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A group of Ghanaian students studying abroad under the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat (GSS) scheme has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to urgently address financial challenges that are threatening their academic pursuits and well-being. The petition, signed by students from various universities in the United Kingdom, indicates several pressing concerns, including unpaid stipends, accommodation difficulties, and the cancellation of bilateral agreements between the GSS and universities. The students emphasise that these issues have resulted in immense stress, financial hardship, and even potential dropout risks. According to the petitioners, many students have not received their stipends for several months, making it…

Lakes, natural and man-made, provide water, food and habitats for wildlife, as well as supporting local economies. Around the world, though, there’s a growing threat to lakes: toxic bacteria which turn the water green. This is the same green as you see on stagnant ponds. It’s caused by tiny organisms called cyanobacteria and can be deadly. Cyanobacteria thrive in warm, sunny lakes and ponds that contain excess nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients derived from fertiliser, manure and sewage. When conditions are right, cyanobacteria multiply rapidly and form smelly green scums on the water’s surface. Known to science as cyanoHABs (cyanobacterial harmful…

Ablakwa with the three elected officials The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has celebrated the election of Jane Gasu Aheto, Kwami Edem Senanu and Amma A. Twum-Amoah to various portfolios in the African Union Commission. The election took place at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In a post on his social media handle, the minister extended a congratulatory message to all three for making Ghana proud. “We made it! A 100 percent win for Ghana in Addis Ababa,” Mr Ablakwa said. He said all Ghana’s three candidates…

Newly appointed Sports Minister, Kofi Adams, has assured the public that those responsible for the murder of Asante Kotoko fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong, popularly known as Nana Pooley, will face punishment. The tragic incident occurred during a Ghana Premier League match between Nsoatreman FC and Kotoko at Nana Konamansah Park in Nsoatre. The minister emphasized that the rule of law will prevail, and no one involved will be shielded from accountability, regardless of their status. This promise comes after Adams visited the Kotoko camp on Friday, where he met with some club officials, including Kwesi Appiah and Nana Apinkra. ”…

Nana Nkansah Boadu Ayeboafo (L) and Dr Frank Amoakohene The Chief of Agric Nzema (a suburb of Kumasi) and aspiring Council of State member, Nana Nkansah Boadu Ayeboafo, has narrated supposed events that transpired when he clashed with Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene during the chaos that was seen at the Council of State election for the region on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.According to Nana Nkansah Boadu, Dr Frank Amoakohene told him to his face that he was not going to be the Council of State representative for the Ashanti Region and that not even the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei…

Karpowership Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As part of the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations observed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Karpowership Ghana organized a mentorship and career guidance program at Bompeh Senior High Technical School in Takoradi, reaching over 200 young girls pursuing Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) courses. The event, themed “Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science,” aimed at inspiring and equipping future female scientists,…

The Deputy General Secretary of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has questioned claims that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta was left traumatized after a National Security raid on his private residence in Cantonments, Accra.Speaking on the issue, Mr. Gbande dismissed the concerns, arguing that the real trauma was suffered by Ghanaians who lost their livelihoods due to policies implemented under Mr. Ofori-Atta’s tenure as Finance Minister.“What is more traumatizing than the collapse of local banks, which left over 5,000 people jobless? Innocent people lost their monthly stipends, homes were broken, and dreams were shattered because Ken Ofori-Atta…

Karpowership Ghana has initiated negotiations with the government over an outstanding debt of $379 million.The company says the discussions have become urgent due to the impact of unpaid invoices on its operations. It has been engaging the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to resolve the financial obligations.Karpowership has warned that it may suspend electricity supply if the debt remains unpaid. However, the Ministry of Energy has assured the public that the situation will not disrupt power supply in the country.“We have engaged the Ministry of Energy over the accrued debt, and negotiations are ongoing,” Sandra Amarquaye, Communication Manager for…

How can micro-power nations compete with super-power nations? Most micro-power-nations are already rich but in the wrong hands and, hence, poor. Most nations already have extraordinarily talented citizens and sufficient entrepreneurial mindsets to make the country great, but they are under unskilled bureaucracies and, therefore, struggling with dysfunctional economies.Like it or not, the Trump administration and its chainsaw teams are streaming live 24-hour daily progress on how incompetent, corrupt, fraudulent, and unskilled their top bureaucracies and management have been performing for decades. What lessons is it offering to the world’s free economies, and what options is it leaving for them…

School building of Asato-Menuso D/A Primary Authorities at Asato-Menuso D/A Primary School in Kadjebi in the Oti Region have appealed to the Kadjebi District Assembly, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and philanthropists to provide them with a modern six-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities.They said such a facility would contribute significantly to enhancing the educational experience of students and teachers, fostering a more productive and enjoyable learning atmosphere.Cephas Ababio, the Asato-Menuso School Management Committee Chairman, made the appeal through the Ghana News Agency (GNA).He said the lack of decent classroom blocks was affecting teacher retention and enrolment and was hindering the progress…