CID Boss Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum Following Brutal Assault at School Games

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  Read more In a swift response to a disturbing viral video, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID),  COP Lydia Donkor , has personally intervened in a case of violent student misconduct. During a high-profile visit to the  Swedru School of Business (SWESBUS) , the CID chief issued a stern  24-hour ultimatum  to the school's headmaster to produce the students allegedly involved in the assault of a peer. The Incident The tension stems from the recently concluded district athletics games, where a student from  Obrachire Senior High School  was reportedly targeted and physically assaulted. The incident, captured in a video that has since circulated widely on social media, shows a group of students believed to be from SWESBUS subjecting the victim to a violent ordeal. The footage sparked public outrage, prompting the police hierarchy to take immediate action rather than waiting for standard administrative channels. A "Stormy" ...
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West African Examinations Council Releases Provisional Results for WASSCE 2024

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, 2024 (Ghana Only Version).

Key Points:

  • A total of 460,611 candidates sat for the exam, representing a 2.66% increase from 2023.
  • The results are available online at the WAEC website (www.waecgh.org).
  • WAEC cautions candidates against fraudsters who promise to upgrade results for a fee.
  • Performance in Mathematics shows an upward trend over the past four years, while performance in English Language, Social Studies, and Integrated Science fluctuates.
  • Some results have been withheld for investigation into alleged irregularities.

Performance Statistics:

  • English Language: 66.86% pass rate
  • Mathematics (Core): 58.77% pass rate
  • Integrated Science: 65.70% pass rate
  • Social Studies: 66.03% pass rate

Irregularities:

  • WAEC has canceled subject results for 4,108 candidates for bringing unauthorized materials into the exam hall.
  • Entire results have been canceled for 483 candidates for possessing mobile phones during the exam.
  • Subject and entire results have been withheld for 990 candidates for various suspected offenses.
  • The results of candidates from 319 schools are still under investigation for alleged collusion.

Conclusion:

WAEC expresses its gratitude to stakeholders for their support in conducting the examination.

Source: West African Examinations Council 

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