Day: September 22, 2025

Nalerigu: Mr Kampi Laari Robert, North East Regional Director of the National Youth Authority (NYA), has described the abuse and misuse of drugs as an ‘enemy’ to national development, particularly in the North East Region. He has therefore urged young people to shun the practice. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Laari made the call during the ‘Walk for Life Campaign Against Drug Abuse’, held in Nalerigu, where he said the menace of drug abuse continued to raise serious concerns among parents, guardians, and duty bearers, stressing the need for urgent action by all stakeholders. ‘As a body mandated to

Bolgatanga: The Northern Sector Action on Awareness Centre (Norsaac) has initiated the formation of a Youth and Media Coalition in the Upper East Region as part of efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism. The formation of the coalition under the Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism (STRIVE) project aims to raise awareness on counter-terrorism, strengthen traditional conflict resolution and peacebuilding mechanisms, and ultimately contribute to resilient populations and communities against violent extremism. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, with funding support from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), is being jointly implemented by AfriKids and CAPECS in

Bolgatanga: The Northern Sector Action on Awareness Centre (Norsaac) has initiated the formation of a Youth and Media Coalition in the Upper East Region as part of efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism. The formation of the coalition under the Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism (STRIVE) project aims to raise awareness on counter-terrorism, strengthen traditional conflict resolution and peacebuilding mechanisms, and ultimately contribute to resilient populations and communities against violent extremism. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, with funding support from the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF), is being jointly implemented by AfriKids and CAPECS in