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Ghana to start exporting teachers soon – NAPO

Government has indicated that the country will soon begin exporting teachers to neighboring countries. According to the government, this is part its agenda to create employment for many of the country’s youth with the requisite qualification for teaching. Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, explained that Ghana stands to benefit from Francophone countries who are willing to exchange French tutors ...

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Results of teacher licensure exams ‘not heartwarming’ – NAPO

The Ministry of Education has described the performance of teachers who sat for the first licensure exams and recruitment aptitude test, as uninspiring. After weeks of stiff opposition, the licensure examination introduced in September 2018 took place as a way of recruiting qualified teachers at the basic level. Over 29,000 candidates who sat for the exams across the country, were ...

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U-17 WWC: Ghana’s Black Maidens top group

Ghana finished as Group A winners at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Uruguay 2018 with a 2-0 victory over New Zealand in the final matchday of their group stage play, thanks to a brace from captain Mukarama Abdulai. The match was all about placement, with both having confirmed their quarter-final qualification last matchday out. The first half was played ...

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After 39 years, I can only wish you well – Anita De-Sosoo to NDC

A former First National Vice-chairperson of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Madam Anita De-Soso has announced her premature retirement from active politics after her humiliation with 300 votes by the delegates of the party over the weekend. She joins her sister with whom she served as National Women’s Organizer at one time, former Gender Minister Otiko Afisah Djaba who also ...

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Total 2018 Women’s AFCON: Ghana shocked by Mali

Ghana’s semi-final qualification quest suffered a jolt after a shock 1-0 defeat to Mali on Tuesday in the second Group A 2018 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations match. Ghana captain Elizabeth Addo climbed off the bench to level for Ghana through the spot after Mali had taken the lead in the first-half. But the Eagles scored midway through the second-half ...

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Joe Mettle is my crush – Maame Serwaa

Popular Kumawood actress, Maame Serwaa for the first time let’s us in on who her star muse and crush is and interestingly it is no one either than top gospel act in Ghana, Joe Mettle. The screen gem mentioned on Accra FM with radio host Nana Romeo over the weekend that her own male crush in the industry is award-winning ...

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Public servants can’t take gifts – Chief State Attorney

As part of measures to fight corruption in the public sector, stringent policies have been put in place by the government to prevent public servants from soliciting or receiving gifts before providing services. One such policy is the Ghana Gift Policy under the National Anti Corruption Action Plan (NACAP). The Ghana Gift Policy makes it compulsory for public office holders ...

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Trump asked to determine Saudi prince’s ‘role’ in Khashoggi murder

US President Donald Trump has been asked to ascertain whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played a role in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. Republican and Democratic leaders of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday sent a letter demanding a second investigation. Mr Trump earlier defended US ties with Saudi Arabia despite international condemnation over the incident. ...

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Afram Plains: Nurse saves Pregnant woman in roadside delivery

A senior Community Nurse with Bonkrom Community Health Planning Service(CHPS) in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District, Jordan Yunbow Michael, was an angel when he saved a 20-year-old Pregnant Woman and her baby in an emergency delivery at a roadside in Dome. The Community Health Nurse was on his way to Dome, a remote community in the area to attend ...

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