Ghana holds a unique place in African history as the first sub-Saharan nation to achieve independence in 1957 under the leadership of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. More than a political victory, independence symbolized dignity, self-reliance, and the possibility of charting a new course, free from colonial exploitation. Ghana was imagined as the beacon of African freedom—a…
Gwollu, Sissala West District — The Member of Parliament for Sissala West Constituency and Deputy Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Technology, Hon. Mohammed Adam Sukparu, has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to education by providing comprehensive support packages to all 950 Junior High School (JHS) graduates across his constituency.The official presentation ceremony, held today in…
A former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has taken a swipe at former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, describing her legal challenge against the appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as “immature” and a show of “gross disrespect for the law.” Torkornoo has filed an application at the High Court seeking to quash all…
For over two decades, I’ve chronicled the heartbeat of the Upper West region as a journalist, and one issue has pulsed louder than any other: the deplorable state of its roads. From dusty trails to pothole-riddled stretches, these arteries of connectivity—or lack thereof—have become a symbol of neglect, frustration, and unfulfilled promises. The people of…
The Sissala East Municipal Assembly and the Municipal Office of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) held a landmark celebration of the 2025 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) at Stadium Basic School. The event, hailed as a “novelty” for the municipality by the NADMO Director, focused on the theme: “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,”…
Birthdays are often moments of joy, reflection, and gratitude and for ASP Johnson Poku-Adusei, the Sissala East Municipal Police Commander, it was an opportunity to give back to the community he serves. The police commander marked his birthday in a heartwarming celebration with pupils of Rise and Shine School, a private basic school in Tumu,…
By Bashiru Nuhu Bapugu The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), has announced plans to equip all Community Information Centers (CIC) across the country by the end of the year. Recently, GIFEC, in collaboration with various partners, concluded a three-day training program for girls in ICT in the Upper West Region. The event attracted…
“Confidence ahead of the international break”, that’s how Mohammed Kudus summed up his mood after delivering a brilliant performance for Tottenham Hotspur in their 2-1 comeback win over Leeds United on Saturday. The Ghanaian international was the standout figure at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, assisting the equaliser and scoring the decisive winner his first goal since…
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…
Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nipke, has outlined the government’s plan for the legalisation and regulation of commercial motorbike transport, popularly known as Okada. The legalisation of Okada was a key promise of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the run-up to the 2024 general elections. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Thursday, October…
