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KNUST Declares Several Former Students Persona Non Grata Following Dismissals
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KNUST Declares Several Former Students Persona Non Grata Following Dismissals

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has issued a notice declaring several former students persona non grata on its campus following their dismissal from the university in July 2025. According to the notice released on March 9, 2026, the affected individuals include Roland Botwe Nsiah (Student No. 21079431), Bernard Boadi (Student No. 21161358), John Kelvin Kane (Student No. 21125897), Felix Acquah (Student No. 21090747), and Francis Tutu Atuahene (Student No. 20782684). All five were reportedly dismissed from the university effective July 21, 2025. The university stated that, following their dismissal, the individuals are no longer permitted on campus grounds and are therefore considered persona non grata. The notice further indicated that anyone who encoun...
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commissions Three Major Projects at KNUST
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Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Commissions Three Major Projects at KNUST

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has commissioned three landmark projects at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), reinforcing government’s commitment to innovation and higher education development. During her visit to Kumasi on Sunday, the Vice President joined Asantehene, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Vice Chancellor of KNUST, Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, to officially unveil the newly completed KNUST Souvenir Shop, the Multipurpose Laboratory, and the KNUST Bottling Company. Addressing the university community, Vice President Opoku-Agyemang described the projects as a major milestone, emphasizing that they highlight the potential of educational institutions when given the needed support to grow. “These p...
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KNUST Assures Community as State Takes Over Prosecution in Murder of Late Student, Joana Deladem Yabani
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KNUST Assures Community as State Takes Over Prosecution in Murder of Late Student, Joana Deladem Yabani

The management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has assured the university community and the general public that the State has taken over the prosecution of the murder case involving the late Miss Joana Deladem Yabani, a student whose tragic death shocked the nation. In a statement signed by University Management, KNUST confirmed that the accused person remains in lawful custody on remand as the legal process continues. The University also reaffirmed its commitment to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice is served. “We wish to assure the University community that the State has taken over the prosecution of the case, and the accused person remains in lawful custody on remand as the legal process continues,” the statement...
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KNUST Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Alumna and Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
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KNUST Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Alumna and Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, former First Lady of the Republic of Ghana, founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, and an illustrious alumna of the University. In a message of condolence issued by the University, KNUST described the passing of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings on Thursday, October 23, 2025, as a “profound loss to the entire University community and to Ghana as a whole.” Nana Konadu, a proud alumna of KNUST, pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, graduating in the 1974/75 academic year. During her time at the University, she distinguished herself not only academically but also in sports and student leadership. Residing in Africa Hall, she serv...
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Researchers train on Remote Sensing for Biodiversity Conservation
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Researchers train on Remote Sensing for Biodiversity Conservation

A three-day training workshop has opened for some selected postgraduate students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to acquaint themselves with remote sensing technologies in addressing the increasing biodiversity losses. The training is being organised by the West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL) at the KNUST in collaboration with the Earth Observation Capacity Building for Africa (EOCap4Africa) Project. It is designed to equip the students with both technical knowledge and practical skills in electromagnetic radiation, atmospheric and surface interaction. Again, the researchers will be exposed to potential challenges of spatial data, forest ecosystems and remote sensing, image classification and change ...
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KNUST to Suspend Academic and Commercial Activities on September 18 in Honour of Late Asantehemaa
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KNUST to Suspend Academic and Commercial Activities on September 18 in Honour of Late Asantehemaa

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has announced that it will suspend work and all commercial activities on Thursday, September 18, 2025, in compliance with a directive from the Manhyia Palace. The directive, issued by the Palace, calls for the closure of shops, schools, and corporate institutions in Kumasi as part of arrangements for the final burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. In a statement signed by the Registrar, Mr. Benjamin B. Owusu, Esq., the University noted that “all shops and commercial establishments operating on the University campus are to take note of this directive.” Normal academic and administrative activities are expected to resume on Friday, September 19, 2025. The Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, playe...
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KNUST Declares Two Former Students Persona Non Grata Over Campus Misconduct
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KNUST Declares Two Former Students Persona Non Grata Over Campus Misconduct

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has taken a decisive stance on campus safety and discipline by officially declaring two former students, Mr. Ransford Fosu-Boateng (alias “Scammer Baby”) and Mr. Raphael Appiah Owusu, persona non grata. In a press release issued by the University’s Office of the Registrar on April 11, 2025, KNUST announced that the duo is no longer permitted on university premises following repeated violations of campus conduct policies. Mr. Fosu-Boateng was dismissed from the university on March 21, 2022, while Mr. Appiah Owusu’s dismissal took effect at the end of the 2023/2024 academic year. Despite their removal from the university’s roll, both individuals reportedly continued to infiltrate KNUST’s residential halls, engaging in disru...
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Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with the Death of KNUST Student
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Police Arrest Suspect in Connection with the Death of KNUST Student

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with the tragic death of a 21-year-old student from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. According to an official police statement, the deceased, identified as Yabane Deladem Aku, was a final-year Biological Science student. She was discovered unresponsive behind the Central Laboratory on campus in the early hours of February 27, 2025. Medical personnel from KNUST Hospital arrived at the scene and pronounced her dead before her body was transported to the hospital morgue for further examination and autopsy. Preliminary police investigations revealed that the victim’s body bore marks of violence, suggesting foul play. Following further crime scene investigations, authorities arrested Dan...
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KNUST Student Found Dead on Campus, Investigation Underway
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KNUST Student Found Dead on Campus, Investigation Underway

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is mourning the tragic loss of a student after her lifeless body was discovered on campus in the early hours of February 27, 2025. According to a statement released by the university’s management, KNUST Security Services received a report at approximately 5:00 a.m. regarding a deceased female near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre. The body was swiftly transported to the University Health Services, where medical personnel confirmed her passing. The deceased has been identified as Miss Joana Deladem Yabani, a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. Her family has been formally notified, and the university has extended its deepest condolences to them. Authorities have launc...
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