… The past eight years have been able to bring out the best in Ashanti Regional students.” The 2026 edition is sponsored by Kelcharcoal toothpaste, Didi Shito, Bigoo, The Seed Travelz, Serpo Mystical Pen, Verna Mineral Water, Jackson University College, Tamak, St. …
… COMPLIANT Didi Shito Fully aligned with GS 240:2017 Goody’s Shito Fully aligned with GS 240:2017 NON-COMPLIANT Most Other brands Contained unapproved additives — sugar/glucose, thickeners, food colours This is not a minor technicality. …
Presby SHS Adeiso survived a late scare in the NSMQ 2026 preliminaries, recovering from third place to finish on 50 points and advance to the one-eighth stage ahead of Wovenu SHTS and Vakpo SHS.
Presby SHS Adeiso survived a late scare in the NSMQ 2026 preliminaries, recovering from third place to finish on 50 points and advance to the one-eighth stage ahead of Wovenu SHTS and Vakpo SHS.
Asanteman SHS won a commanding victory at the preliminary round, securing the NSMQ Star Award, Clean Sheet Award and Pepsodent Highest Scorer of the Day Award, and advancing to the One-Eighth Stage. Senya SHS's second bid to reach the One-Eighth Stage ended in disappointment.
West Africa Senior High School defeated Oda SHS and Mankessim SHTS at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminary stage, finishing on 55 points to book a place in the one-eighth stage. The victory marks the school's 80th anniversary.
Adiembra SHS staged a late comeback against T.I. Amass in the SMS Auditorium, performing strongly in the riddles round to secure an automatic place in the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz.
Wesley Grammar School qualified for the next stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after finishing with 46 points, five points ahead of Kofi Agyei SHTS (41 points) in a closely fought preliminary battle. Yilo Krobo SHS placed third with 27 points.
One-time finalists St. Francis Xavier Junior Seminary SHS defeated debutants Pentecost SHS, Koforidua, by 31 points (56 to 25) in the Preliminary Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, securing a spot in the One-Eighth Stage and ending Pentecost's first NSMQ appearance.
Tamale SHS defeated Kalpohin SHS and Wenchi Methodist SHS in the preliminary round, finishing with 68 points to advance to the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz. The school answered all eight questions correctly in the True or False segment to claim the Jupay Clean Sheet Prize.
Labone Senior High School survived a tense preliminary stage contest at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, narrowly defeating Notre Dame Seminary 41–39 to advance. The two schools traded leads throughout, with Labone securing the victory and earning the Jupay Clean Sheet prize for a perfect score in the Problem of the Day.
Winneba Secondary School advanced to the One-Eighth stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz after defeating Fijai SHS 44–42 points in a closely contested encounter at the CNC Auditorium, with the two schools tied on 22 points each after Round 3.
Kadjebi-Asato SHS won contest 17 of the National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 preliminaries with 56 points, finishing eight points ahead of Ahantaman Girls' SHS on 48 points, while Ada SHTS placed third with 35 points.
Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi, secured its place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after dominating Shama SHS and debutants Namong SHTS, finishing with 69 points. Namong SHTS had a strong debut performance despite finishing third.
Tema Secondary School has qualified for the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, finishing with 42 points ahead of St. Paul's SHS, Denu (31 points) and Tarkwa SHS (29 points). The school returns to the competition after a heartbreaking campaign ended last year.
Ofori Panin SHS won the NSMQ 2026 regional contest with 53 points, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Mim SHS (42 points) and Oyoko Methodist (36 points). Both Ofori Panin and Oyoko Methodist qualify for the one-eighth stage, with Mim SHS's fate depending on whether their 42 points ranks among the top five runners-up.
Kumasi High School scored 45 points to advance from a three-school preliminary contest at NSMQ 2026, eliminating Nalerigu SHS (34 points) and Jachie Pramso SHS (30 points). Nalerigu's elimination means the North East Region has no school competing for one of the 49 One-Eighth Stage places.
Osei Kyeretwie SHS defeated Kumasi Wesley Girls' High School 250–212 points in a Round of 16 debate over Ghana's road infrastructure prioritisation, while Osei Adutwum SHS also progressed to the quarter-final stage in the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate competition.
Techiman Senior High School's 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz campaign ended at the Preliminary Stage after they narrowly lost to Wesley High School, Bekwai by one point. Wesley High emerged with 38 points while Techiman SHS finished second, with struggles in the True or False round proving costly in the close contest.
Nandom Senior High School overcame a 12-point deficit to edge Ghana SHS by one point (41–40) in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, securing advancement to the One-Eighth Stage after a remarkable turnaround across five rounds.
St. Hubert Seminary Senior High School secured a place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, finishing with 51 points to edge Bright SHS by three points and Akwamuman SHS by 22 points.
Accra Girls Senior High School secured a place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after defeating Asamankese Senior High School and Sandema Senior High School with 52 points, ahead of Asamankese's 39 points and Sandema's 23 points. Asamankese earned the Jupay Special Award for answering all True or False questions in Round Four correctly.
Edinaman Senior High School has qualified for the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after winning its preliminary contest with 47 points, marking its first qualification to this stage since 2019.
Opoku Ware School defeated New Edubiase SHS 235–214, while St. Hubert Seminary SHS edged Ibadur Rahman Academy 239–233 in Round of 16 matches of the 2026 LUV FM High School Debate.
KNUST SHS and St. Louis SHS qualified for the quarter-finals of the 8th Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate after defeating Afigyaman and Konongo Odumasi, respectively, in round of sixteen contests held on August 17, 2026.
The Luv FM Kel-Charcoal High School Debate competition has advanced to its Round of 16 stage, with seeded schools including defending champions Prempeh College, Kumasi High School, St. Louis SHS and KNUST SHS competing. Judges have noted improved performance from debaters in recent years.
Afigyaman SHS and Osei Kyeretwie SHS (OKESS) have secured places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 LUV FM Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate. Afigyaman edged fellow debutants New Edubiase SHS by four points, while OKESS recorded a commanding victory over Oppon Memorial SHS.
Opoku Ware School and Konongo Odumase SHS secured victories on Day 4 of the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate, eliminating Afia Kobi Ampem Girls SHS and Kumasi Academy from the competition.
St. Hubert Seminary and Osei Adutwum Senior High School won their matches in the Luv FM Kel-Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate, securing places in the 1/16 round, while Anglican SHS and Tepa SHS were eliminated from the competition.
The Luv FM Kel Charcoal Toothpaste High School Debate is holding its seventh edition, bringing together senior high schools across the Ashanti Region to debate pressing national issues including illegal mining, flooding, rising fuel prices, education, corruption and systemic social injustices. Twenty schools have advanced to the main competition to develop research, analytical and public speaking skills while proposing solutions to Ghana's challenges.
Twenty Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region will compete in the eighth edition of the LUV FM High School Debate, beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, after more than 100 schools participated in preliminary contests across the region.
Dr. Daniel McKorley, CEO of McDan Group of Companies, made his commentary debut at the Hitz FM Rep Your Jersey 2026 Champions League final viewing party at Aviation Social Centre, where he also provided free drinks for attendees.
An informal review of Shito brands on the Ghanaian market found that only two—Didi Shito and Goody's Shito—were fully compliant with Ghana Standard GS 240:2017, while most other brands contained unapproved additives such as sugar, glucose, thickeners, and artificial food colours.