Pupils and teachers of the Nandom English-Arabic Basic School in the Upper West Region are now benefiting from a newly constructed sanitation facility, ending years of challenges caused by inadequate toilet facilities. Before the intervention, many pupils had to use nearby bushes due to the lack of proper sanitation infrastructure, exposing them to health and safety risks. The situation particularly affected female students, some of whom missed classes during their menstrual periods because there were no suitable changing facilities. The project was implemented by SNV Ghana under the Healthy Future for All (HF4A II) initiative in partnership with the Ghana…
Author: Daniel Sterling
A final-year student of Mfantsipim Senior High School in Cape Coast has died in what police say is a suspected suicide. The 17-year-old student was reportedly found in an uncompleted building at Ola North, a suburb of Cape Coast, after a report was made to the police by a carpenter working at the site. According to the Central Regional Police Command, officers proceeded to the scene on June 11, 2026, where they discovered the student’s body. Items retrieved from the scene included a black backpack containing examination materials, mobile phones, and other personal belongings. Authorities at Mfantsipim Senior High School…
The Ghana Police Service has cautioned students who have completed the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to refrain from engaging in any unlawful acts during their celebrations. In a statement issued on June 18, 2026, the Police stressed that they will not hesitate to arrest and prosecute any student found participating in criminal activities after the examination period. The warning comes as candidates across the country mark the end of this year’s examination. The Service urged students to celebrate responsibly and avoid acts such as vandalism, disorderly conduct, assault, road obstruction, and the destruction of public or…
Sara Araba Tettey, a 26-year-old lawyer and alumna of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has reportedly passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest while celebrating Ghana’s victory over Panama in their opening FIFA World Cup match. According to reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Standard Hostel in Bomso, near the KNUST campus in Kumasi, where she was watching the game with friends. Witnesses said she suddenly collapsed shortly after the final whistle. She was rushed for medical attention but was later pronounced dead. The news has sparked an outpouring of grief among colleagues,…