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First Edition of the Gbewaa Division 1 Unity Tournament Launched at The Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium

09-09-2024

In a bid for Clubs in Northern Region to adequately prepare for the forthcoming Access Division One League slated for the end of September,2024, the Board Chairman of Real Tamale United, Chief Pishigu Lana Alhassan Andani as well as the CEO Mr. Zakaria Safianu has in collaboration with other stakeholders

Namely Northern Regional Football Association, Dzata Cement and Memush Financial Services Ltd have rolled out a mini tournament to enable Division One Clubs to be battle-ready for the 2024/25 Access Bank Zone 1A League.

Speaking at the launch, the Northern Regional Football Association chairman, Alhaji Abu Hassan Rhyzo who also doubles as the Chairman of the Organizing Committee posited that, the Gbewaa Division One Unity Tournament is to serve the dual purpose of fostering unity among the participating clubs and further act as a platform to see the battle readiness of newly signed players ahead of the league.

All Clubs were assured of fair officiating and all stakeholders were advised to accept and respect the outcome of games.
The four (4) participating teams in this first edition are, Real Tamale United, Yapei FC, Walewale Catholic Stars and Northern City FC.
Each of the participating clubs received a participation fee of Ghc 3,000 and 5 Footballs.
Yapei FC and Walewale Catholic Stars further received additional Ghc3,500 each to support their travelling expenses, since they reside outside Tamale.

In terms of awards, the winner takes home a Giant trophy, 30 Gold medals and a cash amount of Ghc 5,000, whilst the second to Fourth place teams will receive Ghc3,000, Ghc1,500 and Ghc1,000 in that order.
The category for individual awards will see the Best player, Best goalkeeper and Goal king receiving miniature trophies and cash amounts of Ghc300 each.

Meanwhile the paramount Chief of Pishigu Traditional Area, Nyab Pishigu Lana Alhassan Andani, donated a Cash sum of Thirty thousand Ghana cedis (30,000) by way of support to the program whilst the Chief Executive Officer of Real Tamale United RTU Mr. Zakaria Safianu also donated thirteen thousand Ghana cedis (13,000) to the organizers of the program.

All the matches will be played at the Northern school of Business(NOBISCO) Park starting form tomorrow Tuesday 10-09-2024 at 9:00am and 3:00pm respectively.
The pride of the North, Real Tamale United will begin the campaign with a game against new comers Yapei United F/c whilst Northern City fc welcomes Walewale Catholic Stars Fc later in the afternoon.

Representatives of the participating clubs had little to say but to praise the organisers of the Gbewaa Division 1 Unity Tournament for the great initiative and promise to fully cooperate with all stakeholders of the program for a successful end .

Mr Iddrisu Ewuntomah who chaired the function, advised all stakeholders to comport themselves irrespective of the results.
He ended his concluding remarks by commending the effort of Pishigu Lana Chief Alhassan Andani, Mr Zakaria Safianu,the Organising Committee led by Alhaji Abu Hassan Rhyzo, Dzata Cement and Memush Financial Services.

By Saibu Terry.

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Tolon MP hands over Canoe Boat to the People of Zantani worth GHC80,000

Deputy Minority Chief Whip and MP for Tolon, Hon. Alhaj Habib Iddrisu has handed over a Canoe Boat to the people of Zantani, a riverine community, marking a significant step of enhancing transportation of the residents across the river.

The Canoe Boat which is 40-horsepower was commissioned for use by the MP worth 80,000 Ghana Cedis.

At a ceremony in Zantani, Hon. Habib Iddrisu handed over the Canoe and 50 live jackets to the Chief of the community, stating his commitment to addressing the basic essentials of the community members.

This follows several other interventions including connecting the community to national grid, provision of boreholes, women empowerment initiatives, donation of start-up tools to Master Craft Persons and Apprentices among others delivered to the people of Zantani tailored to reducing their plight and addressing their socio-economic needs.

Addressing the people, the MP asked them to take good care of the Canoe Boat, advising them to always fuel it with premix fuel for its safety and durability.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Ghanasco 65th Anniversary: Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor donates a Bull to the school

The Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area, Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor, has also contributed his widow’s might towards the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghana Senior High School, by donating a bull, a bag of maize, and undisclosed amount of cash to the management of the school.

Delegation led by elders of Buipe Wura Palace, presented the donations to the school on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary celebration.

This follows a visit to the Jira Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor to inform him about the anniversary celebration months ago by a delegation led by the Head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu. The Chief was also invited to attend the ceremony.

Presenting the items on behalf of the Gira Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor, Ayawasu Gonja Chief in the Greater Accra Region, Garaba Lukman Issahaka Jaja expressed the commitment of the Chief to support the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghanasco, the reason, he made such donation to the school.

On behalf of the entire school, the head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu expressed his profound gratitude to the Buipewura for the gesture done them, remarking that it will add value to the anniversary celebration which comes off today

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N/R GJA Awards: Inusah Hamzah Lansah wins best Energy and Electricity Advocacy award

Sagani TV’s Community Watch Host, Inusah Hamzah Lansah, has been adjudged the Best advocate in energy and electricity against power theft known as illegal connection in the Northern Region.

At the 5th Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association Awards held on Saturday Night, 15th November 2025, in Tamale, Inusah Lansah was recognized for his consistent advocacy in sensitizing power consumers to honor their tariffs obligations against engaging in illegal connection accounting to revenue shorfalls by NEDCo and other partners in the energy value chain.

Also, on the awards night, Inusah Armeyaw Anas of Sagani Tv was also named the best reporter in Tourism and Culture.They were presented with citations and plaques by GJA in recognition of excellence in their journalistic work.

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As reward for his award, Inusah Hamzah Lansah was rewarded with 2,000 Ghana Cedis.

The Sagani TV’s anchor, Hamzah Lansah’s advocacy gained momentum, changing people’s attitude and mentality in the wake of NEDCo’s revenue mobilization drive of mass disconnection exercise in the Greater Tamale including meter monitoring exercise.

Having realized his contribution in the energy sector, Ghana Journalists Association, Northern Regional Chapter awarded Inusah Hamza Lansah for his outstanding role in influencing people to eschew power theft and resorting to appropriate means of honoring their tariffs obligations.

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Through the Sagani TV’s Community Watch, Inusah Hamza Lansah uses the platform to highlight the plight of communities in the social sector such as poor roads network, lack of potable Drinking water, sanitation challenges, Educational infrastructure deficit, drug abuse among the youth, among other issues for the attention of duty bearers for intervention.

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