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Published: August 21, 2026

Published at: 4:49Pm

By Saibu Terry

Former Black Maidens U-17 top scorer and Black Queens attacker Abdullai Mukaram has completed a move to Turkish Women’s Super Lig side Unye Kadin FK Women FC.

Mukaram, who has represented Ghana at both youth and senior levels, is expected to bring her attacking qualities and international experience to the Turkish top-flight club as she begins a new chapter in her career.

The talented forward previously made her mark with the Black Maidens at the U-17 level, where she emerged as one of Ghana’s leading goalscorers. Her performances subsequently earned her opportunities with the senior national women’s team, the Black Queens.

Her move to Turkey represents another significant step in her development and provides her with an opportunity to compete at a high level while gaining valuable experience abroad.

The Ghanaian football community will be hoping Mukaram enjoys a successful campaign with Unye Kadin FK and remains fit throughout the season.

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested Abdulai Mohammed Saani, aged 27 years, in connection with a provocative TikTok video concerning the death of the late Mion Lana, Abukari.

Following the circulation of the video, the Regional Police Intelligence Department (PID), in collaboration with the Regional Criminal Investigations Department (CID), commenced intelligence-led enquiries to identify the person responsible for its production and dissemination.

In a statement issued on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the police stated that the suspect was identified and subsequently traced to Kumbungu, where he was arrested on the same day and conveyed to the Northern Regional Police Headquarters in Tamale to assist with investigations.

According to the Northern Regional Police Command, Investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the production and dissemination of the video, as well as the involvement of any other persons connected to the matter.

The Northern Regional Police Command further assures the public that it is closely monitoring the situation and will take all lawful measures necessary to maintain peace and public order.

The Command also urges the public to refrain from creating, sharing, or circulating unverified and provocative content capable of creating tension or disturbing public peace, and encourages the public to rely on verified information from the Police and other competent authorities.

Source: Northern Regional Police Command

By Inusah Dondaliya

Published 20th August 2026

The Paramount Chief of Kugu, Naa Adam Abdulai, has suspended 2026 Damba festivities in honor of the late King of Dagbon, Yaa-Naa Abukari Mahama II, declaring that Dagbon is still in a period of mourning.

Addressing the Media, Naa Yab Kugu Naa eulogized the late Yaa-Naa, describing his demise as a great loss to Dagbon deserving more reverence, with commemorative activity as magnitude of the suspension of the Damba festival celebration.

Following the announcement of the ban on the 2026 Damba celebration, Naa Adam Abdulai appeals to Elders, chiefs, subjects, and youth across Dagbon Paramountcies to uphold the traditional directive without undermining the authority, as a symbol of respect for the late King.

Meanwhile, he also cautioned Dagbon historians to refrain from public commentaries on Dagbon Culture, customs, and traditions, particularly in discussions focusing on the death of the late Ya-Na, the performance of his funeral, and succession to the Dagbon throne.

According to him, throwing out such commentaries is not only unfortunate and demeaning to the Dagbon, but also creates confusion and a misleading narrative to the general public.

Kugu Naa did not mince words with Islamic Clerics in the Northern Region, especially those in Tamale, using sharp words, chiding them for using their sermons as a tool to meddle in their Chieftaincy affairs, and desecrating the traditional Authorities’ activities as an alien Practice in Dagbon.