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Graduate and teenager held in connection with a placement scheme - but who else is involved?
Two individuals are in custody following an alleged scheme involving Senior High School placement fraud.
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Graduate and teenager held in connection with a placement scheme - but who else is involved?
Two individuals are in custody following an alleged scheme involving Senior High School placement fraud.

A tip to the Education Minister leads to arrests in an alleged scheme targeting BECE candidates seeking SHS placement.
Two individuals are in police custody in Accra following a report to the Education Minister about alleged CSSPS placement fraud.

Discover how a series of Fs and Es in his SSSCE exams dramatically altered the trajectory of a promising student's life.
Dr. George Asiamah, now a lecturer at Oxford, faced a significant academic setback in 2003 with his SSSCE results. His journey from village prodigy

A widening probe into school placement fraud has led to fresh arrests - but what links a health worker, a regional official, and a promise of…
An investigation into alleged fraud in the 2026 SHS placement process has expanded with new arrests in Kumasi and Accra.

Will all freshers find their places as the new term begins amid placement hurdles?
Thousands of first-year students are set to report to Senior High Schools across Ghana today, September 18, 2026, for the new academic year.

KsTU-TUTAG is threatening a strike over salary arrears for post-retirement faculty, setting an August deadline for government action.
The Technical University Teachers' Association of Ghana (TUTAG) at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) has issued an ultimatum to the government

GNAT's bold new proposal could transform teacher employment and education in Ghana- but what are the implications for both public and private sectors?
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is urging the government to consider posting trained teachers to private schools. This proposal

Students with biodata discrepancies face a critical deadline to align their records and avoid potential service disruptions.
The National Service Authority (NSA) has set a September 4 deadline for students to rectify biodata mismatches between their academic records and

Students with biodata discrepancies are urged to act swiftly as the National Service Authority opens a final window for rectification.
The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced a final opportunity for students to rectify biodata mismatches between their records and

Discover how a new educational facility is set to transform learning for students in the Ashanti Region.
MTN Ghana Foundation has launched a new ICT and Robotics Centre at New Asafo M/A Basic School in the Ashanti Region. This initiative aims to

Why did the Education Minister say there are "more schools than hospitals"? The answer may surprise you.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has promised a review of teacher recruitment quotas after concerns from teacher unions. The current allocation has been described as inadequate - but what could this mean for education in 2026?

Ghana is set to revolutionize its basic school curriculum, but what groundbreaking subjects will now be taught to young learners?
Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has outlined significant changes to the national curriculum. These revisions aim to prepare students for

A teacher-turned-MP steps in to ease a burden that forces many young graduates into risky choices.
Jirapa MP Cletus Seidu Dapilah has distributed SHS prospectus items to 1,196 fresh graduates in the municipality.

Concerning reports have surfaced about KNUST students - but the university is setting the record straight.
KNUST has responded to reports involving two of its students, regarding alleged extortion and sexual assault. The university is working with authorities - but where did these incidents really occur?

KNUST boosts petroleum engineering output - but what does this mean for Ghana's energy sector?
KNUST has produced its largest cohort of petroleum engineering master's graduates. The expansion reflects rising enrolment in petroleum and energy-related studies - universities are responding to industry demand.

Discover how KNUST is rallying stakeholders to create a more supportive environment for students facing diverse pressures and uncertainties.
KNUST is advocating for a unified strategy to address the various challenges students encounter, such as mental health issues and financial strain.

KNUST just honored a prominent MP with a research hub - but what pressing issues will this facility tackle?
KNUST has named its new Infrastructure Research Hub after Francis Asenso-Boakye, recognizing his contributions to Ghana's development planning. The hub aims to boost research and collaboration in infrastructure-related fields - but what impact will it have?

KNUST is responding to reports of a rape and extortion case - but where did the incident actually occur?
KNUST has responded to social media reports regarding an alleged rape and extortion case involving two students- the university is setting the record straight. The university is keen to clarify certain aspects of the case, but what exactly is KNUST trying to get ahead of?