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The District Chief Executive for the Daffiama Bussie Issa District, James Wor, has issued a strong warning to staff of the Social Welfare Department and the National Identification Authority (NIA) over allegations of extortion. According to Mr Wor, several complaints from residents have raised concerns about unethical practices among some officials. Speaking on Info Radio, he revealed that certain NIA staff in the district have allegedly been overcharging residents for servic

File Photo The Municipal Health Director for Wa, Dr. Alex Bapula, has raised concerns over the rising maternal mortality rate in the municipality despite notable improvements in other health indicators in 2025. Addressing participants at the ongoing Annual Performance Review Conference themed “Improving Coordination Across Districts to Reduce Maternal Deaths,” Dr. Bapula emphasized the urgent need for multi-district collaboration to combat this critical issue. In his presenta

File Photo The youth of Sankana in the Nadowli/Kaleo District have formally appealed for the upgrade of their Community-Based Health Planning and Service (CHPS) compound to a full-fledged Health Centre, citing the rapid population growth and increasing healthcare demands in the community. Eric Dakurah Faanuba - Sankaana Area Youth Leader Speaking on Info Radio’s News Current Affairs Program Ti Zine Yiri Yela , Mr. Eric Dakurah, the Youth Leader of Sankana, emphasized that, th

The Daffiama-Bussie-Issa (DBI) District Assembly has taken step toward improving local service delivery with the support of six motorbikes to key departmental units. The District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. James Wor, officially presented the bikes to the Environmental Health and Sanitation Department and the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, emphasizing the government’s commitment to enhancing sanitation, community health, and effective governance. Th

File Photo Residents of Jolinyiri , a farming community in the Daffiama/Busie/Issa district of the Upper West Region have expressed grave concerns over the state of infrastructure and access to essential services, describing conditions that hinder their livelihoods and daily lives. The predominantly agricultural settlement faces persistent challenges with its poor road network, which significantly impairs farmers' ability to transport produce to nearby markets. During the ra

The Landlords of Wa Sokpayiri have strongly opposed plans by the Wa Municipal Assembly to demolish the Tendamba Primary and Kindergarten Schools to pave the way for the construction of a proposed 24-Hour Economy Market. Addressing a press conference in Wa on February 10, 2026, the landlords, through a statement read by Ibrahim Abu Sunkari, expressed disappointment that they were not consulted before the decision was taken, despite being landowners and key stakeholders of the

The Daffiama-Bussie Issa District Assembly on Tuesday officially commenced three transformative development projects aimed at enhancing educational and healthcare infrastructure within the district. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by community members and officials, marked a significant step toward improving access to vital services for residents. The projects, which include a new Kindergarten block at Fian, an operation theatre at the Daffiama Health Centre, and a Com

In White - Hon. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw -Wa East MP & A Cross- Section of Community Members Residents of Balazu , a farming community in the Wa East District of the Upper West Region of Ghana have received a new borehole, a development hailed as a significant milestone in addressing their long-standing water scarcity. The project was facilitated by Hon. Dr. Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Member of Parliament for the area, following persistent appeals from the community. During the

Middle- Paramount Chief of Dorimon - Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II The Dorimon Traditional Council has lauded the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its significant contributions to the development of the Dorimon Traditional Area, highlighting the party’s pivotal role in infrastructure and social service improvements over the years. Speaking on behalf of the Paramount Chief, Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II, Dr. Adams Sabogu commended the NDC’s historical

The Wa East District Police Command has launched an investigation into an attack on livestock belonging to local businessman Fuseini Ahmed at Duccie Jagaaje Kura. The incident, which occurred on January 28, 2026, involved armed gunmen ambushing a herd of cattle, resulting in the death of two animals and injuring 24 others. Hon. Adamu Sayibu - Wa East DCE Confirming the incident to Info Radio, District Chief Executive and Chairman of the District Security Council (DISEC), Adam