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UER: GBC’s Jose Abagna Nelson wins Sports Journalist of the year again

By Peter Agengre In the Upper East Region, excellence in sports journalism has once again been recognized. Abagna Nelson has been crowned the Sports Journalist of the Year for the fourth consecutive time, solidifying his position as one of the region’s most influential voices in sports media. At a colourful awards ceremony held in Bolgatanga over the weekend, Abagna Nelson was honoured with a citation of honor, a commemorative plaque, and a cash…Bolgatanga · Bolgatanga Read Article

Upper East GJA honours Peter Agengre as Best Education Reporter

Celebrations and accolades poured in over the weekend in Bolgatanga as Peter Agengre was crowned the Best Journalist in the Education Category at the 4th Upper East Regional Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards. The event, held under the theme “Upholding Public Trust: The Role of the Media in Promoting Accountable Governance in the Upper East Region” brought together key players in the media, political heads, NGOs, civil society, and gove…Bolgatanga · Bolgatanga Read Article

EU-funded food security project enhances crop yields, and climate adaptation in Bongo - Ghana Business News

The European Union Food Security Response in Northern Ghana Project has made significant progress in improving food and nutritional security, as well as building climate resilience among smallholder farmers in selected communities. Over the past two years of its implementation, the project has empowered smallholder farmers in Lungu community and 11 other farming communities in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region, with good agronomic pra…Upper East Region · Upper East Region Read Article

HPV vaccination: Bolga East District records 72% coverage on day two

By Peter Agengre The fight against cervical cancer in Ghana has taken a major step forward as the HPV vaccination campaign continues to make significant progress in the Upper East Region. The Bolgatanga East District Director of Health Services, Madam Maria Mahama, has disclosed that the district has achieved an impressive 72% coverage in the ongoing HPV vaccination exercise. She described the milestone as a major success in efforts to protect y…Vaccinations · Upper East Region Read Article

FDA fines pregnant woman GH¢25,000 for promoting unregistered products on TikTok

The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has imposed a fine of GH¢25,000 on a pregnant woman for promoting unregistered products on TikTok. The woman, identified as Madam Perpetual Akurugu, reportedly used the social media platform to market unapproved aphrodisiacs and body enhancement products stored in kitchen cabinets at her residence in Yorogo, a suburb of the Bolgatanga Municipality. READ MORE: Police restore cal…TikTok · Bolgatanga Read Article

Chiana-Paga: Strive for excellence – MP urges as he supports students financially

Member of Parliament(MP) for the Chiana-Paga Constituency Nikyema Billa Alamzy has stated that education remains the key to unlocking a better future, urging students from his constituency to strive for excellence in their educational pursuits. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP was speaking yesterday[ Friday October 3, 2025) at a ceremony at the premises of the Kassena-Nankana West Assembly, where financial support was extended to dozens…Education · Upper East Region Read Article

UE/R: Youth chase military dreams in rush for GAF recruitment forms

By Peter Agengre Hundreds of young people in the Upper East Region have thronged the Regional Post Office in Bolgatanga in a frantic rush to purchase Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment forms. When GBC News visited the post office early on Tuesday morning, long queues of enthusiastic men and women were seen struggling to secure the enlistment vouchers. Some had travelled from remote parts of the region, including Bawku, Garu, Zebilla, Bongo and…Bolgatanga · Bolgatanga Read Article

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UER: GBC’s Jose Abagna Nelson wins Sports Journalist of the year again

Upper East GJA honours Peter Agengre as Best Education Reporter

EU-funded food security project enhances crop yields, and climate adaptation in Bongo - Ghana Business News

HPV vaccination: Bolga East District records 72% coverage on day two

FDA fines pregnant woman GH¢25,000 for promoting unregistered products on TikTok

A quiet crisis: Bawku, smuggling, and the extremist war next door

UER: GHS urges media to intensify public education on HPV vaccination campaign

MP trolled on social media for donating an NDC-painted canoe to constituents

Chiana-Paga: Strive for excellence – MP urges as he supports students financially

UE/R: Youth chase military dreams in rush for GAF recruitment forms

Local News Publishers

UER: GBC’s Jose Abagna Nelson wins Sports Journalist of the year again

Upper East GJA honours Peter Agengre as Best Education Reporter

EU-funded food security project enhances crop yields, and climate adaptation in Bongo - Ghana Business News

HPV vaccination: Bolga East District records 72% coverage on day two

FDA fines pregnant woman GH¢25,000 for promoting unregistered products on TikTok

A quiet crisis: Bawku, smuggling, and the extremist war next door

UER: GHS urges media to intensify public education on HPV vaccination campaign

MP trolled on social media for donating an NDC-painted canoe to constituents

Chiana-Paga: Strive for excellence – MP urges as he supports students financially

UE/R: Youth chase military dreams in rush for GAF recruitment forms