Day: August 21, 2025

Ketu north: The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu North, Mr. Eric Edem Agbana, has provided ICT resources and logistical support to strengthen the preparedness of Senior High School (SHS) students in the constituency ahead of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). According to Ghana News Agency, on his behalf, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Rev. Martin Amenaki, on Tuesday presented 50 brand-new laptop computers to Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School. The laptops are expected to enhance ICT practical lessons and ease students’ preparation for the upcoming examinations. Additionally, the MP has secured 10 laptops from the Ghana

Keta: Some candidates writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have expressed excitement and satisfaction with the just-ended English Oral paper, the first core subject. According to Ghana News Agency, the WASSCE, which commenced on August 5 with practicals, saw over 3,000 candidates sitting for the English Oral examination across various centres in the municipality. Master Seth Seshie, a final-year Visual Arts student of Keta Business College, mentioned that the paper was smooth and well-conducted, praising invigilators and supervisors for creating a conducive environment. He expressed confidence in his

Ketu north: The 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has commenced nationwide with the Oral English paper, involving 1,679 candidates in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region. The candidates are from four schools: Dzodze-Penyi Senior High School (DZOSEC), Weta Senior High Technical School (WESTEC), Wovenu Senior High Technical School (WOSET), and Afife Senior High Technical School (ASSETS). According to Ghana News Agency, the candidate pool consists of 874 boys and 805 girls. DZOSEC has presented the highest number of candidates, totaling 1,067, while ASSETS has the least with 55 candidates, including 36 boys and 19 girls.

Nkawie: A 42-year-old Fulani herdsman has been remanded into police custody by the Nkawie Circuit Court in the Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality of the Ashanti Region for allegedly robbing six persons at Nweneso, near Nkawie. According to Ghana News Agency, the plea of Haruna Issah was not taken, and he is expected to reappear before the court, presided over by Mr Robert Addo, on September 3, this year. Police Chief Inspector Ruth Gborson, prosecuting, informed the court that the complainants, who were employees of Nananom Ventures at Toase, were attacked by the suspect on August 5 at about 9:30 p.m.

Accra: The Oti Regional Co-ordinating Council (ORCC) has inaugurated a 21-member Regional Environmental Sanitation Taskforce to address poor sanitation issues in the region through law enforcement. The taskforce is expected to work tirelessly to achieve these objectives, improving sanitation management in the region and promoting a healthier environment for residents. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, held under the theme ‘Strengthening Sanitation Law Enforcement for a Cleaner and Healthier Oti Region,’ was led by Oti Regional Minister, Mr. John Kwadwo Gyapong, in collaboration with Environmental Health Officers. The Minister emphasized the importance of sanitation in promoting public health and

Tamale: The Africa Health Promotion Organisation (AfricaHPO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service, has introduced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at combating bullying and fostering mental health awareness in Senior High Schools (SHSs). According to Ghana News Agency, the programme is supported by Grand Challenges Canada and was inaugurated at the Northern School of Business SHS in Tamale. This initiative is set to be implemented in 12 SHSs across the Northern, Bono East, Ashanti, Greater Accra, Volta, and Oti Regions. The initiative adopts a comprehensive approach to tackling bullying and mental health issues, focusing on

Nkwanta: Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, the Oti Regional Director of Health Services, has emphasised the importance of peace within the Nkwanta township to ensure effective healthcare delivery in the area. The Director’s observation comes amid ongoing tension and conflict within the Nkwanta township, which has raised concerns about the safety of healthcare workers and their effective delivery of services. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Amo-Kodieh expressed worry about the impact of the conflict on healthcare delivery, highlighting the need for a peaceful environment to ensure the safety of healthcare workers. He urged all parties involved in the conflict to prioritise