The University of Ghana (UG) have introduced stringent modifications to its regulations governing the progression and withdrawal processes for undergraduate students setting a minimum of 1.00 CGPA as the requirement to remain a continuing student. These changes, while aimed at upholding academic standards, come with a stark warning of potential student status loss. In a student notice dated October 6, 2023, the Academic Affairs Directorate wrote, “With reference to Section 9.26 of the University Regulations for Junior Members (2017), on receipt of grades for all registered courses for an academic year, undergraduate students who do not achieve the stipulated minimum...
Alan Urges Kennedy Agyapong to part ways with NPP
Leader and founder of the “Movement for Change” (butterfly movement), Alan Kyerematen, has extended an open invitation to New Patriotic Party (NPP) member of Parliament for Assin North constituency in the Central Region and NPP presidential candidate hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, to abandon his ambition in the NPP and join his movement. Speaking in an interview on Silver TV, Mr Kyerematen said Kennedy Agyapong is his brother and that his campaign message is similar to that of Mr Agyapong. To that end, he said a partnership with Kennedy Agyapong, will be the ticket to beat in the December 2024 general ...
EC sets 23 May for Kumawu by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set 23 May for the by-election in the Kumawu Constituency in the Ashanti Region. The by-election, which is in accordance with Article 112 (5) of the Constitution, as amended, follows the death of Philip Basoah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area. Basoah, a former district chief executive for Kumawu and a third term MP on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), passed on Tuesday 28 March at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. A statement issued and signed by the chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, said the commission will receive nominations for the...
Lawyer Osei withdraws from NPP Kumawu primaries; preaches calm
One of the Parliamentary Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Kumawu Constituency, Edward Kofi Osei, has confirmed his withdrawal from Sunday’s primaries. According to the former Managing Director of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), his decision stems from concerns raised by leadership of the party over his dual citizenship status. “I resigned to bring a sense of calmness to Kumawu and the party. I am a citizen of Ghana and also holds a United States passport,” he told a section of the media on Wednesday, April 19 at Kumawu. Lawyer Edward Osei participated in the 2020 NPP...
JHS student beaten with iron rods for allegedly stealing GH¢50
A first-year Junior High School (JHS) student of the Koforidua Sarkodea Basic A school has been assaulted by his guardians for allegedly stealing GH¢50. The boy, Samuel Agyei Tawiah, is said to have forcefully admitted to stealing the money to end his ordeal. The student who lost his mother at birth has been staying with his auntie and her husband who have allegedly been maltreating him. According to Citi News sources at the school, the guardians who accused the boy of stealing the money subjected him to severe beatings with an iron rod inflicting deep cuts around his left eye. The boy,...
Nana Addo justifies Ghana’s approval of malaria vaccine
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has given details of Ghana’s decision to approve the new malaria vaccine developed by scientists at Oxford University. The malaria vaccine- R21 which will be administered to newborns and kids up to three years will help fight malaria which has become a killer disease among children. Speaking at the inauguration of DEK Manufacturing Plant in Accra, President Akufo-Addo said government gave the approval because the vaccine has proven to be safe. “The approval was granted following an extensive series of reviews and further peer reviews of the non-clinical and clinical quality parts of the vaccines. The...
Obrafour sues Canadian rapper Drake for alleged copyright infringement
Ghanaian hip-life artist Obrafour has taken legal action against Canadian rapper Drake for alleged copyright infringement. The lawsuit stems from Drake’s use of a sample from Obrafour’s song “Oye Ohene (Remix)” in his track “Calling My Name.” According to Obrafour, the “Certified Lover Boy” singer and his team had previously approached him seeking permission to use the sample in the song, but they were denied. Despite the refusal, Drake went ahead and released the track which has caused damage to Obrafour’s reputation and financial loss due to potential royalties. Robert Freund, a lawyer for brands, agencies, and creators who shared the court documents on...
Coach Michael Essien not interested in Black Stars job
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien has no interest in becoming the coach of the Black Stars in the future. This was revealed by Nigerian journalist Lolade Adewuyi, who recently met with Essien in Denmark where he now works for FC Nordsjaelland. Essien, a key player for the Black Stars from 2002 to 2014, has set his sights on coaching and has recently obtained his UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth Coach licenses. The 40-year-old is making progress towards his goal, and is now based in Denmark where he works for FC Nordsjaelland, a club that once had Ghanaian star Mohammed...
Reinstate Ghanasco head immediately – GNAT bares teeth at GES
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is calling on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reinstate the Headmaster as well as Senior Housemaster of Ghana Senior High School (Ghanasco) without delay. GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah Tanko said GES should rather be concerned with paying Capitation Grant, which has been in arrears for over two years, to teachers and subventions to schools than to take rash decisions. After a video of the purported use of toilets as dormitories for Ghanasco students went viral, GES asked the Headmaster, Douglas Haruna Yakubu, and Senior Housemaster Sayibu Fusseini to step aside for investigations into...
NDC will protect ballot boxes from branch to national, says Mahama
John Mahama has tasked supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to protect ballot box and stop any moves to disrupt the polls on 7 December 2024. Addressing branch and constituency executives in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, the presidential aspirant advised them to work hard to defend and stay for the counting of votes. Former President Mahama, who is seeking to lead the NDC, said the party will be vigilant at the polling stations during the elections in 2024. He called for transparency at the end of the results. He said lessons were learnt from the previous...