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GES Must Apologize to Parents Over 2025 WASSCE Results – Spokesperson to Education Minister. The spokesperson for Yaw Osei Adutwum, Mr. Yaw Opoku Mensah, has strongly criticized the Ghana Education Service (GES) following its recent press release on the 2025 WASSCE results.  He described the statement as “a shameful political attempt to cover up leadership failure,” insisting that the GES should take responsibility for the poor performance rather than defending results that have left thousands of parents deeply disappointed.  According to Mr. Mensah, interventions that previously strengthened student performance have been abandoned, creating the conditions for the sharp decline, and a clear lack of urgency among GES management has further compromised preparation, leaving students poorly equipped for the examination. Mr. Mensah pointed out that several key programmes have been discontinued, including the Academic Intervention Grant designed to provide extra teaching support in ...

University for Development Studies Issues Official Notice on Certificate Errors for 2025 Graduates. The University for Development Studies has officially confirmed that an error has affected the certificates of some members of the 2025 graduating class.  Specifically, the names printed on certain certificates do not correctly correspond with the respective University Identification Numbers of the affected graduands. University Management has acknowledged this unfortunate development and has expressed sincere regret for any inconvenience, stress, or uncertainty the situation may have caused. The University recognises the importance of accurate academic records and assures all graduands that the matter is being treated with the highest level of urgency and seriousness. The Directorate of Academic Affairs is currently working around the clock to resolve the issue. A comprehensive audit of the entire certificate printing and verification process is underway to identify the source of th...

University of Cape Coast Issues Detailed Admission Update for 2025 WASSCE Applicants. The Directorate of Academic Affairs of the University of Cape Coast has released a comprehensive notice to all prospective applicants following the official release of the 2025 WASSCE results by the West African Examinations Council.  This update is aimed at guiding both awaiting results candidates and applicants with existing results through the final stages of the 2025 admission process. All applicants are strongly encouraged to read the instructions carefully and act within the stated timelines to prevent avoidable complications. Application Portal Remains Open The University has confirmed that its official online application portal, apply.ucc.edu.gh , is still active and will remain open until Friday, 5th December, 2025. This window allows candidates who are awaiting their results, as well as those who already possess results, to log in, update their details, and complete outstanding applicati...

Government Declares Friday, December 5, 2025, as Statutory Public Holiday to Mark Farmers’ Day. The Government of Ghana has officially declared Friday, December 5, 2025, as a statutory public holiday across the country in observance of Farmers’ Day.  The announcement was issued through the Ministry of the Interior in accordance with the Public Holidays Act, reaffirming the government’s commitment to recognising the vital role of farmers and fishers in national development. Farmers’ Day is celebrated annually to honour the dedication, resilience, and sacrifices of farmers and fishers who work tirelessly to ensure food availability and support economic growth. The occasion serves as a reminder of the importance of agriculture to livelihoods, industrial raw material supply, and overall national progress. It also provides an avenue for stakeholders to assess developments in the sector, highlight existing challenges, and promote new innovations aimed at improving productivity. The decla...

  Wesley Grammar School Bus Carrying 83 Students Burns to Ashes at Kasoa Tollbooth.  A school bus transporting students of Wesley Grammar School caught fire on Friday, November 28, at the Kasoa Tollbooth, but fortunately, all passengers managed to escape unharmed. The bus had 83 students and five teachers on board at the time of the incident. According to Richard Boafo, a sports teacher accompanying the students, they were on their way to Ngleshie Amanfro Senior High School for a sporting event when the fire broke out. Speaking to Citi News, Boafo explained that smoke was first noticed coming from the vehicle, prompting immediate action to evacuate everyone safely. “We noticed smoke coming out of the bus, so we asked all the students to move out immediately. Fortunately, all 83 students and five teachers on board escaped safely, but the bus was completely burnt to ashes,” he said. Eyewitnesses at the scene described a sudden rise in smoke and flames, which quickly engulfed the...

  Education Minister Exposes Misuse of Government Learning Tablets in Senior High Schools. He said... The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that some Senior High School students are diverting government-issued tablets from their academic purpose to access pornographic content.  The revelation has sparked widespread concern over the effectiveness of digital learning controls in schools and the moral implications of unchecked access to technology. Addressing Parliament of Ghana, the minister explained that the tablets were supplied under the Free SHS programme to strengthen digital education by giving students direct access to curriculum-based learning materials.  However, he revealed that many of the devices were distributed without adequate customisation and security restrictions, creating loopholes that have allowed students to misuse them for non-academic and inappropriate activities. Mr. Iddrisu stated that the national rollout of the tablets cove...