14 h. ago Sports Minister’s ‘needless’ statement cost Black Stars against Chad – Sannie Daara

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and CAF Media Officer, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, has blamed Sports and Recreation Minister Kofi Adams for Ghana’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Chad on Thursday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Black Stars looked on course for victory after Jordan Ayew’s 17th-minute opener, but Ecua […]

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14 h. ago Police assure maximum security for Tamale Central NDC primary

The Northern Regional Police Command has assured maximum security during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries in the Tamale Central Constituency.

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19 h. ago Kojo Yankah blames Sports Minister Kofi Adams for Black Stars’ draw with Chad

Former Western Regional Football Association chairman Kojo Yankah has blamed Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams for the Black Stars’ 1-1 draw with Chad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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40 h. ago Jobberman Ghana empowers young women in Northern Ghana with off

In Sang, a community in the Mion District of the Northern Region, young women are finding new opportunities to build dignified livelihoods through the Harnessing Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity for Youth (HAPPY) Program.

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44 h. ago World Shea Expo 2025 positions Tamale as international hub for shea industry

Tamale, the Northern Regional capital, played host to the World Shea Expo 2025 from September 2 to 4, bringing together more than 8,000 participants from across the shea value chain.

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46 h. ago Azorka’s words fueled the tensions – Richard Ahiagbah on Akwatia by

The opposition NPP's Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, has blamed comments made by the NDC's National Chairman, Sofo Azorka, for fueling tensions during the Akwatia by-election.

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47 h. ago Galamsey politics took over Akwatia — Ahiagbah blames NDC strategy

The opposition NPP's Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, has blamed what he calls “galamsey politics” for his party’s defeat in the Akwatia by-election.

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52 h. ago NPP’s Richard Ahiagbah blames Sofo Azorka, NDC violence for Akwatia defeat

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has attributed its loss in the Akwatia by-election to violent acts allegedly carried out by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), particularly its National Vice Chairman, Sofo Azorka. Speaking on Joy News on Wednesday, September 3, the NPP’s Communication Director, Richard Ahiagbah, said the conduct of Mr. Azorka and his supporters […]

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69 h. ago Community Closes School Over Naming Dispute with Education Officials

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/community-closes-school-over-naming-dispute-with-education-officials/A basic school in Ghana’s Western Region has been shuttered by community members protesting education authorities’ refusal to name the institution after their traditional leader, highlighting tensions over local participation in school governance. The Assorko community in Shama District closed the school they helped build following a prolonged dispute with the Ghana Education Service over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/community-closes-school-over-naming-dispute-with-education-officials/

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2 d. ago Northern Ghana Artisans Seek Equipment to Boost Farm Mechanization

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/Local innovators across northern Ghana are calling for machinery support to expand production of agricultural implements, arguing that investment in indigenous technology could reduce import dependence and strengthen food security. Artisans who design and manufacture farming tools report that limited access to modern equipment constrains their ability to scale production and meet growing demand from […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-artisans-seek-equipment-to-boost-farm-mechanization/

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3 d. ago Tamale Hosts Global Shea Industry as Ghana Eyes Value Chain Transformation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tamale-hosts-global-shea-industry-as-ghana-eyes-value-chain-transformation/Ghana’s northern capital is buzzing with international attention as the World Shea Expo 2025 opens today at the Modern City Hotel in Tamale. The three-day event marks a pivotal moment for Ghana’s ambitions to transform shea from a rural survival crop into a cornerstone of national economic growth. President John Mahama will officially launch the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tamale-hosts-global-shea-industry-as-ghana-eyes-value-chain-transformation/

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3 d. ago Northern Ghana Girls Receive Career Guidance from CARD Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Aminu Ibrahim, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-girls-receive-career-guidance-from-card-ghana/Community Aid for Rural Development Ghana organized a weekend mentorship program in Wa connecting senior high school girls with female professionals to encourage educational persistence and leadership ambitions. The “Girls Meetup with Mentors” event brought together students from six local schools under CARD Ghana’s She Leads Project, implemented with Plan International Ghana support. The initiative […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Aminu Ibrahim, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/northern-ghana-girls-receive-career-guidance-from-card-ghana/

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3 d. ago Young women in Northern Region propose job creation interventions for 2026 budget

Young women, from four districts in the Northern Region have appealed to government to prioritise support for agriculture, financial empowerment, inclusivity in job schemes, and increased funding for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the 2026 national budget.

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4 d. ago Communities in Northern Ghana Vulnerable to Extremist Recruitment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communities-in-northern-ghana-vulnerable-to-extremist-recruitment/More than half of residents across northern Ghana cannot identify how violent extremist groups target young people for recruitment, according to new research that has sparked alarm among security officials. The survey findings expose dangerous knowledge gaps that could leave entire communities defenseless against sophisticated recruitment tactics. Researchers warn these vulnerabilities create openings for extremist […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/communities-in-northern-ghana-vulnerable-to-extremist-recruitment/

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4 d. ago Expert Disputes Intelligence Failure Claims Over Festival Violence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-disputes-intelligence-failure-claims-over-festival-violence/A prominent security analyst has pushed back against criticism of Ghana’s intelligence services following violent incidents at the recent Homowo Festival celebrations in Sowutuom. Richard Kumadoe, speaking during Monday morning’s radio discussion, argued that security lapses should not automatically be blamed on intelligence gathering failures. The consultant emphasized a clear distinction between information collection and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/expert-disputes-intelligence-failure-claims-over-festival-violence/

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4 d. ago CDD Ghana calls for targeted support for vulnerable groups in northern Ghana 

A baseline study by the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana) has shown that majority of communities in northern Ghana lack adequate productive assets, leaving them vulnerable to economic shocks and violent extremism. 

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5 d. ago NPP Primaries: Why is Bryan Acheampong calling for unity yet acting like the proverbial magpie?

Events last week within the circles of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have got me reflecting on an Akan proverb involving the magpie.

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5 d. ago Police probe deadly clashes at Homowo Festival in Sowutuom and Anyaa

The Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into violent clashes that marred the climax of this year’s Homowo Festival at Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to police, the disturbances erupted during the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi after a misunderstanding broke out between supporters of two rival chiefs. The tension […]

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5 d. ago Ghana Hosts 172 Ivorian Asylum Seekers Fleeing Election Tensions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-hosts-172-ivorian-asylum-seekers-fleeing-election-tensions/Ghana has received 172 asylum seekers from Côte d’Ivoire over the past fortnight as political tensions escalate ahead of the neighboring country’s presidential election scheduled for October. The Ivorians crossed into Ghana citing fears of potential violence surrounding the electoral process and are currently housed at the Ampain Refugee Camp in the Western Region’s Ellembelle […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-hosts-172-ivorian-asylum-seekers-fleeing-election-tensions/

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5 d. ago Veteran Nurse Wins £25,000 After Workplace Bullying Campaign

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/veteran-nurse-wins-25000-after-workplace-bullying-campaign/An experienced dental nurse has received substantial compensation after an employment tribunal found she endured months of systematic workplace harassment that ultimately forced her resignation. Maureen Howieson, 64, was awarded £25,254 following her successful claim against Edinburgh’s Great Junction Dental Practice where she worked for several years before tensions with a colleague made her position […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/veteran-nurse-wins-25000-after-workplace-bullying-campaign/

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