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The completed CHPS for Kenkellen The newly inaugurated Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound in Kenkellen, located within the Daffiama/Bussie/Issa (DBI) District, is yet to become fully operational, raising concerns among residents and local officials. The Assembly Member for the Chala Electoral Area, Mumuni Seidu Baani,speaking to Info Radio in a radio interview disclosed that the facility, despite its modern construction funded by the Japanese Embass

DBI DCE -HON. JAMES WOR The Daffiama Bussie Issa District Assembly has announced a significant expansion of its social and economic empowerment programs for 2026. In an interview with Info Radio, The District Chief Executive Hon. James Wor revealed that the district plans to increase the number of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) beneficiaries from 2,000 to 5,000 this year. This move, according to him aims to better support the district’s most vulnerable populat

Current State of Jimpensi D/A primary school block Parents and community leaders in Jimpensi, a farming community within the Chala Electoral Area of the Daffiama/Bussie/Issa (DBI) District in the Upper West Region , have raised urgent concerns over the deteriorating condition of the local basic school. Describing the situation as a significant threat to both student safety and quality education, they are calling for immediate intervention from relevant authorities. In an inte

File Photo Residents of Babile in the Lawra Municipality are calling for the immediate activation of the community’s long-standing fire station, which has remained unused for over five years despite multiple fire outbreaks and urgent safety concerns. The fire post, completed in 2020, has yet to be put into operation, much to the dismay of local residents who have repeatedly appealed for its activation. During a recent community clean-up exercise, the Regent of Babile, Vitus K

File Photo Residents of Babile in the Lawra Municipality of the Upper West Region are calling for immediate government intervention to address the hazardous condition of the long-abandoned Babile–Jirapa road. According to residents, the road, which was awarded for construction in 2008, has remained incomplete for nearly 17 years, transforming into a perilous zone that residents say has become a “death trap.” Speaking to Info Radio, the Regent of Babile, Vitus Kadoe Dapilah,

File Photo A stream linking Deriyiri in the Manwe Electoral Area and Kpaglahi in the Kpaglahi Electoral Area in the Wa East Dsitricts of the Upper West Region continues to pose significant challenges for local commuters, particularly during the rainy season. The dangerous waterway has become a major obstacle, severely limiting access to essential economic and social services for communities on both sides. Residents and local leaders speaking to Info Radio have expressed grow

File Photo The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) in the Wa East District has confirmed a series of ten fire outbreaks within the area, including one domestic fire incident. The organization’s Director addressed the public on the recent spate of fires, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and responsible conduct among residents. During an interview with Info Radio, the Director urged community members to exercise caution, especially as farmers continue

In the Dagaaba communities of the Upper West Region, the xylophone holds a special place as a sacred and culturally significant musical instrument. Historically, the art of playing the xylophone has been predominantly reserved for men, who are regarded as the custodians of this tradition. The instrument is deeply intertwined with the spiritual and social fabric of the Dagaaba people, often associated with rituals, ceremonies, and communal celebrations. However, recent times h

Sombawiera Samba-Sankara - Nadowli/Kaleo NDC Constituency Chairman The Nadowli Kaleo Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Sombawiera Samba-Sankara, has called on party members and constituency executives to prioritize unity and collective effort as the party prepares for its upcoming internal elections later this year. In his New Year address, Mr. Samba-Sankara emphasized that fostering harmony among party members is essential for strengthening

File Photo Residents of Chagpaala, a farming community in the Wa East District are raising urgent concerns over the community’s inadequate access to clean and portable drinking water. Speaking to Info Radio, Madam Rose Sangmeni highlighted that the community currently relies on just three boreholes, one of which is solely dedicated to Chagpaala Basic School. She emphasized that the government has not drilled any boreholes for the community, with the responsibility instead fa