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The Jijen Story: Turning Natural Resource Wealth into Lasting Change

The Jijen community in the Sisaala East Municipality of the Upper West Region has emerged as a model of self-driven development, transforming natural resource proceeds into critical social infrastructure. Known for its agricultural strength, the community has undertaken a number of development projects aimed at improving the welfare of its residents. These include the construction…

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Chiewia Ladies Run Riot as U-15 Girls Colts League Action Continues in Tumu

The excitement surrounding the U-15 Girls Colts League in Tumu continued at the Tumu sports stadium Astro-Turf with another thrilling encounter as Chiewia Ladies delivered a dominant performance to defeat T.L. Ladies 4–0. The competition, being organized under the FIFA Women’s Football Development initiative through the Ghana Football Association and the Upper West Regional Football…

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Tumu Ladies Shine as U-15 Girls Colts League Kicks Off in Upper West Region

The atmosphere at the Tumu sports stadium Astro-Turf was filled with excitement and anticipation on Saturday, 21st February 2026, as the U-15 Girls Colts League officially kicked off in the Upper West Region. The initiative, organized under the FIFA Women’s Football Development programme through the Ghana Football Association and the Upper West Regional Football Association,…

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Zini Kuoro’s Palace Rallies Support for Injured Ministers

The Zini Kuoro’s Palace has publicly expressed its heartfelt concern and prayers for the recovery of the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Adam Mohammed Sukparu, following the road accident that involved them earlier this month. In a statement issued on February 20, 2026,…

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Minister of Education and Deputy Communications Minister Involved in Road Accident Near Tumu

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…

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UPPER WEST REGIONAL MINISTER RECEIVES PETITION FOR CREATION OF SISAALA SOUTH DISTRICT

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…

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Numbers: History Made at Tumu Sports Stadium as Thousands Thrill to New Year ‘Karma Concert’

History was made on New Year’s Day at the Tumu Sports Stadium Astro Turf as an unprecedented crowd of over 4,000 music enthusiasts gathered for the maiden “Karma Concert.” The event, which saw tickets sold out hours before the gates opened, was headlined by Tamale-based Afrobeat superstar Fancy Gadam and Tumu’s own local icon, Mental…

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KUORO TENJIE II OF LAMBUSSIE CALLS FOR PEACE AND ADHERENCE TO CUSTOMARY LAWS AT 25TH MI-FILEE GBERO FESTIVAL

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…

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