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University of Ghana Releases Cut-Off Grades for 2024/2025 Admissions.

The University of Ghana’s Academic Affairs Directorate has issued a notice to prospective students for the 2024/2025 academic year. Following the release of the 2024 WASSCE results, applicants are urged to log in to the UG applications portal to verify key details, including their full name, date of birth, examination records, and index numbers.Applications for the upcoming academic year remain open, with e-vouchers available through designated banks or via the USSD code 8879#. However, the application portal will close at midnight on Friday, January 3, 2025.Applicants are encouraged to consult the University’s 2023/2024 cut-off grades to align their programme choices realistically with their qualifications.Prospective students are reminded to act quickly to secure a spot at Ghana's premier university.

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Police Beef Up Security for New Year’s Eve Celebrations.

The Ghana Police Service has deployed additional officers and intensified patrols nationwide to ensure public safety during New Year's Eve celebrations. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi announced that traffic officers would be stationed at key intersections and roads near churches and entertainment venues hosting large gatherings.The enhanced measures include increased highway and residential patrols, protection of faith-based events, and safeguarding critical infrastructure. The Police have also issued a strong warning to religious organizations against spreading fear-inducing "false prophecies" that could cause public panic.ACP Ansah-Akrofi commended Ghanaians for their cooperation in maintaining peace throughout the year and assured the public of the Police's commitment to ensuring a safe and peaceful transition into the New Year.

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Zoomlion Mobilizes 500 Workers to Beautify Accra for Presidential Inauguration.

As Ghana prepares for the inauguration of President John Mahama on January 7, 2025, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has initiated a large-scale cleanup and beautification exercise in Accra. Over 500 workers have been deployed to spruce up key ceremonial areas, including the Black Star Square and surrounding streets.The activities include painting pavements, adorning traffic lights and trees with Ghana's national colors, clearing drains, sweeping streets, and maintaining road medians. This initiative is part of Zoomlion's corporate social responsibility efforts to promote cleanliness and enhance the capital's aesthetics for the historic event.President Mahama’s return to power, following his victory in the 2024 presidential election with 56.55% of votes, has sparked optimism. His administration is expected to prioritize economic reforms, tackle unemployment, and implement his "24-hour economy" policy to boost growth and job creation.Ghanaians are eager to witness the inaugural ceremony and the […]

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McDan Aviation Faces GACL Shutdown Over $3.9M Debt.

The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has closed Terminal 1 at Kotoka International Airport, operated by McDan Aviation, due to an outstanding debt of $3.9 million and GH¢13,523 owed since 2020. Despite a recent partial payment of GH¢2 million on December 24, 2024, GACL insists on full payment before reopening the terminal.The GACL explained in a statement that McDan's default spans several years, including unpaid ground rent for commercial buildings developed on GACL land since 2015. Additionally, McDan owes a 15% gross revenue share for services rendered from September 2022 to November 2024.GACL revealed that four other companies have also faced shutdowns for non-payment, emphasizing its resolve to retrieve all outstanding debts.

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KNUST Opens 2024/2025 Undergraduate Admissions: Key Guidelines.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced the opening of its admissions portal for the 2024/2025 academic year. Prospective students can now verify their application details, including personal information and examination records.Applicants are encouraged to review their programme choices using the 2023/2024 cut-off points for guidance. The general admission requirements include credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science, along with three elective subject passes relevant to the chosen programme. International and alternative qualifications, such as GCE ‘A’ Levels and IB, must meet equivalent standards.E-vouchers are available for purchase at Ghana Post Offices, with applications closing at midnight on January 3, 2025. Specific programmes have unique requirements, such as Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry for Engineering. Mature and diploma applicants should consult detailed programme guidelines for eligibility.For more information, visit the KNUST Admissions Portal or contact the […]

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Daddy Lumba and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley to Receive National Honours.

Two iconic figures in Ghana's music scene, Daddy Lumba (Charles Kwadwo Fosu) and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, will be honoured at the 2024 National Honours and Awards ceremony for their outstanding contributions to the creative arts. The event, scheduled for December 30, 2024, at the Accra International Conference Centre, will see both legends awarded the Grand Medal for their exceptional service to the nation.They will be joined by actress and filmmaker Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante and renowned filmmaker Kwaw Paintsil Ansah, who will also receive the prestigious Order of the Volta (Member). This ceremony highlights the enduring dedication of individuals who have shaped Ghana's creative landscape.The National Honours and Awards, established in 1960, recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation’s development. This year’s ceremony also introduces the Presidential Honours for Distinguished Service, created in 2023 to acknowledge contributions during […]

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Ex-Black Stars Player Granted Bail Over Alleged Visa Fraud.

Samuel Inkoom, a former Black Stars player, has been granted bail of GH¢100,000 with two sureties in connection with an alleged visa fraud case. Inkoom is accused of taking $4,000 from Madam Elizabeth Atarime Mboh Awuni, promising to secure a U.S. visa for her client, but failing to deliver. He denied the charges.In court, it was revealed that Inkoom had also collected $2,000 from another complainant, Madam Abigail Owusu, under similar pretenses. After failing to fulfill his promises, Inkoom went into hiding, prompting the victims to report him to the police.Inkoom admitted to taking the money but claimed he had sent it to a partner in the U.S. to process the visas. However, investigations found no such partner, and Inkoom was charged with fraud. A sum of $2,000 was returned to one of the complainants during the investigation. He is […]

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Peter Sedufia: Filmmaking in Nigeria More Affordable Than in Ghana.

Ghanaian filmmaker Peter Sedufia has revealed that the high cost of filmmaking in Ghana, particularly related to logistics and equipment, makes movie production more expensive than in neighboring Nigeria. Sedufia, who filmed his latest project One Night Guests in Nigeria, explained that the country's affordable equipment and favorable tax policies made it a more cost-effective option for production. He believes that Ghana's film industry could thrive if it received similar incentives, such as tax breaks and access to affordable resources. Sedufia also advocates for greater cross-border collaboration within Africa’s film industry to foster growth.

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Thieves Electrocuted While Stealing Streetlights in Nigeria.

In Bayelsa State, Nigeria, two suspected thieves lost their lives while allegedly attempting to steal solar-powered streetlights in the Ogobiri community of Sagbama Local Government Area.The tragic incident occurred near the Niger Delta University's New Site and the Ogobiri roundabout. The thieves had reportedly already brought down four streetlight poles and were trying to dismantle a fifth when it fell onto high-tension wires, electrocuting them on the spot.Theft of streetlights has been a recurring issue in the area, raising concerns about public safety and infrastructure security.

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60-Year-Old Chopbar Operator Killed in Suspected Anloga Robbery.

A tragic incident occurred in Anloga Dornorgbor, Volta Region, where a 60-year-old chopbar operator, Dorcas Korkor Tetteh, was killed in a suspected robbery.Dorcas, owner of "The Base" chopbar, returned home from church last Friday evening. The following morning, her workers discovered her lifeless body in her room, bearing marks of assault. Evidence suggests the robbers removed metal bars from her windows to gain entry.The police have moved her body to the morgue as investigations continue.

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