Author: Krobea

The Minister of Interior has lifted the curfew imposed on Nalerigu and it’s environs with immediate effect. This follows advice from the North East Regional Security Council. In a statement issued on Monday, February 16, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak indicated that the decision was taken following peace and security in the area. He urged chiefs, opinion leaders, youth and people of Nalerigu “to exercise restraint in the face of the challenges confronting them and to use non-violent means to channel their energies into ensuring peace in the area”. Ethnic clashes in the area left government with no decision than to…

Tano North Member of Parliament Dr. Gideon Boako has taken a decisive step to unite the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Tano North Constituency following the party’s recently concluded presidential primaries. In a statement posted on his Facebook page today, he said he hosted key stakeholders at his home for a reconciliatory engagement, bringing together coordinators of all five contestants. “Yesterday, I hosted key stakeholders at my home, including the coordinators for all five contestants of the just-ended presidential elections,” Dr. Boako wrote. “We came together as members of the New Patriotic Party in the Tano North Constituency for…

Former Vice President and newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has described as encouraging, steps members of the party have taken to come together, following what many have described as a bitter presidential primaries. At the party’s National Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the raucous nature of the just ended primaries, but also said reconciliation efforts he has seen from party members to one another is promising. “We have been through a gruelling election cycle. One that has the potential to have caused wounds and strained relationships. Elections can leave scars that…

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CE TAG) has announced a suspension of the industrial action declared on Monday, November 24, 2025. This follows the release of funds by government to settle the 2023/2024 Book and Research Allowance, the 2022 Research Top-up Allowance for Akrokerri College of Education and the All-Year-Round Work Compensation for additional duties performed in 2022. “CETAG acknowledges this development as a significant step towards addressing the concerns that necessitated the industrial action,” a statement issued by the Association on Monday, February 16 said. “We commend the government for responding to these critical financial commitments.”…

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Abdullai Ayariga, on Saturday, February 14, distributed essential tools and equipment to beneficiaries of the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) in Cape Coast. The ceremony marked the official handover of equipment to the first batch of apprentices under the programme, reinforcing government’s commitment to youth empowerment and skills development. Other dignitaries were present at the event. Addressing the gathering, Mr Ayariga described the occasion as a significant milestone in efforts to equip young people with employable skills. “I stand before you today with deep pride and sincere gratitude at the…

Ten-man Hearts of Oak beat archrivals Asante Kotoko by a lone goal to move up on the Ghana Premier League table on Sunday. It was a crucial game for the two sides as a win will lift their title hopes after leaders Medeama SC dropped points in the matchweek. The tension in the match was more intense as Hearts of Oak’s Head Coach Mas-Ud Didi Dramani was making a return to a familiar ground, Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where he won the league title as Asante Kotoko coach. Prior to the game, the Porcupine Warriors had suffered a setback as…

Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has commended delegates and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Northern Region for their exemplary conduct during the party’s recent presidential primaries. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Northern Regional NPP Headquarters in Tamale on Saturday, February 14, Dr Amin Adam said the peaceful and incident-free nature of the primaries once again demonstrated that the NPP remains Ghana’s most democratic political party. According to him, the transparent and orderly process reflected the party’s deep commitment to internal democracy and respect for due…

Member of Parliament for Karaga and former Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has made a financial donation and presented 1,000 bags of cement to support the construction of the Northern Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Headquarters in Tamale. The donation was announced during the groundbreaking ceremony for the multi-purpose facility on Saturday, February 14, attended by Regional and Constituency Executives, NPP Members of Parliament and party supporters. Dr Amin Adam described the contribution as part of his commitment, together with other NPP MPs from the Northern Region, to strengthen the party’s infrastructure and administrative capacity. He further pledged…

A 1-0 win by the Black Princesses in South Africa on Saturday gave the team a 3-2 aggregate win in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Substitute Priscilla Mensah’s second-half strike gave the team the vital win at the Mbombela Stadium. The first leg had ended 2-2 at the Accra Sports Stadium last Sunday. This required Charles Sampson’s side to win at all cost in order to make it to the next round of qualifiers.  After a goalless first half,  Sampson threw in Priscilla after an injury to Mary Amponsah.  A few minutes after coming on, the Ghana…

First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama on Saturday, February 14 joined her colleagues at the 30th Ordinary Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD), taking place on the margins of the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa. The theme for this year’s two-day gathering is “Building Resilience,” focused on strengthening African communities amid current global challenges. The first ladies and their technical advisors held a closed-door meeting following the opening session before joining their husbands for the official opening of the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and…