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JOHN JINAPOR EARNS PhD IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FROM SOUTH AFRICAN UNIVERSITY

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition and MP for Yapei Kusalgu, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has graduated from Stellenbosch University with PhD honors after successful completion of his doctorate program.

The Ghanaian Legislator earned a PhD in Development Finance from the South African University following fruitful defence to his doctoral thesis focused on examining the intersection of energy, foreign direct investment (FDI), and environmental sustainability across the African continent.

The Minister was conferred with the honor on Wednesday 10th December 2025 during the graduation ceremony of the school, marking a significant academic milestone attained by Hon.Jinapor.

On 8 September 2025, John Jinapor successfully defended his PhD, supervised by Prof Joshua Abor and Prof Michael Graham. His dissertation explored inclusive growth and environmental quality in Sub- Saharan Africa.

Before his Doctorate Degree, Hon. John Jinapor has attained a solid academic background, holding multiple postgraduate degrees, including an MSc in Energy Economics, an MSc in Development Finance, an MBA in Marketing, and an MA in Economic Policy Management. This adds to his broad academic academic background.

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Solicitors for Secretary of the Late Bamvim-Lana threaten legal action over defamation of their client

The Solicitors for Mr.Mohammed Abdulai, the Secretary of the Late Bamvim Chief, have dismissed allegations claiming their client unlawfully changed the name of Manguli-Kukuo to Bamvim-Kukuo for his personal gain, warning to take legal action against persons and Media outlets peddling what they describe as ‘falsehood and malicious allegations’ intended to smear his hard-earned reputation.

In press statement signed on behalf of the Adba Solicitors, Lawyer Ibrahim Yussif unequivocally denies the allegations against his client, stating that the Manguli-Kukuo’s site plan remains intact verifiable at the designated state institutions.

According to Lawyer Ibrahim Yussif, the Bamvim Kukuo site plan cited by his accusers was prepared while his client was still a minor, long before he became Secretary to the Bamvum Palace, emphasizing that the accusers are fully aware of the false narrative yet spread the lie for their own interest.

“Our client unequivocally denies the allegations made against him. The Manguli Kukuo site plan remains intact and is readily verifiable at the designated state institutions. The Bamvim Kukuo site plan cited by his accusers was prepared when our client was a minor, well before he became Secretary.These facts are within the knowledge of those deliberately spreading these falsehoods”.

The Solicitors’ statement also noted that they have taken firm instructions from their client to trigger legal action against all persons and media outlets responsible for sharing of the ‘malicious allegations’.

“Our client has given us firm instructions to commence legal action against all persons and media outlets responsible for these malicious allegations, and we shall,in due course, take all requisite legal steps to vindicate our client’s name and reputation and reputation”.

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Dagbani Movie Producer Basit Kulchiri busted by Taskforce for illicit drug trade

Dagbani Movie Producer and Director, Abdul Basit Kulchiri has been busted by Tamale Anti-drug taskforce in connection with illicit drug trade, a canker that has eroded moral fibre in the Dagbon society including increasing mental illness among the youth.

In a video circulating on social media, Basit Kulchiri is seen fumbling in response to questions about his role involving the sale of the hard substances, endangering the lives and future of the youth.

The movie producer also had his hairs being embarrassingly shaved in the video with members of the taskforce expressing disappointment with his involvement of the social canker in Dagbon.

Kulchiri is not new from controversy as his monologue on Dagbon Radio as then a presenter landed him into trouble after badmouthing in the mysterious killing of two children in Kakpagyili, accusing Mba Madaha of being a mastermind behind the death of the children.

A court in Tamale found him guilty in defamation suit filed by Afa Madaha, fining him to pay whooping sum as compensation for defaming the complainant who had his house burnt and some items stolen from it.

Information reaching Ghananewsnet.com indicate that upon his arrest by the anti-drug taskforce he was whisked to the Gukpe Naa Palace for possible sanctions.

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ALHAJ FUZAK PLEDGES TO PROVIDE CRITICAL SOCIAL AMENITIES TO ANBARIYA

A Renowned Contractor cum Businessman, Alhaj Fuzak has expressed his commitment to provide critical amenities to Anbariya Islamic Institute aimed at providing social services to the school.

Addressing the gathering at the 4th Annual Qur’an graduation ceremony of the basic school in Sakasaka, Tamale, Alhaj Fuzak pledged to establish 2 mechanized borehole facilities with standard washrooms for the school.

The businessman also promised to construct ultra-modern ICT center at Anbariya, equipping it with sophisticated computers to enhance learning of digital skills among the students.

Among other things, he also disclosed triggering a procurement process to secure 50-seater Yutong bus for the institution in addition to a 15-mini bus for the Leadership of Anbariya as part of efforts to enhance the operations of the Da’wah Committee in propagating Islam and other Islamic related activities.

Explaining the intent of his support, the Philanthropist underscored the role Anbariya Islamic Institute plays in Islamic education in the Northern Region, describing the institution as a light, training and producing thousands of graduates into system.

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