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… Broken down bulldozer at the land fill site at Sherigu Thirty kilometers away, in Sherigu, a community on the edge of Bolgatanga town, you can see what the absence of a real solution looks like. …
The village showing Ghana how to turn plastic into “gold” while also cleaning the airThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspected armed robbers following an intelligence-led operation in Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region. …
Arrest of Four Armed Robbers: Suspect collapses, dies during weapon search in BolgatangaDaily Guide
… In a statement, the association claimed that “there is a troubling pattern of abuse in which state institutions, especially the Ghana Police Service, are being used to conduct extrajudicial killings of Mamprusis in Bolgatanga.” According to the MAYA, on February 17, 2026, one Abd …
‘Probe Extrajudicial Killings Of Mamprusis’Joy Online
The suspects, identified as Abdulai Ibrahim, Amadu Rahman, Amadu Sulemana, also known as Saaga, and Adu Yakubu, were arrested in Bolgatanga on Tuesday, May 5, following what the police described as an intelligence-led operation. …
Police crack Bolga robbery gang, retrieve AK47 and 87 rounds of ammunitionJoy Online
… Mr Abdulai gave the caution during a court and crime reporting training organised by the Upper East Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Bolgatanga. …
Irresponsible court reporting erodes public trust in judiciary – CHRAJ Director warnsJoy Online
… Justice Gemadzie made the call while facilitating a court and crime reporting training organised by the Upper East Regional branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) in Bolgatanga. …
Expose young people to courts and prisons to curb crime – Judge advocatesThe Chronicle
Mr Akamugri Donatus Atanga, the Upper East Regional Minister, has appealed to the government to take urgent steps to rehabilitate the deteriorating Tamale-Bolgatanga Highway. …
Minister calls for immediate rehabilitation of Tamale-Bolgatanga HighwayThe Chronicle
The Ghana Police Service has arrested four suspected armed robbers following an intelligence led operation in Bolgatanga, in the Upper East Region. …
Ghana Police Arrests Four Suspected Armed Robbers in BolgatangaBusiness & Financial Times
… Agambila, who recently returned from a year abroad in the diaspora, said his observations on the ground in Bolgatanga paint a different reality from the policy’s intent. …
Founder of Alagumgube urges President Mahama to revisit aspects of 24-Hour Economy PolicyThe Chronicle
… Don Little, whose real name is Stephen Atanga, is a well-known Ghanaian actor and comedian from Bolgatanga. …
I doubt any woman can love me genuinely -Don LittleAfrica World Airlines has unveiled its first Embraer E190 aircraft as part of a planned 10-aircraft fleet expansion aimed at strengthening air connectivity in Ghana and across West Africa. The 102-seat aircraft is the first of 10 planned for the expansion, which the airline says will improve regional operations.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa World Airlines has unveiled its first Embraer E190 aircraft as part of a planned 10-aircraft fleet expansion aimed at strengthening air connectivity in Ghana and across West Africa. The 102-seat aircraft is the first of 10 planned for the expansion, which the airline says will improve regional operations.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
BOST Energies Limited has reduced fuel supplies to Burkina Faso and Mali, attributing the cut to ongoing revamp works at its Bolgatanga depot rather than any imminent fuel shortage in Ghana. The company clarified that its Managing Director's Reuters comments were misinterpreted, and stressed there is no shortage and no supply cuts based on political, security, or diplomatic grounds.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Wa West District Hospital has received surgical equipment and GH¢340,000 in financial support through an intervention by the Member of Parliament for Wa West. The support is intended to improve emergency care and reduce referrals to the regional hospital, addressing equipment shortages that currently require nurses to share blood pressure machines.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana concluded its sixth SME Business Clinic in Greater Accra, bringing together over 200 entrepreneurs to provide practical tools, knowledge and partnerships for digital transformation, access to finance and market expansion. The two-day programme focused on developing effective marketing strategies for domestic and global business advantage.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Commentary examines Ghana's Domestic Violence Act and related support structures, questioning whether survivors can afford to access the legal protections and services available to them, including DOVVSU, courts, and the One-Stop Centre in Accra.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Health Service Director-General Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea says the selection of districts for the Free Primary HealthCare programme is based on levels of deprivation, access to health services, and indicators including hospital availability, maternal mortality, school enrolment and distance to healthcare — not political considerations.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians of quality roads under his Big Push infrastructure programme but says the project must be rolled out in phases due to budget constraints. The government is prioritizing major arterial corridors and trunk roads before extending to feeder roads, with the Wa-Han-Tumu-Navrongo road project expected to be commissioned next year.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama says the government cannot undertake all the country's road projects at once due to budget limits, and will implement Big Push projects in phases, prioritising major trunk roads linking regional capitals before moving to feeder roads.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Alhaj Saalim Bamba, an aspiring National Nasara Organiser of the NPP and two-term Ashanti Regional Nasara Organiser, has suspended his campaign activities indefinitely following an accident involving a vehicle in his campaign convoy on Monday, September 7, 2026, while traveling from Tumu to Wa. Several people were injured, with most treated and discharged, while one was transferred to Wenchi Methodist Hospital for further medical attention.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister says the ongoing upgrade of the Wa-Tumu-Bolgatanga road corridor will improve movement of farm produce and goods, strengthening agriculture and trade in the Upper West Region. The government aims to complete the project within its four-year mandate.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Republic Bank advises that mortgage repayments together with existing debts should not exceed 50 per cent of a customer's income when assessing mortgage qualification. The bank may refinance existing personal loans and extend repayment periods to help customers meet affordability thresholds.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Upper East Regional Minister has pledged to use the proposed ten-year Prosperity through Enterprise, Agriculture, Resilience and Livelihoods (PEARL) Framework to create jobs, attract investment, and improve critical infrastructure across the region. The GH₵8.6 billion development blueprint is being aligned with national and regional plans, and stakeholders have shown keen interest in the programme.
4 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Upper East Regional Police Command has arrested six persons in connection with the alleged murder of a tricycle rider in Bolgatanga East District over his failure to make sales. According to preliminary investigations, the victim, Akolbila Blessing, was attacked and beaten on August 27, 2026, found unconscious the next day, and died on arrival at the hospital.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Right to Information Commission has announced a month-long programme for September 2026 to mark RTI Month, focusing on tackling information disorder and promoting access to credible information in the digital environment under the theme "Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age."
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Right to Information Commission will run its 2026 RTI Month from September 1 to September 28, featuring media outreach activities in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga to promote effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2019 and deepen public understanding of access to information rights.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Road improvements on the Tumu–Bolgatanga and Tumu–Tamale routes have attracted new vehicle operators, including Voxy, Sprinter, and Urvan buses, giving passengers more comfortable and convenient transport choices. The Tumu Lorry Station chairman attributed the growth in alternative vehicles to the ongoing road construction and improvement.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Right to Information Commission will run month-long activities from September 1–28, 2026, to mark RTI Month under the theme "Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age," culminating in the International Day for Universal Access to Information on September 28. Officials will participate in radio and television interviews in Accra, Kumasi, Sunyani and Bolgatanga to promote public understanding of the Right to Information Act, 2019.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for construction of a seven-storey carpark, two hotels, shopping mall, and sky lounge at Accra International Airport, expected to be completed within 24 months with over 2,000 parking bays. The project is part of efforts to modernise aviation infrastructure and improve passenger experience.
28 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Yakubu Akuka, Upper East Regional Programme Officer of ActionAid Ghana, called on African journalists to adopt a more positive and balanced approach to reporting, highlighting the continent's successes, resilience, culture, and development initiatives alongside reporting on problems and wrongdoing.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An autistic female student at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School was raped by two watchmen of the school, according to reports from the Upper East Regional capital. The article calls on state agencies to intervene and address the alleged negligence.
24 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Energy Commission and Ghana Hotels Association are rolling out a stakeholder engagement programme to train hotel and hospitality facility owners and managers in the Bono East region on energy efficiency and compliance with new regulations. The hospitality sector is a major electricity consumer, with hotels spending approximately 60 to 70 per cent of their operating costs on energy and resources.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A 28-year-old driver, Thomas Agambaa, has been sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment by the Circuit Court in Accra for conspiring with accomplices to rob his former employer, businesswoman Madam Grace Belkis Azure, at gunpoint in Bolgatanga on June 12, 2022. The court convicted him on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery after he pleaded guilty with explanation, which the court considered insufficient as a defence but relevant to mitigation.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation and Ghana Gas Company for the redevelopment of the long-abandoned Bolgatanga Sports Stadium, which has remained incomplete for over five decades despite a perimeter wall being constructed. The effort aims to provide the region with a standard sports facility for youth development and competitive sporting events.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Kombat Yaw Yiremiah, 20, drowned in a river at Tambalug in the Tempane District while helping travellers cross between Ghana and Togo on August 16, 2026. His body had not been recovered as of August 17, with NADMO and community members continuing search efforts.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana's economic recovery one-and-a-half years after the NDC assumed power as phenomenal, attributing it to fiscal discipline and deliberate efforts to reduce waste and unnecessary expenditure. He noted that the government did not send any loan agreement to Parliament throughout 2025 and relied on internally generated funds to implement programmes.
17 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
As of end July, the Government has disbursed GH¢23.1 billion to clear road contractors' arrears and fund projects under the Big Push infrastructure programme, the Roads Minister disclosed during President Mahama's inspection tour of the Upper East Region. The Minister stated that the bulk of the amount represents arrears payments.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama announced plans to hold a national referendum on proposed constitutional amendments alongside the 2027 District Assembly Elections. The referendum will cover entrenched clauses requiring at least 40 percent of registered voters to participate, with 75 percent of those voting required to approve the amendments.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has expressed hope that Bawku will regain its position as a major commercial hub if peace is sustained, noting that the cessation of conflict has created an opportunity for residents and businesses to return. He commended traditional rulers and residents for contributing to the prevailing peace and said restoration of peace is critical to rebuilding confidence and attracting professionals and businesses back to the area.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Elvis Figo Awonekai, the NPP's 2024 parliamentary candidate for Bolgatanga Central, has been elected Chairman of the party in the Upper East Region with 177 votes, defeating four other candidates. Awonekai identified party unity and organisational strengthening ahead of the 2028 general elections as his key priorities.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced plans to hold a national referendum on proposed constitutional amendments to the 1992 Constitution alongside the 2027 District Assembly elections. He said voters would simultaneously elect Assembly Members and vote on changes to entrenched constitutional provisions, and that a Constitutional Review Implementation Committee would soon be inaugurated to categorise which amendments require parliamentary approval versus referendum.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →