A powerful windstorm has caused widespread damage in the Jirapa Municipality, toppling century-old trees, damaging shops, and affecting parts of St. Joseph’s Catholic Hospital. The storm disrupted roads and power lines, prompting an emergency response led by the Municipal Chief Executive.
Hon. Adamu Bening Yakubu, has called on public servants in the municipality to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethical conduct, and accountability in the delivery of public services.
In a vibrant and culturally rich ceremony, the people of Yibile in the Jirapa Municipality have enskinned a new chief and queen mother, marking a significant milestone in the community’s journey toward peace, unity, and holistic development. Naa Dangzing Francis Suglo I and Pognaa Faustina Kyiere I were formally installed as the new traditional rulers…
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) latest World Health Statistics Report 2025 reveals a significant global health setback: life expectancy has declined by 1.8 years between 2019 and 2021, marking the sharpest drop in recent history and effectively reversing a decade of progress . While the report highlights substantial declines in regions such as the Americas…
A recent video capturing Sammy Gyamfi, National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, handing over an undisclosed amount of U.S. dollars to Evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, has ignited a nationwide debate. The incident has drawn varied reactions from political figures, economists,…
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has officially appointed Carlo Ancelotti as the new head coach of the Brazil national football team. The announcement was made on Monday, confirming that Ancelotti will assume his new role on May 26, 2025, following the conclusion of the current European club season. Ancelotti, 65, will become the first foreign…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared before the U.S. Senate today to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing lawmakers’ questions on regulation, safety, and the ethical implications of rapidly advancing AI technologies. The hearing, streamed live on YouTube, provided a platform for Altman to outline OpenAI’s commitment to responsible AI development and to advocate…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced significant progress in the investigations surrounding the 13th African Games, held in Accra in March 2024.
Several political parties, led by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), organized a major protest on Monday, May 5, 2025, to oppose the recent suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
As part of their 2024 May Day celebration, the Upper West branch of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) spent the day with children at the Firm Lifeline Ministries Orphanage in Jirapa.
