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WAEC to blacklist corrupt exam officials exposed in JoyNews’ ‘Dark World of BECE’ documentary

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that officials implicated in acts of corruption during the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will be...

Newly posted teachers threaten massive demo over unpaid salaries

A group of newly posted teachers in Ghana has issued an ultimatum to the government, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding salaries and arrears,...

2025 WASSCE: Students allegedly assault housemistress for preventing cheating

The ongoing 2025 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), expected to run smoothly, turned chaotic at Wesley Senior High School (SHS) in Konongo,...

2025 BECE: How GES officials colluded with candidates to cheat [Watch]

The 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), an all-important gateway to secondary education, has been rocked by one of the most disturbing cases of...

2025 WASSCE: 16 arrested, 64 phones seized

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has raised alarm over a surge in examination malpractice during this year’s West African Senior School Certificate Examination...

Nana Dankawoso I urges Jackson Institute graduates to harness technology for  national development

Nana Appiagyei Dankawoso I, the Omanhene Kyeame of the Asante Juaben Traditional Area, has called on graduates of the Jackson Institute of Technology to...

Abuakwa South MP calls for overhaul of exam system to tackle malpractice

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South and a member of the Education Select Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has called for a complete overhaul...

 Feed Ghana: Deputy Agric Minister pledges support for school farms in Ahafo region

Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has assured senior high schools (SHSs) in the Ahafo Region of government’s support to strengthen their...

WAEC releases 2025 BECE private candidates’ results

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the provisional results of candidates who sat for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)...

Some GES officials took GH¢60 to aid cheating in 2025 BECE – JoyNews exposé

Some officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES) colluded with invigilators, accepting as little as GH¢60 to allow candidates to cheat in the 2025...

Henry Tetteh-Afi retained as Greater Accra NAGRAT Chairman

The Greater Accra Regional branch of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has re-elected Henry Teitey Tetteh-Afi, Esq., as its Regional Chairman for...

We must stand against indiscipline as a nation – Greater Accra Education Director

The Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah, has called for national unity in upholding discipline within Ghanaian schools, describing it...

99 double-track SHSs to revert to single-track

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that 99 Senior High Schools (SHSs) will transition from the double-track system back to a single-track calendar...

NSS Scandal: Methuselahs and toddlers were paid GH¢ 1.97 million as service personnel – Audit report

The recent audit report into the “ghost names” scandal at the National Service Authority (NSA) has revealed shocking details of how persons whose ages...

GES debunks reports on SHS placement cut-off points

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that there are fixed cut-off points for placement into senior high...

GES reacts to reports of Teacher Kwadwo’s reinstatement

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed media reports claiming that comedian and education activist, Michael Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Teacher Kwadwo, has...

Exam malpractices can land offenders years in jail – GES cautions WASSCE candidates

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has cautioned candidates sitting for the ongoing 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) that examination malpractice could...

Education Ministry assures transparent placement for 2025 BECE Candidates

The Ministry of Education has assured that this year’s school placement exercise for successful 2025 BECE candidates will be fair, transparent, and strictly merit-based. According...

Education Ministry outlines roadmap for 2025 SHS placement

The Ministry of Education has released details of the 2025 school placement process following the announcement of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results. In...

Education will drive Ghana’s transformation – Dr. Adutwum

Former Minister of Education and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has outlined an ambitious vision to transform Ghana through...

Former Education Minister proposes same-hall serialization to curb exam malpractice

Former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has renewed his call for tougher measures against examination malpractice,...

GNECC raises alarm over rising BECE malpractice cases

The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has congratulated all candidates who sat for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) but expressed deep...

Double-track was a triumph, not a failure – Former Deputy GES boss

A former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, has dismissed claims by Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu, that...

Invigilator grabbed with WASSCE questions at Burma Camp

An official tour of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) centres in Accra on Monday, August 25, by the Head of...

WAEC releases 2025 BECE provisional results; 177 candidates’ entire results cancelled

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for school candidates. In a press...

GES sets October 18 as reporting date for first-year SHS students

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed all first-year Senior High School (SHS) students nationwide to report to school on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The...

Thara Brigitte Mills wins Global Awards for Education Reform and Special Needs Excellence

Thara Brigitte Mills, founder of Mulan Smart Educational Center and Mulan Neurodiversity School, has been honoured with two prestigious awards at the Global Women...

Able-bodied teacher received GH¢17k physically challenged allowance – AG’s report reveals

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed officers at the Donkorkrom District Education Office to recover over GH¢17,000 in physically challenged allowance wrongly paid...

Education Ministry, GES face scrutiny over unearned staff salaries

The Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education are facing scrutiny over unearned salaries and responsibility allowances. According to the 2024 Auditor-General's report,...

NPP formally introduced BSTEM – Dr. Adutwum

Former Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has insisted that the Basic Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (BSTEM)...

Kinbu SHTS students complete two-day crisis counselling following stabbing incident

Students of Kinbu Senior High Technical School (KSHTS) in Accra have undergone a two-day crisis counselling session following the fatal stabbing of a first-year...

UTAG urges GTEC to intensify crackdown on fake degrees

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed its strong condemnation of the growing trend of individuals acquiring and parading honorary doctorate degrees...

‘Learn, believe, focus, and excel’ – Dr. Adutwum to 2025 WASSCE candidates

Former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has delivered a heartfelt message to final-year students writing the 2025 WASSCE. The New Patriotic Party(NPP) flagbearer...

2025 WASSCE: “Feed the children well during exams” – Dr. Adutwum appeals to school heads

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on school leaders across the country to provide nutritious meals for students during the...

2025 WASSCE: “Handkerchiefs won’t write the exam for you” – Dr. Adutwum cautions candidates against spiritual shortcuts

As final-year students across the country sit for the 2025 WASSCE, former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has cautioned candidates against relying on...

GNAT applauds teachers at launch of 2025 Ghana Teacher Prize

On August 20, 2025, the GNAT Hall in Accra played host to a significant event in the nation’s educational calendar—the official launch of the...

Roads Ministry orders removal of unauthorised ‘No Fees Stress’ billboard 

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has directed the immediate removal of an unauthorised billboard mounted at the Flowerpot Interchange in Accra. In a statement...

GES sheds light on new SHS curriculum [Video]

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has explained that the introduction of a new curriculum for Senior High Schools (SHSs) is aimed at aligning education...

Ministry of Education announces measures to enhance Colleges of Education 

The Minister for Education has announced a series of key initiatives to improve infrastructure and governance within Ghana's Colleges of Education. Inaugurating seven governing councils...

Fire ravages Accra High School ICT lab

A fire outbreak at Accra High School on Sunday, August 17, has caused extensive damage to the school’s computer laboratory, leaving the majority of...