Police in the Northern Region have intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking, arresting two suspected dealers and seizing 170 parcels of suspected Indian hemp during an intelligence-led operation in Tamale. …
… It was once spoken in Butei, a village between Techiman and Tamale, and though the language itself died out sometime in the twentieth century, a few elderly residents were still able to recall bits and pieces of it as recently as the early 2000s. …
… Similarly, a representative of Naaj Collections, who travelled all the way from Tamale to participate, attracted curious buyers with a playful marketing pitch by advertising clothes for “only 1 Cedi” before revealing the actual, yet highly affordable, prices. …
… We are here to grow with Ghana.” Sohail Mahmood, Chief Operating Officer, Africa World Airlines, said: “Africa World Airlines has proudly connected Ghana and West Africa for more than a decade, with a network that includes Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Lagos, Abuja and Ouagadougou. …
… or governments to identify areas requiring urgent attention. “This is huge because it provides us unlimited data and because we have geo-coordinates, we can then do small area estimation and tell government, for example, your national health insurance is doing well, but in Tamale …
… s Affairs and his role in resuscitating what he called “a moribund state bank.” Describing the author as “a man with a Midas touch,” Mr Bagbin commended his commitment to national development and his contribution to healthcare through the establishment of Aisha Hospital in Tamale …
… Northern towns, including Tamale, Bolgatanga, Wa, Damongo and Nalerigu, are forecast to experience a mix of morning cloudiness and sunny intervals before the possibility of late afternoon or evening thunderstorms in some areas. …
The Economic Case: The People Who Already Lead Capital Home A dual national is, functionally, a bridge: bank accounts, credit histories, and boardroom relationships in London, New York, and Toronto; land, family, and lifelong obligation in Accra, Kumasi, and Tamale. …
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.
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.
Northern Regional Police Command arrested 27-year-old Abdulai Mohammed Saani in Kumbungu on Thursday, August 20, over a provocative TikTok video about the death of the late Mion Lana, Abukari Mahama. Police say investigations are ongoing to determine how the video was produced and shared, and whether others were involved.
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.
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.
Aisha Hospital in Tamale has achieved its first successful IVF delivery and commissioned a new dialysis unit, marking what the hospital describes as a milestone in expanding access to specialist fertility and renal care in Northern Ghana.
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.
A KNUST planning researcher argues Ghana must adopt compact urban development and strengthen land-use planning to address perennial flooding, uncontrolled sprawl, and rising infrastructure costs caused by largely unplanned horizontal expansion that converts agricultural lands and wetlands into residential areas.
Firefighters in Ghana, including 15-year veteran Station Officer Abubakar Mohammed, worry about developing lung disease from smoke exposure without adequate equipment like breathing apparatus, yet occupational health concerns are rarely studied or discussed in the country.
An opinion piece praises musician Stonebwoy for building an international presence in Afro-Dancehall, comparing him to Pelé for his influence beyond music. The piece highlights his BHIM Fest London event at OVO Arena Wembley as evidence of his brand-building and the growing influence of African music globally.
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.
President Mahama announced plans to expand Ghana's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity with a five-year government plan aimed at reducing dependence on imported medicines, which currently account for about 70 per cent of medicines used in Ghana. The expansion is intended to reduce medicine costs, strengthen the provision of treatment under the Free Primary Health Care programme, and create export opportunities to neighbouring countries.
The Gushegu Municipal Chief Executive says the killing of a Yiidana and his son at the chief's palace was a targeted assassination. Three gunmen entered the palace on Tuesday night, shot the chief and his son dead; the chief's wife identified some of the attackers, and police are investigating.
President Mahama announced a five-year plan to expand Ghana's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on imported medicines, which currently account for 70 per cent of drugs used in the country. The plan, presented by the National Vaccine Institute, Ministry of Health, and Pharmaceutical Association of Ghana, aims to lower medicine costs and enable export to neighbouring countries.
A disputed chief of Yiidana and his son were shot dead by three gunmen in the Gushegu Municipality in the Northern Region, rekindling a chieftaincy dispute with the Paboni community that has persisted for nearly four years over authority to enskin a chief.
Dr Fathiaya Nzhelayim Zakari, Advocacy and Engagement Officer at YEFL-Ghana, has called for the creation of safe and supportive spaces where young people can discuss mental health challenges without stigma or discrimination, saying such spaces are critical to breaking silence and building resilience among young people in northern Ghana. She noted that young people in the region face peculiar challenges including limited employment opportunities, fewer industries, dependence on climate-sensitive agriculture, and economic uncertainty, which can affect their mental wellbeing when support systems are inadequate.
The National Seed Council is calling for stronger collaboration among government regulators, research institutions, private seed companies, and agro-dealers to build a resilient seed sector and improve agricultural productivity in Ghana. The Council is touring the country to assess seed production, distribution, and certification activities while identifying infrastructure challenges and opportunities for private investment and digital technologies.
MobileMoney FinTech Limited has launched the MoMo FinTech Lab, a programme providing intensive bootcamp training, zonal hackathons, and mentorship to innovators, startups, students, developers and industry players to develop fintech solutions. Selected teams will compete for cash prizes of GH¢100,000, GH¢50,000 and GH¢30,000.
Antonio Asinyo, former president of the World Universities Debating Council, told young Ghanaians that ambition alone is insufficient and that they must prepare themselves to take advantage of opportunities, stressing the need to close the gap between young people's aspirations and available chances for employment, education, and entrepreneurship.
The Northern Regional Minister praised the Auditor-General and Audit Service for safeguarding public funds and ensuring state resources are used as intended. The Auditor-General visited the Northern Region to engage stakeholders on strengthening public accountability and deepen collaboration between the Audit Service and regional authorities.
The Municipal Chief Executive for Yendi has encouraged young people to take advantage of government employment initiatives to improve their livelihoods and build better futures. The encouragement came during a Youth Employment Agency training that educated participants on safe labour migration and the dangers of irregular migration, including human trafficking and exploitation.
The National Seed Council held a stakeholder engagement in Tamale with seed growers, distributors, producers, researchers, and farmers to address challenges and opportunities in the seed sector. The Council's chairman said it is evaluating local seed growers' capacity, distribution networks, and certification frameworks while noting infrastructure deficits like modern processing and cold storage facilities.
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued a fuel tanker driver and mate after their vehicle overturned in Tamale carrying about 45,000 litres of diesel. Firefighters cooled the tanker and contained spilled fuel to prevent a fire outbreak, handing the two trapped occupants to the National Ambulance Service.
The Ghana National Fire Service rescued a fuel tanker driver and his mate after their tanker carrying approximately 45,000 litres of diesel overturned at Adubili Yili in Tamale. The crew freed the two occupants, handed them to the National Ambulance Service for medical care, and took precautionary measures to prevent fire outbreak by cooling the tanker and containing spilled diesel.
Ghana Adventist Health Services has committed to partner the government to complete Agenda 111 hospital projects, proposing support in trauma care, holistic wellness, oncology and cancer treatment, and rehabilitation services. The Health Minister stressed that government partnerships with faith-based and private sector organisations are essential to meeting the country's healthcare needs.
The Pan African AI & Innovation Summit, opening in Accra in September 2026, commits to free attendance for all delegates regardless of economic status, funded through institutional support rather than delegate fees. The organizers define "Pan African" as a specification requiring accessible entry and equal access to opportunity.
Abeiku Hayford, an NDC Deputy General Secretary hopeful, described the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration as an attempt to regain political relevance rather than a genuine defence of democracy. He argued that the peaceful execution of the protest itself proved Ghana's democratic freedoms remain intact.
An opinion piece argues that illegal mining (galamsey) is a major factor hindering Ghana's climate change efforts and reforestation goals, despite the country's natural mineral resources.
Global Media Alliance and Japan Motors have launched the 16th edition of their Corporate Run and Walk, scheduled for September 21, 2026, to promote workplace wellness and support persons living with visual impairment. The five-kilometre event will take place simultaneously across Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern Regions, with 25 per cent of proceeds donated to the Ghana Blind Union.
Sulaiman Abubakar, the New Patriotic Party Mion Constituency Chairman in the Northern Region, has resigned effective August 8, 2026, describing it as a personal decision without further details. He said his resignation does not mean departing the NPP and that he remains committed to the party's efforts in the 2028 elections.
Into The Unknown Tours will embark on a 10-day road expedition from Accra to Tamale beginning 14 August 2026 to spotlight lesser-known destinations and promote domestic tourism, documenting landscapes, landmarks, local culture, and cuisine across the Volta Region and Northern Ghana in partnership with CFAO Mobility Ghana and Malta Guinness.