Pentecost University sued over 'fraudulent' degree programme

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Truth 9 years ago

You sent four years in an institution without knowing it has no accreditation for the course you were pursuing? Sorry for you.

You sent four years in an institution without knowing it has no accreditation for the course you were pursuing? Sorry for you.
Factually Reliable 9 years ago

Who goes to a university especially own by a church like pentecost will think of them doing that. Its very bad. I would't have been surprise if it were central university or any other charismatic church university but penteco ...
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Who goes to a university especially own by a church like pentecost will think of them doing that. Its very bad. I would't have been surprise if it were central university or any other charismatic church university but pentecost its not not not not
Kwame 9 years ago

What credibility has Church of Pentecost over charismatic universities, they are all the same, rubbish universities

What credibility has Church of Pentecost over charismatic universities, they are all the same, rubbish universities
kwabena 9 years ago

The fact dt it is a University belonging to the Church of Pentecost is what baffles me too.

How can the authorities of d University bring into disrepute d reverred name of holy-spirit-filled Church of Pentecost this way?

The fact dt it is a University belonging to the Church of Pentecost is what baffles me too.

How can the authorities of d University bring into disrepute d reverred name of holy-spirit-filled Church of Pentecost this way?
alhassan abass 9 years ago

You're a fool to be saying what you're saying. Wo maame twe paa. Such nonsense. Just cause what CoP is in your opinion an "old" church? aboa fuu.

You're a fool to be saying what you're saying. Wo maame twe paa. Such nonsense. Just cause what CoP is in your opinion an "old" church? aboa fuu.
Factually Reliable 9 years ago

I wouldn't dignify you with a respond cos your name self tells you are aboa nua so what else. Mitchewwww. Mmmoa too have now got mouth to speak in Kwame Nkrumah Gh. Its not your fault wai.

I wouldn't dignify you with a respond cos your name self tells you are aboa nua so what else. Mitchewwww. Mmmoa too have now got mouth to speak in Kwame Nkrumah Gh. Its not your fault wai.
Tahatal 9 years ago

Church of Pentecost is full of politics,cronism,nepotism,fishy deals,will rebuke others who have left their wives or husbands but will rebuke others and pretend they don't know what is going.The Pastors would like to control ...
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Church of Pentecost is full of politics,cronism,nepotism,fishy deals,will rebuke others who have left their wives or husbands but will rebuke others and pretend they don't know what is going.The Pastors would like to control the lives of some church members etc.Ask some of their present and past Pastors and they will have a lot to tell you.Even before you get posted to a foreign country is all about lobbying and whom you know or before you get posted to the regional or district capitals is all politics and in fighting.
kofi abas 9 years ago

that church is full of criminals, drug dealers,theives, jealous, greedy,wicked and evil people. no wonder majority of members are from bush part of ghana

that church is full of criminals, drug dealers,theives, jealous, greedy,wicked and evil people. no wonder majority of members are from bush part of ghana
Mckoy 9 years ago

Some of u guys are extremely stupid to erroneously, blindly and harshly judge this issue by condemning the school. Their statement meant that only them not the entire school.

Some of u guys are extremely stupid to erroneously, blindly and harshly judge this issue by condemning the school. Their statement meant that only them not the entire school.
Aggrieve Student 8 years ago

And so, if you are in the students shoe, you would not be saying what u are saying. It pains.

And so, if you are in the students shoe, you would not be saying what u are saying. It pains.
Sethoo 9 years ago

The question we shd ask is do these students have the requisite qualifications to pursue this programme?Most of these private universities are involved in this practice,as for National Accre.Board forget them.

The question we shd ask is do these students have the requisite qualifications to pursue this programme?Most of these private universities are involved in this practice,as for National Accre.Board forget them.
nokware 9 years ago

You are a fool!! Were some of these rotten universities not given accreditation when the NPP was in power?

You are a fool!! Were some of these rotten universities not given accreditation when the NPP was in power?
Azumah 9 years ago

what has politics got to do with this.
Grow up nokware

what has politics got to do with this.
Grow up nokware
Kwame 9 years ago

Npp gave rubbish charter to rubbish church universities

Npp gave rubbish charter to rubbish church universities
DONBOLI 9 years ago

Stupid students. Who has ever had a degree from that University. If you did write the same exams like degree holders why should you be expecting one.
Every university is different, this university dont give degrees, they giv ...
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Stupid students. Who has ever had a degree from that University. If you did write the same exams like degree holders why should you be expecting one.
Every university is different, this university dont give degrees, they give you knowledge to get a degree.
Re-write the degree exams and see whether you will pass or not. Nobody student can waste four years in university. You always learn something different everyday. Its not free for people to teach you.
If these student are really clever they should sit a degree exams if they have something in their brains.
ELINAM 9 years ago

Is there something that you did not understand from reading the article?
The school lied to them. The school did not have the requisite approval from UofG Legon to give the cause and therefore HAD NO accreditation, and th ...
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Is there something that you did not understand from reading the article?
The school lied to them. The school did not have the requisite approval from UofG Legon to give the cause and therefore HAD NO accreditation, and that means no diploma to get a job and also to upgrade and build upon it with another college in the future.
Why that is hard for you to understand and want to blame the victims instead of blaming these criminal fraudster hiding behind your favorite church?
Kofi 9 years ago

This is what we get when we approve every mushroom university. Even our established ones are collapsing.

This is what we get when we approve every mushroom university. Even our established ones are collapsing.
obaa 9 years ago

I suggest to the eleven students to register with another university as private students, just to take the the exams if what i am saying makes any sense.
AS i understand from the article, they have gone through the whole co ...
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I suggest to the eleven students to register with another university as private students, just to take the the exams if what i am saying makes any sense.
AS i understand from the article, they have gone through the whole course and are very knowledgeable in the field of study. They should find a way of taking the exams at an approved university or something like that. they are not just useless you know. Retake the exams somewhere else please. I am sorry for you all.
Kweku 9 years ago

Do we have independent universities where anyone could show up to register to write exams at certain levels of courses (like WAEC) and awarded degrees and or other honours? Even Open Universities would want to ensure you rece ...
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Do we have independent universities where anyone could show up to register to write exams at certain levels of courses (like WAEC) and awarded degrees and or other honours? Even Open Universities would want to ensure you receive considerable amount of training from them, passing Uni exams is the least of training one receives in tertiary level education.
GOODMAN 9 years ago

SITTING A DEGREE EXAMS? WHY DO YOU ATTEND A UNIVERSITY? MY FRIEND, YOU ARE OUT OF PLACE.

WHAT WILL TESTIFY THAT ONE HAS COMPLETED A PROGRAMME?

SITTING A DEGREE EXAMS? WHY DO YOU ATTEND A UNIVERSITY? MY FRIEND, YOU ARE OUT OF PLACE.

WHAT WILL TESTIFY THAT ONE HAS COMPLETED A PROGRAMME?
ELINAM 9 years ago

These fraudsters have perfected the stealing game as they have practiced it on the gullible with the powers of immunity and now have taken it to the next level and this is where their criminal deeds will be exposed.
The rus ...
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These fraudsters have perfected the stealing game as they have practiced it on the gullible with the powers of immunity and now have taken it to the next level and this is where their criminal deeds will be exposed.
The rush to build universities is NOT to educate the masses but lined up with the same appetite to build churches for money and NOT to save souls.
Kwame 9 years ago

Awam Church

Awam Church
candido 9 years ago

Very soon in Ghana, every Ghanaian Will be a. degree holder without jobs.There will. be alot of paper maills.Let's work. hard and stop these. white color jobs ideas.Where are. the technical schools and the real polytechnics. ...
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Very soon in Ghana, every Ghanaian Will be a. degree holder without jobs.There will. be alot of paper maills.Let's work. hard and stop these. white color jobs ideas.Where are. the technical schools and the real polytechnics. we used to have?
Truth 9 years ago

You spent four years in an institution without knowing it has no accreditation for the course you were pursuing? Sorry for you.

You spent four years in an institution without knowing it has no accreditation for the course you were pursuing? Sorry for you.
Aden 9 years ago

"Embattled University" just what do you mean?, could you comment on their prior "fraudulent activities" or any financial woes? or whatever is making them "embattled"

"Embattled University" just what do you mean?, could you comment on their prior "fraudulent activities" or any financial woes? or whatever is making them "embattled"
Pround pepeni. 9 years ago

THIS IS A CHURCH UNIVERSITY. IT SHOWS HOW LOW WE HAVE SANK. YOU CAN'T EVNE DEPEND ON THE CHURCH FOR HONEST DELIVERY. AS FOR THE ACCREDIATION BOARD, THE LEAST SAID THE BETTER.

THIS IS A CHURCH UNIVERSITY. IT SHOWS HOW LOW WE HAVE SANK. YOU CAN'T EVNE DEPEND ON THE CHURCH FOR HONEST DELIVERY. AS FOR THE ACCREDIATION BOARD, THE LEAST SAID THE BETTER.
Ayisi michael 9 years ago

sorry brothers and sisters for deceiving you talent

sorry brothers and sisters for deceiving you talent
tttsa 9 years ago

the national accreditation board is most stupid and idiots board i have ever seen in the country...how can you sit down there with block heads and let any institution from no where, start running courses without your approval ...
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the national accreditation board is most stupid and idiots board i have ever seen in the country...how can you sit down there with block heads and let any institution from no where, start running courses without your approval to deprived the poor people future of this country. In the name of democracy.
lirase 9 years ago

How I wish someone will read this and take it up. We also graduated from this same university last but in our case four subjects we studied and wrote exams in was not added to our transcripts. The school authorities have fail ...
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How I wish someone will read this and take it up. We also graduated from this same university last but in our case four subjects we studied and wrote exams in was not added to our transcripts. The school authorities have failed to explain why.
Titikaka 9 years ago

if churches are doing this then what are they preaching? the answer is MONEY but nothing; tout court.preaching virtues and practicing vices. even advent of many churches rather weaken the societal fibre.

if churches are doing this then what are they preaching? the answer is MONEY but nothing; tout court.preaching virtues and practicing vices. even advent of many churches rather weaken the societal fibre.
ELINAM 9 years ago

You damn right. They hid behind the pulpit to steal in the name of saving souls with a glorious impunity and think they could do the same under the cover of educating the masses but at this juncture the masses will expose t ...
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You damn right. They hid behind the pulpit to steal in the name of saving souls with a glorious impunity and think they could do the same under the cover of educating the masses but at this juncture the masses will expose them.
JJB 9 years ago

A renowned church like Pentecost shouldn't do this to these poor and innocent children. If what is reported is true then we have to go back to our root (Africa values, norms and principles) which the whites came and disorgani ...
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A renowned church like Pentecost shouldn't do this to these poor and innocent children. If what is reported is true then we have to go back to our root (Africa values, norms and principles) which the whites came and disorganized and replaced it with "church ". For the eleven students I say good luck as you have putting your case before the competent court of jurisdiction.
ANABA 9 years ago

I BELIEVE THE ACCREDITATION BOARD WANTED CHOP CHOP WHICH THE CHURCH REFUSED

I BELIEVE THE ACCREDITATION BOARD WANTED CHOP CHOP WHICH THE CHURCH REFUSED
ELINAM 9 years ago

If the board wanted bribe and you refused, why turned around and misrepresented yourself?
You're just as wrong as the board.
Is that high moral embedded in high ethics or straight out stealing that had been perfected from t ...
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If the board wanted bribe and you refused, why turned around and misrepresented yourself?
You're just as wrong as the board.
Is that high moral embedded in high ethics or straight out stealing that had been perfected from the church?
You see, most of you can not believe your favorite pastors and their churches are NOT in the business of saving SOULS but for MONEY and the truth shall come out and it's gonna make some commit suicide for being led astray.
Efo Mawuli 9 years ago

It's always important to listen to the other side before passing judgment.

It's always important to listen to the other side before passing judgment.
Tuffour Agyemang 9 years ago

I am a bit skeptical about the claim being made against the school. For a University or college of that size not having accreditation is very strange. I believe the school is not a run of the mill institution that just came t ...
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I am a bit skeptical about the claim being made against the school. For a University or college of that size not having accreditation is very strange. I believe the school is not a run of the mill institution that just came to being. It was planned thought through and established. The basic problem that I can suspect at this stage is the admission requirements of these students or their grade point average. Did these students plagiarize during exams or not. How can matriculation be held for others except them. For the benefit of doubt I would cautiously believe them and hope that every error will be corrected.
SBD 9 years ago

I understand why the ministry of education or the institution in charge of these private universities can't crap the whip! There is a lot of bogus universities springing up in Ghana. It is not bad to have more universities, b ...
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I understand why the ministry of education or the institution in charge of these private universities can't crap the whip! There is a lot of bogus universities springing up in Ghana. It is not bad to have more universities, but we should not sacrifice QUALITY!!
Patriot 9 years ago

Because of these private universities degrees from Ghana universities are no more respected overseas.Many of these private universities give so many first class and second uppers just to make their students competitive in th ...
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Because of these private universities degrees from Ghana universities are no more respected overseas.Many of these private universities give so many first class and second uppers just to make their students competitive in the job market.what a shame!!!.Some even admit students without passes in English language.
Abeiku Brew 9 years ago

What prevented the Republic from contacting the university for its version than to publish a one sided case

What prevented the Republic from contacting the university for its version than to publish a one sided case
saanah 9 years ago

the church of Pentecost I know is no more on this earth.There is no more fear of God in the Church, is all money money.When christ die on the cross He open the path for any one who be live that He is son of God to have chan ...
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the church of Pentecost I know is no more on this earth.There is no more fear of God in the Church, is all money money.When christ die on the cross He open the path for any one who be live that He is son of God to have change mad and turn from sin, than be come child of God.but this church has be come the money.
Lawyyer 9 years ago

We are looking to see how this case will fare and be sure other suits will follow. There must order in our society.

We are looking to see how this case will fare and be sure other suits will follow. There must order in our society.
kretz 9 years ago

This is why Ghana is a failed State. What was the ministry of education doing when the university was established and the courses they are offering? I blame the Ghana education service. They should not have allowed that. And ...
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This is why Ghana is a failed State. What was the ministry of education doing when the university was established and the courses they are offering? I blame the Ghana education service. They should not have allowed that. And the students should also have done their research very well before applying to the Pentecost university. Ghana is really rotten
Mame 9 years ago

Tuffour, the issue at hand is that the course they took has not been accredited not the whole subjects offered in the school.

Tuffour, the issue at hand is that the course they took has not been accredited not the whole subjects offered in the school.
Dr D.Z.Asigri 9 years ago

This is an insult to knowledge and education...

This is an insult to knowledge and education...
Truth 9 years ago

Bible Prophecies taking effect. Rev 17:17

Bible Prophecies taking effect. Rev 17:17
PA 9 years ago

The university should pay back that 2.9 millionto them. It's not their fault. I don't think everyone checks that the department of the university is accredited. What people normally do is that they check the university or the ...
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The university should pay back that 2.9 millionto them. It's not their fault. I don't think everyone checks that the department of the university is accredited. What people normally do is that they check the university or the institution if it is accredited. Why should that university operate if it is not accredited? I think the money is small. It should be around GHc40 million. At least each of them can go home with $1m.
Aggrey Fynn 9 years ago

How can a so called Church treat people this way.May be,Marley was right when he said "I feel like bombing a church now that I know the preacher is lying".It makes you wonder,can you trust any church men in Kwame Nkrumah's Gh ...
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How can a so called Church treat people this way.May be,Marley was right when he said "I feel like bombing a church now that I know the preacher is lying".It makes you wonder,can you trust any church men in Kwame Nkrumah's Ghana?It sounds like the answer is no.
Kofi Kofi Go. 9 years ago

You de crazy

You de crazy
NiK 9 years ago

that's bad and is a shame to the university

that's bad and is a shame to the university
BB 9 years ago

if what the students stand for is the truth,then what they are demanding is too small.go in for some 7.6million.what is that 2.7million for?u people dont know money at all.

if what the students stand for is the truth,then what they are demanding is too small.go in for some 7.6million.what is that 2.7million for?u people dont know money at all.
Yaw 9 years ago

These days some of the clergy are quick to attack government. bishop bosomtwe ayensu should comment on this. The authorities of the penteco university must speak to this issue immediately.

These days some of the clergy are quick to attack government. bishop bosomtwe ayensu should comment on this. The authorities of the penteco university must speak to this issue immediately.
Ansah 9 years ago

Quoting from the article: "The Course was subsequently converted to B.A. Communication Studies in 2011."
now were these 11 the only students in the entire program, since 2011? The program was B.A. in IT before it was changed ...
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Quoting from the article: "The Course was subsequently converted to B.A. Communication Studies in 2011."
now were these 11 the only students in the entire program, since 2011? The program was B.A. in IT before it was changed to communication, so I'm sure there must have been other students. Besides, why would the Republic Newspaper publish a sided story, without any version of the Pentecost administration. Three sides to every story: His side, her side, and then the truth in between the two... We should desist from jumping on the bandwagon of insult and wrongful accusation based on imbalanced information... I'm sure Pentecost will have their version, and I'm looking out for that...
Don 9 years ago

The name "University" is cheapened in Ghana. I was in Accra 2013 along Kasoa road I saw several buildings with Universities inscribed on them. I wonder if it's real or just a joke. These are all signs of banana republic. "Cry ...
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The name "University" is cheapened in Ghana. I was in Accra 2013 along Kasoa road I saw several buildings with Universities inscribed on them. I wonder if it's real or just a joke. These are all signs of banana republic. "Cry my beloved Ghana"
YAW MENDS 9 years ago

CHURCHES WORLDWIDE ARE TURNING TO BUSINESS CENTRES,THE WILL SOON BUILD MARKETS AND RENT THEM OUT TO PEOPLE. SHAME SHAME

CHURCHES WORLDWIDE ARE TURNING TO BUSINESS CENTRES,THE WILL SOON BUILD MARKETS AND RENT THEM OUT TO PEOPLE. SHAME SHAME
kwesi kyei baffour 9 years ago

It is better to go to a government institution than these fraudulent so called private universities.its better to enroll into polytechnic,training colleges than a private university.

It is better to go to a government institution than these fraudulent so called private universities.its better to enroll into polytechnic,training colleges than a private university.
Paa Joe 9 years ago

CLOSE ALL THESE FRAUDULENT PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY.

HAVE THE MANY SO CALLED GRADUATES MADE A '''DENT'' TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF GHANA.

GRADUATES, PROFESSORS, DEANS,ENGINEERS, FORMER IMF AND WORLD BANK ...
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CLOSE ALL THESE FRAUDULENT PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE COUNTRY.

HAVE THE MANY SO CALLED GRADUATES MADE A '''DENT'' TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF GHANA.

GRADUATES, PROFESSORS, DEANS,ENGINEERS, FORMER IMF AND WORLD BANK APPOINTEES, FELLOWS AND SCHOLARS AND FOR THE COUNTRY TI BE STILL IN THE MIDST OF POVERTY.

CONTRADICTory
abortsi 9 years ago

Is it the zoom lion man's university?

Is it the zoom lion man's university?
ONYAME NIPA (Man Of God)USA 9 years ago

HILI BABA

HILI BABA
EWI 9 years ago

When you have thief ruling your country that is what you will get that.

When you have thief ruling your country that is what you will get that.
Bellow 9 years ago

tRUE

tRUE
NII LARTEY. 9 years ago

PENTECOST UNIVERSITY SOUNDS LIKE ONE OF NANA AKUFO -ADDO'S FUNNY INSTITUTIONS. REMEMBER DANKWA INSTITUTE, HIS BOGUS LAW FIRM ETC? GHANA IS FOR EASY PICKINGS BY FAKES AND BOGUS PARADING IN THE STREET OF GHANA AS SIGNIFICANTS A ...
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PENTECOST UNIVERSITY SOUNDS LIKE ONE OF NANA AKUFO -ADDO'S FUNNY INSTITUTIONS. REMEMBER DANKWA INSTITUTE, HIS BOGUS LAW FIRM ETC? GHANA IS FOR EASY PICKINGS BY FAKES AND BOGUS PARADING IN THE STREET OF GHANA AS SIGNIFICANTS AND FAMOUS.
Kwadwo Aduhene 9 years ago

I am very sad for hearing this story,there should be an apology to the students immediately and refund their money involved

I am very sad for hearing this story,there should be an apology to the students immediately and refund their money involved
Boss 9 years ago

If true, this is really sad

If true, this is really sad
shakararn 9 years ago

THE GHANA EDUCATION AUTHORITY SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS CRAP AND PUNISH THE UNIVERSITY FOR FRAUD. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD BE CLOSED DOWN

THE GHANA EDUCATION AUTHORITY SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS CRAP AND PUNISH THE UNIVERSITY FOR FRAUD. THE UNIVERSITY SHOULD BE CLOSED DOWN
the lone crusader 9 years ago

You see do one have to sow where she or he has not toild?

You see do one have to sow where she or he has not toild?
@@@@@@@@ 9 years ago

Pentacost. IT Was started in Topica Kansas
On New year eve.Js said I will build my Church.and started in Jerusalem AD33.All these satanic churches were started in USA.You can verify a tree with it fruit.their tongs translat ...
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Pentacost. IT Was started in Topica Kansas
On New year eve.Js said I will build my Church.and started in Jerusalem AD33.All these satanic churches were started in USA.You can verify a tree with it fruit.their tongs translated found out they were cursing our lord.They purposely cursing the Lord with their all night worship.Hell is waiting for them.
Abbey 9 years ago

Yes,that is the church of Pentecost
for you.The church is as fraudulent as the word.That is exactly how they are exploiting their members by loaning huge sums of money to their leaders for business while their members conti ...
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Yes,that is the church of Pentecost
for you.The church is as fraudulent as the word.That is exactly how they are exploiting their members by loaning huge sums of money to their leaders for business while their members continue to struggle to make ends meet.People like this will point fingers at people in government!. Trust me,99% of Pentecost church members will burn in hell!.
Richard Kwabena Asare. 9 years ago

Some private universities deserve to be closed down . How could the university fraudulently usurp money from these innocent students in the name of giving them BA in communication studies. Non - existing coursess, courses wit ...
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Some private universities deserve to be closed down . How could the university fraudulently usurp money from these innocent students in the name of giving them BA in communication studies. Non - existing coursess, courses without accreditation. The grieved persons deserve to sue them. This is an eye opener.
my mind 9 years ago

pentecost fire at work.charlatans. God would punish you all.

pentecost fire at work.charlatans. God would punish you all.
toboh 9 years ago

Guys I think you can get accessed in another university for a year or more if you have actually acquired the knowledge,you can get the degree you want.

Guys I think you can get accessed in another university for a year or more if you have actually acquired the knowledge,you can get the degree you want.
Kwame Mensah 9 years ago

O God save your church.Na whose fault it is .Ooo my beloved church,please we don't want to hear this anymore.Get things fixed well for us oo.Members lets pray for the church paa.Thanks

O God save your church.Na whose fault it is .Ooo my beloved church,please we don't want to hear this anymore.Get things fixed well for us oo.Members lets pray for the church paa.Thanks
Kwame Mensah 9 years ago

Pentecost in the news paper again I wonder what many people will say again.2014-2015.hmmm.

Pentecost in the news paper again I wonder what many people will say again.2014-2015.hmmm.
AKWASI, LONDON 9 years ago

The COP has become a jinxed church. The behaviour of their so-called pastors and elders leaves much to be desired. Fornication, backbiting and general malfeasance among the clergy and members have become the order of the day, ...
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The COP has become a jinxed church. The behaviour of their so-called pastors and elders leaves much to be desired. Fornication, backbiting and general malfeasance among the clergy and members have become the order of the day, especially in the UK.Reverend McKeown, the founder and his wife, must be weeping in their graves now.Disgusting church.
Aggrieve Student 8 years ago

I am a victim. I would be getting in touch with students lawyer. Thanks

I am a victim. I would be getting in touch with students lawyer. Thanks

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