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High-Rising Ghana Premier League Referee Nurudeen Abdul Hak Appointed UDS SRC Deputy Sports Committee Chair
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Published July 9, 2026
Published at: 07:09Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
Emerging Ghana Premier League referee Nurudeen Abdul Hak has been appointed as the 1st Deputy Sports Committee Chair of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at the University for Development Studies (UDS) for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The appointment was announced in an official letter dated July 9, 2026, and signed by SRC President Umar Maryam Boresa and SRC General Secretary Abdallah Elham Tipagya.
According to the letter, Abdul Hak’s appointment takes immediate effect and is in line with the provisions of the UDS-SRC Constitution.
As the 1st Deputy Sports Committee Chair, he is expected to provide effective leadership and discharge his responsibilities with integrity, professionalism, transparency, and accountability in the interest of the student body.
The SRC also requested that the appointee formally confirm his acceptance of the position within three working days of receiving the appointment letter.
The President and the Executive Committee congratulated Abdul Hak on his appointment, expressing confidence in his ability to contribute meaningfully to sports development on campus.
Abdul Hak is regarded as one of Ghana’s promising young football referees, having steadily risen through the ranks to officiate in the Ghana Premier League.
Abdul Hack is a Bed ICT level 200 student at the University for Development Studies UDS Tamale campus his appointment is expected to strengthen sports administration at UDS by combining his experience in elite football officiating with student leadership.
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Maccassio X Mr P Concert Organisers Invite Media to Pre-Event Press Engagement
Published: July 10, 2026
Published at: 7: 46Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
The Organising Committee of the highly anticipated Maccassio X Mr P Concert has invited media organisations to a special press engagement ahead of the mega entertainment event scheduled for Friday, July 18, 2026.
In a media invitation dated July 10, 2026, the organisers said the engagement is intended to provide journalists and media practitioners with comprehensive information about the concert, including its objectives, preparations, artiste lineup, and other key activities leading up to the event.
The press conference is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the King David Rooftop in Tamale, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
According to the organisers, the session will offer members of the media the opportunity to interact with representatives of the organising committee, discuss expectations for the event, and gain exclusive insights into what is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment shows of the year.
The committee expressed appreciation for the role of the media in promoting arts, culture, and entertainment in Ghana, urging media houses to honour the invitation and support the event through extensive coverage.
The organisers also requested invited media organisations to confirm their attendance through the event coordination team.
The Maccassio X Mr P Concert is expected to bring together music lovers from across Ghana for what organisers describe as a landmark entertainment experience.
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Savannah NPP Secretary Mohammed Issah Calls for Peace, Unity Ahead of Constituency Elections
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Published: July 10, 2026
Published at: 6:43Pm
Story by Saibu Terry
The Savannah Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mohammed Issah, has extended a goodwill message to all aspirants contesting in the party’s upcoming constituency elections, urging them to uphold peace, transparency, and unity throughout the electoral process.
In a statement dated June 10, 2026, Mr. Issah wished all contestants success as the NPP prepares to hold its constituency elections on July 11 and 12, 2026.
He expressed hope that the elections would be conducted in a peaceful, free, transparent, and successful manner, emphasizing the importance of preserving the party’s democratic values.
Mr. Issah commended all aspirants for offering themselves to serve the New Patriotic Party, describing their willingness to contest for leadership positions as a demonstration of commitment to the growth and development of the party.
He further urged all candidates and their supporters to remain united regardless of the election outcomes, stressing that the party’s values and principles should take precedence before, during, and after the polls.
“Your decision to offer yourself to serve our great party is commendable. Regardless of the outcome, let us remain united and continue to uphold the values and principles of the New Patriotic Party before, during, and after the elections,” the statement read.
Mr. Issah concluded by encouraging members to work together to strengthen the NPP for greater electoral victories in the future, reaffirming the party’s slogan, “For Party and Country.”
The goodwill message comes as the NPP gears up for its nationwide constituency elections, a key exercise aimed at electing new local executives to steer the affairs of the party ahead of future political activities.
