Zabzugu DCE Laments Over Rampant Felling of Trees

The District Chief Executive for Zabzugu in the Northern Region Hon Ahmed Abukari Iddrisu has revealed that illegal felling of trees in the area has become rampant and if not curtailed, it would negatively affect the lives of both humans and animals in the area. Hon Abukari Iddrisu made this known in his confirmation address … Read more

Tamale Teaching Hospital Admits Shortage of Oxygen

Finally, the management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital have admitted to oxygen and water shortage at the facility which has been described as a major challenge confronting the facility. The situation was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Dr. Prosper Akanbong during their annual review and performance session held in Tamale. In … Read more

Pong Tamale Hospital Threatens To Withdraw NHIS Services

The Pong Tamale hospital may this week cease to offer NHIS services to patients due to over 14 months debt owed by the NHIS and the lack of other facilities. The Pong Tamale Health Centre is the only reliable facility for the township and its surrounding in the Savelugu-Nanton Municipality. The facility serves over 18 … Read more

4 Basic Schools Shutdown In Walewale Over Clashes

Four basic schools in Walewale in the Northern region have been closed down following a clash between some teachers of the school and encroachers who prevented by the teachers from developing school land. Our regional correspondent Prince Kwame Tamakloe said the encroachers are currently developing the school lands into chain of stores and other facilities. … Read more

Northern Regional House of Chiefs Gets New President

The overlord of the Gonja Traditional Kingdom, Yagbonwura Tuntumba Boresa I was sworn in as the President of the Northern regional House of Chiefs at a full house meeting in Tamale. Yagbonwura succeeds the paramount chief of the Mamprusi Traditional area, Naa Mahamai Sheriga Bohagu after his four-year tenure of office. Naa Mahama after handing … Read more

AGI Admonishes Businesses

Ghanaian entrepreneurs have been advised not to shun the payment of taxes as business people in order to keep their businesses moving. The Chairman of the Northern Chapter of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Mr. Osman Sahanoon Kulandi gave this advice during the 2016 annual general meeting held yesterday the 20th of October, 2016 … Read more