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National Union of Ghana Students

Also known as: NUGS

National Union of Ghana Students — student organization that advocates on education costs, student accommodation, welfare, and campus safety issues in Ghana.

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October 2026
16 OctJoy Online
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has condemned the reported sexual abuse of a female student by the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, calling for a swift and impartial investigation into the allegation and prosecution if the claims are established. …
NUGS condemns alleged sexual abuse by Obuasi SHTS headmaster, calls for prosecution
15 OctJoy Online
… Other panellists at the roundtable included Titus Owusu Darko, Secretary for Innovation and Entrepreneurship of the National Union of Ghana Students, and Sharif Ghali, President of the Ghana Youth Federation. …
LSN questions Ghana’s proposed five-year presidential term and DCE election reforms
15 OctJoy Online
… Other panellists at the forum included Titus Owusu Darko of the National Union of Ghana Students and Sharif Ghali of the Ghana Youth Federation. …
Law Students’ Network warns executive dominance could undermine constitutional review
5 OctJoy Online
Immediate past local president of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Matilda Dibloni Kokar, has been elected president of the University Students’ Association of Ghana (USAG). …
Matilda Dibloni Kokar elected USAG president after two-year dormancy
August 2026
27 AugJoy Online
Selma Yudha has officially entered the race for the 60th Presidency of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), emerging as the only female candidate in the contest. …
Selma Yudha joins race for 60th NUGS President with promise of student-focused leadership
20 AugJoy Online
… He said inspections conducted after a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) revealed serious concerns about overcrowding and poor ventilation in facilities being used as student accommodation. …
It’s appalling, shocking, it’s a killer – Rent Commissioner upset over student hostel conditions
20 AugJoy Online
The Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has described conditions in some private student accommodation facilities as “appalling” and “shocking”, following inspections triggered by a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS). …
These are cubicles, not hostels – Rent Commissioner blasts shocking conditions in student facilities
20 AugJoy Online
… Mr Opoku said his inspections followed a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) over conditions in some student accommodation facilities. …
Rent Commissioner questions licensing of student hostels after startling campus inspections
19 AugJoy Online
… Amegashie Auditorium, University of Ghana, is being convened by NUGS General Secretary Benedict Amerloku as a platform to connect the next generation of leaders with individuals whose experiences span politics, public service, business, entrepreneurship and other areas of nationa …
Tell Your Story: Political, business and industry leaders to share journey with young Ghanaians
9 AugJoy Online
… Speaking at the Ghana–UK Policy Summit, organised by the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Mr Adjei challenged scholarship beneficiaries to return to Ghana not only with academic qualifications but also with innovative ideas, expertise and international exposure that can h …
Return home and serve taxpayers who funded your education – Lawyer tells scholarship beneficiaries

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NUGS condemns Obuasi SHTS headmaster abuse allegation

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The National Union of Ghana Students has condemned the reported sexual abuse of a female student by the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, calling for a swift and impartial investigation and prosecution if the claims are established. NUGS noted the allegation highlights broader concerns about sexual harassment and abuse of authority faced by female students in senior high schools and tertiary institutions.

16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

NUGS condemns Obuasi SHTS headmaster abuse allegation
The National Union of Ghana Students has condemned the reported sexual abuse of a female student by the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, calling for a swift and impartial investigation and prosecution if the claims are established. NUGS noted the allegation highlights broader concerns about sexual harassment and abuse of authority faced by female students in senior high schools and tertiary institutions.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

LSN questions five-year presidential term and DCE election reforms
The Law Students' Network has contested Ghana's proposed extension of the presidential term from four to five years and warned that the government's model for electing District Chief Executives could undermine local democracy by retaining presidential influence over candidate selection. LSN argues that frequent election cycles may encourage short-term decision-making, but contends that a longer mandate alone would not resolve governance challenges without addressing institutional inefficiencies, corruption, weak planning and inadequate accountability.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Law Students' Network warns of executive conflict of interest in constitutional review
Ghana's Law Students' Network cautioned that the executive's significant control over implementing constitutional reforms risks institutional conflict of interest, particularly where proposals to limit presidential powers or strengthen independent oversight have been rejected. The network also raised concerns that rushing the drafting and parliamentary consideration of two bills to implement reforms could limit public scrutiny of contentious changes.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

Matilda Dibloni Kokar elected USAG president after two-year dormancy
Matilda Dibloni Kokar, immediate past NUGS president at KNUST, has been elected president of the University Students' Association of Ghana (USAG), securing 411 out of 482 valid votes in a two-horse contest. The election on October 4, 2026, marks USAG's return to active leadership after the association remained dormant for about two years due to legal disputes.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 27 August

Selma Yudha enters 60th NUGS presidency race as sole female candidate
Selma Yudha has officially entered the race for the 60th Presidency of the National Union of Ghana Students, emerging as the only female candidate. She is campaigning on a platform of responsive and inclusive leadership focused on addressing rising education costs, employment uncertainty, and inadequate student representation.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 20 August

Rent Commissioner concerned over overcrowding, ventilation in student hostels
Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has raised alarm over appalling conditions at private hostels serving university students, following inspections conducted after a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students revealed serious concerns about overcrowding and poor ventilation.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rent Commissioner condemns poor conditions in private student hostels
The Rent Commissioner has described private student accommodation facilities as "appalling" and "shocking" following inspections triggered by a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students, citing overcrowded rooms and poor ventilation as major issues that do not meet basic hostel standards.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Rent Commissioner questions licensing after campus hostel inspections
The Rent Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has questioned the licensing and monitoring of private student hostels after inspections revealed shocking conditions including ventilation problems and poor room standards. The inspections followed a petition from the National Union of Ghana Students concerning student accommodation facilities.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Political and business leaders to share success stories at University of Ghana
Ghana's political, business, and industry leaders will speak at the "Tell Your Story" Conference on August 22, 2026, at the University of Ghana, where young people can learn about their journeys to success, challenges, and career turning points.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 9 August

Lawyer urges scholarship beneficiaries to return home and serve
Legal practitioner Eric Adjei has urged Ghanaian students studying abroad on government scholarships to return home after completing their programmes and use their knowledge to contribute to national development. He stressed that beneficiaries should recognise their studies are funded by taxpayers and consider it a responsibility to apply their expertise to solving problems in Ghana.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

NUGS president calls for ban on social media for children under 15
Rashid Ibrahim, President of the National Union of Ghana Students, has proposed that government ban children below 15 years from using social media to help shape character and instil moral values, citing similar policies in Australia, France and Indonesia. He attributed rising indiscipline among students to inadequate parental control and weak school supervision.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 July

NUGS demands investigation into police assault on nursing students
The National Union of Ghana Students has condemned the alleged physical assault of Techiman Krobo Nursing Training College students by Ghana Police during a campus demonstration on July 27, 2026, where trainees protested deteriorating welfare conditions including poor feeding and sanitary issues.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Academic warns against return of tribunals as terror
Prof. Kwesi Yankah reflects on the June 4, 1979 executions, citing the lack of fair trial for those killed and drawing parallels to concerns about tribunal proceedings. He recounts accounts from orphans of those executed, emphasizing the injustice of their deaths without proper legal defense.
28 July 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 27 July

Tribunals and injustice: Reflections on June 4th executions
Prof Kwesi Yankah writes an opinion piece reflecting on the June 4th, 1979 executions in Ghana, highlighting the pain of orphans whose fathers were executed without proper trial — only "kangaroo courts" with unseen judges. The piece questions whether due process was afforded to those killed and contrasts their treatment with contemporary cases where officials were given legal representation.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UHAS marks 4th International Day, celebrates cultural diversity
The University of Health and Allied Sciences held its 4th International Day, bringing together students, staff, diplomats and international partners to celebrate cultural diversity and strengthen global academic partnerships through cultural performances, music, dance and international cuisine.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Wednesday 15 July

Ashanti youth group picks nomination forms for former NUGS president
A coalition of Ashanti Region youth has picked nomination forms on behalf of former National Union of Ghana Students President Yiadom Boakye Emmanuel to contest for the New Patriotic Party's Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser position. The delegation, led by former NUGS President Kyeremeh Oppong Daniel, cited Boakye Emmanuel's experience and grassroots appeal as reasons for his candidature.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Government proposes diaspora national service for young Ghanaians abroad
The government announced plans for a Diaspora National Service programme to reconnect young Ghanaians raised abroad with their homeland through a short-term cultural and national immersion initiative of about two months. The proposal, unveiled by the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President during the maiden Ghana Diaspora Students Forum, forms part of the government's strategy to strengthen engagement with the Ghanaian diaspora, particularly students.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

Ghanaian students abroad hold first virtual diaspora forum
Ghanaian students pursuing higher education worldwide will participate in a virtual Ghana Diaspora Students Forum organised by NUGS Germany, UK, and China to harness their expertise and networks for Ghana's national development, with the event bringing together policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs and development experts.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

Hostel operators request month to form association
Private hostel operators have appealed to the Rent Control Department for one month to establish an association for structured engagement with the Commissioner, citing concerns about negative media portrayals and seeking to address operational concerns. The appeal follows a petition by the National Union of Ghana Students calling for investigations into hostel pricing and stricter enforcement of rental laws.
2 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Saturday 27 June

Sexual harassment identified as top academic freedom threat in Ghana
Sexual harassment has emerged as the most significant threat to academic freedom in Ghana's tertiary institutions, according to the 2025 Africa Academic Freedom Monitoring Report by the African Coalition for Academic Freedom. The report assessed 30 African countries and found a negative violation score of 72 out of 100, with Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua noting that female students particularly face harassment from academics demanding favours in exchange for marks, though most victims do not report incidents.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

USTED holds inaugural career fair to link students with employers
The University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development launched its maiden Career Connect fair in Kumasi, bringing together employers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to provide students with internship, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

Consent void in teacher-student cases due to power imbalance
The NUGS president argues that consent obtained through the exercise of authority or influence is legally void, citing Ghanaian law that affords special protection to vulnerable persons in relationships with power imbalances, such as those between teachers and students.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 12 June

Citizens' Platform calls for government constitutional reform roadmap
The Steering Committee of the Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has urged President John Mahama and the Government to formally present a clear roadmap with defined timelines for the review of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. The Platform intends to request consultations with key national stakeholders, including the President and parliamentary leadership, to discuss the next phase of the reform process, more than four months after the Constitution Review Committee submitted its full report to the President in January 2026.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang: from student leader to public service
Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang, born in 1989, has progressed from student leadership at the University of Ghana to roles in Ghana's public administration and international platforms. He holds a BA in English and Political Science and an MA in Public Administration from the University of Ghana.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

NUGS innovation secretary touts agribusiness for student economic empowerment
Titus Owusu Darko, National Union of Ghana Students Secretary for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Skills Development, campaigned on empowering students to pursue agriculture and agribusiness as pathways to economic empowerment and job creation. He scored 73.85 percent before the 58th NUGS Vetting Panel on September 5, 2025, securing his place on the ballot.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 30 May

NUGS warns of mass action over Gold Fields lease renewal
The President of the National Union of Ghana Students has warned of sustained student-led action if government renews Gold Fields' mining lease at Tarkwa, arguing that national resources should prioritize local participation and that Ghana has capable local investors who could benefit from the sector.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

Isaac Nlason elected SRC President of Ghana School of Law
Isaac Nlason won the SRC presidential election at the Ghana School of Law with 1,171 votes (44.97% of valid votes cast) in a five-way race, campaigning on student welfare, academic support, and transparent leadership.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

GSL students urged to reject partisan political capture in elections
An opinion piece warns Ghana School of Law students against allowing partisan political parties to infiltrate and influence student union elections, comparing such capture to the biblical story of Esau selling his birthright, and citing the cautionary example of how the National Union of Ghana Students fractured into partisan factions.
20 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Friday 15 May

Nkabom bootcamp aims for 55,000 agri-food jobs via SME empowerment
The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana's agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs over 10 years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, targets youth-led businesses in a sector valued at US$10 billion and expected to reach US$13 billion in 5 years.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 13 May

NUGS welcomes government committee on rising hostel fees
The National Union of Ghana Students has commended the government and Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu for establishing a committee to address persistent increases in hostel fees at tertiary institutions, describing it as a timely intervention that reflects the government's commitment to student welfare.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →