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  The government of Venezuela declared a nationwide state of emergency on Monday after accusing the United States of carrying out strikes on Venezuelan territory . President Nicolás Maduro announced the decision in a televised address, saying the alleged attacks posed a serious threat to national security and sovereignty . He said the government was activating emergency powers to protect the country and maintain public order . Maduro did not provide evidence to support the accusations during the address. The state of emergency allows the government to expand security measures, including increased military deployment and heightened protection of strategic infrastructure . The United States denied the allegations . A U.S. official said Washington had not carried out any military action against Venezuela. There was no immediate independent confirmation of the claims. Officials did not say how long the state of emergency would remain in effect.

This release marks a critical milestone for the over 600,000 students who sat for the examination in June. The provisional results allow candidates to review their performance and begin the process of school selection and placement into Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes. How to Check Your Results Candidates can access their results online using a results checker card. This can be purchased from various vendors, including online platforms and physical WAEC offices. The process to check your results is straightforward: Step 1: Purchase a Results Checker.  through various online platforms. The card contains a unique Serial Number and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) . Step 2: Visit the WAEC website. Go to the official WAEC Ghana results checking portal: eresults.waecgh.org . Step 3: Enter Your Details. Carefully input your Index Number , select the Examination Type (BECE School), choose the Examination Year (2025), and enter the Serial Number and PIN from your ...

  Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 – The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has detained popular Ghanaian musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., widely known as Shatta Wale, as part of an extensive investigation into alleged financial crimes.  The artist is being questioned in connection with a seized Lamborghini Urus, which EOCO suspects is a proceed of crime, and is facing scrutiny for potential money laundering, possession of proceeds of crime, tax fraud, and tax evasion. The Investigation and Allegations According to sources, Shatta Wale was taken into custody on August 20 to assist with an ongoing probe.  EOCO’s actions are reportedly part of a wider collaboration with international law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), focusing on a complex network of financial wrongdoing. The luxury Lamborghini Urus, which was recently seized from the artist, is central to the investigation.   It is suspected to be linked to the criminal enter...

  Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 – A total of  461,640 candidates  began the main written phase of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) on August 20, starting with the Oral English paper. The candidates, comprising  207,381 males  and  254,259 females , represent a slight increase of 1,029 from the 460,611 who wrote the exams last year. This year marks the fourth consecutive time Ghana is conducting the 'Ghana Only' WASSCE, a calendar introduced in 2021 in response to academic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While other member countries of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC)—Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia—have since returned to the traditional May/June schedule, Ghana continues to operate on this modified calendar. Examination Details and Logistics The 2025 WASSCE officially began with practical and project work on August 4 and is being held in  701 centers nationwide. The West African Examinatio...

  In a move aligning with Article 72(1) of Ghana's Constitution, President John Dramani Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners. The decision, which follows recommendations from the Prisons Service Council and consultations with the Council of State, aims to provide a second chance to various inmates. The amnesty, effective immediately, benefits a wide range of individuals. The largest group of beneficiaries is 787 first-time offenders who have been granted full release. Additionally, 87 inmates who were on death row will now have their sentences commuted to life imprisonment, while 51 serving life sentences will have their terms reduced to 20 years. The compassionate aspect of the amnesty extends to 33 seriously ill prisoners and 36 inmates over the age of 70 who will also be released. Furthermore, two nursing mothers and two prisoners whose petitions for release were successful are included in the pardon. The President’s actions reflect a commitment to both justice and reh...

  The Ghana Education Service (GES) is now accepting applications for its 2025 promotion exercise. This opportunity is open to eligible officers and teachers seeking to advance to the ranks of  Deputy Director ,  Assistant Director I ,  Assistant Director II , or  Principal Superintendent . Eligibility and Requirements To be considered for promotion, applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Years in Rank:  You must have been appointed, promoted, or upgraded to your current rank on or before  2020 . Academic Qualification:  You can also qualify if you obtained an approved  Master’s or PhD  degree on or before  2022 . Application Process and Required Documents Applicants are required to submit their applications along with the following documents. Please note the specific file formats for each. Recent Passport-Sized Photo:  A clear photo in  JPEG or PNG  format. Last Promotion/Upgrading/Appointment Letter: ...