UER: Mining youth group alleges police misconduct; demands IGP’s intervention
By: Peter Agengre A powerful voice of discontent from the “Concerned Youth Against Injustices” in the Talensi District in the Upper East Region (UER) has accused leadership of the Regional Police Command of engaging in acts they described as ‘unjust’ and ‘abuse of power’. The group alleges that the law enforcement agency is actively shielding […]
Two shot dead in Binduri market attack
By: Ashiadey Dotse Two people were shot and killed in Atuba, a community in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. The attack happened on Monday, March 17, 2025, when gunmen on motorbikes opened fire at a busy market. The victims were identified as Mohammed, a veterinary officer, and a local pastor. Both died […]
Thank you Upper East for giving me two terms – President Akufo-Addo
By: Peter Agengre President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended the people of the Upper East Region for the support given him during his eight year tenure as president. At a stakeholders engagement in Bolgatanga President Akufo-Addo said his visit was to express his appreciation to them and also account for his stewardship since assuming […]
President Akufo-Addo expresses gratitude to Upper East Region for their support
President Akufo-Addo, has commended the people of the Upper East Region for the support given him during his eight-year tenure as President. He said he does not take it lightly, the trust and opportunity given him to govern the country for two terms. At a stakeholder engagement in Bolgatanga, President Akufo-Addo said his visit is […]
NDC flagbearer commits to carving out another region from Upper East when voted into power
NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has promised to carve out another region from the Upper East region should he be voted into power in December. This is said to bring governance closer to the people as well as address the security challenges in Bawku. The former president, who was speaking during a durbar of the […]
Nangodi: Over 200 security personnel trained on counter terrorism
By: Peter Agengre In an effort to strengthen the security operatives and build their capacity to counter terrorism, over two hundred police personnel have completed a capacity building program at the Security Resilience and Peace Building Training and Educational Centre at Nangodi in the Upper East Region. It was a collaborative initiative between Projects Banbo […]
Election 2024: Hassan Ayariga visits Kusasi and Mamprusi Communities in Upper East
By: Seth Ayiah Founder and Presidential Candidate of the All-People’s Congress (APC) Hassan Ayariga has launched his campaign in the Upper East region with a visit to Kusasi and Mamprusi communities to express his concern about current happenings in Bawku and how peace can be maintained. Welcomed by both communities, Dr Ayariga was tasked with […]
Nabdam chiefs honour Reverend Eastwood Anaba for contributions to regions’ development
The Chiefs and people of Nabdam Traditional Area in the Upper East region have recognized and honoured the President of Eastwood Anaba Ministries, Rev. Eastwood Anaba, for his contributions to the development of the Region. They described him as a blessed son of the soil of Nabrug, who sprouted, blossomed and flourished with favour, flavour […]
Mahama’s proposed 24-hour economy will not allow us to sleep with our wives – Minister
By: Peter Agengre The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr. Stephen Yakubu says the 24-hour economy proposed by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, John Dramani Mahama would not give them ample time to share sweet moments with their wives. In the company of the Upper East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, […]
Flood hinders access to education, healthcare at Vea, surrounding communities
Residents of Vea and its surrounding communities in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region are struggling to access education and healthcare delivery, among other social services, due to the recent torrential rains. The rains have flooded the main road near the Vea Dam, which links the communities to the Regional Capital, Bolgatanga and […]
Binduri SHS shut down temporarily over lack of food
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Binduri Community Day Senior High School (SHS) in the Upper East Region has been temporarily closed down. The closure stems from the school’s inability to provide meals for the students since May 29, 2023. In protest against the school administration and the government, the students boycotted classes on Tuesday, July 11, […]
MOFA lifts ban on movement and consumption of ruminants in Upper East
By Anthionette Abbah The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has lifted the ban on the movement of ruminants and slaughtering of the same for consumption in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. The ban was imposed after cases of Anthrax were recorded in the district. A statement signed by the Minister of Food […]
Informal Sector businesses in Upper East receive training in digital marketing
Some informal sector business owners and operators in the Upper East Region have received training on digital marketing, to take advantage of the revolution in the media space to boost operations and increase revenue. The participants, consisting of smock and basket weavers, leather craft dealers, hairdressers, and dressmakers among other artisans, also received training on […]
Ban on meat consumption in Upper East
By: Peter Agengre Four Districts in the Upper East Region have confirmed some anthrax outbreaks. These include Binduri, Bawku West, Talensi and Bolgatanga Municipal. Out of these numbers, one person was confirmed dead after consuming the meat of some cattle affected by anthrax. Following the new confirmed death of two cattle of anthrax at Duusi […]
