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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.

Students are struggling with hostel fees, and NUGS is stepping in - but what solutions are they proposing?
NUGS is raising concerns about the rising cost of student hostel fees across Ghana- a situation they say is becoming unbearable. The Union is calling for immediate action, hinting at potential consequences if the issue remains unaddressed.

Why are Ghanaian students in the UK depending on food banks, and facing potential deportation?
The minority in Parliament is calling on the government to address the plight of Ghanaian scholarship students in the UK. Some students are facing dire circumstances due to unpaid fees - and the consequences could be far-reaching.

Why the extension matters for thousands of students still waiting on school placements.
The Ministry of Education has extended the 2026 Senior High School placement exercise by one week.

A Lawra MP's donation to a school comes with a stern warning - but what could be the consequences of misuse?
Lawra MP Bede Ziedeng donated a transformer to Eremon SHTS to resolve power challenges- a move lauded by school officials. The donation came with stern warnings about its use, hinting at broader implications for education and safety.

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 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?

Hostel owners are pushing back against the Rent Control Department's efforts to regulate their fees, sparking a debate over legal jurisdiction.
The Hostel Owners Association of Ghana is challenging the legal authority of the Rent Control Department's campaign against private student hostels

Allegations of ritual activities and inappropriate relationships have led to a violent disturbance at Obuasi SHTS, leaving the headmaster injured.
The headmaster of Obuasi SHTS is in critical condition after an alleged attack by students. This incident follows serious accusations made against

UPNMG President Maxwell Oduro Yeboah urges the government to improve infrastructure and housing to retain nurses in Ghan
UPNMG President Maxwell Oduro Yeboah urges the government to improve infrastructure and housing to retain nurses in Ghana's Northern Region and curb

A new university is on the horizon, but can it overcome past setbacks and transform Ghana's agricultural sector?
The government and a Korean contractor are collaborating on a new University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS). The university aims to address critical gaps - but what challenges lie ahead?

Why does a placement policy meant for the deprived now threaten private schools and spark a call for its total abolition?
GNAPS is urging the removal of the 15% priority placement quota in Ghana's SHS admissions, arguing it unfairly favors public school students.

GES insists there is no shortage of SHS spaces, but parents are still struggling with placements - what is really going on?
The Ghana Education Service is addressing concerns over the 2026 senior high school placement process.

Discover how a collaborative effort is tackling literacy challenges in Asutifi North without revealing the competition's outcome.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) and UMA-Subika have partnered to host reading competitions in Asutifi North, aiming to improve basic literacy

Why has the GES suspended classes at Accra Newtown school?
The Ghana Education Service is taking precautions at Accra Newtown Experimental D/A School. A tragic incident nearby has prompted serious safety concerns for students and staff alike - what could this mean for the future?

University administrators are taking a stand against perceived unfairness in their compensation-what does this mean for higher education?
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has declared a nationwide strike over disparities in market premium and allowances. This

A new school promises to transform science education in the Upper West Region - but can it deliver?
The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District took a significant step towards enhancing education in the Upper West Region. Officials gathered to celebrate a new STEM-focused school and address critical needs - but the impact on students remains to be seen.

Why is CHASS now backing sanctions against staff and students in Ghana's senior high schools?
CHASS has raised concerns over rising indiscipline in senior high schools and backs sanctions.