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On national television, soldiers in the nation of Niger in West Africa announced a coup. They claimed to have closed the country’s borders, dissolved the constitution, and suspended all institutions. Since early on Wednesday, soldiers from the presidential guard have been keeping Niger President Mohamed Bazoum in custody. In a phone call, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured him of Washington’s “unwavering support.” Also claiming to have spoken with the president, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered the UN’s full support. Mr. Bazoum is a crucial ally of the West in the conflict with Islamist militancy in West Africa. Recent…

The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in 2023 could be in jeopardy, according to the minority in parliament, unless the government immediately settles all outstanding debts owed to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, the minority education spokesperson in parliament, expressed concern that WAEC urgently needs more than GH 50 million to meet its financial obligations and ensure the successful administration of the 2023 exams. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe emphasized the problems facing the WAEC, citing the government’s refusal to pay those who provided services for the 2022 WASSCE. Included are…

InsightNewsgh.com looks at the stories making headlines of Ghanaian newspaper publications for Friday, 28th July, 2023.

The gifted musician KiDi recently spoke out about the upsetting experience he had when it was reported falsely that he had had a stroke while unwell. KiDi discussed how the false rumors affected him as well as his family, friends, and the brands he works with in an open interview on Daybreak Hitz at Hitz FM. KiDi recalled the moment the rumors first surfaced and expressed his frustration at finding the false information quickly spreading across social media and other platforms. His discomfort during the ordeal was increased by the overwhelming number of worried calls, including one from his worried…

Despite receiving high marks on her West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Jennifer Anaale Apingu, a brilliant graduate of the Navrongo Senior High School who represented her institution in the 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), has since started selling alcohol in a bar in order to make ends meet. On his birthday, renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni brought her plight to the public’s attention in an effort to help her realize her dream of attending college. He claims that Jennifer supported herself through her senior high school education by working as a head potter in the…

Pat Thomas, a well-known highlife musician, has revealed a fascinating and somewhat harrowing account of his encounter with the legendary Fela Kuti in Nigeria, an encounter that almost drove him insane due to marijuana use. Pat Thomas vividly recalled his unforgettable trip to Nigeria with his close friend and manager, Sunny, in an exclusive interview with Blakk Rasta on 3FM. They came to meet the legendary Fela at one of his renowned clubs. Pat Thomas discovered himself in the magnetic presence of the musical genius as they entered Fela’s club. There, Fela, who was well known for his love of…

The Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) monthly revenues have increased from GH450m to about GH1.2m as a result of Ghana’s economic transition to digitization. The vice president in charge of the digital revolution, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, claimed that the power supply company made GH450 million each month. For four years, this amount of GH450 million was repeated without variation. He claimed that the revenue mobilization for the passport office had significantly changed from GH1 million to GH64 million. This shows that government digitization efforts have lessened corruption. Speaking under the title “Moral Vision and National Development” at the National Development…

The resurgence of coup d’états in Africa, according to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has hampered the development of the continent. In the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) sub region, he asserted that West Africans must reject all military coups. Speaking at Liberia’s 147th Independence Day celebration, Nana Addo urged the international community to make it clear to coup plotters that their actions have never been, and will never be, a lasting solution to the continent’s political, economic, and security problems. She also emphasized the need to end insecurity in West Africa. READ ALSO: Students Are Likely To…

Adisadel College student who was caught on camera punching a fellow student has been taken into custody by police in Cape Coast. He has been given bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, July 28 to give an explanation for his widely denounced deed. According to Citinewsroom.com, he was detained on July 26 and warned for assault and endangerment before being released to the headmaster of the school to appear in court on Friday. A heartbreaking assault on another student was seen in viral video that now has the suspect as a suspect. He left the victim…

The government has been urged to do away with the boarding system in public schools by Professor Stephen Adei, a former rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). He issued a warning that the system is encouraging students to develop social vices. His remarks follow the viral video of an Adisadel College student in Cape Coast assaulting a classmate over a cellphone sim, which resulted in the student’s suspension. Professor Adei expressed concern about the prevalence of social vices in boarding schools during an interview on the Asaase Breakfast Show. With the introduction of free Senior…