The Sekyere-Kumawu District Assembly has launched the “Nkoko Nketenkete” Empowerment Programme, a grassroots economic initiative aimed at reducing poverty and strengthening livelihoods, particularly among women, youth and vulnerable groups.
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NUGS Executives Engage Education Minister on Student Representation and Key Sector Reforms
Executives of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) engaged the Honourable Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, on January 27, 2026, in a constructive dialogue focused on student representation on the Scholarship Authority Board, the CETAG strike
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Bawumia Wins NPP Presidential Flagbearer Election, According to Provisional Results
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has emerged as the leading candidate in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Primaries held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, after securing 56.39 percent of the total valid votes cast. The provisional results place him well ahead of four other contenders, positioning him strongly for official declaration as the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general election.
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Prophet Bernard Elbernard Issues Public Statement & Apology on NPP’s Primaries
Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun has issued a public statement and apology over his prophesy consistently shared on Ken Ohene Agyapong’s win in the January 31, 2026 NPP Presidential Primaries election
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GES to Promote Deputy Directors to Director II and Director I Ranks
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the completion of arrangements for the promotion of qualified Deputy Directors to the Director II and Director I ranks.
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Kumawu to Launch Papa Nantwie Festival on February 2
The Kumawu Traditional Council, led by Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua, Kumawumanhene, and Nana Serwaa Amponsah, Kumawuman Hemaa, has officially announced the launch of the 2026 Papa Nantwi Festival. Scheduled for Monday, February 2, at the Barima Asumadu Sakyi II Memorial Hall within the Akyerema Palace
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Miss Papa Nantwie Beauty Pageant 2026: A Celebration Beauty, Intelligence, and Culture in Kumawu
The Miss Papa Nantwie Beauty Pageant 2026, organized by the Kumawuman Traditional Council in collaboration with Elegant Event Gh, seeks to celebrate beauty, intelligence, talent, and cultural pride among young women in the Sekyere Kumawu Traditional Area.
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NPP Presidential Primaries: Ken or Bawumia – Who Is Winning?
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) heads into a highly competitive presidential primary on Saturday, January 31, with five aspirants confidently laying claim to victory. While many Members of Parliament openly back Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for his experience and policy credentials, supporters of Ken Ohene Agyapong argue that his strong grassroots appeal makes him the surest winner.
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Ghana Education Service (GES) Recruitments Updates
Updates on Ghana Education Service (GES) Recruitments letter circulating on social media
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Kumawu Papa Festival: Get Full Programme of Activities
Barima Sarfo Tweneboa Kodua, Kumawumanhene, and the Kumawu Traditional Area will host the 2026 Kumawu Papa Festival, a rich celebration of culture, spirituality, and unity that will bring together natives and visitors from across the country.
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The DCE of Sekyere-Kumawu District, Hon. Kwasi Amankwaa Distributes BSTEM Kits to 11 Junior High Schools to Strengthen STEM Education
“For hundreds of students across Sekyere-Kumawu, the arrival of BSTEM kits marks more than the delivery of equipment — it signals new opportunities to explore, experiment and imagine futures shaped by science and technology.”
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Accident in Kumawu: 4 Persons Confirmed Dead, Several Others Injured
A tragic road accident in Kumawu, the district capital of the Kumawu District, has claimed the lives of four people and left five others in critical condition. The incident occurred near the Abotanso station, close to the Kumawu Central Mosque
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“Court Punishes Assault, Parents Rejoice: A Disturbing Moment After Kade SHS Verdict”
“In a decisive ruling, the Kade Magistrate Court has sent a clear message across Ghana’s classrooms: violence against teachers will not be tolerated, and discipline remains the backbone of education.”
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Charterhouse Ghana Opens Nominations for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA)
Charterhouse Ghana has officially opened nominations for the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), marking the beginning of preparations for the 2026 awards ceremony. The scheme invites submissions of all commercially released music works produced in 2025
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Ghana Gold Board to Sign Gold Refining Agreement with Gold Coast Refinery on January 20
The Ghana Gold Board is set to formally sign a gold refining agreement with Gold Coast Refinery on Tuesday, January 20, in Accra. The landmark partnership is expected to strengthen Ghana’s gold value chain, boost local refining capacity
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Senegal Wins 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco
The Senegal national team has defeated Morocco 1-0 in the extra time to win the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025)
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The Vision of the New Patriotic Party’s 5th Flagbearer – Prophet Bernard Elbernard
Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun has revealed what he describes as a powerful spiritual vision concerning the future leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The vision culminates in a striking declaration naming Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as the 5th Flagbearer of the NPP
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Catholic Bishops Deepen Concerns Over Curriculum Content, Call for Stronger Oversight and Value-Based Education
“Safeguarding the moral integrity of education is inseparable from safeguarding the cultural integrity of the nation.”
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GES Postponed Data Protection CPD Day Training to Friday, January 23
The Ghana Education Service, in consultation with the National Teaching Council and KATON, has postponed its scheduled Data Protection Training due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie and Others Pay Courtesy Visit to Ministry of Education
The Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, His Lordship Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie, has led a delegation of senior judicial officials on a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Education in Accra. The visit forms part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Judiciary and the education sector
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Road Contruction to Begin from Agogo to Maame Krobo – Ashanti Regional Minister
Agogo to Maame Krobo Road has officially been handed for construction, Hon. Dr. Frank Amoakohene announces
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About 30,000 Classrooms are Without Teachers: Kofi Asare Reveals
Mr. Kofi Asare has revealed that about 30,000 classrooms are without teachers
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Association of Commonwealth Universities Council Elects Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo as Chairperson
Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, has been elected Chairperson of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). She will also chair the Council’s Executive Committee, providing leadership and strategic direction.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Holds 2-Day Retreat in Accra
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has successfully concluded a two-day retreat in Accra aimed at reviewing its 2025 performance and setting a strategic agenda for 2026. The retreat brought together the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Deputy Minister, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson
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Discipline vs Dignity: What the Children’s Act Requires of Schools
The Children’s Act makes it clear: discipline must never strip a child of dignity. School heads are legally bound to ensure that punishment is reasonable, non-degrading, and never linked to poverty or arrears
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Moulders Chapel International Launches Moulders FM 92.9 in Cape Coast
Moulders Chapel International, led by Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Aggrey, has officially launched Moulders 92.9 FM in Cape Coast. The new radio station, commissioned at Moree Junction, is set to deliver quality, faith-based, and community-focused programming
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Meet the Team of Journalists at Moulders 92.9 FM
Moulders 92.9 FM, newly launched at Moree Junction in the Cape Coast Metropolis, is redefining radio broadcasting in the Central Region with a dynamic team of seasoned professionals. Led by General Manager Alex Kwabena Korankye, the station boasts experienced voices such as Nana Kweku Arhin
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Alex Kwabena Korankye Appointed as General Manager of Moulders FM 92.9
Mr. Alex Kwabena Korankye has been appointed General Manager of Moulders FM 92.5, set to launch on January 10, at More Junction in the Central Region.
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Education Minister Inaugurates Governing Board of the Ghana Scholarships Authority
The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Scholarships Authority in line with Act 1149, approved by President John Dramani Mahama.
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John Bosco Nago to Contest for Deputy Youth Organizer of Lambussie Constituency
John Bosco Nago has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Youth Organizer of the Lambussie Constituency in the Upper West Region. Motivated by strong grassroots support and a commitment to youth empowerment, he says his decision reflects a desire to serve, mobilise, and strengthen the NDC at the constituency
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The Constitution in the Classroom: Are Ghanaian Schools Raising Defenders or Democrats?
Constitution Day must remind Ghana that democracy is not sustained by laws alone, but by citizens who understand and live its values. When schools fail to nurture discipline, responsibility, and respect for lawful authority, the Constitution is weakened at its very foundation. The classroom, not the courtroom, is where the future of Ghana’s democracy is first decided.