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Protests in KNUST pushes school to move back graduation for master's and PhD students

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) will not hold a graduation ceremony for its postgraduate students following a change in the academic calendar. This change was forced by the violent crises.

Video of gas station fire in Krofrom-Kumasi shows massive destruction

At least 10 people have sustained severe bodily burns following a gas explosion that occurred on Tuesday morning at Trinity Gas Stations in Krofrom in the in Kumasi Metropolis. NADMO boss said the station was going to close down.

I can't share my husband - Real wife of Apostle Prah reacts to Nayas' 'wedding photos'

Mrs Rita Prah, wife of Kumawood actor and pastor, Apostle John Prah, has angrily reacted to viral 'wedding photos' involving her husband and actress Nayas which went viral on social media and caused confusion among Ghanaians.

Photos of Kumawood stars at Abass Blinkz's family house before his burial break hearts

It was a moment of sadness and grief when some Kumawood actors visited the family of their late colleague, Abass Nurudeen aka Blinkz, who was stabbed to death on Wednesday at Akorem in the Asokore Mampong Municipality.

Kumawood actor Abass 'Blinkz' was killed after he tried to save boss' wife - Police reveal

The police in Kumasi have confirmed the death of Kumawood actor, Abass Nurudeen aka Blinkz. He was stabbed to death by two guys during a brawl. Blinkz was trying to intervene in a quarrel between one of the guys and his boss' wife

The superwoman of KNUST and the five things Ghanaians didn't know about her

With the media still discussing the fallout from Tuesday’s protest staged by students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology against school management, one name that appears to have the heart of many is Afiba

Four major misunderstandings about the violence at KNUST

n the last week, the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has witnessed violence between students and school security. The leadership of the students have spoken on what caused this.

KNUST SRC lists four demands it wants the school to meet before students return to school

In a Twitter post cited by YEN.com.gh from an influential on social networking group at KNUST, the SRC has demanded for authorities to agree to four points before they (the SRC) would support students going back to the school.

Four reasons why KNUST SRC prez is currently the most popular man on social media

Sah is currently the most talked about person or thing in the Ghana trends on Twitter. For any media-related observer, this is a sign of popularity. Kelvin Sah has been served well by the happenings in his school.

A cry for help - Reporter beaten and has his camera seized by KNUST campus security

In the fracas on the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a journalist with Angel FM in Kumasi was assaulted in the hands of campus security of the university and had his camera seized.

Shatta Wale sends a word of caution to leaders in the wake of violence at KNUST

Although he did not make the connection to issues at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), musician Shatta Wale has spoken of the need for leaders to not abandon the cries of the youth.

KNUST security seriously beat 3rd-year Katanga student into losing his memory

A third-year student affiliated to the Katanga Hall of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is currently battling for his life at the University’s Hospital in Kumasi after he was brutalised by security

Supa in Kumawood - Ghana 2Pac shows video while on film set with Lil Win

Rapidly-rising entertainment Supa a.k.a Ghana 2Pac has posted a video on his Instagram page announcing that he is shooting his first movie. Supa noted that he is Kumasi at the moment and that the film features some heavyweights

Obuasi residents accuse their MCE of bloating contract monies and taking from the change

The Municipal Chief Executive of Obuasi, Elijah Adansi Bonah has been cited by some citizens as bloating the monies on infrastructural contracts in Obuasi. The issue was raised by a group known as the Concerned Citizens of Obuasi.

Man and son drown in River Offin when their canoe capsized in terrible tragedy

The case is reported of a 58 year-old man and his son of 22 who drowned when their canoe capsized over the River Offin. According to the report sighted by YEN.com.gh the two relatives have now been confirmed dead.

Six people collapse in a near-disastrous stampede at Kumasi Central Market

It is reported that six people collapsed when a stampede occurred at the Kumasi Central Market on Monday afternoon. According to information available to YEN.com.gh, the area i which the incident took place is a congested place

Asantehene to pay historic visit to Okyenhene for celebration of Akyem heritage

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will visit Kyebi on Thursday, August 24, 2018. The visit is of historic significance as it will be a rare sight of an Asantehene in the land of a people considered as tribal enemies.

As things stand now - Kuami Eugene is Ghana's biggest music star

According to easily verifiable statistics available on YouTube, Lynxx Entertainment artiste Kuami Eugene is the biggest artiste in Ghana at the moment. This is if you are calculating how many times his videos have been watched

Two teenagers among 5 armed robbers arrested in the Ashanti Region

Two female armed robbers are among a group of five robbers arrested by the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal Police Command in the Ashanti Region. The group includes two teenagers with one of them, a 17 year-old young woman.

Kumawood actress Nayas 1 blows more 'dirty secrets' about Ernest Opoku

The level of controversies surrounding an alleged relationship between popular Ghanaian gospel musician, Ernest Opoku and Kumawood actress Gladys Mensah Boaku, aka Nayas 1 does not seem to going away anytime soon.

Popular Ghanaian actor recounts how Kojo Antwi saved him from death

Popular Kumawood actor, Bernard Kwame Nyarko, shocked many of his fans and followers after he revealed that he almost took his own life had it not been for one of the songs of veteran musician, Kojo Antwi. YEN.com.gh news.