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NPP Northern Region Executive Race: Alhaji Abdul Halim Tikuma Urges Young Men to Be Strategic, Patient
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Published: July 18, 2026
Published at: 10:14am
Stoy by Saibu Terry
As nominations open for the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s Regional Executive elections, Special Aide to Mohammed Amin Adam, Alhaji Abdul Halim Tikuma, has issued a strong message urging young men in the Northern Region to approach the contest with caution, wisdom, and strategic thinking.
In a Facebook post titled “Be Cautious on This Journey: A Message to Young Men of the NPP in the Northern Region,” Abdul Halim Tikuma called on aspiring leaders to carefully assess their readiness before seeking office, stressing that political ambition must be guided by purpose and timing.
According to him, not every political season is the right moment for every aspiring leader. He advised young party members to reflect on where they truly belong, understand their strengths, and identify the stage at which they can make the greatest impact.
He cautioned against rushing into contests without adequate preparation, noting that leadership is not merely about contesting elections but about understanding the political terrain and serving when the time is right.
Abdul Halim also warned young politicians against allowing themselves to be used to advance the interests of others. He observed that, over the years, many young people in Northern Region politics had been drawn into political battles that ultimately benefited others while damaging their own reputations and future prospects.
He encouraged the youth to protect their integrity and avoid becoming instruments in divisive political agendas, emphasizing that their political future is too valuable to be sacrificed for temporary gains.
Drawing lessons from previous internal party contests, he said many promising political careers had suffered setbacks because individuals ignored warning signs and entered races they were not adequately prepared for.
He clarified that his message was not intended to discourage capable young leaders from stepping forward. Instead, he stressed that the NPP needs courageous, intelligent, and principled young people, but they must combine ambition with patience, consultation, and strategic planning.
He urged aspiring leaders to seek guidance from experienced party elders, carefully evaluate the political environment, and count the cost before making decisions.
Concluding his message, Abdul Halim reminded young party members that temporary popularity and small displays of support should not be mistaken for lasting political success.
”This journey requires wisdom, patience, and loyalty to the party, to your community, and to your own future,” he wrote, adding that the NPP in the Northern Region needs its young leaders to emerge at the right time and in the best position to serve effectively.
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NAFCO Warns Public Against Fraudsters Posing as Agents to Secure School Feeding Contracts
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Published: September 3, 2026
Published at: 06:12Pm
By Saibu Terry
The National Food Buffer Stock Company Limited (NAFCO) has cautioned members of the public against individuals allegedly posing as agents of the company and claiming to have influence over the award of food supply contracts to second-cycle institutions.
According to NAFCO, the individuals are going around soliciting money from unsuspecting members of the public under the pretext of helping them secure food supply contracts.
In a disclaimer issued by its Corporate Affairs Department on Thursday, September 3, 2026, NAFCO stressed that no third party is engaged in the award and allocation of contracts for food supplies to schools.
The company explained that it operates an open-door policy and encouraged interested entities to register at its offices nationwide and undergo a rigorous merit-based selection process.
NAFCO warned that the selection process is devoid of third-party influence and urged the public to disregard anyone who claims to have connections or influence over the award of food supply contracts.
The company further advised anyone approached by individuals soliciting money in exchange for assistance in securing food supply contracts to report them to the nearest police station.
For further clarification on NAFCO’s operations, the company urged the public to contact its hotlines on 0244669709, 0549004501, and 0269983462, or email info@nafco.gov.gh.
NAFCO reiterated that members of the public should exercise caution and avoid making payments to individuals who claim they can influence the contract award process.
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Former Ghanaian Footballer Jafar Samed Issah Cheers on Friend Jaleen Smith as Croatia Thrash Latvia
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Published: August 29, 2026
Published at: 01:18Pm
By Saibu Terry
Former Ghanaian professional footballer Abdul Jafar Samed Issah was in attendance, alongside his spouse Khadija , to support his close friend Jaleen Devon Smith as Croatia secured a convincing 115–80 victory over Latvia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Issah, who enjoyed a professional football career with stints in Denmark, Latvia, Ethiopia and other European destinations, made time to cheer on Smith as Croatia bounced back strongly following their defeat to Germany.
Smith was instrumental in Croatia’s impressive performance, showcasing the form and quality that have made him an important figure for the national team. The result provided Croatia with a much-needed boost in their qualifying campaign.
Beyond the sporting arena, Smith and Issah have developed a close friendship over the past year. Their relationship has extended beyond football and basketball, with the pair sharing ideas about potential humanitarian and community-development projects in northern Ghana.
Smith, an American-born professional basketball player who has represented Croatia at international level, has developed a growing admiration for Ghana and is reportedly keen to contribute to initiatives that could positively impact communities in the northern part of the country.
The friendship between the two sports personalities has therefore evolved into more than a personal connection, with discussions around future projects creating excitement among Smith’s supporters and admirers in Ghana.
Smith recently signed with Hapoel Jerusalem, where he is set to compete in the Israeli Premier League and EuroCup. As he continues to make an impact on the basketball court, his growing connection with Ghana through his friendship with Jafar Samad Issah could open the door to meaningful humanitarian initiatives in the future.
For Issah, Thursday’s game was another opportunity to stand firmly behind his friend and celebrate Croatia’s emphatic victory over Latvia.
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Anta Scholarship Education Fund provides financial Assistance to 200 Tertiary Students
The Former Finance Minister and MP for Karaga, Hon. Dr. Amin Mohammed Adam Anta, has disbursed funds worth 330,000 Ghana Cedis to support the education of over 200 beneficiary tertiary students in the Constituency under the Amin Anta Education Scholarship Scheme.
The intervention forms part of the MP’s broader commitment to supporting the education of every student in the Constituency, especially those at the tertiary level, and to removing financial barriers that sometimes serve as obstacles to the education of needy but brilliant students.
The Anta Education Scholarship scheme covers beneficiaries pursuing education across Public Tertiary Institutions in the country, including education and health training Institutions.
This year’s beneficiaries stand at 200 students, bringing the total tally to 1,519 beneficiaries who have benefited from the scholarship fund since its inception in 2019 to date, running for seven consecutive years.
The Anta Education Fund is an annual financial aid initiative established by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam (widely known as Dr. Amin Anta), the Member of Parliament for the Karaga Constituency in the Northern Region of Ghana, to provide financial assistance, pay school fees, and support brilliant but financially needy students from basic school up to tertiary institutions (universities and colleges).
At a durbar at the Karaga Community Center on Friday, August 28th 2026, to disburse the funds to beneficiaries, the Chairman of the Scholarship Fund, Jankpihi Naa, thanked the MP for providing financial assistance to students in the area, describing his initiative as a game changer, opening educational doors and removing barriers for students.
On his part, the MP, Mohammed Amin Adam Anta, said he is committed to ensuring that every child in the Constituency gets the right education and climbs the ladder, suggesting that it is a critical means to success.
The MP also seized the occasion to admonish the students to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity and study hard to aspire to greater heights, as he did not have such an opportunity growing up.
The beneficiaries could not mince words but thanked the MP profusely for the intervention, describing his benevolence as ‘incredible and God-fearing’.