Category: Education
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ABBA FATHER SCHOOL TOUR – FINAL MASTER MESSAGE THEME: YOUR FUTURE IS BIGGER THAN YOUR FEELINGS
Speaker: Dr. Dr. Ageorgia (The Gospel Engineer) Books: The Career Guide & The Path to Excellence PART 1: OPENING – I DIDN’T COME TO PREACH, I CAME TO SAVE SOMEONE [Be quiet for 10 seconds, look at them] Good morning. I am not going to start with a joke. I am going to start with…
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We Will Work Extra Hard to Recover Lost Weeks – Juapong Methodist Headmistress Assures
Academic activities have fully resumed at the Juapong Methodist Basic School following the nationwide two-week strike by teacher unions. A visit by Daily Newsflash to the school, which has one of the largest pupil populations in the area, showed that both teachers and learners have returned to the classroom. Speaking to Daily Newsflash, the Headmistress,…
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Educators Must Update Skills to Keep Pace With Evolving Education Sector – GIS
SLUG: educators-must-update-skills-evolving-education-sector-gis CATEGORY: Education / News ARTICLE: Educators have been urged to continuously upgrade their skills and competencies to keep up with the rapidly changing education sector. The call was made by the Ghana International School (GIS) at the 10th edition of its TIME Educators’ Conference held under the theme “Transforming Education, One Teacher at…
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2025 GMB Queen Etornam Commissions STEM Computer Lab for Juapong R/C Basic School
By Daily Newsflash-GH Juapong, North Tongu The Volta Region representative and winner of the 2025 TV3 Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) pageant, Queen Etornam, has successfully commissioned a fully equipped STEM Computer Laboratory for the Juapong Roman Catholic Basic School to enhance the teaching and learning of technology. The project, executed through the Queen Etornam BEit…
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Free SHS Food Suppliers Lament: Our Supplies Are Funded By Loans
Food suppliers under the Free SHS programme say government’s failure to pay about GH¢250 million owed them has left them struggling to repay bank loans. Secretary of the Controlled Food Suppliers Association, Cornelius Koku Logo, said most supplies were financed with bank loans and produce taken on credit from farmers. “These supplies were funded by…
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14-Year-Old Pupil Alleges Defilement By Teacher; Family Pushes For Out-Of-Court Settlement
DAILY NEWSFLASH INVESTIGATION: DEFILEMENT FOR TRADE? – SHAI OSUDOKU A 14-year-old JHS 2 pupil of Huapa DA Basic School in the Shai Osudoku District has accused her teacher, Bismark Amedorgbor, of defiling her on July 23, 2026, during the school’s “Our Day” celebration. Police at Akuse have confirmed the arrest of the suspect on September…
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CALLS FOR AUDIT OF SCHOOL FEEDING AS NDC EXECUTIVES ALLEGEDLY FINGERED IN GHOST PUPILS SCANDAL
The call by the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) for a nationwide audit of alleged inflated enrolment figures under the Ghana School Feeding Programme is gaining momentum in the Central Tongu District. Sources within the District have alleged that some constituency executives, including a Women Organizer, are inflating enrolment figures in some basic schools…
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Gov’t To Meet Teacher Unions On Monday Over Nationwide Strike
By Daily News Flash | September 27, 2026 The government is scheduled to meet pre-tertiary teacher unions on Monday, September 28, in a fresh attempt to resolve outstanding concerns and end the nationwide strike. The meeting follows the declaration of an immediate nationwide strike by three teacher unions — the Ghana National Association of Teachers…
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Minority Links Teacher Dissatisfaction To 2026 BECE Failures
By Daily News Flash | September 27, 2026 The Minority in Parliament has linked the mass failure recorded in the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to poor conditions of service and growing dissatisfaction among teachers. According to the Minority Caucus Committee on Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions, the looming indefinite industrial action by teacher…
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Teachers Need Motivation — Government Must Act Now, Says Juapong Circuit B SISO
By Daily News Flash | September 26, 2026 The School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) for Juapong Circuit B Schools, Rev. Frank Sesi, has lamented what he describes as government’s neglect of teachers’ demands. Speaking on Aguadze Morning Programme on Friday, September 25, 2026, with Dr. Ageorgia on the topic of zero percent performance recorded by…
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North Tongu: Abotia Dorfor D/A School Cries For JHS Block Despite Excellent BECE Results
By Daily News Flash | September 26, 2026 The Abotia Dorfor D/A School in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region is in dire need of a classroom block for its Junior High School (JHS) department, despite recording excellent academic performance. According to Rev. Frank Sesi, the School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) for Juapong…
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North Tongu: Volo SHS Ranked 6th Out Of 68 Schools In Volta Region Despite Zero Tertiary Scare
By Daily News Flash | September 26, 2026 Volo Senior High School in the North Tongu District has emerged as one of the best performing Senior High Schools in the Volta Region. The school, which is one of the Community Day SHS built under former President John Dramani Mahama’s first term, is ranked 6th out…
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GNAT, NAGRAT, PRETAG Declare Nationwide Strike Today Over Unresolved Demands
By: George Larweh | Daily News Flash GH | September 25, 2026 ACCRA — The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) have declared a nationwide strike effective today, Friday, September 25, 2026. The three pre-tertiary teacher unions announced the industrial action…
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VOLTA EDUCATION IN CRISIS: 15 SHSs Record 0% Tertiary Qualification Rate – GES Report Exposes Deep Cracks
By: George Larweh | Daily News Flash GH | September 25, 2026 Volta Region — At least 15 Senior High Schools in the Volta Region have recorded a zero percent qualification rate for tertiary education, according to a Ghana Education Service (GES) performance report, sparking fresh concerns over the quality of education in parts of…
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Invest in Your Girl-Child’s Education, Not Funeral Clothes – Dr. Asantewaa Tano Urges Mothers
The Head of the Civil Engineering Department of Ho Technical University, Ing Dr Mrs Patricia Asantewaa-Tannor, has advised parents, especially mothers, to invest in their daughters’ education instead of spending money on funeral clothes. She gave the advice in an interview with the Daily Newsflash on the sidelines of a workshop organized by CAAF Ghana…
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Hon. Godwin Bobobee Engages Adjena SHS SRC Executives Ahead of School Reopening
District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has engaged the Student Representative Council (SRC) executives of Adjena Senior High School ahead of the school’s reopening. The meeting, held on September 17, 2026, provided an opportunity for the DCE to listen to the concerns and expectations of the student leaders as they prepare to…
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Hon. Godwin Bobobee Supports Gyakiti Circuit Students with Uniforms, Books, and Shoes
District Chief Executive of the Asuogyaman District Assembly, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has donated educational materials to students in the Gyakiti Circuit. The donation, made on Thursday, September 17, 2026, included 1,500 exercise books, 64 school uniforms and 500 pairs of shoes. The shoes were provided in partnership with World Shoe. Speaking at the event, Hon.…
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HON. ABLAKWA REWARDS BEST WASSCE STUDENTS IN NORTH TONGU WITH MACBOOKS AND FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hosted and honoured the six best-performing WASSCE candidates from the constituency. In a post on his official Facebook page, the MP announced that the top performers will each receive a MacBook and a full scholarship from the MP’s office. The beneficiaries are: 1.…
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53,415 Adolescent Pregnancies Recorded Between January And July 2026 – GHS
Ghana recorded 53,415 adolescent pregnancies between January and July 2026, including 1,501 involving girls aged 10 to 14, according to data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The figures, drawn from the Service’s routine Health Information System, represent pregnancies recorded at health facilities across the country during the first seven months of the year. The…
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Asuogyaman District Assembly Commissions Multiple Educational Projects In A Single Day
On Monday, 15th September 2026, the Asuogyaman District Assembly, led by Hon. Godwin Bobobee, District Chief Executive (DCE), commissioned two major educational projects in the district. Distinguished personalities attended the ceremonies, including Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Constituency and Deputy Minister of Finance; Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education; education officials…
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Asuogyaman District Commissions Six New Classroom Blocks To Boost Education
The Asuogyaman District has commissioned six new educational facilities across various communities in a bid to improve access to quality education and reduce overcrowding in schools. The commissioning ceremony took place yesterday, with the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, Eastern…
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Ablakwa Rewards 9-Time NSMQ Champions As Odade3 Tradition Continues
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has continued his long-standing Odade3 tradition of rewarding Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC) for their National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) triumph. It was a profoundly proud moment as the 9-time NSMQ champions and the coveted trophy were received at the Foreign Ministry yesterday. As…
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Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa Donates To 2,269 Fresh SHS Students In North Tongu
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has continued his annual support for newly admitted Senior High School students from the constituency with a massive donation. This year, a total of 2,269 freshly admitted SHS students from North Tongu received chop boxes, mattresses, and exercise books to support their academic journey.…
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North Tongu’s Glah Freda Esenam Scores Seven A’s in 2026 WASSCE
Glah Freda Esenam of Keta Senior High Technical School, a native of North Tongu District, has recorded an outstanding performance in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), securing Seven (7) A’s. The brilliant student’s exceptional result adds to her already impressive academic record. Freda, together with her colleagues, proudly represented Keta Senior…
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STUDENTS INCREASINGLY USING AI TO ANSWER EXAM QUESTIONS – WAEC RAISES CONCERN
The Head of the School Examinations Administration Department at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Lillian Frimpong, has raised concerns over the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by students to answer examination questions. According to her, the trend is becoming alarming and requires urgent attention by stakeholders to preserve the integrity of examinations. She…
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HON. GODWIN BOBOBEE HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING AT FINTEY, DONATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
On Tuesday, 8th September, 2026, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, convened a Town Hall Meeting at Fintey aimed at strengthening community engagement and promoting quality education. The meeting brought together pupils and teachers of Fintey Methodist Primary School and Fintey Junior High School, Assembly Members, opinion leaders, officials from the…
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BASIC SCHOOL TEACHERS USING OWN SALARIES TO RUN SCHOOLS DUE TO UNDERFUNDING – GNAT GENERAL SECRETARY
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, has revealed that inadequate funding for basic education is forcing some teachers and headteachers to use their own salaries to keep schools running. According to him, teachers and school heads in some basic schools are compelled to dip into their personal resources…
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FAILING ONE OR TWO BECE SUBJECTS DOES NOT EXCLUDE STUDENTS FROM SHS – EDUCATION MINISTRY
The Ministry of Education has clarified that students who fail one or two core subjects in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) are not automatically excluded from progressing to Senior High School. The Ministry’s Spokesperson, Hashmin Mohammed, says there is no government policy that removes students from the placement system simply because they failed one…
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3,000 PIECES OF FURNITURE DONATED BY HON. OKUDZETO ABLAKWA BEING DISTRIBUTED TO SCHOOLS
The 3,000 pieces of furniture donated by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, are currently being distributed to various schools across the constituency. The distribution follows several weeks of assembling and preparing the furniture for delivery to beneficiary schools. The initiative is aimed at addressing furniture challenges and improving the…
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DORFOR QUEEN MOTHERS UNION DONATES TO FINTEY BASIC SCHOOL PUPILS ON MY FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL
The Dorfor Queen Mothers Union has marked this year’s “My First Day at School” with a donation to pupils of Fintey Basic School in the Asuogyaman District of the Eastern Region. The donation was led by Mama Afibaa Agbovi V, President of the Union, through the support of the Asuogyaman DCE, Honourable Godwin Bobobee. The…
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Asuogyaman MP Rewards BECE Stars With Full SHS Prospectus
The Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has celebrated outstanding BECE candidates who obtained single-digit aggregates in the district. Together with the District Education Director, the MP presented the students with complete SHS prospectuses to support their transition to Senior High School. The initiative follows the introduction of the Ampem EduCamp in…
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Volta Region To Get First-Ever STEM School At Akoefe Avenue
It was a moment of joy in the Ho Municipality as Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Hon. Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu, together with the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Stephen Adom, and the Municipal Education Directorate, led an inspection team from the World Bank and Parliament’s Education Committee on a site inspection for the first-ever…
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Okuapeman, Mount Sinai SHSs Shut Down After Students Clash, Burn Classrooms
The Eastern Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has closed down Okuapeman Senior High School and Mount Sinai Senior High School in the Akuapem North Municipality following violent reprisal attacks that led to the burning and destruction of several structures in both schools. The incident, which occurred at about 2:00am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, left six…
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GNAT THREATENS STRIKE IF GOVERNMENT FAILS TO PLACE PROMOTED TEACHERS ON SCALE BY AUGUST 31
KUMASI – The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Mr. Elvis Prince Biney, has revealed that teachers who have passed their promotion examinations are yet to be placed on their appropriate salary scales despite assurances from the Ghana Education Service (GES). According to him, teachers are being treated unfairly, as…
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EDUCATION MINISTRY RESCHEDULES 2026/27 SCHOOL PLACEMENT RESULTS TO SEPTEMBER 4
ACCRA – The Ministry of Education has announced a rescheduling of the release of the 2026/2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results. The results, which were initially scheduled to be released on Monday, August 31, 2026, will now be released on Friday, September 4, 2026. According to the Ministry, the decision was taken…
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Speaker Of Parliament Supports Mawuli School Cadet Corps With GH¢35,000 For Uniforms
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has supported the Mawuli School Cadet Corps with GH¢35,000 to assist in the procurement of uniforms and other essential items. The gesture is aimed at strengthening the activities of the Cadet Corps and enhancing the appearance and preparedness of its members during official engagements, parades,…
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Speaker Bagbin Attends 30th GNAPS Annual Conference In Ho
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, attended the 30th Annual General Conference of the Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) in Ho, held under the theme “Revolutionizing Education: Transforming Ghana Through Innovation and Technology.” The conference highlighted the importance of such platforms for sharing ideas, building partnerships, and adopting innovative…
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John Dumelo Supports JHS Graduates With SHS Essentials In Ayawaso West
Ayawaso West Municipal MP, John Dumelo, has spent the past three days distributing essential items to JHS graduates in his constituency who are preparing to enter Senior High School. The items include trunks, mattresses, gari, sugar, cutlasses and sanitary pads for female students, among other basic necessities. The initiative is intended to ease the financial…
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TEACH CHILDREN FINANCIAL LITERACY TO BREAK POVERTY CYCLE – DR. DR. AGEORGIA URGES AFRICAN FAMILIES
DAILY NEWSFLASH – Financial and leadership consultant, Dr. Dr. Ageorgia, has called on African families to prioritize financial education for children as a sustainable solution to ending generational poverty. In an article titled *”Africa and Poverty”, Dr. Ageorgia noted that while most African parents desire a better future for their children, love and good intentions…
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GES DENIES CANCELLATION OF FREE SHS, WARNS AGAINST GH¢1,500 ‘CHOP BOX’ SCAM
DAILY NEWSFLASH – The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents to pay GH¢1,500 for chop boxes and trunks. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the GES described the publication as…
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Hon. Okudzeto Ablakwa Donates GHS100,000 to Battor Catholic Hospital for Kindergarten Project
Battor, North Tongu – The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has donated GHS100,000.00 towards the construction of a kindergarten facility at the Battor Catholic Hospital. The donation was made during the official launch of the hospital’s 70th Anniversary celebrations. Speaking at the event, Hon. Ablakwa announced that the Government of…
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VOLTA REGIONAL COMMUNICATION OUTFIT BEGINS PROJECT MONITORING TOUR IN NORTH TONGU
North Tongu District, Volta Region – The Volta Regional Communication Outfit, led by *Regional Communication Officer, Kafui Agbleze, and his Deputy, Del Bright Kugbeadzor, has commenced a regional tour to monitor and document ongoing government projects across the Volta Region. The exercise began in *North Tongu District, where the team is assessing infrastructure projects being…
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YEA DIRECTOR URGES FIANKOMA YOUTH TO PRIORITISE EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Fiankoma, Amansie Central District – The District Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) for Amansie District, Mr. John Ankrah, has called on young people in Fiankoma and surrounding communities to prioritize education, skills development and entrepreneurship as they seek to shape the future of their area. The call was made during the launch of…
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KNUST Students Protest Over High Private Hostel Fees, Demand Government Intervention
Kumasi, Ashanti Region – Students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have staged a protest over what they describe as “exorbitant” private hostel fees, calling on government to urgently intervene. The demonstration was led by members of the University Hall (Katanga) Morale Group during the 2026 National Youth Conference organized by…
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Akwamuman Senior High School 1977 Year Group Donates Signage to Alma Mater
By Daily Newsflash | Akwamuman, Eastern Region Published: August 10, 2026 The 1977 Year Group of Akwamuman Senior High School on Monday, August 10, 2026, presented a new school signage to the school authorities as part of efforts to give back to their alma mater. The donation was made on behalf of the year group…
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29-Year-Old Teacher Cycles from Jirapa to Accra to Campaign Against Drug Abuse
By Daily Newsflash | Accra Published: August 9, 2026 A 29-year-old teacher, Tiekan Joseph, has embarked on a bicycle journey from Jirapa in the Upper West Region to Accra to raise awareness about drug and substance abuse among young people. Mr. Tiekan, a teacher at Hausakope Presbyterian Primary School in the Sene East District of…
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Teachers Warned Against Using Pupils For Farming, Domestic Work During School Hours
CAPE COAST – Teachers across Ghana have been cautioned against sending students out of school during or after instructional hours to engage in farming, domestic chores, or other non-academic activities. Authorities say such practices constitute child labour and violate both children’s rights and the professional code of conduct governing teachers. The warning was issued by…
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Afenyo-Markins Donates 100 Laptops to Teachers in Effutu Under ‘One Teacher, One Laptop’ Initiative
By Daily Newsflash | Winneba, Central Region Published: August 9, 2026 The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markins, has donated 100 brand-new laptops to newly posted teachers in the constituency under his “One Teacher, One Laptop” Initiative. The donation forms part of efforts to equip educators with digital tools to enhance teaching and…
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2026 Ampem EduCamp Begins Classroom Sessions with 412 Learners in Asuogyaman
By Daily Newsflash | Akosombo, Eastern Region Published: August 9, 2026 Photos: Reindolf Jay Botchway / Damcity TV – Akosombo Following a successful opening ceremony, the 2026 Ampem EduCamp has commenced classroom sessions with 412 participants in Asuogyaman Constituency. The day’s activities began on Monday with Creative Arts, where students enthusiastically engaged in drawing, painting,…
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Obuasi SHS Headmaster Assaulted by Students Amid Burial Allegations
OBUASI, Ashanti Region – The headmaster of Obuasi Senior High School was reportedly assaulted by students on campus following allegations that he buried a newborn baby. The incident left the headmaster badly beaten and “beyond recognition,” according to eyewitnesses. School authorities and security officials have intervened. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the facts behind the…
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