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File Photo The Chief and residents of Sabuli-Sobareyiri, a community in the Sobareyiri-Bubor Electoral Area of the Jirapa Municipality, have called on the government and stakeholders to assist in completing a health facility initiated and partially constructed by the community. Speaking to Info Radio, Naa Sobare Waaluu Solomon, the Chief of Sabuli-Sobareyiri, explained that the community currently lacks any health facility, compelling residents to raise funds and build a stru

Wa Naa -Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV The Overlord of the Waala Traditional Council, Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV, has conveyed the disappointment of traditional authorities and the people of the Upper West Region regarding the recent reshuffling of Dr. Hassan Rashid Pelpuo. Dr. Pelpuo was moved from his position as Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment to Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives at the Office of the President. The concerns were outlined in a welco

The Ponyentanga Displaced Residents Association in Wa West District has called for urgent compensation and livelihood assistance, three months after their homes were demolished to make way for a 24-hour market project in the community. At a press conference on Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Association’s Secretary, George Kancheon, disclosed that over 14 households were affected by the demolition carried out on May 19, 2026. While expressing gratitude to traditional leaders for

Razak Kanyiti, the Environmental Health Officer for the Wa Municipal Assembly, has expressed serious concerns about the use of chemicals by some food, fruit, and vegetable sellers in the Wa Municipality to artificially ripen or preserve their produce. He also highlighted poor sanitary practices among vendors as a significant public health risk. Speaking on Info Radio’s morning programme on Monday, September 1, 2026, Mr. Kanyiti condemned the sale of food items such as oranges

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) in the Upper West Region has called on the public and manufacturers to strictly adhere to the ban on Styrofoam packaging products, commonly known as “takeaway” packs. Mr. Jonas Kpierekoh, the Upper West Regional Director of the EPA, highlighted the environmental hazards caused by the continued use of Styrofoam, particularly its role in exacerbating flooding. Speaking to Info Radio, he explained that discarded Styrofoam often clogs

The Ghana Fact-Checking Coalition's Tamale Media Situation Room, launched ahead of the 2024 election. (FactSpace West Africa) Ghana has an active fact-checking community and, in the country’s last general election, formed a coalition comprising DUBAWA, Media Foundation for West Africa, and FactSpace West Africa to spot and debunk harmful narratives. South Africa's five-year-old complaints portal, Real411, offers Ghana a possible model for holding harmful online content to a

A local Non- Governmental organisation based in Wa, The Capacity Enhancement and Community Support (CAPECS) Ghana programme has actively engaged residents of the Wa West District in training sessions aimed at preventing conflicts and building resilience against violence. Richmond B. Dombo, the registrar of the Upper West Regional House of Chiefs, told Info Radio that the training emphasized proactive strategies for communities to address conflicts before they escalate. He ex

Residents in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region have commended the installation of security cameras at traffic lights, emphasizing their crucial role in deterring and identifying drivers and riders who violate traffic signals, a leading cause of road accidents in the area. The ministry of Interior has revealed that plans are well advanced to implement the TrafficTech system, which will equip officers with cameras, smartphones, and other digital devices to capture

Educationist and private researcher Osman Salifu has advised parents against imposing course choices on their children preparing to enter Senior High School (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Speaking on Info Radio’s Info Weekend Watch following the release of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination results and the ongoing school selection process, Mr. Salifu emphasized the importance of parents discussing school and progra

The Paramount Chief of the Dorimon Traditional Area, Naa Alhaji Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II, alongside members of the traditional council, recently visited the construction site of the Dorimon E-Block Senior High School. According to Dr. Adams Sabogu, Secretary to the Dorimon Palace, the visit was aimed at demonstrating the traditional area’s support and reassuring the contractor of their commitment to the successful completion of the project. The construction of the Dorimon