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A former board member of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Ben Owusu, has been dragged before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), facing explosive allegations of bribery, corruption, and causing monumental financial loss to the state. Owusu, who served under the previous Akufo-Addo administration and directly beneath former NPA boss Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, is now on the hot seat, forced to account for his actions during his tenure. This bombshell petition lands just as the OSP, under Kissi Agyebeng, gears up to slap criminal charges on four other high-profile NPA officials involved in similar corrupt schemes, with indictments expected this…

By LEO NELSON Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has declared a sweeping overhaul of Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts, conceding past struggles but vowing a renewed, aggressive campaign against graft. Speaking at the National Anti-Corruption Conference in Accra, the Veep minced no words, stating Ghana “cannot afford complacency” in this critical fight. She painted a stark picture of declining public trust and stagnating performance on key corruption indicators, citing a staggering GH¢5 billion lost to bribery in just one year. The Mahama-led administration is rolling out a heavy-hitting arsenal of policy initiatives: Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL): A presidential directive to…

Johnnie Beresford Hughes, Host of 3FM Morning Show and Johnnie’s Bite, has won the Celebrity Impact Radio Personality of the Year 2024 award at this year’s Ghana Celebrity Impact Awards. He picked up the prestigious award in the Accra International Conference Centre where the ceremony was held on June, 7, 2025. His competitors for the award included renowned journalist such as Doreen Andoh, Kwami Sefa Kayi, Dan Kweku Yeboah, Countryman Songo, Andy Dosty, Akwasi Aboagye, Adams Saddick and Kwame Adinkra. The award is a testimony of his dedicated advocacy for change and holding duty bearers accountable. Hanna Tetteh says no…

Ghanaian actor, comedian, and spoken word artist, Jeffrey Nortey has opened up about the level of preparation he puts into church performances, revealing that he takes them more seriously than his regular entertainment gigs. In an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, Jeffrey said that ministering at church events requires a different kind of dedication; both spiritually and professionally. “I’ve been on church stages that had bigger crowds than some secular ones. Even at my church CYC, [we fill the place],” he said. While both gospel and secular events offer financial compensation, Jeffrey noted that his motivation for…

First Lady and founder of the Lordina Foundation, Lordina Mahama, has urged persons living with chronic non-communicable diseases to take full advantage of the Mahama Cares health programme when it becomes operational. Speaking on Saturday, June 7, during the third edition of a free health screening for over 145 retired Assemblies of God ministers and their spouses in Accra, she explained that Mahama Cares, officially known as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, was designed to fill health service gaps not fully addressed by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). According to her, the initiative will provide consistent care, particularly for…

A major city-wide clean-up exercise is set to take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, as part of a national effort to promote sanitation and mark ten years since the devastating June 3 flood and fire disaster. The campaign, which organisers say is expected to be the largest in recent years, will involve hundreds of volunteers, institutions, and public figures. It will also feature donations to disaster survivors, interfaith prayers, health screening services, and public education on disaster prevention. Stakeholder engagements are currently ongoing with several prominent individuals and offices, including the National Chief Imam, Inspector…

The Amaniampong Silver Stool Palace at Asante Mampong is the centre of attraction as the Asantehene climaxes the royal burial rites of the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II. The body of the late traditional ruler has been lying in repose as traditional leaders, family members, and the general public solemnly pay their last respects. The burial rites, known in Akan as ‘Dɔte Yie’, is a period of mourning as people clad in black and red participate in several traditional and cultural activities. Traditional priests have been attracting attention with their rituals, processions and antics setting a somber tone for…

By Gifty Boateng The much-touted strike action announced by the leadership of the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU), in response to the introduction of the GHc1 levy has been called off. The New Republic is learning this follows a favourable engagement between government and the leadership of the GPRTU. The biggest transport Union had intended to embark on an industrial action this week as a result of their strong objection to the levy nicknamed dumsor levy. They had expressed disquiet about government’s decision to spring a surprise on them after agreeing to reduce transport fares barely two weeks…

Accra’s National Theatre will come alive on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7 PM when Jeffrey Nortey brings his flagship production, 3 Faces of Jeffrey Nortey, to the heart of the city. Best known for his dynamic blend of acting, comedy and spoken word, Nortey invites audiences into a mono-dramatic journey where three vivid characters emerge in a single evening of storytelling, satire and poetic rhythm. When this show first debuted at Snap Cinema Hall in partnership with Focuz Afriq and Kasa Entertainment, tickets sold out and an overflow crowd of 300 patrons confirmed that Ghanaians are eager for this…

Ghanaian music is more than just melody and rhythm—it’s a vibrant tapestry, boldly woven with threads of tradition, innovation, and an unmistakable resilience that refuses to be silenced. Every beat tells a story; every lyric echoes a legacy. And at the very heart of this ever-evolving soundscape stand six monumental figures whose influence cuts across generations, genres, and borders. These aren’t just musicians; they are cultural institutions. They’ve crafted anthems that soundtrack weddings and protests alike, verses that live rent-free in our heads, and legacies that will long outlive auto-tune and algorithm-fueled hits. From the honeyed harmonies of highlife to…