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…
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 Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government has signed a ¥3 billion (Japanese Yen) grant agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Kumasi Inner Ring Road improvement project. The agreement was signed in Accra on Thursday, October 2. The Inner Ring Road is a critical artery linking…
In March 2025, I was posted to Tumu as the Municipal Police Commander in the vibrant Tumu Municipality. Upon my arrival, I was struck not only by the town’s rich culture and community spirit but also by the untapped potential in sports among its youth. During my initial explorations, I encountered an extraordinary number of…
The Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Hon. Mohammed Issah Bataglia, says the inaugural Betway Tumu Cup has reignited hope among the youth in Sissala land, inspiring them to believe in their potential to reach greater heights. The one-day football tournament, held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Tumu Sports Stadium AstroTurf, saw Real…
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 14.75% increase in electricity tariffs and a 4.02% hike in water tariffs.These new tariffs are expected to take effect from May 3, 2025.The Director of Research and Corporate Affairs at PURC, Dr. Eric Obutey, attributed the steep increase in electricity tariffs to the country’s mounting energy…
Tiger Woods has confirmed his relationship with the former daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump, publishing two images to social media in a post that said, “Love is in the air.” Woods and Vanessa Trump, who was married to Donald Trump Jr., had been seen at Torrey Pines in San Diego along with her daughter, Kai,…
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 Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), has announced a nationwide strike in response to the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchway as the Registrar of Births and Deaths Registry. The National Executive Council (NEC) of CLOGSAG made this decision after a meeting on February 11, 2025, to address concerns about the appointment of…
On Saturday 26th January, 2025, a second division team by name Soccer Babies FC in Tumu in the Sisaala East Municipality generously donated to the maternity ward of the Sisaala East Municipal Hospital in Tumu. This donation, the first of its kind, was in line with the philanthropic philosophy of the club, which sees the…
