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Parent assaults Nahada Teacher over disciplinary action meted out to his son
A parent identified as Mba Muniru from Kunyevula, has assaulted Mr.Salifu Abdul Karim, a teacher at the Nahada Islamic Primary School at Gbambaya, a suburb of Tamale, over meting out disciplinary action to his son following a misconduct.
This follows a physical confrontation involving the ward in question and his colleague student, degenerating into physical exchanges of blows, necessitating the intervention of the class teacher to ensure that discipline and sanity prevail in the class by disciplining both culprits involved.
Having been briefed about the happenings in school by his son, Mba Muniru took the issue out of proportion and stormed the private residence of the teacher to accost him after close of school, engaging personal fisticuffs with him, hitting him with a pestle, and also bitting him in the process to inflict visible wounds on his hand.
Before this attack, Mba Muniru executed similar attacks on the teacher at the school’s premises on the same day the incident occurred, dated Monday, 16th March 2026.
Following this development, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Zogbeli local, in a statement has waded into the issue condemning the conduct of the parent, describing it as unfortunate and regrettable.
GNAT expressed its full support and solidarity to the affected teacher, stating that assaults on teachers do not only endanger the lives of educators but also undermine discipline, professionalism, and the integrity of the educational system.
A portion of the statement said: “GNAT stands in full solidarity with the affected teacher and has actively supported him throughout the reporting process at the police station. We strongly condemn this act of violence and intimidation against a professional teacher who was duly carrying out his lawful responsibilities.We wish to state unequivocally that any form of assault on teachers is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Such actions not only endanger the lives of educators but also undermine discipline, professionalism, and the integrity of the educational system”.
With the support of GNAT, the victim has formally reported the case to the Sagnarigu Police Station for investigation and possible prosecution as required to serve as deterrent for others.
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Afa Siisu Sa-eed is the heir apparent to Masjidul Bayaan – Sheikh Baasha announces
Published by Inusah Dondaliya
17th March 2026
Leader of Masjidul Bayaan, Sheikh Ibrahim Iddrisu Baasha has declared Afa Siisu Sa-eed, a trainee of the Bayaan Institute as his successor, a confirmation of leadership responsibility on the shoulders of the latter, bringing a close to raging debate as who succeeds the learned Islamic Scholar.
Malam Basha made the bold announcement at the climax of his 2026 Ramadan Sermon at the Masjidul Bayaan’s Mosque in Tamale in the presence of thousands of followers gathered, imploring on his followers to place high regard to his decision, accord the chosen leader with maximum respect and cooperation required for the forward march of the Islamic Institution.
The new leadership direction means Sheikh Siisu Sa-eed will now herald weekly sermons at the Masjidul Bayaan which takes place on every Friday. Prior to this declaration, Sheikh Baasha used to take charge of the Friday’s Sermons by himself at the Mosque.
This decision by Sheikh Ibrahim Baasha is also marking an end to an era 5 decades of service of preaching, spreading the words of Allah, promulgation of Islam, and fighting the wrongs in society in line with principles of Islam. Above all, ensuring that Sunnah as Islamic sect is deeply rooted in Muslim Ummah, engineering its spread across the Northern Region.
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Beyom Soccer Ambassadors Receive 35-seater bus from Dr. Amin Anta
Published Monday, 16th March 2026
The Member of Parliament for Karaga, Alhaj Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam Anta, has presented a 35-seater bus to Beyom Soccer Ambassadors, a division two league club based in Karaga.
On behalf of the MP, his Special Aide, Abdul Halim Tikuma, who doubles as the CEO of the club presented the bus to the Management, unveiling it to the playing body and supporters of the club as their major means of transport for matches in the Division Two.
The acquisition of the bus through the efforts of the Karaga MP, who is the bankroller of the club, marks a significant step towards easing transportation cost of the team during travels for away matches, improving players’ comfort and boosting the brand of the club.
This will also boost the morale of the playing body as they prepare ahead of their upcoming matches in the Division Two sub- middle League especially their opener against Bindo Stars on March 28, 2026.
The presentation of the Bus was done to the management of the club on Monday 16th March 2026 at the Karaga Astro Turf.
The Karaga Lawmaker recently acquired the Division Two Club from Nyankpala, with the aim of giving the people of Karaga a representation in the football fraternity, unearthing talent and nurturing potentials for football growth and development in the Constituency.
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UDS VC Position: Dagbon Zaachi Youth Association Commends the Selection Process so far
Published by Inusah Dondaliya
13th March 2026
Dagbon Zaachi Youth Association has expressed confidence in the Search committee tasked to select a new Vice Chancellor for University for Development Studies, commending the selection process so far.
The Youth Association noted that as key Stakeholders in Dagbon with Traditional authority, they have keen interest in the leadership of the UDS vis-a-vis who takes the mantle after Prof Alhassan Seidu’s tenure for future direction of the University.
In a press statement signed by the Secretary of the Youth Group, Andani Yakubu, stated that the University serves critical role in the growth and development of deprived communities in the Northern part of this country through its training programs, capacity building, academic excellence, and building of human resource across board for community service and development.
Against this backdrop, the group holds a conviction that the process of selecting the next VC should reflect expectations and objective needs of the people.
“The University for Development Studies is one of the most important academic institutions in the northern part of the country with a unique mandate to serve as a catalyst for development within deprived communities of Northern Ghana and beyond.Consequently, the process for selecting its leadership must reflect these objectives to meet the needs of the people it serves”.
Meanwhile, the statement also acknowledged the successes chalked by the current VC, applauding his tremendous achievements and imploring the Search Committee to appoint someone with similar qualities to consolidate the gains, adding that the successor must be someone earning support from all stakeholders in Dagbon including traditional authorities, religious community, and persons in academia.
Ghananewsnet.com have gathered that about ten candidates are vying for the VC position at the University for Development Students. They include, Prof. Abdulai Abubakari, Prof. Felix Kofi Abagali, Prof. Elliot ALHASSAN, Prof. Ibrahim Yakubu Seini, Prof. Mohammed Muniru Iddrisu, Prof. Abdul RAHAMAN Bin Iddrisu,Prof. Paul Kwame Nkegbe, Prof. Terry Ansah, Prof. Nafiu Amidu and
Prof. Abdulai Abubakari.
Information available to Ghananewsnet.com indicates that among the Candidates jostling for the VC position, Prof. Abdulai Abubakari is not only the Frontrunner but a leading candidate with requisite credentials such as credibility, competence, experience and long service and Institutional Memory capable to occupy the office.
Professor Abdulai Abubakari is a senior public health scholar and university administrator with nearly two decades of progressive leadership at the University for Development Studies (UDS). His leadership spans academic governance, institutional quality assurance, programme accreditation, and policy-driven university reform.
He has played a central role in
strengthening UDS’s regulatory compliance with GTEC, expanding professional and
postgraduate programmes, and stabilising academic systems across campuses. His vision aligns strongly with UDS’s mandate as development-focused,community-embedded, and globally connected university, with particular strengths in applied research, decentralised education, and North–South academic partnerships.
