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While the nation awaits to receive news about the retrieval of looted public funds from officials of the past government, it appears that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the country’s leading anti-graft agency, has its own demons to fight. Startling revelations have emerged regarding the mismanagement and misapplication of funds within the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), implicating the agency’s former Executive Director, Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo Dankwa, and top officials of the NPP Government. The New Republic (TNR) has unearthed a shocking scheme that saw a staggering GhC33.5 million siphoned from EOCO’s exhibit account, which is…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has donated assorted food items to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, to help needy Muslims observe the Ramadan fast. The items included bags of rice, sugar, cooking oil, and packs of milo, milk, and water. In his remarks after the donation at the Fadama residence of the National Chief Imam on Friday, the NPA Chief Executive, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo Esq., said the visit was to share in the bliss of the holy month of Ramadan. “In this holy month of Ramadan, it is an opportunity to share so that those who…

The Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has inaugurated a new Audit Committee, in line with the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, 2016 (Act 921), to strengthen internal control systems, ensure compliance, and enhance financial oversight within the institution. The five-member committee is chaired by Hon. Gladys Gillian Naadu Tetteh, a seasoned governance and public financial management expert. The committee, among others, will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of internal and external audit recommendations, monitoring financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies, and advising management on risk. It serves as an advisory body, supporting management to establish robust…

By Sharon Frimpomaa Opoku Youth champion Frederick Brooks is raising the alarm on the urgent need for tougher action against sexual harassment in Ghanaian universities. His concerns follow a recent move by the University of Ghana, which punished 16 students and a lecturer for a range of offenses, including plagiarism, falsifying documents, and sexual misconduct. A key case involved Dr. Sampson Obed Appiah, a lecturer found guilty of sexual misconduct. His penalties include a public apology, suspension for two semesters, limits on career advancement, and compulsory sexual harassment training. Speaking exclusively on Dominion TV’s top show Wake Up Africa last…

A Circuit Court Judge and a Queen Mother of Ho Bankoe, Mama Bobi III has opened up about the challenges women judges face in Ghana, describing it as an “extremely tough” job. In a recent video interaction with veteran journalist Ben Dotsei Malor at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Mama Bobi III, known in private life as Angela Attachie, revealed that female judges, especially those on the lower bench, face significant obstacles. These include intimidation and disrespect from some litigants and lawyers, especially males, who perpetuate biases and stereotypes that women are weak and incapable of holding positions…

President John Mahama, has announced the appointment of new Acting Service Chiefs for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). This forms part of a move to restructure the leadership of GAF. The changes, which will take effect from Tuesday, March 24, 2025, are aimed at strengthening the nation’s defense architecture and ensuring continued excellence in military operations. The newly appointed Acting Service Chiefs are: These appointments are pending consultation with the Council of State, as required by law. President Mahama, expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Service Chiefs, led by Chief of the Defence Staff General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, during a meeting…

…Insists his “Evil” dossier will shock nation President John Mahama’s decision to replace Dr George Akuffo Dampare, as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has sparked mixed reactions, with various prominent individuals responding. However, the most fiery and surprising of all is, Lawyer Samuel Atta Akyea, a former Minister for Works and Housing, who called him “evil” whom his appointor, then President Nana Akufo-Addo, “was romancing” while in office. “If you know the dossier on Dampare which was placed on the table of President Akufo-Addo, you will be shocked at why he was romancing such evil,” alleges the former Member…

..Platform accused of quoting ghost Wacam official but Wacam, a human rights and environmental advocacy organisation, has categorically refuted aspects of The Fourth Estate’s recent publication, “Illegal Mining Spree on Manhyia-Linked Concession,” asserting that it was regrettably misrepresented. In a statement sent to The Herald, Wacam stated, “The attribution in the publication is incorrect, and Wacam urges The Fourth Estate to rectify this error in the interest of accuracy and fair reporting.” It added that it has no staff member named, Dr Kwaku Afriyie, serving as its Technical Director. The report, alleged illegal mining activities involving Bodukwan Holding Company Limited…

Martin Kwaku Ayisi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Commission, could easily pass as a political dribbler, who had played the two leading political parties to remain in office. Many continue to question his prolonged tenure in office, particularly given that his role at the Minerals Commission was a recurring topic during the last general election. The issue of illegal mining, which has polluted the nation’s water bodies, depleted forests, and devastated farmlands, was central to the 2024 election campaign discourse. Presently, food inflation, remains a major concern and Illegal mining is blamed for the surge in food…

Sammi Awuku, the former National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who also serves as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North Constituency in Ghana’s Eastern Region, has been appointed Vice-President of SME Global for Africa. SME Global, serves as the trade and economic arm of the Munich-based International Democrat Union (IDU), a global alliance of centre-right political parties committed to promoting democratic values and economic freedom. The organisation plays a pivotal role in shaping pro-business policies, advocating for low taxation, economic responsibility, and the reduction of bureaucratic barriers that hinder entrepreneurial growth. He brings extensive experience in…