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Students of ZICO encouraged to embrace AI for research
Mr Robert Kofi Fiadzo, former Greater Accra Regional Auditor, has urged students of Anloga Zion College (ZICO), in the Volta Region to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for research.
He said that it was critical to note that AI evolved daily in activities and academic excellence, and was no longer about memorisation but about adapting, unlearning and relearning, which should be cultivated to develop a growth mindset that thrives on challenges.
Mr Fiadzo, the Special Guest during the second edition of ZICO academic excellence awards, held at the premises of the school, in Anloga, said that some benefits of using AI in research include improved efficiency, accuracy and productivity.
“AI can help students analyse complex data, identify patterns, and generate insights, leading to more comprehensive research outcomes and leveraging AI, students can produce high-quality research that is well-informed and accurately referenced,” he stated.
He explained that the foundation of academic excellence and integrity remained unchanged and must be maintained during automation and artificial intelligence which include curiosity, critical thinking, creativity or the courage to be innovative by all learners.
Moreover, he said that the pursuit of academic excellence requires not just intelligence but resilience, adaptability, and a thirst for knowledge and AI provide the learner with information while it is still the curiosity and determination of individuals that would turn the information into wisdom.
He also charged the students to think beyond AI and develop problem-solving skills, remain disciplined, ethical and above all, adaptable to lifelong learning to enable them to become future architects that would be bold in problem solving without any obstacles.
Furthermore, he said that some of the greatest breakthroughs in life come from teamwork and brainstorming. He urged students to engage with one another to share relevant ideas and compete healthily, since excellence is a collective journey.
Madam Nutifafa Abla Kwawukume, the headmistress, and staff of the school who spoke to the GNA, welcomed the idea and promised to monitor the use of AI which brought about a culture of transparency, accountability and critical thinking.
The ceremony was also used to award some outstanding students and staff who performed excellently during the 2023-24 academic year.
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Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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