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File Photo A former Assembly Member for the Jagluu Electoral Area in the Wa West District, Mr. Bomaal John, has voiced serious concerns over the escalating destruction of farmlands caused by roaming cattle in the area. In an interview with Info Radio Martin Sunti, he highlighted the ongoing plight of farmers, who are suffering significant losses as cattle stray into their fields, damaging crops and, in some cases, invading homes to kill fowl and break eggs. Mr. Bomaal called

File Photo In observance of African Statistics Day, the Upper West Regional Office of the Ghana Statistical Service unveiled key research findings in their Governance Series Wave 2 Report addressing issues of corruption and citizen participation in governance. The report presented by the Regional Statistician Mr. John Gambo, the study highlights the critical role of infrastructure investment and citizen engagement in national development. Upper West Regional Statiscian Mr. J

File Photo Parents of children in Tieyir, a farming community within the Jagluu Electoral Area of the Wa West District, are appealing to the District Assembly and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to establish a Kindergarten (KG) school locally. Currently, their children are compelled to trek to neighboring communities such as Younuuri or Jenekaa in the Sawla-Tuna Kaleba District to access early education. Residents highlight the challenges faced by children, particularly

File Photo Residents of Tieyir, a community in the Jagluu Electoral Area of the Wa West District in the Upper West Region, have identified the construction of access roads as their most pressing development priority. The community, which currently lacks a proper road network, faces significant challenges in accessing healthcare services and markets in nearby towns such as Gurungu and Wechiau. Despite having a health facility within the community, residents lament that the abs

File Photo The Youth Empowerment for Leadership Foundation (YELF) Ghana-Girls Caucus in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region have voiced serious concerns over the increasing prevalence of child marriage within the district. During a discussion on Info Radio’s Ti Zine Yiri Yele program News Current Affairs program, Madam Yorkyeli Rosemond emphasized the urgent need for parents and guardians to prioritize the education and protection of their children, warning against

File Photo The Public Relations Officer for the Center for National Culture in the Upper West Region, Mr. Mulumba Songore, has called on residents to foster a deeper appreciation for their cultural heritage and live in accordance with their traditions. In his address at a creative writing and decolonization event organized by Tupaso Senior High School, Mr. Songore emphasized the importance of embracing African identity and pride. Speaking alongside renowned local writer Ishma

File Photo As the Minister of Finance prepares to present the 2026 national budget today, citizens across Ghana’s 16 regions are voicing their expectations for government policies and initiatives that will address the country's pressing development challenges. The upcoming budget is seen as a critical document that will shape Ghana’s socio-economic trajectory in the coming year. A cross section of residents in the Upper West Region and some parts of Ghana speaking to Info Rad

The Issa Technical and Vocational Institute, a key educational institution in the Dafiama Bussie Issa District, is under intense scrutiny amid allegations of widespread corruption and financial mismanagement. Reports suggest that the school's principal and accounts officer have been embroiled in activities aimed at artificially inflating the student population to secure larger government subventions, while simultaneously engaging in illegal fee collection and misappropriating

The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, Esq . , has called on the media to play a leading role in promoting the National Gun Amnesty Initiative. The initiative is aimed at curbing the proliferation of illegal firearms and reducing gun-related violence across the country. Speaking at a media engagement in Wa on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Minister emphasized that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure peace, security, and

Wa East DCE -Adamu Sayibu The Wa East District Assembly has unveiled comprehensive plans to bolster educational infrastructure and enhance student performance within the district. Speaking on Info Radio News Current Affairs program Tizine Yiri Yela , The Wa East District Chief Executive Hon. Adamu Sayibu outlined several key initiatives aimed at transforming the educational landscape. Hon. Sayibu revealed that four basic schools , Funsi Primary, Kpaglahi Primary, Kpaanamuna