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MD of NLA pledges GHC50,000 support towards Gbewaa Palace reconstruction project

Publish on 23 May 2025

The Managing Director of Ghana Lottery Authority, Mohammed Abdul Salam Gulbia, has pledged to donate 50,000 Ghana Cedis to the Gbewaa Palace reconstruction project through NLA’s Good Causes foundation as his contribution to the Dagbon Redevelopment project.

He pledged when he paid a courtesy call to the Ya-Na, Abukari II at the Gbewaa Palace as part of his regional tour to the Northern Regions, aimed at strengthening Regional operations and deepening staff engagement.

The Overlord of Dagbon, in return, offered his blessings and wise counsel to the Managing Director of NLA.

Mr. Abdul Salam’s Post on Facebook, today indicated that, “I also paid a courtesy call on the Ya-Na at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, where I pledged GHC 50,000 through the NLA’s Good Causes Foundation to support the palace’s rebuilding. The Ya-Na offered his blessings and wise counsel”.

As part of the Regional tour, the NLA boss visited offices in Tamale, Wa, and Bolgatanga to introduce himself, understanding firsthand operations, and listen to the concerns of the team manning the offices.

Among the key issues discussed included staff welfare, logistics, and the pressing challenge of unregistered Private Lotto Operators.

According to Mr. Abdul Salam, the insights gathered will inform the efforts of NLA to boost productivity and enhance the Authority’s impact.

In his visit to Bolgatanga, the MD of NLA met with the Regional Minister of the Upper East Region, who pledged support to secure land for a permanent NLA office.

Below is a full Facebook statement by Mohammed Abdul Salam Gulbia.

As part of my commitment to strengthening regional operations and deepening staff engagement at the NLA@national.lottery.authority, I began a regional tour of our Northern Sector offices on Tuesday, 20th May. I visited our teams in Wa, Tamale, and Bolgatanga to introduce myself, understand their operations firsthand, and listen to their concerns.

Key issues discussed included staff welfare, logistics, and the pressing challenge of unregistered Private Lotto Operators. The insights gathered will inform our efforts to boost productivity and enhance the Authority’s impact.

I also paid a courtesy call on the Ya-Na at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi, where I pledged GHC 50,000 through the NLA’s Good Causes Foundation to support the palace’s rebuilding. The Ya-Na offered his blessings and wise counsel.

In Bolgatanga, I met the Upper East Regional Minister, who pledged support for securing land for a permanent NLA office.

These visits mark a renewed spirit of collaboration and cultural appreciation as we work to deliver greater value to our stakeholders.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Parliament Approves $300 Million World Bank Facility to Transform Secondary Education

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 7: 53Pm

By Saibu Terry

Parliament has approved a US$300 million credit facility between the Government of Ghana and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to support the country’s secondary education sector.

The financing will be used to implement the Secondary Education for Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs Project, which seeks to expand access to quality secondary education while improving learning outcomes and employability.

Presenting the Finance Committee’s report to the House, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Isaac Adongo, explained that the facility is designed to increase equitable access to secondary education, eliminate the double-track system, and enhance the quality and labour-market relevance of both secondary and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.

According to him, the project will help strengthen Ghana’s education system by ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the modern job market.

Following the approval, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, expressed appreciation to Parliament for endorsing the agreement. He noted that the funding would play a significant role in strengthening Ghana’s education system and advancing the government’s efforts to provide accessible, relevant, and quality secondary education for all.

The approval marks a major investment in Ghana’s education sector and is expected to support ongoing reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access, enhancing teaching and learning, and better preparing students for employment and national development.

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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Completes Permanent Move to Ipswich Town

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:47Pm

BY Saibu Terry

Ghana international winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has completed a permanent transfer from Leicester City to Ipswich Town, signing a five-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club.

Ipswich Town confirmed the signing on Monday, announcing that the 22-year-old has joined the club for an undisclosed fee after successfully completing the transfer from Leicester City. 

Fatawu, who impressed during his spell at Leicester and represented Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is expected to add pace, creativity, and attacking flair to Kieran McKenna’s side as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign. 

The move marks another significant step in the career of the Black Stars winger, who has established himself as one of Ghana’s brightest attacking talents.

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Sankara Nationals FC Appoint Abubakari Nassam as New Head Coach

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:21Pm

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Sankara Nationals FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced tactician Abubakari Nassam as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 Access Bank Division One League season.

The Yendi-based club confirmed the appointment in an official statement, expressing confidence that Coach Nassam’s vast coaching experience will strengthen the team’s ambitions for the upcoming campaign.

Coach Nassam joins Sankara Nationals after successful spells with both the men’s and women’s teams of FC Samartex, as well as Steadfast FC. His experience across different levels of Ghanaian football is expected to provide the technical leadership needed as the club prepares for another competitive Division One League season.

The club welcomed the new manager with a warm message, saying: “We are delighted to unveil Coach Abubakari Nassam as the new Head Coach of Sankara Nationals FC. We are confident that the wealth of experience he has gained over the years will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the upcoming Access Bank Division One League season. Welcome to the Sankara Nationals FC family, Coach. Amaraaba Coach!”

Supporters of the “Warriors of SankaraYili” will be hoping Nassam’s appointment marks the beginning of a successful era as the club targets a strong performance in the new Division One League season.

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