Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

By Bobby Quarquoo This document is from UN archives. And it is in compliance to its Resolution 1044(XI) of 13 December 1956 that mandated Britain to create a UNION between its Togoland Trust Territory(British Togoland) and Ghana at the latter’s independence. Observers will clearly note here on Ghana’s independence day of March 6,1957, the then colonial Governor who sent this telegram, clearly admitted two separate entities, and that he pointed out clearly that this UN Trust Territory, WAS NOT part of the territorires that became an independent Ghana. Since this telegram was intended to mislead, and did mislead the UN…

…Positioning It as Ghana’s Next Big Cash Crop In a major breakthrough for agricultural innovation, Ho Technical University (HTU) has successfully engineered a fast-maturing variety of the baobab tree, positioning it to become Ghana’s next lucrative export crop. The revolutionary research cuts the tree’s maturity period from the traditional 30 years down to less than three years, completely changing the economic outlook for local farmers. The Three-Year Miracle: Overcoming the 30-Year Bottleneck For generations, the resilient, drought-withstanding baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) has grown wild across Ghana’s savannah areas, including the Volta Region and the five northern regions. Despite its incredible…

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that negotiations are being restarted to secure a $200 million exit facility from South Korea to upgrade Ho Teaching Hospital, a deal he said stalled after Ghana’s debt restructuring exercise disrupted the original arrangement. Speaking during a Citizen Engagement session at Ho Technical University, part of his Resetting Ghana Tour of the Volta Region, the President used the platform to update residents on the status of the Korean-backed hospital project alongside progress at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, which he visited a day earlier. “Despite the challenges caused by debt restructuring, we…

By Franklin Cudjoe Self-styled TV evangelist Agraada, recently freed from a 15-year jail sentence, offered a prayerful word for Chairman Wontumi, jailed 20 years for illegal mining. She wrote: “Oh GOD, I will remember you in prayers. Oh my big brother, let us all be very careful because the law is the law.” Note she didn’t call it a political trial. Frankly, from my lunch with Chairman Wontumi about a month and a half ago, I didn’t sense his ordeal was politically engineered. He said, “If I had my way, there were things I would have done differently.” I advise…

President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of the Volta Region that the long awaited Keta Port project is progressing steadily, with key approvals completed and investors showing strong interest in participating in its development. Speaking at a Citizen Engagement session at Ho Technical University as part of his two day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Volta Region, President Mahama said the project has moved beyond earlier planning stages and is now receiving the necessary technical, environmental, and investment attention required for implementation. “With regards to the Keta Port, the Minister has given us the brief. The feasibility study and…

By TNR Sports Desk Spain are world champions for the second time in their history after defeating Argentina 1-0 following extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with substitute Ferran Torres emerging as the hero on Sunday afternoon at the MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey. Torres, who replaced Mikel Oyarzabal in the 60th minute, struck in the second half of extra time, reacting quickest after Nico Williams’ deft near-post flick fell kindly into his path. The forward bundled the ball home with a ferocious strike to finally break Argentina’s resistance and hand La Roja their second…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that his focus remains firmly on delivering the mandate entrusted to him by Ghanaians rather than engaging in the growing debate over presidential term limits before the Supreme Court. Speaking during a Citizen Engagement session at Ho Technical University as part of his two day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Volta Region, the President said he intends to use his current tenure to fulfil the commitments he made to the electorate. His remarks come at a time when the Supreme Court is considering three separate constitutional cases seeking an interpretation of…

…Calls for Broader National Engagement By Leo Nelson Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia used a national address on Sunday, July 19, 2026, to call on President John Dramani Mahama to withhold his assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, urging the President instead to pause the legislation and open it up for national dialogue. Speaking directly to Ghanaians, Dr Bawumia described the bill as a matter capable of reshaping the country’s justice delivery system, public confidence in the judiciary, and the broader trajectory of Ghana’s democracy. “I speak to you on a matter that…

Author: Nelson Ayivor Every life carries a destiny. It is an invisible assignment placed upon us by God, a purpose woven into the fabric of our existence long before we took our first breath. Yet destiny is rarely light. It comes with responsibilities, sacrifices, challenges, and expectations that can sometimes feel overwhelming. This is the weight of destiny. Many people dream of greatness but few understand the burden that accompanies it. We often admire successful individuals from a distance, seeing only their achievements while overlooking the struggles, disappointments, and sleepless nights that paved the way. Every meaningful destiny demands perseverance.Consider…

The Divisional Chief of Teshie-Aflao and the Warlord (Awadada) of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V, has been officially sworn into office as a member of the Governing Board of Aflao Senior High School, marking another significant milestone in his commitment to education and community development. The swearing-in ceremony brought together officials of the Ghana Education Service, traditional leaders, education stakeholders and members of the school community, who pledged their collective support for the advancement of the institution. As a representative of the traditional authority on the Governing Board, Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V is expected to contribute his…