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The Ministry of Education has announced a postponement of the release of the 2026/2027 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results from Monday, August 31 to Friday, September 4.

A press release on the subject explained that the decision follows requests from parents, guardians, students and heads of schools for additional time to complete the submission and uploading of students’ data on the platforms of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the CSSPS.

The extension is also intended to ensure that all qualified students complete the necessary processes and have their information properly captured for placement into Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

The Ministry stated that its data shows that about 20,000 qualified students have yet to have their school choices uploaded onto the CSSPS platform by their heads of schools, parents or guardians, noting that the additional time would help ensure that outstanding submissions do not prevent eligible students from participating in the placement exercise.

It further urged all affected stakeholders to use the extension to submit and upload outstanding information within the revised timeframe.

The Ministry has assured the public of its commitment to conduct a fair, transparent, efficient and orderly placement process that gives every qualified student a meaningful opportunity to secure admission to a SHS or TVET institution.

The marriage between Keche Andrew and Joana Gyan Cudjoe remains unaffected following the end of Joana’s seven-year professional relationship with Keche.

Joana Gyan, the CEO of Golden Empire Legacy Limited and Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, has ended her management deal with Keche after the contract, which began in 2019, expired and was not renewed.

According to GEM Multimedia Ghana Ltd, Joana will no longer be involved in the management, financing, investment, executive production or promotion of Keche Global.

The company stressed that the decision is strictly professional and does not affect Joana’s personal or family relationship with Keche Andrew, her husband.

The separation reportedly ended peacefully, with no hatred, bitterness, or disagreement between the parties.

Joana supported Keche throughout the seven-year partnership with funding and professional assistance covering music production, branding, promotion, performances and other projects.

Keche Global will now operate independently and make its own arrangements regarding management and future business partnerships.

Joana will focus on her businesses, investments and plans to discover and develop new talents.

She has also encouraged fans to continue supporting Keche Global and its music.

The Office of the National Chief Imam (ONCI) has called for a healthy and constructive debate on the teaching of Arabic as an optional subject in schools.

As the country explores the expansion of language policies within our educational space, the ONCI noted that ‘it is vital to separate cultural and linguistic tools from religious and sectarian doctrines.’

Arabic, the Office explained, is a global language of diplomacy, science, and commerce – not a religious identity, practice, and influence.

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, equipping our youth with diverse linguistic skills is a strategic investment in their future, the statement went on, adding that ‘as the Ministry of Education has rightly noted, Arabic is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and a primary driver of communication across an economically vibrant region in the world.’

By introducing a standardised curriculum through the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the Ministry is providing a vital structure and quality assurance, the ONCI pointed out.

This framework, it added, ensures that any Ghanaian student who chooses this path will be properly positioned to engage in global diplomacy, international trade, and cross-border research.

The ONCI commended the Ministry of Education ‘for its clear and timely clarification that Arabic remains strictly an optional course of study. It is neither mandatory nor intended to compromise the secular foundation of our public educational system.’

In a climate of religious pluralism, the statement noted the secularity of Ghana is, indeed, constitutionally grounded not by a mere provision but by an entrenched position. Just as the study of French, German, or Spanish has historically enriched our academic landscape without altering the cultural or religious identities of Ghanaian students, the standardised Arabic curriculum, the ONCI insisted, ‘should be viewed purely through the lens of academic excellence. It is a tool for cognitive development, not an instrument for religious advancement.’

In the light of the foregone therefore, the ONCI has urged all educationists, policymakers, and the general public to approach this development with objectivity and commitment to national progress. ‘We fully support the Ministry of Education’s call for citizens to verify information from authoritative sources rather than allowing misinformation and disinformation to spark unnecessary religious tension,’ it added.

The Office has stated that it remains entirely dedicated to working alongside the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service (GES), and all relevant institutions to foster an inclusive, peaceful, and globally competitive educational framework for the country.

Two persons have been confirmed dead, while two others reportedly lost their legs in a horrific accident at Amangoase on the Kumasi-Bechem Highway.

The accident involved a KIA truck and a Benz bus with registration number AS 6129-X, which reportedly crashed head-on, leaving several occupants trapped in the mangled vehicles.

The victims were said to have sustained severe injuries in the crash.

An eyewitness, Mr. Atuahene, who spoke to the DAILY GUIDE, said the accident occurred on Friday afternoon.

According to him, workers of Kofi Job Construction Company, using heavy-duty machinery, rushed to the scene and helped to rescue the victims trapped in the wreckage.

He said the rescue operation was ongoing when personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) arrived at the scene to assist.

Mr. Atuahene disclosed that the bodies of the deceased had been conveyed to the hospital for preservation, while the injured victims are also receiving medical attention at the same facility.

The cause of the accident was not immediately known, as investigations were ongoing at the time of filing this report.

Accra has made the cut as one of the world’s top 20 cities for nightlife in 2026, ranking 18th in a new global list by Time Out.

The Ghanaian capital was recognised for its vibrant bars and clubs, live music venues, entertainment spaces and popular nightlife districts.

The ranking was based on feedback from more than 24,000 locals, combined with assessments from Time Out’s city editors, culture experts and nightlife specialists.

Cities were judged on factors including affordability, quality of nightlife, safety, community, diversity, excitement and how welcoming they are to residents and visitors.

Accra performed particularly well in affordability, community and hospitality. About 62 per cent of residents said going out in the city was affordable, while 75 per cent said it was easy to find a sense of community.

Another 65 per cent described the city as welcoming and friendly.

Time Out highlighted Osu as one of Accra’s major nightlife centres, while East Legon continues to grow as another popular destination for evening entertainment.

The city’s nightlife also goes beyond mainstream Afrobeats, with electronic music, alté, R and B and other emerging music scenes adding variety to Accra’s after-dark culture.

Accra was one of only two African cities to make the global top 20, with Johannesburg ranking seventh and emerging as Africa’s highest entry.

The global list was topped by Bangkok, followed by Berlin and Melbourne.

Accra’s 18th-place ranking further highlights the Ghanaian capital’s growing reputation as a major destination for music, culture and nightlife.

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has announced that it will generate US$1.4 billion in foreign exchange in September 2026, with half of the amount expected to support foreign exchange market stability and the remaining portion provided to the Bank of Ghana for reserve accumulation.

In a statement issued on Monday, August 31, 2026, by the Finance and Trading Directorate of GoldBod, the Board said the projected inflows formed part of efforts under a new collaborative financing model introduced for its artisanal and small-scale mining gold operations.

‘In September 2026, GoldBod will generate US$1.4 billion in foreign exchange, of this amount, US$700 million will be made available to the commercial banks, to support foreign exchange market stability while up to US$700 million will be provided to the Bank of Ghana for reserve accumulation,’ it stated.

According to GoldBod, US$700 million of the projected foreign exchange inflows will be made available to commercial banks, while up to US$700 million will be provided to the Bank of Ghana under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP).

The statement explained that implementation of the model which commenced on August 3, 2026 follows the approval of Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy by Cabinet and Parliament, adding that GoldBod concluded consultations with the Ministry of Finance, the Bank of Ghana, commercial banks and other market stakeholders to establish the new financing arrangement.

GoldBod said the new arrangement had already yielded significant results, generating US$1.315 billion in foreign exchange in August 2026 out of which an amount of US$668.21 million was sold directly to commercial banks through spot sales and funded forward arrangements to support foreign exchange market stability.

It added that ‘a further US$646.59 million was made available to the Bank of Ghana for reserve accumulation under the GANRAP,’ and said the initiative was part of its broader mandate to support Ghana’s foreign exchange needs as well as strengthen the country’s reserve position.

‘GoldBod remains committed to its statutory mandate to generate foreign exchange for Ghana and will continue to work transparently with all stakeholders,’ the statement added.

The National Security Coordinator, COP Abdul-Osman Razak, has urged journalists to uphold responsible journalism through accurate information verification, fair and balanced reporting, and a focus on accountability rather than sensationalism to protect the security of the country.

Addressing a section of journalists at a media capacity workshop on responsible security reporting in Accra, COP Abdul-Osman said responsible journalism was particularly important because the media formed part of the country’s security architecture and served as an important source of open-source intelligence for the intelligence community.

He said journalists should ensure that their reporting informed the public, expose wrongdoing without provoking tensions, putting lives at risk, as well as holding authorities accountable without undermining the very institutions they sought to strengthen.

‘Responsible journalism is built on verified truth, represents all stakeholders fairly, and emphasises accountability over sensationalism. This type of journalism informs without provoking, exposes wrongdoing without risking lives, and holds authority accountable without weakening the very institutions we intend to entrench and empower. We are just saying, do it responsibly,’ he said, adding that journalists should recognise that their reports could become valuable sources of intelligence to the security community.

‘Why should the National Security Council concern itself with this? It has to because the information space is as much a part of the nation’s security terrain as the borders, the airspace and waters,’ he stated.

According to him, the information space was as important to national security as the country’s borders, airspace and territorial waters, making responsible journalism an essential component of national security. He pointed out that a free and responsible press could contribute significantly to national stability by exposing corruption, holding public officials accountable and preventing tensions from escalating into violence.

He noted that when journalists reported truthfully during periods of tension, they could help prevent rumours and misinformation from spreading and potentially stop disturbances, which protect the public more cheaply than any prosecution could.

The National Security Coordinator further explained that the security services used both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to address threats, educate the public and engage communities to address challenges facing them that extremists could exploit.

He also cautioned journalists to exercise care when reporting on sensitive issues such as religion and ethnicity, saying extremists often exploited grievances and perceptions of unfair treatment to recruit people.

He explained that extremist groups could initially present themselves as philanthropists by providing social services such as schools and hospitals, before eventually seeking support for their broader agenda, and urged journalists to view security personnel as partners in national development rather than enemies, while maintaining their responsibility to hold them accountable.

COP Abdul-Osman also described Ghana’s democratic stability as an important asset that needed to be protected, particularly in a region facing various security challenges and, therefore, offered to strengthen collaboration between the security agencies and the media through regular training and engagement.

The capacity training workshop, organised by the Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) on the theme ‘Media as a Strategic Partner in Preventive Security and Early Warning in Ghana,’ brought together dignitaries including Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim, and Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Divine Selase Agbeti, among others.

THE ASHANTI Regional Police Command has chalked a major breakthrough in its fight against crime in the region with the arrest of six male suspects, who have been described as ‘very notorious robbers.’

They are Philip Nyarko alias ‘Kawawa’, Hadi Samed alias ‘Toronto’, Issahaku Musah alias ‘Isak’, Suraj Mohammed alias ‘Baba Nde’ alias ‘Trouble’, Hadi Abdul Majeed alias ‘Panie’ and Foster Owusu Afriyie alias ‘Joe Fraizer’.

The nabbed suspects and some of their accomplices, who are still at large, are noted for street robbery operations in areas such as Kaase, Ahinsan Estate, Santasi New Site, Bronikrom, Kwadaso Estate and other areas.

The suspects have been terrorising innocent residents of the aforementioned neighbourhoods in Kumasi for sometime now until they were eventually apprehended by the police Anti-Armed Robbery Unit in Kumasi in August 2026.

The Head of the Ashanti Regional Police Public Affairs Unit, Superintendent of Police Godwin Ahianyo, in a report, described the arrest of the suspects as good news, noting that the suspects had tormented several people in the past.

According to him, the police, through an intelligence operation, managed to identify the suspects hideout and arrested them to assist in investigations, adding that items found on the suspects are still in police custody.

‘The operation has so far led to the recovery of two motorcycles, two machetes, knives, an iPhone 13, five keypad mobile phones, a laptop and 33 other mobile phones, among other exhibits,’ the police officer disclosed.

He said police extended their investigations and arrested one Augustine Agyemang Duah, who is alleged to be assisting members of the syndicate to unlock mobile phones believed to have been stolen from robbery victims.

According to him, Philip Nyarko, Hadi Samed and Abdul Shattar, who is at large, were busted by the police in Kumasi on December 6, 2025, over charges of alleged conspiracy to commit robbery and attempted robbery.

The three suspects, he noted, were hauled to the Asokwa Circuit Court 1, where they were granted bail, adding that even though the case remains pending before the court, some of the suspects allegedly resumed criminal activities after their release.

He said the police are doing their utmost best to apprehend Shattar and other persons suspected to be connected to the alleged syndicate, who have been identified as Andy, Umaru, Dauda, Malik and Abdul Farouk, urging the public to assist with information to aid in their arrest.

The police, according to Supt. Ahianyo, would work to establish the full extent of the suspects’ alleged involvement, identify other persons connected to the syndicate, and recover additional stolen property, adding that caged suspects would be arraigned soon.

The Ashanti Regional Police Command, he indicated, remains committed to intelligence-led operations aimed at protecting lives and property, particularly within the Kumasi Metropolis, urging victims of street robberies to assist with the identification of recovered exhibits.

North East Region’s representative, Piini and Ahafo Region’s Nana Ama have been evicted from the 2026 Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) competition.

Their eviction took place during Episode 4 of the reality show, where the contestants showcased Ghana’s iconic celebrations and sacred traditions.

While Piini and Nana Ama exited the competition, several other contestants shined during the episode: Ayimboma (Upper East Region) was crowned the Star Performer of the night. Nana Konadu (Bono Region) won the Most Eloquent award. An-Suaf Daabu (Upper West Region) took home the Best Costume while Besiwaa (Central Region) won the Kivo Woman of the Week.

The 20th-anniversary edition of TV3’s Ghana’s Most Beautiful was officially launched with a grand gala on August 2, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel. The winner of the 20th anniversary edition walks away with a cash prize of GHS200,000, a brand-new car, a new crown, gold jewelry, a trip abroad, a master’s degree scholarship, and ambassadorial deals.

The first runner-up receives an educational scholarship and an 85-inch television, while the second runner-up gets a scholarship and a laptop.

Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that ‘hurt’ him but ‘the time has come’.

The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances, making him the country’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.

In a statement on Instagram, Messi said he has given everything to the national side but now has ‘nothing left to give’.

He added: ‘Time is running short, chapters come to a close, and this is one that hurts me deeply.

‘I love, have loved, and will always love being part of the national team.

‘I’ve given it my all, I have nothing left to give, and besides, there are some really great young players coming through behind me who deserve their chance.’

Earlier in August, Messi said he was considering his future in football after the death of his father, Jorge, who died aged 68 following a a long illness.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner said he wrote his retirement message on 21 July, two days after Argentina lost to Spain in this summer’s World Cup final.

Messi, who plays for club side Inter Miami, added: ‘Today, after what happened with my dad, I’m even more convinced than before.’