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  The Village man's son writes... In West African countries, the high prevalence of poverty is a serious canker that stands to threaten the future of the youth and generations yet unborn if measures are not immediately instituted to mitigate or curb it.  In 2024, it was reported by the United Nation Economic Commission for Africa that a significant 468 million people are living in extreme poverty.  Still on the statistics of this worrisome analysis, Ghana youth unemployment stood at 5.41% and this figure represents the percentage of the labor force aged between 15-24 who are without work but actively seeking work.  Also, a total of 7.3 million Ghanaians representing 24.3% of the household population who are predominantly youth are multidimensionally poor. (GSS June, 2024) In the face of the above,  the future of the youth looks very bleak and there is no hope looking at what's confronting us. It's a trite knowledge that a lot of families in the West African coun...

  On Friday, August 8, 2025, Doctor Michael Yelbore, the esteemed Assembly Member for Daffiama North Electoral Area, made a substantial donation of essential drugs to the Daffiama Health Center in the Daffiama Bussie Issa District of the Upper West Region. This generous act is a testament to Doctor Yelbore's commitment to improving healthcare delivery in his constituency. As the deputy director medical affairs at the Tamale Teaching Hospital and lecturer at the Tamale UDS, Doctor Yelbore leveraged his professional network to secure these pharmaceuticals from companies he had written to for support. The donated drugs include: 1. 44 boxes of Simple Linctus Syrup, which is often used to relieve coughs. 2. 44 boxes of Simple Linctus Paed, a formulation designed for pediatric care. 3. 410 boxes of Cap Abycap, likely used for pain relief or other specific medical conditions. 4. 1440 boxes of Life Tone Caps, which could be supplements aimed at enhancing overall health. 5. 273 boxes of Cap...

Tamale, Saturday evening on 5th July 2025 — In a night marked by elegance, cultural richness, and celebration of excellence, Mr. Felix Sangteeh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Majesty Galaxy Ghana Limited, was honoured with the prestigious “Emerging Business Personality of the Year” award at the 7th edition of the Northern Excellence Awards (NExA). The event took place on Saturday evening on 5th July 2025 at the renowned Global Dream Hotel in Tamale. Organized by the Celebrities Charity Development Foundation, in collaboration with MyNorthToday and Neesim TV, the Northern Excellence Awards has established itself as a premier platform for recognizing individuals and institutions that are making remarkable contributions to the socio-economic development of Northern Ghana. This year’s ceremony featured a convergence of distinguished personalities, industry leaders, policymakers, cultural icons, and innovators from across the region and beyond. The event was graced by the Paramount...

  Thirty(30) selected youth leaders representing African Youth & Adolescent  Network(AfriYAN) drawn from the four (4) UNFPA working districts in the region( Sene East, Sene West, Pru East & Techiman Metropolis; received  intensive 2-day training on the 25-26 June, 2025 at AJ Plaza Hotel-Techiman.  The program  partnered by UNFPA, Bono East Regional Coordinating Council and National Youth Authority had been targeted to train participants as facilitators, peer educators, advocates & volunteers on Reproductive Health Education as well as Sexual & Gender- Based Violence( SGBV).  The training covers topics among others like: Reproductive Health Sexual & Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)  Youth Leadership & Facilitation Skills Youth Advocacy, Peer Education & Volunteerism Record Keeping Mad. Julian Harison Mutaah, the focal person representing UNFPA & BERCC enticed the participants to identify reproductive health challenges affecti...

  As I step into this sacred responsibility, I do so on the shoulders of giants—visionary leaders, selfless mentors, loyal comrades, and beloved family members whose guidance and support have brought me to this defining moment. Let me express my deepest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to: His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, whose inspiring leadership and vision for an inclusive Ghana continues to open doors for women like myself to rise and serve. The Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin for his continuous advocacy for democratic growth and women’s leadership across Ghana. The Honourable Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, for the Ministry’s role in ensuring this process was fair, thorough, and dignified. The National Chairman of the NDC, Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, and his able national team for believing in my capability and endorsing my nomination. The ...

QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH YOUTH COUNCIL YOUTH EXCURSION 2025 DESTINATION: DAMONGO. DATE: FRIDAY, 23RD TO SATURDAY, 24TH MAY, 2025 The just-ended excursion to Damongo was joyfully anticipated by many young parishioners. The thought of it was always as inspiring as it was exciting. To see the newly built St. Anne’s Cathedral of Damongo Diocese, to visit the game and to behold the wild animals not in pictures and videos but really and physically, to see the historic Mystic Stone of Larabanga, and to freely and closely interact with the soldiers right in the barracks have always been the desire of most youngsters if not all. But is that all? No! This tour has also been a great avenue for learning, especially for these young and inquisitive minds hungry for knowledge and experience. For them, tourism is not only a noble exploration but also a divine adventure. This explains why the theme was chosen, “Exploring God’s wonders through divine adventures”. The long-awaited day came – a sunny day in ...

  On April 28, 2024, the Nadowli Kaleo District Assembly convened to confirm the President's nominee, Madam Haruna Mary, as the District Chief Executive (DCE).  The meeting, attended by chiefs, traditional leaders, security personnel, the Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, and the Member of Parliament for Nadowli Kaleo, Hon. Sumah Mwinkaara Anthony, was expected to endorse Madam Mary's nomination. Despite the MP's appeal for support, citing the need for development in the constituency, and the Regional Minister's call for a 100% confirmation, the majority of assembly members rejected Madam Mary. However, in a surprising turn of events, the assembly members voted against the nominee.  The results were as follows Yes - 24 No - 28, Total votes - 52. The outcome has left many wondering what the next step will be, with some speculating that the President may need to nominate a different person for the position. Straight News: Sondong Galmah Gideon