Author: Gifty Boateng

Victor Smith Visits Ghanaians In Detention Centre in Philadelphia Ghana’s ambassador to the United States of (USA) Victor Emmanuel Smith, has led a team from the Embassy to visit Ghanaians detained in one of the Immigration Centre Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in Philadelphia, in Pennsylvanian. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is actively collaborating with private prison companies, primarily the GEO Group, to operate detention centers. GEO Group serves as a critical, large-scale partner for ICE, expanding detention capacity to support immigration enforcement efforts. The GEO Group operates the large Moshannon Valley Processing Center, a major ICE immigrant detention…

As HGhana’s Ambassador to the United States (US) Victor Emmanuel Smith, has formally presented his credentials to President Donald J. Trump, marking the official commencement of his diplomatic mission in Washington. The presentation took place at the Oval Office of the White House, where Ambassador Smith joined 14 other newly appointed ambassadors accredited to the United States. Notably, Ambassador Smith was the first ambassador to be received by President Trump during the session, a moment that underscored the significance of Ghana’s diplomatic engagement with the United States. President Trump reacted warmly upon seeing the Ghanaian envoy, exclaiming, “look at this…

The leadership of the Private Newspapers and Online Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) led by President, David Tamakloe, has held an end of year party for it members. The event, held in Accra brought together gurus and veterans from the inky fraternity especially, the print media. On the night, journalists, both young and old, dined, danced to ease some stress and fraternized as members. Among the attendees were: Kenteman, Awudu Mahama, George Wilson, Opare Gyan, Obeng Manu, Frank Amponsah, Wilfred Otoo, William Sarpong, Kobby Fiagbe, Michael Petit Mawugbe, Franklin Asare Donkor, Jamila Whab and many others,  In his welcome address,…

Highlife legend, Amandzeba Nat Brew, has registered his strongest displeasure during a performance at government’s ‘Diaspora Summit 2025’ programmes on Friday, December 19. The artiste, was one of the creatives who performed at the opening of the 2-day event, underway at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). He performed his hit song ‘Wogbe’ released several years ago. After what can be described as an amazing performance, Amandzeba dropped the bombshell. Immediately after his performance, Nat Brew while thanking the gathering shockingly declared that he would have declined the invitation to perform but for the respect he has for President John…

Taskforce Arrests Drivers ChargingUnapproved Prices Some commuters in and around the busy town of Kasoa, in the Central Region, are reputedly jilting commercial vehicles popularly known as trotro for buses released on four major routes to enhance movements as the yuletide approaches. The development is a response to weeks of extortions by drivers and their ‘mates’ in parts of the national capital, Accra and parts of the country including the Kumasi metropolis. TheNewRepublic monitoring of the situation has been that, due to the Christmas season, drivers during rush hours and at night increase fares in some cases by more than…

Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine, has hinted that barring any last minute changes, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Microfinance and Small Loan Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, would soon be brought back in Ghana to serve her jail term. The pharmacist, who has been out of the jurisdiction for some years now was prosecuted in absentia. In April 2024, she was finally sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour while former a Chief Operating Officer of the Company, Daniel Axim was also jailed for five years with hard labour. They were both found…

Former Minister for Finance Ken Ofori-Atta is not allowing request for his extradition from the United States (US) to Ghana to face prosecution unchallenged. According to the Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Ofori-Atta who has been domiciled in the US since the beginning of this year, has hired top legal services to challenge the extradition order being sought by Government of Ghana and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). Dr Dominic Ayine who revealed this when he addressed the media under the Government Accountability series platform at the presidency on Thursday, December 18, said the former Minister has…

Celebrated Ghanaian actress and media personality, Nana Ama Mcbrown Agyeman, has wished her ex-husband Maxwell Mensah well, as she confirms their divorce. The talented screen goddess announcing the issue for the first time in an exclusive interview said that, she is no longer married to her husband of 12 years but she is the happiest woman alive. According to her, they have gone their separate ways and excited about the development. The process, she asserted, was very smooth and they have agreed to remain as friends. Nana Ama stressed that she is content and thrilled to have their daughter as…

The Police administration has interdicted a total of five (5) of it officers for misconduct on social media. A release signed by DSP Richomd Mensah, on behalf of the Director General, for Public Affairs said the officers used the Police uniform to do what is not permitted by the Service online. “The Police Service has interdicted the following persons of the service for various acts of misconduct involving the use of the Police uniform for unauthorized purposes on social media”, the Tuesday December 16 release said. The affected officers are: G/Sgt, Samuel Agbemanyale (No. 45545), G/Cpl. Isaac Mpere (No. 50300),…

The final funeral rites for the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, is slated for Saturday, 13 December, at the Koforidua Jackson Park, in the Eastern Region. The funeral is expected to be attended by party bigwigs, government officials, the Ghana Armed Forces and the general public, to show their last respect for the late national hero. The medical doctor did not only die as a substance minister and a leading member of the governing party, he died as the director of election and IT for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), In Accra, billboards and posters have been…