UCC and CCTU Record Low Uptake in No-Fees-Stress Initiative
The Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has expressed concern over the low number of applicants from some public tertiary institutions under the government’s No-Fees-Stress initiative.
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74-Year-Old Woman Dies in Building Collapse
A two-storey residential building collapsed around 2:00 a.m. in the Idun Amissah Ekyir area, killing a 74-year-old woman, Madam Ernestina Ndoum, and injuring her grandson.
Rising School Dropout Rates Alarm Ullo Communities in Jirapa Municipality
A recent community engagement in the Ullo Traditional Area of the Jirapa Municipality has revealed an alarming surge in school dropout rates, sparking concern among educators, stakeholders, and local authorities. During a dialogue organized by the Jirapa Farmers Network (JIFAM) in collaboration with ActionAid Ghana, stakeholders including teachers, traditional rulers, parents, and community leaders gathered…
Upper West Region Mourns as Two Prominent Political Figures Die Within a Week
The Upper West Region has been plunged into mourning following the deaths of two respected political figures in the span of one week, compounding grief already felt after the recent tragic drowning of seven students from Lawra Senior High School. In the latest loss to hit the Lawra Municipality, Alhaji Adams Muazu, the newly appointed…
COVID-19 Resurgence Hits University of Ghana
The University of Ghana’s Health Services Directorate has issued a public notice warning of a resurgence of COVID-19 cases within and around the university community. The alert follows the identification of both suspected and confirmed cases in the immediate vicinity.
UCC UTAG Stages Peaceful Demonstration to Demand Safer Roads
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), University of Cape Coast (UCC) branch, today staged a peaceful protest march under the theme #ItCouldHaveBeenYou, aimed at drawing national attention to the increasing threat of road accidents at the university’s East and West Gates.
CCMA Begins City-wide Demolition Exercise in Cape Coast
The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) rolls out a demolition campaign targeting all dilapidated structures within the metropolis.
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash at UCC Entrance
A tragic road accident occurred on Thursday, June 19, 2025, directly opposite the University of Cape Coast’s (UCC) main gate.
Mahama Orders MMDCEs to Declare Assets by July 15 or Face Sanctions
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), mandating them to declare their assets by July 15, 2025, or face sanctions.
Floods Hit Sekondi-Takoradi After Torrential Rain
A torrential downpour on June 15, 2025, triggered severe flooding across the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, leaving parts of the city underwater and many residents displaced.