Four more suspects have been picked up by the police in connection with the killing of the owner of the safari resort in Jirapa in the Upper West Region, commonly referred to as “Jirapa Dubai”. This brings the number of suspects picked up by the police to five. They are all staff of the hotel […]
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Jirapa kingmakers unanimously endorse Regent Justice Dinaah as successor to late Naa Ganaa II
The Jirapa skin’s kingmakers, known as ”Tindambas,” have unanimously endorsed Regent Naa Justice Donglabong Dinaah to succeed the late Naa Ansolee Ganaa II as the paramount chief of the Jirapa traditional area. This endorsement makes him the 5th chief of Jirapa in over a hundred years, marking a significant milestone for the community. ”We have […]
Former IGP Peter Nanfuri passes on
Mr. Peter Nanfuri, a former Inspector General of Police (IGP) during the era of late President Jerry John Rawlings has passed on at the age of 80. Peter Tenganabang Nanfuri was an iconic IGP in his time and distinguished himself to the admiration of many. Until his death on Friday February 17, 2023, he was […]
GBA offers GH¢20,000 bounty for info on killers of lawyer Badombie
The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has said it has noted with grave concern the upsurge in armed robbery and other violent crimes in Ghana. Making reference to last Saturday’s incident where a lawyer, Richard Badombie, was reportedly attacked and killed by suspected highway robbers, the GBA implored the “relevant security agencies to carry out swift […]
Hardwork and Perseverance: The story of Cletus Seidu Dapilah, NDC candidate-elect for Jirapa
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate-elect for the Jirapa Constituency in the Upper West Region can easily pass for a person whose resilience, determination and perseverance knows no bounds. Cletus Seidu Dapilah is a former constituency secretary of the NDC in the Jirapa Constituency and a former District Chief Executive for Jirapa. Last […]
UWR: Jirapa District Health Directorate Places ban on use of Mobile phones by health professionals while on duty
The Jirapa District Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has banned the use of Mobile phones by health professionals while on duty. A Memo announcing the ban and signed by the District Director of Health, Florence Angsowine said the practice impacted negatively on the clients (patients) who visit these facilities. “With effect from 1st […]
UW/R: 4 employees of popular hotel in Jirapa declared wanted
The Magistrate Court in Jirapa in the Upper West Region has issued a bench warrant for the arrest and production in court of four former employees of a popular hotel in the Jirapa District over alleged criminal offences. The arrest warrant for the four, whose charges include assault and theft, were issued on separate dates […]