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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has commenced a nationwide initiative to transition manual vehicle registration and documentation processes into a comprehensive digital system. This landmark move aims to bolster road safety, improve vehicle monitoring, and eliminate the circulation of fake roadworthiness certificates. Speaking on Wa-based Info Radio, during a public sensitization campaign in the Upper West Region, the Acting Deputy Director of Legal at the D

File Photo The Ministry of the Interior has announced an extension of Ghana’s Gun Amnesty Programme (GAP) until January 30, 2026, providing a final two-week window for individuals to voluntarily surrender or register unlicensed firearms without fear of arrest or prosecution. The extension, which runs from January 16 to January 30, 2026, follows a positive public response to the initial amnesty period that commenced on December 1, 2025, and was scheduled to end on January 15,

File Photo The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Wa East District has confirmed a series of ten fire outbreaks within the area, including one domestic fire incident. The organization’s Director addressed the public on the recent spate of fires, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and responsible conduct among residents. During an interview with Info Radio, the Director urged community members to exercise caution, especially as farmers continue

Wa Central MP & Minister for Employment and Labour Relations - Dr. Rashid Hassan Pelpuo Th e Member of Parliament for Wa Central and   Minister for Employment and Labour Relations, Dr. Hassan Rashid Pelpuo, has led a high-level delegation to the Dondoli community, a suburb of Wa in the Upper West Region, following a tragic land dispute that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The visit underscores the urgency and collective resolve of political, traditional, and secu

File Photo The District Chief Executive for Wa West, Mr. Richard Wulo, has announced the arrest of ten suspects in connection with an armed roadblock incident at Kendeu, which reportedly involved extortion and abductions. According to Mr. Wulo, security agencies responded swiftly to intelligence received on November 23, 2025, revealing that a group of young men had blocked a key road, demanding money and valuables from unsuspecting travelers. A coordinated operation involving

File Photo The Assembly Member for the Samatigu Electoral Area, Millicent Zuuri organized a community outreach in Kaluri, a community under her electoral area to inform residents about the nationwide gun amnesty declared by the Ministry of the Interior. The amnesty, which runs from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026, aims to encourage individuals with unregistered or illicit firearms to surrender them voluntarily, with assurances of protection from arrest or prosecution d

Middle: DCOP Francis Yiribaare - UW Regional Police Commander The Upper West Regional Police Command has announced the successful recovery of all weapons seized from its officers during a violent incident in Sanwie over the weekend. In a press statement issued by DCOP Francis Yiribaare, the Regional Police Commander, and circulated to Info Radio on Sunday, authorities confirmed the arrest of all suspects linked to the attack on police personnel. According to the statement, mo

Five police officers sustained injuries on Friday, December 5, 2025, after they were attacked by a group of residents in Saawie, a community in the Jirapa Municipality of the Upper West Region. The attackers also seized multiple service weapons, prompting a large-scale police response. According to a police situation report, the incident occurred at about 3:40 p.m. when the Jirapa Municipal Police Command visited the community to investigate complaints that some individuals w

Crop destruction by livestock, especially cattle, remains one of the most pressing issues facing Wa East farmers

The Upper West Regional Police Command has intensified security operations in the Wa West District following a robbery and abduction incident reported on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Kendeu.   According to the Regional Police Command, officers received a distress report around 2:00 p.m. indicating that a group of armed young men had mounted attacks on road users near the Kendeu community, robbing victims of money and valuables. The assailants also allegedly assaulted and rob