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In a gesture of goodwill and community engagement ahead of the Easter festivities, the Managing Director of TDC Ghana Ltd., Courage K.M. Nunekpeku, has made significant donations to three traditional councils within the Tema Acquisition Area. The donations were made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. The Nungua, Kpone, and Tema Traditional Councils each received 100 packs of bottled water, 10 bags of rice, boxes of spaghetti, a bull, and an undisclosed amount of cash. The initiative reaffirms the long-standing relationship between TDC Ghana Ltd. and the traditional custodians of the lands on which the company operates. Nungua Traditional…

In the midst of escalating tension and violence in the Bawku Divisional enclave, the longstanding chieftaincy and land dispute between the Kusasis and Mamprusis, has taken a tumultuous turn, casting doubts on the efficacy of Asantehene’s mediation efforts as a panacea to the conflict. Appointed as the sole mediator by the Akufo-Addo administration in 2021, the Asantehene, initiated a mediation process by inviting representatives of the feuding factions to Manhyia to submit evidence of their claims. While, the Kusasis complied with the request by presenting documentary evidence, the Mamprusis, refused to do so without explanation, leading to their withdrawal from…

The launch of the One Million Coders program marked a defining moment in Ghana’s digital transformation agenda under President John Dramani Mahama. In an address to a packed audience that included diplomats, ministers, parliamentarians, industry leaders, academia, party executives, and youth innovators, the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, laid out a bold plan to equip Ghana’s young people with the digital skills required to thrive in a 21st-century economy. Framed as a strategic social contract, the program aims not only to tackle youth unemployment but to position Ghana as a regional digital hub. The Minister…

The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has pushed back against growing calls for the repeal of L.I. 2462 in its entirety, stating that the government has chosen instead to amend only the problematic clauses relating to presidential discretion on mining in forest reserves. The Minister affirmed that while there were legitimate concerns, scrapping the entire law would undermine other progressive provisions critical to environmental governance. “When this became a major subject for discussion, it was not just the entire law. It was about the permission that the president had the discretion to permit people to mine…

The Government of Ghana has made a bold move in accordance with the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006, by assuming operational control of the Damang Mine previously operated by Abosso Gold Fields Limited (AGL). This decision comes after AGL’s lease expired on April 18, 2025, and their renewal application was rejected, leading to the suspension of active mining since 2023. AGL’s shift to processing stockpiles in 2024 and their failure to declare mineral reserves in their renewal application have raised concerns, prompting the Government to step in and ensure that Ghana’s gold reserves benefit its citizens for long-term prosperity. By…

* Taxpayers footed bills for family vacays, not security! * CJ ‘owes’ $14,000, auditors demand cash back! * Daughter’s flight upgraded, costing thousands more! A bombshell audit report has ripped open a can of worms at the Judicial Service, revealing that current Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo and her predecessor, Justice Anin Yeboah, allegedly blew taxpayer cash on luxury family holidays instead of vital security details. The explosive document, seen by this paper, accuses the top judges of splashing public funds on trips abroad with their spouses and even the current CJ’s daughter! Auditors are demanding the recovery…

…as ashes of conflict trace Back to Galamsey Pits at Abrewa-Ninkran Secret funds fuelling the Bawku conflict have been unearthed in a shocking twist – hidden within the treacherous depths of Subri Forest galamsey, exclusively revealed following a daring mission led by fearless warriors of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Forestry Commission. In a brazen swoop on the illicit mining den known as Abrewa Ninkran on Tuesday, April 15, an astonishing discovery was made. It was unveiled that a legion of illegal miners from the strife-torn town of Bawku, nestled in the far north, were neck-deep in the lucrative…

 …as Mahama Unleashes Digital Transformation Drive President John Dramani Mahama has ignited a tech revolution in Ghana with the grand unveiling of the One Million Coders Program (OMCP). This groundbreaking initiative aims to catapult Ghana into the digital spotlight and position it as a powerhouse in the tech world. In a momentous ceremony at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence, President Mahama heralded the launch as a game-changer in the nation’s journey towards a future brimming with innovation, knowledge, and opportunities for the youth. “This is not just a program launch, but a bold step towards ushering in a…

…as Faction Demands Seidu Abagre Arrest By Prince Ahenkorah The New Republic’s continued coverage of the long-standing and intensifying conflict in Bawku, has revealed increasing pressure being mounted on the Ghana Police Service, particularly the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to arrest Seidu Abagre Kulig, the alleged imposter. Sources of The New Republic within the Bawku enclave, indicated that, “During the IGP’s visit last week to the Zug-Raan Palace, the chief made an appeal to him to arrest the rival chief for peace to return to Bawku.” The source added, “Without the arrest of Seidu Abagre, who is seen as…

The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, on Wednesday, April 16, inaugurated a 13-member Steering Committee to review the curriculum for Kindergarten to Primary Six. The Committee has been assigned the crucial task of revising the current curriculum to align with the contemporary challenges and opportunities of the world. One of the prime objectives of the Committee’s work is to resolve longstanding debates, including the contentious issue of who founded Ghana. Minister Iddrisu emphasized the importance of ensuring that the true history of Ghana is taught to learners, thereby putting an end to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the country’s founding figures. Expressing…