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-Repay Massive ECOWAS Food Debt By Gifty Boateng The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has stepped up to settle a colossal debt owed to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – a debt that originated under the previous Akufo-Addo administration and has hung like a dark cloud over the nation. The military, known for its might on the battlefield, is now flexing its agricultural muscles, vowing to repay a staggering 27,000 tons of maize and rice using produce from its own farms. This unprecedented move is part of the government’s ambitious Institutional Farming project, a key component of the…

By Prince Ahenkorah The Elections Committee of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has announced a successful balloting of candidates, approved after vetting to contest both national and regional executive positions of GJA Elections. The elections scheduled to happen on June 30, 2025, features 12 out of the 13 national candidates approved by the Committee, who either picked the first or second positions to contest the six categories composing the Association’s leadership The positions; President, Vice President, General Secretary, Organising Secretary, Treasurer, and Public Affairs Officer. The 13th candidate, Rufai Zambaga Saminu, however, presented a letter withdrawing his candidature for the…

The NDC government’s bold education funding initiative is drawing national attention, as Kofi Asare, Executive Director of Eduwatch Africa, has shed light on a potentially transformative policy shift that could redefine basic education infrastructure across Ghana. In 2025, 80 percent of the GHC 7.5 billion District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) will be disbursed directly to the districts, a significant improvement over the historical ceiling of 50 percent. According to the Ministry of Finance, each district will receive a minimum allocation of GHC 25 million from the DACF this year. Of this, 20 percent—amounting to GHC 5 million per district—is earmarked…

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) will commemorate and celebrate this year’s Olympic Day on June 21 with the various sports federations and the Ghana Education Service by organizing series of activities aimed at promoting the Olympic values and encouraging participation in sports. The event will include various activities, such as sports competitions, fitness sessions, and educational programs, designed to engage people of all ages and backgrounds. These activities will not only promote physical activity but also highlight the importance of Olympic values in everyday life. Ghana’s celebration of the Olympic Day will bring together over 1,000 students drawn from about…

The National Service Authority (NSA) has recorded its lowest number of service personnel in three years for the 2025/2026 service year, with only 132,393 graduates enlisted. This drastic decline comes amidst the Authority’s aggressive crackdown on “ghost names” and inflated figures that have previously plagued the system. The current enrollment represents a staggering 26% drop compared to the average over the past three years, and an even more significant 36% reduction when measured against the 2022/2023 service year. In previous years, the NSA registered 171,703 personnel in 2024/2025, 176,359 in 2023/2024, and 144,773 in 2022/2023. The NSA attributes this sharp…

A powerful coalition, the Saglemi Not For Sale Coalition, has issued a passionate plea to the government, urging an immediate halt to any plans to privatize or sell the controversial Saglemi Housing Project. The group warns that offloading the project to private entities would betray its original intent: providing affordable homes for ordinary Ghanaians. At a fiery press conference in Accra, Nana Otu Darko, Convener of the Saglemi Not For Sale Coalition, minced no words. He argued that private ownership would inevitably skyrocket housing prices, placing them far beyond the reach of the average citizen. “The moment private ownership takes…

By Philip Antoh The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), today officially launched Ghana’s participation in the Osaka Expo 2025, unveiling ambitious plans to spotlight the country’s thriving ICT sector on the global stage. The Expo, which began on April 13, 2025, will run until October 13, 2025. A key highlight will be ‘Ghana Day’ on September 11, celebrating the nation’s digital progress. Hon. Nartey George described the Expo, theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” as a transformative platform to showcase Ghana’s vibrant ICT sector and unlock its immense potential. He emphasized that…

– East-Legon Sakawa Kings Under Siege – Indicted In US$100m Global Fraud Scheme – CID, Police Silent Amidst Alleged Complicity Front Desk Report A bombshell indictment from the Southern District of New York has ripped the lid off a sophisticated Ghanaian-led cybercrime syndicate, exposing a staggering US$100 million fraud operation that preyed on vulnerable individuals and businesses across the United States. While the US Department of Justice has unmasked the alleged masterminds, whispers from confidential sources within CID and the Ghana Police Service suggest a deeper, more troubling narrative surrounding the long-running scam. The indictment, seen by The New Republic…

By Prince Ahenkorah A political earthquake just hit the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a move that could send tremors across the nation’s political landscape, Dr. Richard Amoako Baah, a respected political analyst and once-prominent NPP figure, has dramatically announced his departure from the party. But he’s not just leaving; he’s launching a brand-new political force: the New Patriotic Front (NPF). Dr. Amoako Baah, who was instrumental in the NPP’s 2016 electoral triumph – serving on the party’s manifesto committee and as a key member of the Ashanti Regional campaign team – didn’t hold back. He openly declared that…

 …Gold Smuggling Cartels Rob Nation Of $11.4 Billion Annually – Report Reveals Shocking Scale Ghana, a titan in Africa’s gold production, is hemorrhaging a staggering $11.4 billion each year due to rampant gold smuggling, with a significant chunk of the illicit wealth ending up in the glittering vaults of the United Arab Emirates. A bombshell report by Swissaid, a Swiss-based non-profit specializing in agroecology and gender equality, has ripped the lid off this multi-billion dollar illicit trade, exposing a gaping hole in Ghana’s national coffers. The report, a damning indictment of the nation’s porous borders and regulatory loopholes, meticulously details…