The Sissala East Municipal Assembly has confirmed Hon. Adamu Yakubu as the new Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), following a highly decisive vote of confidence from assembly members. Out of a total of 31 votes cast, Hon. Yakubu secured an overwhelming 30 ‘Yes’ votes, with only 1 ‘No’ vote recorded. The results reflect not only broad…
Wiakandolung FC is a football team formed in 2009 in Tumu by young talented football fans, the team has operated since then till date. the team Currently plays the Sissala Premier League in the Sissala East Municipality, they are in group D with 9 points, they currently toping the group. they aim to be in…
It was a proud moment for Upper West’s very own Glee Jeezy as he walked away with the Overall Artist of the Year title at the just-ended 2025 Rave Awards, held on Saturday, April 5, at the classy Ozzie’s Beach Palace Hotel in Labadi, Accra. The Rave Awards, organized by Alongside Entertainment, a respected Nigerian-Ghanaian…
Silbelle Damp came alive on March 31, 2025, as music powerhouse Glee Jeezy hosted the much-anticipated Silbelle Beach Rave 2, a sold-out concert that drew an overwhelming crowd and left a lasting impression on the entire Upper West Region and beyond. The beach area was filled to capacity, with attendees from all walks of life…
Over the years, it has moved from subsistence to commercial farming, owing to technological advancement placed at the doorsteps of farmers. This practice that was done by cutlasses and hoes and to some extent by animal traction or bullocks has also evolved into the use of tractors, harrowing machines, combined harvesters, which has now been…
The TUCE Women’s Commission today celebrated International Women’s Day with 80 young girls from the TUCE Demonstration Junior High School in Tumu. The theme of the event, “SHE CAN,” resonated deeply with the students, who were inspired by a motivational speech from guest speaker, Rt. Hon. Wira Luri. The event aimed to promote self-belief, confidence,…
Radford FM celebrated its 9th edition of Mong Mua today, 24th of February 2025 at the forecourt of Radford Fm. In attendance were Mr. Mamudu Daniel, the representative of the MP, a representative of the Municipal coordinating council, Mr Bukari Basi, Mr. Osman Kanton, a board member of Radford FM, Manager of Radford Fm, Mr….
The people of Gandawi in the Pulma Traditional Area gathered on Saturday, 22nd February 2025, to celebrate the annual Gandawii Naabahilme festival in Sorbelle, located in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region. This vibrant week-long festival serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Gandawii people. It marks the…
The Sissala Youth Forum, the national youth Association of the Sissalas, have reminded President Mahama not to snub them in the formation of his ministerial team. The President of Youth, Mumuni Sidiki, made the call when he addressed a Press conference at Tumu today in the Upper West region. He stated “We, the youth of…
The Rural Organization of Women farmers and Agro processing Development (ROWFAD) Ghana, a non-governmental organization in Sissala East, has organized a field trip to introduce a new crop variety, fonio, to farmers. That would allow them to learn about its cultivation. Over 60 farmers selected from 10 communities attended the event, where they were educated on the…
