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Operationalize Nakpayili E-Block for us – Residents beg Education Minister

Published on Thursday June 12 2025

The Assembly Member of Binda-Nakpayili Electoral Area in the Nanumba South District, Seidu Mohammed Iddris, has appealed to the government through the Ministry of Education to take steps by operationalizing the Nakpayili Community Senior High School under the E-Block project which has been purportedly completed by the immediate past government with some finishing touches.

The Assembly Member noted that the school will soon become an abandoned facility if GES, through the Education Ministry, does not put it into use to benefit students in the area.

The Nakpayili Community Day School was amongst over 100 E-Block projects initiated by the NDC under the First Reign of John Dramani Mahama in 2016 but was not completed as scheduled stalling its commissioning till today.

While the past government claimed to have completed the project, the facility has not been put to use by the government despite pronouncement by the Former Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Shani Alhassan Sayibu to the effect that the community school would be operationalized as a Girls’ School serving students in the Eastern Corridor enclave.

A year has passed with the academic Calendar elapsing, and GES has not served any notice to operationalize the school to absorb students.

In this regard, the Assembly Member and Regent of the Traditional Area, as well as the residents call on the government to turn their ears to the concerns voiced out.

As part of his Eid al-Adha message of the year, Mr. Seidu Mohammed Iddris also lamented vehemently over the lack of adequate health facilities in the Nakpayili Community to help enhance access to healthcare delivery, underscoring the efforts made by community members to put up a health structure on their own through an institution of self help contributions.

According to the Assembly Member, even though they have made their own efforts to improve access to healthcare, it is not enough to complete the self-health project to meet the health needs of the people. Therefore, calls on philanthropists, NGOs, and the government to come to their aid.

The Regent of Nakpayili, Nyab Dibsi Gbanlana Shei Baba, held a cultural dance at the Community Palace to climax the Eid-Adha celebrations, aimed at fostering unity, social cohesion, and peace among the community members.

Speaking to the media after the celebrations, the regent of Nakpayili appealed to the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu to pay attention to their plight by finding a means to commission the school for students to use.

Following the cultural dance, the rich culture of Nanung was displayed, marking the significance of their cultural heritage and symbolizing their rich norms and traditional values.

The residents also echoed the grievances outlined by the Assembly Member but were quick to add deplorable roads impeding their efforts as farmers during post-harvest season as connectivity of their main link road to the Accra road leaves much to be desired.

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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