The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has given the administration of Swedru School of Business (SWEBUS) 24 hours to produce individuals allegedly involved in violence that erupted during a recent inter-school games competition.
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NIA Collaborates with GES to Register Ghanaian Children Aged 6–14 Years
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has partnered with the National Identification Authority (NIA) to roll out a nationwide mass registration exercise for Ghanaian children aged 6–14 years.
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Where Is NAM 1?
Nana Appiah Mensah (NAM 1), the former CEO of Menzgold Ghana Limited, is currently in Ghana facing criminal trial on fraud and related charges. In February 2026, a High Court ordered him to submit his witness statement as part of the ongoing case.
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Ghana Reduces Cocoa Prices by Over GH₵1,000 per 64kg Bag
Ghana has reduced the cocoa producer price by GH₵1,038 per 64kg bag, cutting it from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 amid falling global cocoa prices. The government says the move will stabilize the sector and ensure timely payments to farmers, while reforms like a new Cocoa Board Bill
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Ghana Cocoa Prices Reduces From GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 per 64kg bag
Ghana has reduced the cocoa producer price from GH₵3,625 to GH₵2,587 per bag amid falling global cocoa prices. The move aims to stabilize the sector and ensure timely payments to farmers, while long-term reforms focus on transparency, local processing, and sustainable growth.
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Growing Beyond the Limitations: A Message to Every Student
“Your background may shape your beginning, but it does not decide your ending. When students choose discipline over excuses and growth over comfort, limitations lose their power and the future begins to change.”
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Government Declares Wednesdays for Wearing Fugu to Promote Ghanaian Culture
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has officially declared Wednesdays as a national day for wearing Fugu, also known as Batakari, as part of government efforts to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and strengthen the creative economy.
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The Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu Proposes National Cultural Dress Day for Schools
“Education must prepare learners not only for the frontiers of science and technology, but also for a deep understanding of their cultural identity, values, and national heritage.”
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Kumawu Education Directorate Organizes Reading Festival for KG and Primary Learners
The Sekyere Kumawu District Education Directorate has organized a Reading Festival for KG and Primary learners in the Bodomase Circuit to assess and improve foundational literacy skills, with plans to extend the initiative to all circuits in the district
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The Acting Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Coast Warns Halls Against Violence, Threatens Dismissal
“Any student found culpable in campus violence will be shown the gate, regardless of status, hall affiliation or year of study.” – Ag. Vice Chancellor
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Nkawie Senior High Technical School Banned from All Inter-School and Regional Educational Activities for Two Years
“The ban is not only about sports; it is about restoring discipline, accountability and the true values of education.”
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“I Sincerely Apologize to Affected Farmers” – Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of COCOBOD
Dr. Randy Abbey, CEO of Ghana Cocoa Board, has apologized to farmers affected by delayed cocoa payments, citing an inherited GH₵32 billion debt from the previous government.
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2024 WASSCE: Chief Examiners’ Report for Students, Teachers and Stakeholders
The 2024 WASSCE Chief Examiners’ Report provides a comprehensive assessment of candidates’ performance across all subjects. It highlights key strengths, exposes recurring weaknesses, and outlines practical recommendations for students, teachers, and education stakeholders
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BoG Rules Out GN Bank Licence Restoration
“Licence restoration is not a matter of sympathy or public pressure. It is a regulatory process anchored in capital strength, governance integrity and full compliance with banking laws.” – BoG
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Bodomase Circuit MYF to Celebrate ‘The Right Kiss’ on Valentine’s Day
The Bodomase Circuit MYF is set to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2026 with a special programme, “The Right Kiss,” featuring engaging talks by Rev. Daniel Gyasi-Nimako and Mrs. Lydia Agyei. The event promises insightful discussions, interactive activities, and fun-filled side attractions for all youth members.
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Hope in Action: Sekyere-Kumawu Rolls Out “Nkoko Nketenkete” Empowerment Programme
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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Kade Court Remands Five Students Over Assault on Teacher
“Indiscipline in schools is more than misbehaviour—it is a warning that the moral fabric of our future leaders is under threat.”