Also known as: Northeast Region · North East Regional
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… A native of Gambaga in the North East Region, Awuche was believed to stand at approximately 7 feet 8 inches, earning him recognition as Ghana’s tallest man. …
Ghana’s tallest man, Abdul-Samed Sulemana, is deadJoy Online
Students of Nalerigu Senior High School in the North East Region say a month-long water crisis has brought night studies to a standstill, forcing many of them to spend their evenings searching for water instead of preparing for their examinations. …
Water crisis cripples learning at Nalerigu SHS as students abandon night studies to search for waterJoy Online
The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has warned that communities experiencing recurring conflicts risk missing out on government development projects, stressing that peace remains a prerequisite for infrastructure investment and socio-economic development. …
North East Regional Minister inspects development projects, warns conflict-prone communitiesDaily Guide
Lawyer Sulley Sambian with Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sherigah II Lawyer Sulley Sambian, the North East Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former CEO of Northern Development Authority (NDA), has declared his intention to run for the NPP North East Regional cha …
Lawyer Sambian Eyes North East NPP ChairmanshipThe Chronicle
… Command’s condolences to the families of the deceased and assured residents that troops, in collaboration with the Borno State Government and other security agencies, were taking all necessary measures to protect lives and secure critical public institutions across the North East …
46 polytechnic students rescued in Borno as troops foil ISWAP attackJoy Online
… At the regional level, Volta, North East, Northern and Oti regions consistently recorded trade deficits, importing more goods than they exported through informal channels. …
Ghana’s informal cross-border trade hits GH¢31bnThe Chronicle
… Mahamudu Bawumia from the North East Region and himself from the Upper East Region should instead demonstrate the party’s national character and inclusiveness. …
Afoko Officially Joins NPP Chair Race …Vows To Reunite Party, Rebuild StructuresJoy Online
… Savannah, Upper East and North East regions record some of Ghana’s highest unemployment rates—22.4 percent, 21.1 percent and 20.7 percent respectively—roughly double the unemployment rate recorded in Greater Accra. …
EM Advisory proposes tri-pole economy to ease pressure on AccraJoy Online
The Mamprugu Moagduri District Assembly in the North East Region has announced the implementation of 23 major development projects across key sectors between January 2025 and June 2026. …
Mamprugu Moagduri Assembly executes 23 development projects, targets more in 2026.Joy Online
… He added that the party’s seats in the North East Region had reduced from four to three, while parliamentary representation in the Northern Region had fallen from nine seats to six. …
Unite to reclaim power in 2028 – Afoko urges NPP faithfulA man identified as Jaremian was shot dead by unidentified masked gunmen on motorbikes in Bunkpurugu on Monday evening, despite heavy security presence in the area. The shooting follows renewed tensions linked to a protracted chieftaincy dispute involving the Jamong and Jafouk royal families, which has triggered recurring clashes in the North East Region.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
A man identified as Jaremian was shot dead by unidentified masked gunmen on motorbikes in Bunkpurugu on Monday evening, despite heavy security presence in the area. The shooting follows renewed tensions linked to a protracted chieftaincy dispute involving the Jamong and Jafouk royal families, which has triggered recurring clashes in the North East Region.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission director-general has called for sustained peace in Northern Ghana to unlock the region's economic potential through agriculture, livestock, and value-added activities like shea butter processing, saying conflict undermines economic activity and weakens service delivery in an area where multidimensional poverty rates exceed 50 per cent in the North East and Savannah regions.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Project Coordinator of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project announced that stalled development projects across northern Ghana and the Oti Region are resuming following resolution of World Bank-supported funding delays. The Ministry of Finance has released funds to facilitate project completion, and contractors are mobilising to return to sites.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion feature explores whether Ghana's environmental restoration initiatives—from degraded mining landscapes to threatened mangroves—address the immediate livelihood needs of communities dependent on the land, questioning who will maintain efforts after donors leave and how quickly land damaged by activities like galamsey can become farmable again.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Environmental Protection Authority is conducting a week-long public education campaign across Ghana's five northern regions from October 26 to November 1, 2026, to prepare stakeholders for the January 1, 2027 ban on polystyrene foam products, citing environmental and health concerns.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Overlord of the Mamprugu Traditional Area has filed a contempt-of-court application against four people over the enskinment of Melchizedek Musah Jamung as Bunkpurugu chief on September 14, 2026, arguing the installation violated an ongoing legal dispute and his sole authority to install chiefs in that area.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hamdia Issahaku, a University for Development Studies nursing student from Gambaga, sold body splash to fellow students in hostels to support herself through school after financial hardship following her mother's death and her brother's medical emergency. She balanced her small business with her studies to graduate as the best female graduating student in her class.
15 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Statistical Service's Accommodation Occupancy Report for March to June 2025 shows that despite substantial monthly capacity of around 5 million room-nights, occupied room-nights fell from 2.14 million in March to 1.99 million in June, with national room occupancy remaining around 40 percent. Hotels had lower occupancy at roughly one-third, while hostels recorded 92.9 to 96.1 percent occupancy, with Central and Western regions showing the highest room occupancy rates.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
According to Ghana's Statistical Service, monthly occupied room-nights declined from 2.14 million in March to 1.99 million in June 2025, with national room occupancy falling from 41.7 per cent in March to 40 per cent in June, meaning only four out of ten available rooms were occupied on average. Hotels, which account for approximately 71 per cent of available rooms, recorded particularly low occupancy rates ranging from 32.4 per cent to 34.9 per cent during the period.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is holding a 13-day roadshow across Northern Ghana to connect investors with 128 investment-ready projects identified in the Northern, North East, Upper East, Upper West and Savanna Regions. The projects were identified through GIPA's Investment Opportunities Mapping Project, which has identified more than 600 investment-ready projects nationwide.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chief of Yagaba in Mamprugu Moagduri District has called on government to deploy sanitation inspection officers to enforce environmental regulations, following a community cleanup exercise led by traditional authorities and the District Chief Executive in response to recent flooding.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Catholic Relief Services and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have handed over six renovated National Ambulance Service facilities across northern Ghana's Upper East, North East, Northern, and Savannah regions to strengthen emergency referral and transport services as part of the HOPE-MCH Project improving maternal, newborn and child health.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hamdia Issahaku has emerged as the Best Female Graduating Student at the School of Nursing and Midwifery of the University for Development Studies, after overcoming financial hardship that forced her to sell body splash between hostels to support her education. She received support through the MTN Bright Scholarship after initially facing academic setbacks while working to cover tuition and living costs.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Police in Bunkprugu, North East Region, have launched a manhunt for Melchizedek Babotin Musah and six others after a chieftaincy dispute escalated on Saturday when Musah was enskinned as a rival chief despite a court injunction. The enskinment ceremony triggered clashes between rival factions, leaving a woman dead and a soldier injured when gunmen fired on a military vehicle responding to the disturbance.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A two-year partnership between Advocates for Community Alternatives, Spark MicroGrants, Water and Sanitation for the Urban Poor, and the West Mamprusi Municipal Assembly has launched in the North East Region to strengthen community agency, improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene, enhance livelihoods, and deepen government accountability across 100 communities.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Organisers of the 2026 Skrive Foundation Open Essay Competition called for stronger integration of practical skills into Ghana's education system. At the awards ceremony, guest speaker Emmanuel Nikoi said the country needs an education system that enables students to understand concepts and apply them to real-life challenges, arguing the issue is about making education meaningful and useful rather than choosing theory over practicals.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of an approaching moderate to heavy rainstorm with thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds affecting the Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah regions. Residents have been advised to secure loose materials, avoid travelling during peak rain, and motorists urged to reduce speed and avoid flooded roads.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Health Service reports that more than 53,000 teenage pregnancies were recorded in health facilities in the first seven months of this year, averaging about 7,300 cases monthly, with 1,501 involving girls aged 10 to 14. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, 15.2 percent of girls aged 15 to 19 have ever been pregnant, with rates higher among older teenagers and those without formal education.
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says Ghana's mineral resources must generate tangible benefits for communities where mining takes place and contribute to the country's broader development goals. The government is introducing mining reforms to improve efficiency, effectiveness and governance, including proposed changes to prospecting and licensing practices.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Overlord of Mamprugu Traditional Area has appealed to the government to increase health professionals posted to the North East Region, citing persistent staff shortages undermining healthcare delivery and calling for measures to attract and retain workers.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Renewed gunfire was reported in Bunkpurugu in the North East Region on Tuesday as the Regional Security Council held an emergency meeting to address escalating violence; authorities are considering imposing a full curfew to prevent further attacks.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Nalerigu Youth Association has given Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh two weeks to resolve the suspension of Nalerigu Nursing and Midwifery College Principal Ibrahim Chimsi, arguing that the Ministry should have used transparent procedures and corrective measures rather than immediate suspension over the college admitting students beyond its approved quota.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NADMO has warned residents in Kumbungu District to prepare for possible flooding as the Nawuni intake water level rose to 23.85 feet, within the critical flood range of 20 to 30 feet. The elevated level increases risk of the White Volta overflowing its banks, particularly if additional rainfall occurs or if Burkina Faso's Bagre Dam begins spillage, which could reach the Northern Region within seven days.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumasi High School scored 45 points to advance from a three-school preliminary contest at NSMQ 2026, eliminating Nalerigu SHS (34 points) and Jachie Pramso SHS (30 points). Nalerigu's elimination means the North East Region has no school competing for one of the 49 One-Eighth Stage places.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Incumbent NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong is leading the race to retain his position with 36% support among NPP voters, significantly ahead of challengers Eugene Antwi (10%), Sylvester Tetteh (5%), and Charles Dwamena (3%), though 46% of respondents remain undecided.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
According to a Global InfoAnalytics survey, former Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover leads the NPP's National Organiser race with 23% support, ahead of Salam Mustapha (14%), Alhaji Ismaela Ibrahim (8%), and Kwame A. Prempeh (5%), though 50% of voters surveyed remained undecided.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection inspected a nutrition training programme for Ghana School Feeding Programme caterers in Tamale, which brought together caterers from six regions to improve their knowledge of nutrition, food safety, hygiene and meal preparation. The Minister emphasised that the programme must ensure school meals contribute to children's growth, health and learning ability, and called for sustained capacity building and effective monitoring to improve meal quality.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana announced plans to deploy 80 new network sites across the Northern, Savannah, Upper East and North East Regions to improve connectivity and service quality. The company said this forms part of a broader target to deploy 500 new cell sites nationwide and will invest US$1.1 billion over the next three years.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a weather warning for parts of northern Ghana, forecasting a severe rainstorm to move westward from Benin and affect the Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah regions tonight and into the morning hours. The weather system is expected to bring strong to gusty winds, frequent lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall, with GMet urging residents to take precautionary measures, avoid open spaces and isolated trees, and motorists to exercise care on the roads.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
MTN Ghana will construct 80 new network sites across the five northern regions this year as part of a $1.1 billion investment plan, with $380 million earmarked for network expansion in 2026 alone. Nationwide, the company is targeting 500 new sites in 2026 to expand coverage and strengthen service quality.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →