Activists campaigning for justice for female students of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) have declared Wednesday, October 21, “Red Wednesday.” They have called on Ghanaians to wear red as a sign of solidarity with the girls at the centre of sexual abuse allegations against the school’s interdicted headmaster. The online campaign, tagged “Wear Red on Wednesday—Justice for Obuasi SHTS Girls,” aims to sustain public focus on the allegations and demand accountability from the authorities responsible for safeguarding students. It follows growing public concern over claims that several female students have accused the headmaster, Zakaria Abdulai, of sexual misconduct. The…
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Safeguarding Officer at Kingsdale Secondary Schools in the UK, Amartei K. Amartey, says sending female students to deliver food to staff homes is itself a safeguarding breach. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, he said the practice left students vulnerable. It also undermined safeguards intended to protect staff. “Why is a girl child carrying food to a staff member’s house? That’s a safeguarding issue. That’s a red flag,” he said. His comments follow allegations of sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School. Manasseh Azure Awuni’s investigation, Inside the Dreaded Headmaster’s Bungalow, examines allegations against headmaster Zakaria Abdulai. It also…
Four eight-year-old schoolchildren have died, and three others sustained injuries after a van struck them at Aboabo in the Asokore Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The children, pupils of the School of Islamic Studies at Akotosu, were reportedly preparing to cross the road after classes on Tuesday when the Hyundai van veered off the road and hit them. The four deceased have been identified as Juraid Mohammed, Anisah Ibrahim, Fati Muniru and Raiyan Faisal. They were pronounced dead on arrival at the Manhyia District Hospital. Two of the injured children — Laila Muniru, 12, and Bushira Musapha, five —…
A teacher at Ekumpoano Catholic Basic School, Stephen Desu, has raised concerns about alleged transactional sexual relationships between teachers and female students. According to him, some girls seek money from teachers in exchange for sex while others may be drawn into such arrangements because of financial hardship. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, during a discussion on allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Mr Desu said the issue had different dimensions and required attention to the financial pressures facing students. “There are girls in schools who position themselves to sexually exploit teachers…
A 19-year-old man has been arrested by the Gomoa Buduburam Divisional Police Command in connection with the alleged rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl at Buduburam in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. Preliminary information indicates that the suspect allegedly lured the girl into his room, where he is accused of sexually assaulting her before killing her. He allegedly moved the child’s body from the room and dumped it beside an uncompleted building. The decomposing body was discovered after residents traced a foul odour to the bush where the partially naked body was dumped. The Buduburam Divisional…
Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja with 44 contacts identified and placed under monitoring. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, October 20, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said the patient is a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda who is currently in isolation and receiving medical care. The case makes Nigeria the fifth country to detect the virus since an outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on May 15, 2026. According to Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the…
Ghana’s efforts to accelerate economic growth face a financing constraint, as tax revenue remains below the average recorded across sub-Saharan Africa. The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) says the shortfall limits the government’s capacity to finance development and could increase pressure to rely on expenditure cuts. The warning comes as the economy strengthens and the government works to consolidate the fiscal gains recorded in 2025, raising the question of whether domestic revenue can keep pace with the country’s expanding spending and investment needs. Presenting the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report 2025 released by ISSER, the director…
The police have defended their handling of sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Zakaria Abdulai, amid questions over why investigations have so far focused on one complaint despite at least 19 girls reportedly alleging abuse. Bekwai Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Lloyd Baidoo, said the police investigate complaints brought to their attention and could pursue additional allegations if other victims reported them or relevant information was formally submitted. Speaking on JoyNews’ Top Story on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, he rejected suggestions that the police were not responding adequately to the growing public concern…
The Federation of Ghana Medical Students’ Associations (FGMSA) says it has initiated legal action over the Medical and Dental Council’s Common Registration Examination (CRE) and its implications for graduating medical and dental students. In a press statement issued by the National Executive Council of FGMSA on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the federation said the action reflects concerns about the implementation of the examination and its impact on students approaching professional qualification and registration. The federation did not disclose details of the legal proceedings or specify the particular aspects of the examination being challenged. It said it remained committed to constructive…
The Nkwanta South Police Command in the Oti Region has arrested a 37-year-old fetish priest, Osman Imoro, in connection with the alleged killing of 35-year-old contractor, Daniel Bijadom. Bijadom reportedly went missing from his residence on October 16, 2023. Following investigations, the police discovered parts of his remains buried in a septic pit in the Tuobodom, a suburb of Nkwanta township. Imoro was arrested on October 15, 2026, with assistance from community surveillance members, who subsequently handed him over to the police. He is currently being held by the Nkwanta South Police to assist with further investigations into the circumstances…