kumawu
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Kwasi Amankwaa, popularly known as Tom C, as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Kumawu District. The announcement was made via a press release from the Office of the President on May 6, 2025, pending approval by the District Assembly.
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President Mahama Nominates MMDCEs for Ashanti Region
H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, has nominated 40 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for the Ashanti Region in line with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and the Local Governance Act, 2017 (Act 940). The nominations, announced on May 6, 2025, await approval from the respective local assemblies.
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State Capture Is Dead Under Mahama Administration: Okudzeto Ablakwa Claims
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Minister and MP for North Tongu, has declared that state capture is dead under President Mahama’s administration. This claim follows the launch of a new Code of Conduct that bans government officials from acquiring state assets, a move aimed at deepening political accountability and restoring public trust in governance.
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Hon. Mubarak Muntaka Commissions GIS Centre of Excellence and Newly Constructed Residential Accommodation
Hon. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Minister for the Interior and MP for Asawase, has commissioned the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Centre of Excellence and 84-unit residential accommodation in Accra. The new facilities aim to boost officer training, enhance migration management, and improve the living standards of GIS personnel.
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President Mahama Appoints Elizabeth Yankah as Deputy National Security Coordinator
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Elizabeth Ama Yankah as Deputy National Security Coordinator. Her background in the banking industry is expected to bring valuable administrative insight to national security operations.
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GES to Conduct School Selection and Upload Exercise Ahead of 2025 BECE
The Ghana Education Service (GES) is set to conduct the 2025 school selection and upload exercise ahead of the BECE, marking a major shift in policy. Previously done after the exam, this year’s process is expected to take place before candidates write their papers, with the BECE scheduled for June 11–17, 2025.