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The Wechiau Traditional Council has condemned the recent communal violence between the Kandeu and Lassia-Toulu communities, which has resulted in the loss of lives. In a press statement dated 19th March, 2026, and signed by Naa Imori Nandong Gomah II, President of the Council, described the incident as senseless and expressed deep sorrow over the tragic events. It extended heartfelt condolences to families affected by the violence. The Council urged all persons within the tra

File Photo More than two hundred households in Taanmaara, a farming community located within the Dabo Electoral Area in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region, are grappling with a severe water shortage due to an aging borehole that has become increasingly unreliable. Residents report that the overused borehole, which is now overaged, is failing to meet their daily water needs, thereby impacting their economic and social well-being. In an interview with Info Radio, Mad

Current State of the Sigri Borehole The assembly member for Sigri Electoral Area in the Jirapa municipality of the Upper West Region, Honorable Dakurah Thomas, has raised serious concerns over the persistent water scarcity affecting the community. During a recent community engagement, Honorable Dakurah highlighted that the community’s only borehole is outdated and has broken down multiple times, despite several repair efforts by residents, all to no avail. According to the as

Flooding has been reported in several communities within the Wa Municipality following a heavy Five-hour rainfall early Sunday morning. The downpour, which began in the early hours of March 29, 2026, affected neighborhoods including Wa- Mangu, Wa- Kambali, and parts of Wa- Kpaguri. Abdul-Latif Sinsew Osman - Upper West Regional Director of NADMO Abdul-Latif Sinsew Osman, the Upper West Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), speaking to Inf

The Upper West Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service has announced plans to undertake a personnel reshuffle as part of efforts to improve operational efficiency and boost morale among officers across the region.   Speaking in an interview on Info Radio, the Regional Commander ACFO II Isaak Kofi Obonsu, disclosed that the exercise will target officers who have served in remote areas for extended periods, allowing them to rotate into urban postings for broader exp

File Photo Commercial drivers operating along the Wa-Techiman corridor have raised alarm over the worsening state of the roads and an alarming increase in arm robbery activities on the Wa-Sawla route, despite ongoing construction under the government’s Big Push initiative. A cross-section of drivers at Wa Lorry Station expressed frustration with the current situation, emphasizing that the deteriorating infrastructure and security concerns are severely impacting their liveliho

The 10 Mechanized Battalion at Aggrey Barracks in Wa welcomed a new leadership figure with the formal induction of Lieutenant-Colonel J.B. Palmer as the Battalion Commander. The ceremony, held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the unit’s ongoing commitment to national security and regional stability. Lieutenant-Colonel J.B. Palmer - Wa Battalion Commander. During the induction service, Lt. Col. Palmer expressed deep appreciation to officers, soldie

Honorable Dr. Sabastian Sandaare, Member of Parliament for Daffiama-Bussie-Issa (DBI) The Member of Parliament for Daffiama-Bussie-Issa, Honourable Dr. Sabastian Sandaare, has publicly accused his main opponent, Honorable Abu K. Kansagabata, of fueling unrest within the district. The controversy centers on an allege relocation of a critical educational office complex and teachers’ bungalow project, initially designated for Issa, the district capital, but now allegedly moved t

Honorable Dr. Sebastian Sandaare - Member of Parliament for the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa Constituency Honorable Dr. Sebastian Sandaare, The Member of Parliament for the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa Constituency, has categorically denied any involvement in the controversial relocation of key Ghana Education Service (GES) projects from Issa to Daffiama. In an exclusive interview on the "Zienyaanye Upper West" program on Info Radio Thursday morning, Dr. Sandaare clarified that he has no han

ACFO Grade Two Isaac Kofi Obosu - Regional Commander GNFS The Upper West Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Grade Two Isaac Kofi Obosu, has raised concerns over the impact of obsolete firefighting equipment on emergency response efficiency in the region. In an interview with Info Radio Morning Current Affairs Program Zienyaanye Upper West , ACFO Obosu disclosed that aging fire tenders and limited protective gear a