An investigation has been launched into the alleged sexual assault of a student with autism at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School, leading to the arrest of two watchmen. The Education Ministry has condemned the incident and ordered the victim's reinstatement to boarding status, while a Member of Parliament has called for the victim's protection.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) concluded its regional executive elections, with several incumbents retaining their positions and new faces emerging as regional chairmen across Ghana. Notable wins included Mohammed Baantima Samba in the Northern Region and Joseph Kobinah Esibu in the Central Region.

The Bolgatanga Municipal Director of the Ghana Health Service has called for the construction of a new municipal hospital to alleviate the growing pressure and overcrowding at the Upper East Regional Hospital.

A fire incident near the Bolgatanga Main Station in Ghana's Upper East Region destroyed four commercial shops, causing an estimated GH¢165,000 worth of damage.

A woman has been sentenced to five years in jail for human trafficking, while three individuals were arrested in Bolgatanga, Ghana, for allegedly trafficking girls into prostitution. These actions highlight ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in the region.

Police in Edo State, Nigeria, have killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested an accomplice during an operation. This incident follows a similar report of police arresting a suspected armed robber and accomplice in Bolgatanga.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested two individuals suspected of involvement in a series of violent robberies in the Bolgatanga metropolis and along the Bolgatanga–Walewale highway.

All final-year male students at the Bolgatanga Technical Institute (BOTECH) have been directed to leave the campus following intelligence gathered by the Upper East Regional Security Council regarding a planned violent disturbance.

The Upper East Regional Minister, Mr. Akamugri Donatus Atanga, has appealed to the government to take immediate steps to rehabilitate the deteriorating Tamale–Bolgatanga Highway.

Ghana's Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has unveiled plans to construct three new airports in Sunyani, Wa, and Bolgatanga, aiming to expand aviation infrastructure and stimulate economic growth.

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans for the launch of a new national airline and significant infrastructure upgrades for several airports across Ghana.

Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has called for an immediate review of a disciplinary decision by Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School against a 14-year-old student who was allegedly sexually abused by two security personnel.

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced that construction of the proposed Bolgatanga Airport is expected to commence before the end of 2026, following procurement completion.

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Bolgatanga Circuit Court for robbery and possession of stolen motorbikes and an iPhone linked to the crime.

The KGL Foundation launched a free health screening exercise for residents of the Bolgatanga Municipality in Ghana, aiming to promote early disease detection and ensure healthcare access regardless of cost.

The Governing Council of Bolgatanga Technical University has terminated the appointment of Vice-Chancellor Professor Samuel Erasmus Alnaa and demoted two other key officers.

Isaac Adongo, the Bolgatanga Central MP, has donated a new ambulance and accommodation for newly posted doctors to enhance healthcare delivery in Bolgatanga, Ghana.

Police in Ghana's Upper East Region have discovered and retrieved a large quantity of ammunition, totaling 1,400 rounds, concealed at a mechanic workshop in Bolgatanga.

During the arrest of robbery suspects in Bolgatanga, one individual collapsed and subsequently died. Police were apprehending the suspects when the incident occurred.

Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo has defended his grassroots projects, outlining interventions in health, agriculture, and community infrastructure following a project inspection tour in Sumbrungu.

Bolgatanga Central Member of Parliament, Isaac Adongo, conducted an inspection tour of seven major developmental projects he is leading within his constituency, reaffirming his commitment.

Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted two watchmen following allegations of sexual assault against a special needs student at Bolgatanga Girls SHS.

The Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly has allocated portions of its District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to construct and upgrade basic education and healthcare infrastructure, aiming to improve access to quality social services in deprived communities.

The Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga, Ghana, has announced the successful recovery and discharge of a 64-year-old man who had been diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, Chairman of Ghana's Parliament’s Education Committee, has urged President John Mahama to dissolve the Governing Council of Bolgatanga Technical University after the suspension of the university’s Vice-Chancellor.

The Upper East Regional Police Command has apprehended a suspected notorious masked armed robber and an alleged accomplice in connection with a robbery attack in Zaare, a suburb of Bolgatanga.

Residents of Bolgatanga Municipality in Ghana are set to benefit from improved emergency healthcare services and better access to medical professionals, following the donation of a new ambulance and accommodation for doctors by a Member of Parliament.

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 38-year-old man linked to an armed attack on a VIP passenger bus at the Nasia Bridge on the Bolgatanga-Tamale highway.

Police in Bolgatanga, Ghana, successfully cracked a robbery gang, retrieving an AK47 rifle and 87 rounds of ammunition, though one suspect died during the operation.

A civilian convoy under military escort along Ghana's volatile Bawku–Bolgatanga route came under a deadly attack, which soldiers successfully repelled. The incident resulted in three civilian deaths and one injury, though the headline initially reported 10 dead.

The Energy Commission in Ghana has intensified awareness and education efforts in Bolgatanga regarding the draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure and Battery Swap Systems Regulations.