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News · 22 Sept 2026
The 48-year-old forestry professor died after a shooting on 19 September. His wife faces murder and child endangerment charges. The allegations have yet to be tried.
Sports · 17 Sept 2026
Lionel Messi marked his 100th Inter Miami goal with a rare header, then created the second as the Herons beat Cruz Azul 2–0 to win the 2026 Campeones Cup.
News · 15 Sept 2026
From 1 October 2026, Ghana Police will fully implement an automated system that uses cameras to detect traffic offences and sends violation notices by SMS. Here is what motorists need to know.
Health · 12 Sept 2026
Koobi and momoni may give Ghanaian meals their irresistible flavour—but a Korle Bu heart specialist says too much could raise sodium intake and increase the risk of high blood pressure.
News · 12 Sept 2026
A family arrived to collect their relative's body for burial, only to learn that the mortuary could not locate it. The regulator has given management 14 days to account for the remains.
Education · 11 Sept 2026
Two decades of BECE pass rates do not show a simple collapse—but changing grade boundaries, curricula and measures make easy conclusions unreliable.
Parenting · 11 Sept 2026
Protecting children matters, but blanket rules that make responsible fatherly care look suspicious may miss the real issue: teaching boundaries, safety and independence.
Education · 8 Sept 2026
WAEC’s concerns about weak grammar, expression and reading habits are a call for families to help children discover the joy of reading long before examination year.
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 18 Feb 2026
Ghana’s Cocoa Paradox: Why Are Farmers Angry Despite Global Importance? By Selorm Kofi Kuffour 📽️ Video Insight: Mz-Angie Shimmer "This viral commentary by Mz-Angie Shimmer exposes the raw frustration of cocoa farmers fa…
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 23 Jan 2025
Six months maternity leave sounds amazing for mums and babies—but what about SMEs? Two pregnancies and your business is on ‘maternity leave’ too! Let’s support working mums without leaving small businesses struggling. Check out this thoughts on balancing babies and business!
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 23 Mar 2024
1.0 Introduction Shai Osudoku District Hospital, like many healthcare facilities, struggles with ineffective internal communication. Information gaps between departments lead to delays in patient care, misunderstandings…
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 18 Feb 2026
Ghana’s Cocoa Paradox: Why Are Farmers Angry Despite Global Importance? By Selorm Kofi Kuffour 📽️ Video Insight: Mz-Angie Shimmer "This viral commentary by Mz-Angie Shimmer exposes the raw frustration of cocoa farmers fa…
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 16 Jan 2024
Introduction The realm of education is profoundly shaped by philosophical thought, which provides the foundational ethos and guiding principles for educational systems worldwide. In Ghana, a rich tapestry of educational…
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 22 Oct 2020
Let your voice be heard...End SARS now stop police brutality Every where
HealthLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 12 Sept 2026
Koobi and momoni may give Ghanaian meals their irresistible flavour—but a Korle Bu heart specialist says too much could raise sodium intake and increase the risk of high blood pressure.
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 23 Mar 2024
1.0 Introduction Shai Osudoku District Hospital, like many healthcare facilities, struggles with ineffective internal communication. Information gaps between departments lead to delays in patient care, misunderstandings…
PoliticsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020
One would expect that the ministry of information will know the difference between these two terms so that the right term can be used by the general public to avert fear and panic.
NewsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 12 Sept 2026
A family arrived to collect their relative's body for burial, only to learn that the mortuary could not locate it. The regulator has given management 14 days to account for the remains.
ParentingLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 11 Sept 2026
Protecting children matters, but blanket rules that make responsible fatherly care look suspicious may miss the real issue: teaching boundaries, safety and independence.
Road SafetyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 15 Aug 2026
Passengers also have legal responsibilities in public transport. Regulation 189 explains why misconduct inside a passenger vehicle could lead to a fine, imprisonment or both.
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SportsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 31 Aug 2026
Lionel Messi has ended his extraordinary Argentina career after 207 appearances, 125 goals and the World Cup triumph that completed one of football’s greatest stories.
Road SafetyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 15 Aug 2026
Passengers also have legal responsibilities in public transport. Regulation 189 explains why misconduct inside a passenger vehicle could lead to a fine, imprisonment or both.
NewsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 14 Aug 2026
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead at 41. Beyond the academic controversy, his story leaves urgent lessons about integrity, accountability and humane scrutiny.
NewsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 14 Aug 2026
The Ofankor collision has claimed 12 lives, while 22 people are receiving treatment. As investigations continue, Ghana must move beyond grief and confront the preventable risks on its roads.
PoliticsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 13 Aug 2026
Ghana’s long tradition of religious harmony must not be taken for granted. Extremism, provocation and reckless social-media rhetoric must never be allowed to divide the country.
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 18 Feb 2026
Ghana’s Cocoa Paradox: Why Are Farmers Angry Despite Global Importance? By Selorm Kofi Kuffour 📽️ Video Insight: Mz-Angie Shimmer "This viral commentary by Mz-Angie Shimmer exposes the raw frustration of cocoa farmers fa…
EntertainmentLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 28 Nov 2025
If you thought the banter between Shatta Wale and Kwadwo Sheldon was wild, wait till you see the animated version. This one turns the whole “beef” into a full-on cartoon battle.
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 23 Jan 2025
Six months maternity leave sounds amazing for mums and babies—but what about SMEs? Two pregnancies and your business is on ‘maternity leave’ too! Let’s support working mums without leaving small businesses struggling. Check out this thoughts on balancing babies and business!
EducationLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 23 Mar 2024
Identify a problem at your workplace and design a project to solve this problem. State the goal and objectives of your project Identify the risks/threats that may affect the attainment of your project’s goal and objectiv…
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 23 Mar 2024
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EducationLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 22 Mar 2024
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EducationLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 23 Jan 2024
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EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 16 Jan 2024
Introduction The realm of education is profoundly shaped by philosophical thought, which provides the foundational ethos and guiding principles for educational systems worldwide. In Ghana, a rich tapestry of educational…
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 10 Dec 2023
BUSINESS PLAN PROPOSAL REPORT 1.0 Executive Summary This business plan outlines the details for starting a paper bottle manufacturing company with a focus on sustainable packaging. The company will produce and sell paper…
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 31 Jan 2023
Running a business without a plan is akin to constructing a building without blueprints, or preparing a meal without a recipe to follow. A well-crafted business plan serves as a roadmap, guiding you towards your desired outcome and keeping your focus on the end goal
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 22 Oct 2020
Let your voice be heard...End SARS now stop police brutality Every where
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 15 Jul 2020
The photo may be tough to see, but the story behind it is nothing short of greatness. On July 9th, this 6-yr-old boy, Bridger, saved his little sister's life by standing between her and a charging dog. After getting bit…
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 15 Jul 2020
The starting price for the brand new VW vehicles is GHC 60,000. Thus with this amount you can now own a brand new Volkswagen (VW) car from the company’s assembling plant located at the North Industrial Area in Accra.
EntertainmentLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020
Apart from the Door to Door sale of the CDs, he has also admonished those who are outside Ghana and want to purchase his Album “Animal Kingdom Album" to just google “Funny Face Animal Kingdom Album" and it will send them to the link of his album in stores
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020
Ghana's Autos Policy, although a positive development have some associated demerits in other sectors like the used car dealers and auto mechanics.
PoliticsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020
One would expect that the ministry of information will know the difference between these two terms so that the right term can be used by the general public to avert fear and panic.
PoliticsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020
Based on the advice of Doctors, President Akufo-Addo has gone into a mandatory 14–day self isolation after a person in his inner circle tested positive for COVID -19. However, a statement signed by Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said the President tested negative for COVID-19. Thus, the decision to self isolate is out of abundance of caution.
EntertainmentLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 5 Jul 2020
According to Akuapem polo, she is an artiste /artist /model...so all her actions are to portray art. This comment from her seems to suggest that her nude picture with her son was meant to send a message.
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 9 Jun 2020
A video making rounds seem to suggest that Prophet Kwabena Owusu Agyei had weed "abonsam Tawa" on him at the time of arrest.
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 9 Jun 2020
Even with the easing of the restrictions on religious gatherings, I want to implore the church and religious leaders not to stop the online services so that the old and vulnerable in the society can still continue their church service from the safety of their homes to avert any tragedy.
HealthLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 9 Jun 2020
Although the cases of Covid-19, as well as the death toll, is rising in Ghana, anecdotal evidence shows that more and more people are refraining from the use of masks and the practice of social distancing.
HealthLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 28 Mar 2020
Ghana ranks 5th in case fatality rate as at 27th March 2020. This was obtained by dividing the number of deaths due to the corona virus by the total number of cases and multiplying by 100.
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 15 Jan 2020
Now I am deeply hurt and angered because I am sure on 31st December Night (2019) most of the victims of this Tuesday Dawn accident went to their various places of worship to sow a seed (money) for God to take them through year 2020.
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 12 Jan 2020
Truth be told, if at this particular point in time you still don't know the reason why you were not able to achieve your goals for last year then it simply means that you are still going to repeat those same mistakes you made last year and the probability of you achieving your set goals for the current year will be zero.
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 8 Nov 2019
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SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 29 Oct 2019
...kidnapping has become a common phenomenon and sometimes it seems unbelievable, looking at the trend of occurrence and how it could have been avoided. There are various reasons why individuals are kidnapped. These reasons include; rituals, human trafficking, illegal prostitution, and so on. As scary as it sounds, being kidnapped can be prevented to some extent. Here are some kidnapping prevention tips
EducationLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 27 Oct 2019
There have been a lot of contradictory reviews regarding the preference of home schooling over public schooling. Studies reveal that some parents prefer to home educate their children as against the conventional education style because of some perceived benefits (Collins and Halverson, 2018).
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 10 Oct 2019
Growing up, all I heard parents and guardians say to their children or wards is "grow up to become a Doctor, Lawyer or Engineer or work in a big firm as a Manager". Because of this, most young graduates go through our educational system hoping to get employed in a white-collar job. Blue-collar jobs (manufacturing, textile and printing, farming, landscaping, pest control, food processing, waste disposal, electrical, plumbing, construction, mechanic, technical installation, etc) are assumed to be for those with low academic prowess.
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 10 Oct 2019
Also, Mr. Azure is overlooking the fact that in Academic Research, there is the General Objective and two of more Specific Objectives that are set for a particular research. To put it simply, academic research will always have a General Objective and Specific Objectives. In this case, the general objective as seen in the second sentence of the letter (https://linguistnews.com/2019/10/09/bbcs-letter-to-prof-gyampo/) sent to Prof Gyampo, was to:
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 9 Oct 2019
it is essential to create awareness about sexual harassment in all social environments including the workplace and home. It is only by doing so that victims that have fallen prey to sexual harassment can break their silence and help create further awareness to stop the perpetuation of this canker. Also, proper channels and support systems should be made available to address issues related to sexual harassment in all social environments.
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 9 Oct 2019
The BBC’s formal correspondence concerning its Sex for Grades investigation and the allegations involving Professor Ransford Gyampo.
BusinessLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 14 Jul 2019
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SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 24 Jan 2019
You don’t have to be born with a golden spoon in your mouth to be great. Even if you are born with a wooden shovel in your hand, all you have to do is study your environment carefully and learn from your mistakes and that of others, and just like the mighty predator, you will dominate over the environment in which you are born.
HealthLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 16 Dec 2018
Both alcohol and substance abuse are global problems affecting the human resource of every country (Karakas, 2006). An estimated 12 per cent of all drug users (over 29 million people) suffer from drug use disorders (UNOD…
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EntertainmentLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 13 Dec 2018
The ‘My Level’ song by the self-acclaimed dancehall king is undoubtedly one of the best songs in Ghana this year. In brief, the lyrics of the song (based on the chorus and title) seem to suggest, Shatta is saying he know…
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 27 Nov 2018
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EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 25 Nov 2018
A cursory glance at the posts made by most Ghanaians on social media shows that Ghanaians are sitting at the edge of their seats wondering if DUMSOR (Power outage) is looming. This is not surprising since the current constant supply of electricity we are enjoying now is not due to permanent measures put in place by government but temporary (power barge) measures instead.
EntertainmentLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 13 Oct 2018
Walking the talk...Vogue Since Sarkodie released his hit song ‘my advice’, there have been speculations that the song was meant as a ‘diss’ song for Shatta Wale. Many celebrities and people from the general public have a…
HealthLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 6 Oct 2018
Is the Keto Diet really safe? In recent times there has been so much noise about the new diet sensation; “the keto diet”. There have been a lot of claims about its health benefits, especially in relation to its ability t…
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 23 Sept 2018
The deplorable state of traffic lights in Ghana has now reached an epidemic level, leading to disability, loss of life and property. One question remains; who is responsible for the maintenance of traffic lights in Ghana…
SportsLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 21 Sept 2018
Former “old ladies” utility player Kwadwo Asamoah has become a talisman for his new side Inter Milan, after he made the move to gain more playing time. Asamoah, who caught the eye of Luciano Spalletti during the transfer…
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EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 20 Sept 2018
The attitude of Ghanaians towards the recent hike in prices of petroleum products sends a strong signal that they are either unconcerned or have ‘ the dead goat syndrome’. Transport services still continue to function wi…
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 16 Sept 2018
A short video examining an alleged method some fuel attendants use to short-change motorists at filling stations.
EconomyLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 16 Sept 2018
Introduction Ghana in 2011 experienced a phenomenal record-breaking GDP growth of 13.4%, making it one of the fastest growing economies in the world (worldfolio, 2014). However, the country has not lived up to the hype i…
HealthLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 16 Sept 2018
In a recent survey by iSearch , households were asked if it is true that taking oral medication with anything else than water will decrease its effectiveness? The results indicated that 80% of the respondents chose ‘No i…
SocialLINGUISTNews & Analysis · 16 Sept 2018
There has been so much talk about the rent bill in recent times. However, is that the right way to go? can the rent bill solve the problem of landlords exploiting tenants? According to the 2010 population and housing cen…
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