Author: Amos Famouz

Teacher trainees at St. Vincent College of Education are facing serious challenges with their examination results. Many students, especially those in Level 200 and Level 400, have noticed errors and mix-ups in their grades, leading to frustration and confusion. Errors in Results Students have reported that:Level 400 First Semester results were mistakenly swapped with Level 200 First Semester results, leaving the Level 400 First Semester portal blank.Level 400 Second Semester results were also mixed up with Level 200 Second Semester results, making the Level 400 Second Semester portal blank.READ ALSO: Final-Year Teaching Practice Teacher Trainees Attacked in Gambaga College of…

The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced that registration is now open for defaulters and private candidates who want to enroll for the 2025/2026 service year. This opportunity is for Ghanaian citizens who completed tertiary education but could not register for national service in previous years. Who Can Apply? People who completed tertiary education but missed their national service. Private candidates whose certificates are from accredited institutions. Ghanaians who studied abroad. SEE ALSO: National Service Allowance: Steps to Get Paid on Time, Check Here Requirements for Registration To register, applicants must submit these documents: A letter requesting a new PIN Code…

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohunu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP). This appointment follows the provisions of Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 Constitution, with consultation from the Council of State. COP Yohunu replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare as the head of the Ghana Police Service. With forty years of experience in policing, COP Yohunu is expected to lead the modernization and transformation of the service. His appointment marks a significant change in Ghana’s security leadership, and many are looking forward to how he will improve policing and maintain…

A tragic incident occurred in Gambaga late Wednesday night, March 12, 2025, when two final-year students from Gambaga College of Education, who were undergoing teaching practice, were attacked by armed assailants. The attack happened around 11:30 PM, resulting in the death of one of the students, identified as Salifu, while the other sustained severe gunshot injuries.Reports indicate that the two students had just returned from a DSTV viewing center, where they had watched the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. As they stood outside their residence discussing the game, unidentified gunmen riding a motorbike approached them.…

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the leadership of TTAG-ASHBA, led by H.E. Mary Boatemaa, joined Rev. Vera Baffour Awuah, Chaplain of Wesley College of Education, for the sod-cutting ceremony of the Association’s secretariat project. This milestone event marked the beginning of a vital mission to establish a dedicated office space for the association’s operations at Ejisu Abankro (GNAT Village). The ceremony commenced with prayer sessions led by Rev. Vera Baffour Awuah, who entrusted the project and its resources to God’s guidance. She urged the leadership to utilize resources efficiently to ensure the project’s progress. In her address, H.E. Mary Boatemaa,…

President John Dramani Mahama has once again addressed concerns about his stance on the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. Speaking at the swearing-in of 13 deputy ministers on March 12, 2025, he made it clear that his plan to review the policy does not mean he will cancel it. “We’ve also proven through the budget statement that review does not mean cancel. Once and for all, for those who do not understand English, review does not mean cancel.”READ ALSO: Convert Teacher Trainee Allowances into Loans – Franklin Cudjoe Advises Government Mahama’s comment was aimed at critics who claim that his proposal to…

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has scheduled re-sit and supplementary examinations for its affiliated Colleges of Education from March 24th to March 28th, 2025. This serves as an opportunity for students who need to retake papers from previous semesters. According to the official notice, “Students with re-sit papers to write are to pay an amount of GHC 230.00 per semester, regardless of the number of papers you have in a semester.” READ ALSO: Convert Teacher Trainee Allowances into Loans – Franklin Cudjoe Advises Government In addition to payment, students must complete their registration for the re-sit or supplementary exams at…

The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has raised concerns over the government’s decision to allocate funds for teacher trainee allowances in the 2025 budget. He believes that the support should be structured as a loan instead of a grant.”I thought it should be a loan so they can pay it back. Converting it into a grant is just spending money,” he said in an interview on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem.Franklin Cudjoe explained that while he is not entirely against nursing trainee allowances, he does not support extending the same financial aid to teacher trainees.SEE ALSO: 2025 Budget: Government…

The Minister of Finance, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, has presented the 2025 Budget, outlining key allocations aimed at driving economic growth, improving social services, and addressing pressing national issues. This budget focuses on infrastructure development, education, healthcare, disaster relief, and employment generation. With a commitment to strengthening the economy and enhancing social interventions, the government has earmarked significant funds for critical sectors. Below is a breakdown of the major allocations and their intended impact on the nation. Economic and Infrastructure Development GH¢13.85 billion – The Big Push Programme: This programme aims to drive large-scale infrastructure projects across the country,…

The Finance Minister has announced that the government has set aside GH¢203 million to pay allowances for teacher trainees. In addition, GH¢480 million has been allocated for nursing trainee allowances. This announcement was made during the presentation of the 2025 Budget. What This Means for Teacher Trainees For many teacher trainees, this news comes as a relief. Over the years, there have been delays and uncertainties regarding the payment of allowances. With this allocation, the government is showing its commitment to supporting trainees who will become the future educators of Ghana. The allowance helps trainees cover essential expenses such…