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Haruna Iddrisu pledges to support 47 medical students under the late Murtala’s scholarship program

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Published :12 August 2025

Published : 5:39pm

The Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has assured to cement the legacy of the late MP for Tamale Central, Dr. Murtala Ibrahim Mohammed, by supporting medical students under his scholarship initiative to complete their studies.

According to the Tamale South Legislator, he will take care of the remaining school fees by the 47 medical students pursuing Medicine at the various Tertiary Institutions in Ghana.

His assurance comes during final funeral ‘Adua’ (Prayers) of the late Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation held in Tamale following appeal made by the beneficiaries to Government, NGOs and Philanthropists to come to their rescue.

While alive and was serving the people of Tamale Central as their MP, the late Hon.Murtala Ibrahim prioritized investing in human resource of the Constituency through education scholarship opportunities for brilliant but needy students studying in Medicine degrees. The MP used to pay the school fees for 47 students pursuing medical courses, aimed at boosting the human resource base in the health sector.

Until the announcement by the Education Minister, to continue to sponsor education of those Medical Students, their lives hanged in the balance with so many uncertainties.

Meanwhile, the Beneficiary Students under the late MP’s scholarship program seized the opportunity to eulogize him, highlighting the void left on their souls, and valuable contributions he has made to impact their lives positively.

The final ‘Adua'(Prayers) of the late Tamale Central MP attracted a lot of dignitaries, government, and Party functionaries including NDC National Chairman, Asiedu Nketiah, Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, and Former Finance Minister, Mohammed Amin Adam Anta. Also present were Mps from both Political divide.

Delivering his speech in Dagbani at the funeral grounds, Hon.Haruna Iddrisu disclosed that he will shoulder scholarship initiative started by the late MP to support the beneficiaries to complete their medical courses.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Sankara Nationals FC Clinches Win at Yapei FC to Take Top Spot in Zone 1A

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Published : 11 October 2025

Published at: 7:37Pm

By Saibu Terry

In a Pulsating match at the Jinapor Stadium on Saturday, October 11, 2025, Sankara Nationals FC secured a hard-fought victory over Yapei FC, moving them to the top of the Access Bank Division One League Zone 1A standings.

The visitors took the lead just before halftime when midfield maestro Mohammed Salis Toufick’s strike to give Sankara Nationals a 1-0 advantage at the break.

Earlier in the game, Yapei FC was awarded a penalty in the 35th minute, but Sankara Nationals’ goalkeeper Kalala made a spectacular save to deny the home side.

In the second half, Yapei FC pushed hard for an equalizer, but Sankara Nationals’ defense held firm. The Yendi-based club’s resilience paid off, earning them a narrow win.

With this victory, Sankara Nationals FC now tops Zone 1A after 3 matches with two wins one draw with 7 points.

Coach Mohammed Bashiru Joe Baah’s side will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming match at the Yendi youth resource center against Northern city Fc.

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Sheihu Dalhu Celebrates UDS, Presents Giant Trophy to the Team

Leader of Ahlul Bayt and Shia Community in Northern Region, Sheihu Abdul Mumin Dalhu has presented a giant glittering trophy to UDS Football Team in honor of their glory at the World Universities Game in Dalian, China.

While the players were sharing their reflections of their remarkable success on Sagani TV’s ‘GAME DAY’ Sports Program in Saturday, 11th October, 2025, the Prominent Islamic Cleric, took everyone by surprise including the producers and host of the program, joining the playing body LIVE in the studio to celebrate their feat and presented them with the trophy as surprise package for their performance.

He also presented a Wrist watch to the Head of the Technical team, Coach Shaibu Tanko as appreciation for guiding the side to chalk such a success.

The gesture by Sheihu Dalhu demonstrates joy the University has brought to the people of the North through sports, representing pride and recognizing the need to reward hard work.

Before the presentation, Sheihu Dalhu lauded players for their bravery and fighting spirits, exalting their patriotism which served as catalyst to their deserved triumph, emphasizing that they should continue to exudes patriotism in every endeavor as it is a pillar for success in life.

The revered Islamic Scholar also re-echoed the voices of some advocates that the University for Development Studies deserves to have its own stadium to further harness talents for the nation.

On behalf of the team, the captain of the side, Mohammed Asigri thanked the Zongo Chief in Tamale for the enormous gesture done them.

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2025 Best Graduating Law Student is the Daughter of A.B.A Fuseini

Latifa Teiya Fuseini was emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student of the Ghana School, the Class of 2025.

Among the 824 Lawyers who have been called to the Bar today at the ceremony held in Accra Conference center, Latifa Teiya Fuseini rose above all to become best graduating student through excellence academic work, due diligence and meticulousness.

She received John Mensah Sarbah memorial prize, the highest honor for the best graduating student, becoming the third student from KNUST to win the award in a row.

Going viral following her emergence with flying colors as the Overall best learner of the Law during the graduation, many have been itching to know her background and the stuff she made of to wet their appetite.

In a quest to satisfying the demand of the curious minds on the subject matter, Ghananewsnet.com has delved deeper into ascertaining the personality of Latifa Teiya Fuseini.

With authority and certainty, Ghananewsnet.com can Divulge that she comes from the home of knowledge, wisdom and Proverbs as she is a daughter to A.B.A Fuseini, a Ghanaian seasoned Politician and Former MP for Sagnarigu Constituency, known for his proverbial pronouncement and prowess in every context especially on his public commentary.

Born in Accra, she is the second child amongst four siblings sharing Biological ties with Hon. A.B.A Fuseini. Latifa Teiya is believed to be in her mid 20s now.

Before joining the Ghana School of Law to pursue her law studies, she acquired her LLB from KNUST.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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