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By Prince Ahenkora In a move hailed as a “noble precedent,” Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has stepped up, facilitating a crucial GH₵20,000 medical donation to save a 12-year-old girl desperately needing liver treatment. This significant intervention, made in collaboration with Citizen Eye Ghana (CITEG), underscores a rare display of leadership prioritizing human life over typical bureaucratic red tape. The timely donation, earmarked directly for the child’s urgent medical care, was orchestrated following a direct and personal plea to the Chief of Staff. Alex Tetteh, President of Citizen Eye Ghana, confirmed that Debrah’s response was “swift and wholehearted,” a stark…

In a rare moment of relief for beleaguered Ghanaian motorists, several Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have finally bowed to market pressures, slashing fuel prices at the pumps. This welcome development, coming amidst persistent economic struggles, is primarily linked to the resurgent Ghana cedi and the eleventh-hour suspension of the contentious GH¢1 Energy Sector Levy. The move offers a much-needed breathing space for consumers grappling with the brutal reality of global crude market volatility, a crisis that has continuously pushed up the cost of living. Leading the charge, Star Oil is now offloading petrol at a more palatable GH¢10.99 per litre,…

In a powerful display of compassion and civic responsibility, Onua Foundation has fed 2,000 underprivileged children in honor of His Eminence, the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu. But beyond the plates of food served, the event stirred a deeper national conversation on how Ghana can unlock greater private sector support for social causes — starting with tax reform. Speaking at the event, held under the theme “Feeding with Dignity, Giving with Purpose”, the Head of Onua Foundation A. Issa Monnie, called on the Government of Ghana to urgently revise its tax policies to make corporate social responsibility (CSR)…

Chairman of the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has advised Ghanaian politicians to adopt humility in public service, warning that arrogance and loud posturing will not shield anyone from eventual accountability. Speaking in an interview on Ghasa Radio, Mr. Quashie said: “Because, you see, at the end of the day, being loud doesn’t help as a politician because as President Mahama indicated, you are there to serve the people. “You’re not better than the people. But when you make it look as if you are better than the people,…

Blay Rallies in support, Prof. Asare Parries By Leo Nelson Former NPP Chairman, Freddy Blay has sparked a controversial debate on whether or not the presidential term limit provided in the 1992 constitution is absolute. The shocking comments from the veteran politician have ignited fears of a full-blown constitutional crisis. Blay brazenly claimed that presidential term limits “may not be absolute” because, in his astonishing words, “the law is in the bosom of the judge”. Suggesting that judges could simply IGNORE presidential term limits. A revocation of the Presidential term limit could give President John Mahama a rear chance to…

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the successful repatriation of the remains of Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who tragically passed away in Ghana in March this year. The body was airlifted today, June 17, from Kotoka International Airport and is en route to Lagos, Nigeria, with a brief stopover scheduled in Lomé, Togo. The GBA, in a statement issued by its Communications Directorate, expressed profound gratitude to Ghanaians, members of the boxing fraternity, journalists, and media houses for their unwavering support since the incident occurred. The authority also assured the public of continued updates on the body’s arrival…

Ghana is losing billions of dollars in revenue annually to smuggling from its booming artisanal gold mining sector, with much of the gold flowing to the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by nonprofit Swissaid. The report found a staggering 229 metric tonne trade gap, equivalent to $11.4 billion, between Ghana’s gold exports and corresponding imports over just five years, with most of the smuggled gold ending up in Dubai. “This is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Ulf Laessing, head of the Sahel programme at Germany’s Konrad Adenauer Foundation, who analyses insurgency and artisanal mining operations in…

Chairman of the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has called on Ghanaians residing in South Africa to continue upholding their strong reputation for being law-abiding, responsible citizens. He also assured them that whoever is appointed as Ghana’s next High Commissioner to South Africa will be held accountable to serve the best interests of the Ghanaian community. Speaking in an interview on South Africa-based online platform Ghasa Radio, Mr. Quashie praised the Ghanaian community for its positive image and cultural contribution to South African society, citing interactions with government officials…

Chairman of the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has launched a scathing critique of the erstwhile NPP-led government, accusing former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his administration of presiding over a regime of “unprecedented dissipation” of public funds and national resources. Speaking in an interview on Ghasa Radio, a South African-based online platform, Mr. Quashie remarked with deep concern: “If you see the way the NPP and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has dissipated public funds and resources, you cry for Mother Ghana.” He referenced what he described as…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disconnected Ghana Water Limited (GWL) from the national power grid over an accumulated debt nearing GHC1 billion, as part of its ongoing nationwide revenue mobilisation and disconnection exercise. The disconnection took place on Tuesday, June 17, as ECG’s task force intensified efforts to retrieve debts owed by state institutions and private entities. Officials of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) say the disconnection exercise targeting indebted state institutions is part of a broader initiative to tackle persistent non-payment and improve the financial stability of the power sector. Shortly after visiting Ghana Water Limited,…