by Inusah Dondaliya – 29th January, 2026.

The Northern Regional Director of National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program,(NEIP) Abdul Gafaru Seidu Dambu, has given back to society by providing free meal for 200 orphans in the Gushegu Constituency.

The NEIP Director organized get-together party for the orphans at the Kofi Guest House in Gushegu as part of his commitment to wiping the tears of the orphans as well as putting smiles back on their faces.

Mr. Abdul Gafaru ‘s kind gesture mirrors his life’s reality after losing his own parents in 2000 and 2021 respectively, thus, empathizing with the orphans who lost their parents too at their formative ages.

His donation reflects support for humanity especially the vulnerable in society and commitment to remaining steadfast with one’s background while uplifting livelihoods of some disadvantaged people within the deprived locality.

Abdul Gafaru Seidu Dambu is the Northern Regional Director of National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program,(NEIP) working under Ministry of Youth Empowerment, collaborating with other agencies such YEA, NAP, among others

Below is the social media statement of Northern Regional NEIP Director

On January 26, 2026, a heartwarming initiative was undertaken by Director Kanayo AbdulGafaru Seidu Dambu, Northern Regional Director for the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program and concurrently Gushegu Constituency Youth Organizer for the NDC, as he organized a dinner for 200 orphaned children at the Kofi Guest House in Gushegu, an event that signifies the first of its kind in the area’s history.

During a media interaction, Director Kanayo mentioned that losing his parents in 2000 and 2021 respectively made him keenly aware of the importance of parental guidance; in response, he chose to celebrate 200 orphans, reflecting his gratitude for being appointed as the Northern regional director for NEIP by giving back to society.

By Inusah Dondaliya 25th January 2026

Draco X has emerged as Season 5 winner of Sagani Tv Chop De Mic reloaded competition following a thrilling performance at the climax of the event staged at the Conference Hall of the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.

Following a detailed evaluation of the contestants’ stage craft, coupled with fans’ votes, the judges resolved that Draco X’s performance was way above his colleagues.

He beat off competition from Ariemz, Bernardo the Rap to win the contest, marking a significant lift on his music career and also serving as gateway to launch his music career. While Ariemz became First Runners-Up, Bernardo the Rap, took home the 2nd Runners-up accolade. Each was presented with a plaque.

For Placing third in the competition, Bernardo the Rap was presented with 5,000 Ghana Cedis reward for his output in the contest. While the First Runners Up, Ariemz was also presented a prize money of 10,000 Ghana Cedis by the Organizers.Draco X received home 30,000 Ghana Cedis for claiming the ultimate on the night.

Meanwhile, Salanga Collections also presented some outfits to the winners of the competition.

The night which was marked with unique stage craft, flow of rap, punchlines, melodious content, and silky voicing, filled with passion, thrilling audience with captivating performances saw Draco X as outstanding Artiste, demonstrating his musical prowess over others.

Chop De Mic is a TV reality music show on Sagani Tv’s platform aims to unearth music talents, unlock their potentials through mentorship and guidance to grow in the music industry.

Chop De Mic has previously produced stars such us, O’Bwoy, Don D, among others who have made a mark for themselves in the music industry of the North.

By Inusah Dondaliya 23rd January, 2026

The Northern Regional Director of Education, Mr. Alidu Junior has described the appointment of Teachers, – 2023 Cohorts, known as Unpaid Coalition of Teachers as fake, asserting that GES does not recognize and approve their appointments, neither consider them as staff.

The Northern Regional GES Director’s statement is in response to the 2023 Cohort of Teachers, who at press conference in Tamale demanded immediate release of staff IDs and payment of their 25 months’ salary arrears after working for long while without validation.

Speaking in an interview with Sagani news, Mr. Alidu Junior, stated that these people parading themselves as teachers are not on the master’s list of GES at the headquarters in Accra, neither approved by GES, bringing their recruitment process into question.

He further disclosed that some of the ‘teachers’ are victims of a syndicate who used to sell appointments within GES to interested individuals after hacking into the system. This, he affirmed that the supposed teachers have bought the appointments from unscrupulous people, failing to follow due process by applying through GES online portal, making their appointments invalid.

Mr. Alidu Junior said “They are not staff of GES because should I call it fake? They have not gone through the due process and must say that is like the system was like hacked. And they know how they had their appointments.But I can speak on authority, if you ask them and if they will open-up with you. Almost all of them bought the appointment”.

The GES Director further stressed that “GES realized that the recruitment process was highjacked, and people penetrated into the system and were doing a lot of things, per GES master’s list from headquarters and validations, we realized that their names were not part of this master list. So I remember when I took over, this issue came, and they were asked to even stop work. So for them saying they are working and up to now they are not paid to me I will say am not aware of that”.

Meanwhile, Mr. Alidu Junior indicated that the only way they could become teachers is to reapply and follow due process if GES reopens its portal for teachers recruitment.