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This comedian jokes about deportation from Ireland … but it is happening for real
Despite job offers, Jaishree Malik has had visa renewal and extension requests delayed and denied, and she is not alone Jaishree Malik bounds on to the Cheeky Monkey comedy club stage and brandishes an envelope – it is a letter from the Irish government. Would the audience like to hear what’s in the letter?
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Bookworm urges schools to embrace extracurricular activities to develop pupils’ talents
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bookworm, Nelson Kofi Poku, has urged parents and teachers to encourage children to participate in extracurricular activities to help them develop their talents and improve their chances of accessing educational opportunities. Speaking on the sidelines of the Bookworm Greater Accra Season 13 grand finale on Saturday, October 24, Mr Poku said educational competitions and other public activities provided platforms for children to demonstrate their abilities and attract opportunities beyond the classroom.
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Bookworm crowns winners of 2026 schools competition in Accra
Isabela Ayidah of Hertford International Christian School emerged winner in the upper primary category with a score of 96.43 per cent, while Godiva Koomson of Hallmark International School won the lower primary category with 96.50 per cent. The Greater Accra finale was the third regional competition organised by the initiative in October, following events in the Eastern Region on October 10 and the Ashanti Region on October 16.
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Delhi schoolgirl's death: Police question teachers, examine CCTV footage
A suspected breakup of the girl is also under scanner. Teams are questioning her classmates, family and friends, the police source said
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Judge rules Cornell’s ‘Jane Doe’ can use pseudonym in suit over alleged gang-rape
Woman alleging frat-house rape has privacy and safety issues outweighing need to publicly identify her, judge says The woman at the center of rape allegations against students at Cornell University can continue using a pseudonym in her lawsuit, a judge has ruled. The New York state judge Phaedra Perry-Bond ruled on Friday that the woman’s privacy interests – particularly concerns for her safety – outweighed any need to publicly disclose her identity in court proceedings.
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Over 2.4mn Learners to Begin KPSEA, KJSEA Assessments on Monday
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – More than 2.4 million learners across Kenya are expected to begin their Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) on Monday, October 26, following the completion of preparations by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). KNEC data shows that 1,298,089 Grade 6 learners are registered for the KPSEA, while 1,130,669 Grade 9 learners will sit the KJSEA.
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GES, stakeholders call for stronger action against child marriage in Eastern Region
The Eastern Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has marked the International Day of the Girl with a call for increased investment in girls’ rights and efforts to end child marriage. Mr Kwasi Owusu Obeng, Eastern Regional Population Officer of the National Population Council (NPC), said teenage pregnancy and early sexual activity posed serious threats to girls’ education and prospects.
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NDC goofed with initial Obuasi school sexual abuse statement; I’m glad we corrected it – Felicity Nelson
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Development Company, Felicity Nelson, has admitted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) erred in its initial statement on the sexual abuse allegations involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. Her comments follow public controversy surrounding allegations of sexual abuse involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, brought to light through an investigative documentary by journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni.
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Contract renewals of teachers linked to MDMA case: Vigilance inquiry underway against former SSK official
The probe stems from a formal complaint lodged by Youth Congress leader V.P. Dulkhifil, who appeared before Vigilance officials to record his statement and furnish details supporting his claims
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1,000 native trees planted to turn school playground into tiny forest
Students on the NSW Far South Coast dig deep to research, design and plant a microforest.
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Amid outcry, poll body orders re-poll at three polling stations under Agra Teachers MLC seat
The recent developments come amid SP candidate from Agra Division, Teacher’s seat, Akash Agarwal, who has alleged extreme harassment of his supporters during the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections on the seat
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Students mark 90th anniversary of Temple Entry Proclamation
They distributed copies of the proclamation in houses and public spaces on Saturday
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Sumangala Steel commits ₹2.8 crore for scholarships for 70 engineering students
A total of 70 students received scholarships at the fourth edition of Sumangala Steel’s ‘Ungal Kuzhandayum Aagalaam Engineer’ initiative
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Hundreds of thousands march across France in protests over schools and policing
Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double that Hundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and repairs to dilapidated buildings, as Emmanuel Macron faces a social and political crisis in his final months as president. In Paris, at least 110,000 people marched along the eastern edge of the city, according to government estimates.
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Kerala University VC says no move to ban student politics, stresses need to curb violence
V-C Mohanan Kunnummal said campuses should allow students to express differing opinions and engage in debate without resorting to violence
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Shettima banters with Fulani friends over refusal to enrol children in school
Mr Shettima was in Borno State to inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including a 400-bed teaching hospital at the state-owned Kashim Ibrahim University and the Yerwa Practice Mega School in Maiduguri.
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Sabnam Gafoor endowment lecture in Kochi on October 25
Organised jointly by the Sabnam Gafoor Foundation and the School of Gender Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University, the lecture will examine how women’s life experiences and social engagements are documented in history through autobiographies, memoirs, and letters.
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2027: Kwankwaso pledges jobs, security, education as Obi misses Plateau meeting
Kwankwaso pledges jobs, security, education as Obi misses Plateau meeting. Rabiu Kwankwaso says a Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by Peter Obi, would prioritise security, education, agriculture and job creation if elected
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Schools can restrict mobile phones, long hair, says Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Students must follow school rules on hair grooming and called for uniform guidelines. Teachers may check students’ bags to prevent them from carrying harmful items, including intoxicating substances, but must respect their dignity, says the panel
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Education, legal awareness key to preventing child abuse and child marriage: Women’s commission chief
Education and legal awareness are essential to prevent child abuse and eradicate child marriage, says Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson Nagalakshmi Chowdhary
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Karnatak University to hold seminar on social justice on October 27
Karnatak University will be organising a national seminar on the thoughts of Valmiki, Buddha, Basavanna and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, focusing on social justice, equality and social inclusion, on October 27