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Gov’t to Replace Teacher Trainee Allowance with Enhanced Student Loans.

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed plans to gradually phase out the teacher trainee allowance and replace it with an improved student loan scheme. This move aims to help trainees cover their personal expenses rather than relying on government stipends.Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) in Accra, he stated that while the allowance would remain in place for now, a transition to the loan system would eventually take effect. He emphasized that government support should focus on feeding students at the basic and senior high school levels, while tertiary students should be responsible for their upkeep.To ensure a smooth transition, both the allowance and loan scheme will run concurrently for a period, allowing students to choose between them before the full switch.The minister also acknowledged the challenges […]

Edem 4Style February 4, 2025

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Tragic Crash on Ho-Accra Road Claims Four Lives.

A fatal accident on the Ho-Accra road near Anum-Asikuma has claimed four lives after a Toyota RAV4 collided head-on with a Toyota Hiace mini-bus on Saturday, February 1, 2025.The drivers of both vehicles, along with two passengers, died on the spot. One of the deceased was identified as Justice Adjei, also known as Bob Marley, while efforts are ongoing to confirm the identities of the others.Eleven injured passengers were rushed to Peki Government Hospital for treatment. According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred when the RAV4 attempted to overtake another vehicle but crashed into the oncoming mini-bus. The impact left both vehicles severely mangled.Police are investigating the incident and working to identify the victims.

Edem 4Style February 3, 2025

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Volta Region to Host NAFAC 2026, Needs GH¢2M for Preparations.

The Volta Region has been chosen to host the 2026 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFAC), set for November 2026. This decision follows the region’s outstanding performance at NAFAC 2024, where it won multiple awards, including Best Costumes and Best Talents.The Volta Regional Director of the Centre for National Culture (CNC), Lydia Nyarko-Ampomah, revealed that GH¢2 million is needed to upgrade facilities in preparation for the festival. Planned renovations include improving the regional CNC center, event garden, and cultural village, along with constructing a perimeter fence.NAFAC 2026 is expected to attract visitors from across Ghana, the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean. The event will feature exhibitions, stage performances, and cultural tours to attractions like Adaklu Mountain, Tafi Monkey Sanctuary, and Amedzofe.Nyarko-Ampomah has called on corporate organizations and individuals to support the initiative, emphasizing that the festival will boost the […]

Edem 4Style January 31, 2025

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Council of State Elections: Regional Race Heats Up as Nominations Close Tomorrow.

The nomination process for electing Regional Representatives to Ghana’s Council of State, which began last Tuesday, is set to close tomorrow, January 31, 2025. According to a statement from Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa, voting will take place on February 11 in all regional capitals.The election has sparked widespread interest across the country, with aspirants from various backgrounds—including traditional leaders—vying for the prestigious advisory role to the President.In the Greater Accra Region, three candidates have submitted their forms so far: accountant Helbert Nii Aryee Annan, farmer and former Regional Minister Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo, who is also the Chief of Katamanso, and accountant Summertime Kwabillna Ampong.Meanwhile, in the Savannah Region, several traditional rulers have also thrown their hats into the ring. Among them is Mankpanwura Jakpa Achorde Borenyi I, Paramount Chief of Mankpan Traditional Area, and Tingawura Alhaji Abudu […]

Edem 4Style January 30, 2025

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61% of Ghanaians Have Considered Leaving the Country Due to Economic Challenges – Afrobarometer.

A significant portion of Ghanaians, about 61%, have seriously considered leaving the country in search of better opportunities, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. This represents a dramatic increase in emigration considerations since 2017, with the rate jumping by 20 percentage points.The survey attributes this growing interest in emigration primarily to economic hardships, with many citing employment opportunities as the key driving factor. The Afrobarometer report reveals that educated youth and the unemployed are the most likely groups to consider leaving. The top destinations for potential emigrants are North America, with 55% of respondents, and Europe, with 24%.The report also shows a marked rise in the number of people who have given serious thought to emigration, from 20% in 2017 to 44% in 2024. Among the highly educated (78%) and young people (72%), the desire to migrate is particularly strong, […]

Edem 4Style January 29, 2025

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Curfew in Nkwanta Extended Amid Ongoing Ethnic Tensions.

The curfew in Nkwanta, Oti Region, has been extended from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily due to security concerns. A ban on carrying arms or weapons has also been enforced, with violators facing arrest and prosecution. The measure follows renewed ethnic clashes on January 16, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries. Security forces have been deployed to maintain peace. Residents are urged to resolve conflicts through legal mechanisms as authorities work toward a lasting solution.

Edem 4Style January 29, 2025

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Austine Woode Criticizes Dzifa Gomashie’s Response on Creative Arts Fund During Vetting.

Ghanaian broadcaster Austine Woode has expressed dissatisfaction with Tourism Minister-designate Abla Dzifa Gomashie’s response during her vetting on January 22, 2025. Woode, speaking on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, stated that he was shocked by her answer regarding the funding of the Creative Arts Fund, a crucial initiative aimed at supporting the country's creative industries.Woode, who had expected a more informed and detailed response from Gomashie, pointed out her failure to mention the 1% levy stipulated in the Creative Arts Industry Act, which is designed to sustain the fund. He also criticized her vague reference to learning from the banking sector on loan recovery as a strategy for managing the fund.The minister-designate acknowledged the challenges facing the sector and promised to pay more attention to the Creative Arts Agency, emphasizing that she would review the agency’s functions closely if confirmed. She […]

Edem 4Style January 28, 2025

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Bushfires Ravage 78 High-Tension Poles in Volta and Oti Regions.

Since the beginning of 2025, bushfires have destroyed 78 high-tension electricity poles across 11 districts in Ghana's Volta and Oti regions, causing widespread power outages in several communities. Key affected areas include Ho, Hohoe, Ketu South, and Keta, as well as parts of Dambai, Kpeve, Sogakope, and Jasikan. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has reported the destruction, estimating that replacing the poles will cost approximately GH₵686,346.Christine Jatoe-Kaleo, ECG's General Manager for Volta and Oti regions, shared that last year, 69 poles were lost to similar fires. The cause of these bushfires has largely been attributed to nomadic herdsmen, local farmers clearing land, and hunters. The destruction has left some communities in total darkness and posed safety risks due to fallen power cables.In response, the ECG has launched a public education campaign aimed at reducing bushfires, with initial efforts in […]

Edem 4Style January 28, 2025

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UNICEF Launches YOMA to Combat Youth Unemployment in Ghana.

UNICEF Ghana, in collaboration with its partners, has launched the Youth Agency Marketplace (YOMA), an innovative platform designed to address youth unemployment and underdevelopment. YOMA serves as a digital marketplace offering young people opportunities to gain practical skills, engage in impactful tasks, and access tailored learning pathways both online and offline.Speaking at the launch in Accra, UNICEF Ghana's Deputy Representative, Fiachra McAsey, highlighted the pressing challenges of youth unemployment, underemployment, and child labor, particularly in vulnerable communities. He emphasized YOMA’s role in equipping young Ghanaians with the skills needed to meet global and local market demands while fostering personal and community development.Supported by the Swiss Platform for Sustainable Cocoa, the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs, and other partners, YOMA focuses on improving education and addressing child labor in cocoa-growing regions. Magdalena Wüst from the Swiss Embassy stressed that the platform […]

Edem 4Style January 27, 2025

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Nogokpo Shrine to Unmask Killers of Anloga Chopbar Operator.

The family of Dorcas Korkor Tetteh, a 60-year-old chopbar operator brutally murdered in Anloga, Volta Region, has turned to the Nogokpo Yewe Shrine for spiritual intervention after police investigations yielded no results. With permission from the Dufia of Anloga, Togbi Zewu IV, the family plans to beat the gong-gong to announce their intention to seek justice through the shrine's spiritual process.The Nogokpo shrine, known for its powerful deity Togbi Zakadza, will initiate rituals to compel the perpetrators to confess or face severe repercussions. Togbi Zakadza is revered for resolving crimes and punishing offenders. If the guilty fail to confess after initial rituals, a second gong-gong announcement will follow, and the deity’s wrath will reportedly descend on the perpetrators and their extended families.The Awadada of Anlo, Togbi Agbesi Awusu II, supports the shrine’s involvement, emphasizing that traditional and spiritual practices often […]

Edem 4Style January 25, 2025

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