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The District Chief Executive for Wa West, Richard Wulo, has honoured outstanding students in the Wechiau-Bao community as part of efforts to promote academic excellence and encourage pupils to take their education seriously. The awards were presented to students who placed first to fifth in their respective classes. Prizes included school bags, exercise books, Soap and pomade. Special awards were also presented to students who excelled in Mathematics and other subjects. The O

Residents of Kparisaga in the Kpongu-Kparisaga Electoral Area of the Wa Municipality in the Upper West Region have appealed to the government to urgently rehabilitate the community’s main road and bridge linking them to Wa, the municipal capital. The residents say the poor condition of the bridge has become a major challenge, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall, when floodwaters overflow the structure and prevent residents from travelling into or out of the communit

The chief of Maase in the Dolimo Traditional Area says government must increase investment in rural sanitation despite progress made in his community to reduce open defecation. Speaking to Info Radio, Naa Dr Saaka Mwinimaana II said open defecation remains a major health threat and warned that many communities in the traditional area cannot yet be described as open-defecation free. "I have my doubts that that is the case," he said, referring to signs erected in some communiti

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated two Members of Parliament for ministerial appointments and reassigned two ministers to new portfolios. The nominations, made in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, have been submitted to Parliament through the Speaker for prior approval. Under the nominations, Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, MP, has been nominated as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, while Mahama Ayariga, MP, has been nominated as

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has called on young leaders in tertiary institutions to become champions of ethical leadership, accountability and the rule of law as Ghana intensifies efforts to combat corruption and promote good governance. The call was made during the Upper West Regional Youth Empowerment Dialogue on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption, held at Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education (NJA College) in Wa on Thursday, Jul

The Lawra Municipal Hospital has received medical consumables worth GH¢100,000 from the Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bede Anwataazumo. Ziedeng, following an appeal by the hospital's management over severe shortages of essential supplies caused by financial and operational challenges. The donation, made during a ceremony at the hospital on August 3, 2026, is expected to ease the facility's immediate burden and improve healthcare delivery by ensuring the continuous availabil

Traditional leaders should champion efforts to end open defecation by leading by example and advocating for better sanitation rather than being expected to finance public toilet facilities, the chief of Maase in the Dolimo Traditional Area in the Upper West Region has said. Naa Dr Saaka Mwinimaana II told Info Radio that chiefs have an important responsibility in promoting healthy sanitation practices but lack the financial capacity to provide toilet facilities on a large sca

Farmers in the Daffiama Bussie Issa (DBI) District are calling on the government to address critical challenges hindering agricultural productivity and livelihoods. During a recent distribution of fertilizer to peasant farmers under the Feed Ghana program, members of the Peasant Farmers Association highlighted pressing issues including poor market access, inadequate mechanized services, and high costs of farm inputs. Speaking to Info Radio, Mr. Lawie Vincent Bonzo, the Nation

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Upper West Region has successfully concluded the vetting process for aspirants vying for various regional executive positions, setting the stage for what promises to be a highly competitive and transparent election. A total of 28 candidates have been cleared to contest in the upcoming regional leadership elections, with the contest encompassing 11 key positions. The vetting exercise, conducted over the weekend, was described as rigorous ye

The Auditor-General has uncovered widespread non-compliance with the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) expenditure guidelines in the Upper West Region, with eight Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) overspending on administrative expenses by more than GH¢3.19 million during the 2025 financial year. The findings are contained in the Report of the Auditor-General on the Management and Utilisation of the District Assemblies Common Fund and Other Statut