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The Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bede A. Ziedeng, has officially commissioned and handed over a fully refurbished ambulance to the Lawra Municipal Health Directorate, restoring crucial emergency services after a two-year hiatus. The ceremony took place on September 8, 2026, amid gratitude from health officials and community members alike. Speaking at the event, Mr. Ziedeng expressed appreciation to Osman Mahmoud, the Upper West Regional Coordinator of the National Ambulanc

President of Ghana - John Dramani Mahama In a renewed effort to revive Ghana's Citizen Engagement initiative, President John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to visit Wa, the regional capital of the Upper West Region, on Saturday, 12th September 2026. This high-profile visit is part of the President’s commitment to strengthening the bond between the government and citizens in the region. At 11:30 a.m., President Mahama will meet with key stakeholders and residents at the Auditoriu

File Photo Kanyinguasi, a community located along the main Tumu-Wa road in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region , is facing pressing infrastructural challenges that threaten the well-being and development of its residents. Despite its strategic position, the community remains without a CHPS compound and proper roads, compelling residents to travel long distances to access essential health and educational services. Speaking exclusively to Info Radio, community

File Photo In the Goli community in the Nadowli-Kaleo district of the Upper West Region, residents are grappling with an ongoing water crisis that has severely impacted daily life. Several boreholes, which previously served as the community’s primary water sources, remain non-functional, leaving many families without reliable access to clean water. This prolonged scarcity has compounded difficulties in maintaining hygiene and meeting basic household needs. During an interview

The Upper West Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Alhaji Mujeeb Suleman, has voiced serious concerns over the declining performance in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with particular focus on English Language and Mathematics. According to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the pass rates for these critical subjects have seen a troubling decline. In English Language, only 62.40 percent of can

The Paramount Chief of Zini Traditional Area and Vice President of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs, Kuoro Abu Diaka Sukabe Ninia V, has called for a stronger role for traditional authorities and host communities in the licensing and management of artisanal and small-scale mining activities. He says communities should not be brought into the process only after mining companies have secured licences, arguing that early engagement can help identify potential conflicts

Office of the Wa Municipal Assembly. Photo Credit: Wa Municipal Assembly CLAIM: Multiple Facebook users claim that Wa Municipal was granted Metropolitan status on "today," September 6, 2026, crediting President John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the decision. VERDICT: FALSE. The executive approval for Wa Municipal’s upgrade to metropolitan status was granted by then-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on December 4, 2024, not by President J

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Alumni has launched a two-day workshop in Wa, Upper West Region, focused on artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). The event, titled “Managing Small-Scale and Artisanal Mining: A Community Mining Perspective in Northern Ghana,” brought together DAAD alumni, industry experts, regulators, academics, security personnel, and traditional leaders to discuss responsible and sustainable mining practices. Workshop convenor Mr. Benjamin Naah

Mr. Gerald Nii Adjei, Upper West Regional Director of the Department for Children, has urged for stronger measures to protect children from abuse and ensure their voices are heard. Speaking at the National Children’s Day event held in Wa at the Upper West Regional Library, Mr. Adjei emphasized the importance of involving children in decisions that affect their lives and encouraged them to speak out whenever they experience abuse or harm. He highlighted the department’s use o

Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, Ameer and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Ghana, has voiced grave concerns over the deteriorating condition of roads in the Upper West Region, with particular emphasis on the Wa–Sawla–Bole–Bamboi route. Speaking at the 40th Annual National Conference of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association held at JAHAN College of Education under the theme “Upholding Moral Excellence in the Digital Age: The Role o