Minister of Education and Deputy Communications Minister Involved in Road Accident Near TumuThe Minister of Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Mr. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, have been involved in a road accident while traveling to Tumu for the 40th anniversary celebration of the Tumu College of Education. They…
The Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has assured the chiefs and people of the Sisaala area that the government will carefully consider the petition for the creation of the Sisaala South District. The Minister gave this assurance during a high-profile working tour of the Sissala East Municipality, where he was accompanied by…
The newly elected President of the Tumu College of Education (TUCE) Alumni Association, Mr. Mumuni Yahaya, has announced an ambitious five-point agenda to revitalise the association, headlined by the creation of a digital database for all members dating back to 1984. Speaking at the “Alumni Convention ’25” held on January 3, 2026, at the College…
The Chiefs and people of the Lambussie Traditional Area have celebrated the 25th anniversary of the annual Mi-filee Gbero Festival with a resolute call for the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of peace as the primary drivers for economic development. The festival, held on the theme “Promoting Peace and Unity among Our Diverse…
Alarm has been raised over the declining enrolment in the Sissali Language Programme, with concerns that the continuous lack of employment opportunities for graduates could further discourage prospective students.The warning was issued by Elizabeth Ndogowira Luri, Speaker of the Sissala East Youth Parliament and a first-class graduate of the Sissali Language Programme, who cautioned that…
The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the conspiracy and theft of food items meant for students of the Sefwi Bekwai STEM Senior High School at Awaso in the Western North Region. The suspects, identified as Bennedicta Nyamadi, a matron, and Rahel Kyeremateng, a cook, were arrested on 23…
The leadership of the Sakai community in the Sissala East Municipality has announced a “zero-tolerance” policy against activities hindering girl-child education, including an immediate ban on late-night “record dances.” In a formal communique addressed to the Sissala East Municipal Assembly and local law enforcement, the community authorities also instituted a GHC 4,000.00 fine for individuals…
The Sissala West District Assembly’s strategic investment in Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) is yielding significant dividends, with the first batch of beneficiaries recording a bumper harvest in the 2025 farming season. This success was disclosed by the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Abudu Fuseini Gbene, during the presentation of business capital and equipment to a…
In a vibrant display of heritage and resilience, the Sisaala community of Burkina Faso celebrated the grand finale of the second edition of the Zensi Gberi Festival yesterday in Buro. The month-long cultural celebration, which brought together 32 Sisaala communities, reached its peak with a national ceremony attended by top-ranking government officials, traditional leaders, and…
In commemoration of International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD), the Sissala East Municipal Assembly has actively joined the global movement against corruption. Mr. Bashiru Nuhu Bapagu, a Local Anti-Corruption Network (LANet) member, spearheaded a two-day, impactful awareness campaign under the 2025 theme, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” The initiative, which aligns with the national…
