The Chiefs and people of the Nandom Traditional Area in the Upper West Region have celebrated this year’s Kakube Festival, marking a successful end to 2025 with a rich display of culture, heritage, and unity. The colourful ceremony brought together dignitaries from across the region and beyond. Notably, the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations,…
MP Dr. Nyarku Rejects “Kwashiorkor” Label, Defends 2026 Budget as “Obiara Bedidi” In a forceful defence of the 2026 national budget, Member of Parliament Dr. Nyarku has dismissed criticism from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), rejecting what he calls their derogatory “Kwashiorkor” label and instead calling the Budget “Obiara Bedidi” or “something for everyone.” Dr….
The Nandom Municipal Assembly is on track to meet its 2025 revenue target of GHS 250,000, having already collected GHS 187,000 as of September this year. To close the remaining gap, a team led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Anthony Ziniel, has begun a direct, spot-collection exercise in the vibrant Nandom market. Hon. Ziniel…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences for Nigeria over what he describes as the “killing of Christians” in the country, threatening to cut all American aid and suggesting possible military intervention In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the U.S. “will immediately stop all aid” if Nigeria’s government…
The dualisation of the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway, recently inaugurated by President John Dramani Mahama, has become the main topic of discussion among residents of Ataabadze and surrounding communities. While many have welcomed the project as a long-awaited boost to regional development, others are expressing deep concern about the fate of their properties located along the…
A new global report by the Lancet Countdown in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that climate inaction is already claiming millions of lives each year through heat stress, air pollution, food shortages, and the spread of infectious diseases. The report indicates that rising global temperatures are now responsible for at least…
A new report by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) suggests that global greenhouse gas emissions could begin to decline within the next decade, but not nearly enough to meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. According to the report, if all current national climate plans are fully implemented, global emissions could fall…
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched a free tertiary education policy for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) as part of the government’s No Fee Stress initiative aimed at improving access to higher education for all. The policy was unveiled at the Accra Teachers’ Training College on October 24, where President Mahama announced new interventions to…
A new international report has revealed that no major sector of the global economy is on course to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement, raising fresh concerns about the world’s ability to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The State of Climate Action 2025 report, jointly produced by the World Resources Institute (WRI),…
The Upper West Regional National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has launched its regional awareness creation programme for the Jirapa, Lawra, Nandom, and Lambussie districts as part of activities leading up to the 2025 Annual Health Insurance Month Celebration slated for November. The regional launch, held in Jirapa, featured a vibrant roadshow that included a float,…
