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AKUFO-ADDO LAUDS LATE MION LANA AND YOO NAA FOR THEIR INDISPENSABLE ROLE IN BRINGING LASTING PEACE TO DAGBON

Published on 31 May 2025

Former President Nana Akufo Addo has heaped praises on the late Mion Lana, Abdullai III, and Yoo Naa Abdulai Yakubu Andani for playing an indispensable role in restoring peace to Dagbon following the performance of funeral rites of late Kings, Ya-Na Mahamadu Abdulai and Ya-Na Yakubu Andani.

In a Facebook post, the former president underscored the prevailing understanding between the key two individuals, which culminated in peace and lasting reconciliation for Dagbon after they heeded his advice under special circumstances.

‘‘Mion Lana Abdulai III and his brother, Yoo Naa Yakubu Andani, were indispensable to solving the Dagbon crises. It was their understanding of what was necessary to be done to bring peace and lasting reconciliation in Dagbon that made the settlement possible. They accepted my advice that those special circumstances warranted a special solution which was to allow the then Savelugu Naa to come to Yendi as Ya Na Mahama Abukari II and I will always, with fondness and affection, remain grateful to him, and his brother, for helping me to bring the peace to Dagbon”.

Nana-Addo made these statements when he and the former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the company of former government officials joined the Chiefs and people of Dagbon to perform the final funeral rites of the late Mion Lana, Abdullai III, at Sambu (Mion) on Thursday, 29th May 2025.

“On Thursday and Friday, 29th and 30th May 2025, I, in the company of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Chief of Staff, Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare and some officials of the last administration, joined the distinguished Chiefs and people of Dagbon to perform the final funeral rites of the late Mion Lana, Abdullai III, at Sambu (Mion)”.

Nana Akufo-Addo also disclosed his close association with the Abudu family in his Facebook comments.

“The late Mion Lana’s family and mine have been close for many generations. His grandfather, the late Ya Na Mahamadu Abdullai I, was a friend of my father. His father, Ya Na Mahamadu Abdullai II, was my own very good friend. As Bolin Lana, whenever I came to Yendi, political or otherwise, I went to visit him. A cherished relationship that maintained itself right up till the end”.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Parliament Approves $300 Million World Bank Facility to Transform Secondary Education

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 7: 53Pm

By Saibu Terry

Parliament has approved a US$300 million credit facility between the Government of Ghana and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to support the country’s secondary education sector.

The financing will be used to implement the Secondary Education for Transformation for Access, Relevance and Results for Jobs Project, which seeks to expand access to quality secondary education while improving learning outcomes and employability.

Presenting the Finance Committee’s report to the House, Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Isaac Adongo, explained that the facility is designed to increase equitable access to secondary education, eliminate the double-track system, and enhance the quality and labour-market relevance of both secondary and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes.

According to him, the project will help strengthen Ghana’s education system by ensuring that students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of the modern job market.

Following the approval, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, expressed appreciation to Parliament for endorsing the agreement. He noted that the funding would play a significant role in strengthening Ghana’s education system and advancing the government’s efforts to provide accessible, relevant, and quality secondary education for all.

The approval marks a major investment in Ghana’s education sector and is expected to support ongoing reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, expanding access, enhancing teaching and learning, and better preparing students for employment and national development.

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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Completes Permanent Move to Ipswich Town

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:47Pm

BY Saibu Terry

Ghana international winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has completed a permanent transfer from Leicester City to Ipswich Town, signing a five-year contract with the newly promoted Premier League club.

Ipswich Town confirmed the signing on Monday, announcing that the 22-year-old has joined the club for an undisclosed fee after successfully completing the transfer from Leicester City. 

Fatawu, who impressed during his spell at Leicester and represented Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is expected to add pace, creativity, and attacking flair to Kieran McKenna’s side as they prepare for the new Premier League campaign. 

The move marks another significant step in the career of the Black Stars winger, who has established himself as one of Ghana’s brightest attacking talents.

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Sankara Nationals FC Appoint Abubakari Nassam as New Head Coach

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Published: July 21, 2026

Published at: 4:21Pm

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Sankara Nationals FC have officially announced the appointment of experienced tactician Abubakari Nassam as the club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 Access Bank Division One League season.

The Yendi-based club confirmed the appointment in an official statement, expressing confidence that Coach Nassam’s vast coaching experience will strengthen the team’s ambitions for the upcoming campaign.

Coach Nassam joins Sankara Nationals after successful spells with both the men’s and women’s teams of FC Samartex, as well as Steadfast FC. His experience across different levels of Ghanaian football is expected to provide the technical leadership needed as the club prepares for another competitive Division One League season.

The club welcomed the new manager with a warm message, saying: “We are delighted to unveil Coach Abubakari Nassam as the new Head Coach of Sankara Nationals FC. We are confident that the wealth of experience he has gained over the years will be a tremendous asset as we prepare for the upcoming Access Bank Division One League season. Welcome to the Sankara Nationals FC family, Coach. Amaraaba Coach!”

Supporters of the “Warriors of SankaraYili” will be hoping Nassam’s appointment marks the beginning of a successful era as the club targets a strong performance in the new Division One League season.

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