Author: THE NEW REPUBLIC

TNR Entertainment Desk Ghanaian Afro-Spiritual songstress, Enam ‘Hadzivodushie,’ popularly known as the “Singing Goddess” of the Volta Region, has emerged victorious at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), winning the coveted Best Female Vocalist of the Year award. The talented vocalist secured the prestigious honour after an impressive year marked by outstanding live performances, rich vocal artistry, and growing influence within Ghana’s music industry. The announcement of her victory at the grand awards ceremony sparked excitement among fans, industry players, and music lovers across the Volta Region and beyond, with many describing the achievement as a proud moment for…

By Leo Nelson The Government of Ghana has successfully rescued and repatriated 28 Ghanaian nationals who were victims of a sophisticated human trafficking network operating in Côte d’Ivoire. The operation, carried out on 10 May 2026, involved coordinated efforts between security operatives and officials of the Ghana Embassy in Abidjan. According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the victims, predominantly young people, were safely returned to Ghana after what authorities described as a carefully executed rescue mission. The individuals are currently assisting security agencies with ongoing investigations into the trafficking syndicate. The Ministry expressed appreciation to…

The hour for silence has passed. For decades, the people of Western Togoland have watched their history ignored, their identity questioned, their aspirations suppressed, and their cries for justice treated as though they do not matter. Peaceful voices have too often been answered with intimidation, arrests, detentions, prosecutions, fear, and suffering. Yet despite all this, the spirit of a people seeking dignity and self-determination has not died.And it will not die. This is not because the people desire conflict. It is because no people on earth willingly surrender their God-given dignity forever. The desire for freedom, recognition, justice, and lawful…

By Lawrence Odoom A newly constructed National Democratic Congress (NDC) office complex at Awiaso Junction in the Ellembelle District has been extensively vandalised by unknown armed men, deepening a simmering dispute over the land on which it stands. The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of May 7. According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants, armed with guns and machetes, forcibly demolished sections of the facility, which was estimated to cost about GH¢1 million. District Chief Executive for Ellembelle, Joseph Armah Agyekum, condemned the incident in unequivocal terms, describing the action as “unlawful and unacceptable.” Speaking to journalists at the…

By Leo Nelson The Member of Parliament for Ofoase- Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has responded strongly to criticism from GoldBod CEO and NDC National Communications Director, Sammy Gyamfi over the 2025 audited financial statements of the Bank of Ghana, insisting that the central bank recorded a GH¢34.9 billion total loss. In a detailed statement, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy Committee accused the CEO of Goldbold Sammy Gyamfi of attempting to distract public attention from what he described as substantial losses recorded by the Bank of Ghana. “Sammy Gyamfi, I understand your intention to turn this into a contest between…

By Leo Nelson GoldBod CEO and NDC National Communications Director, Sammy Gyamfi has launched a scathing attack on Ofoase-Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah over claims regarding the 2025 audited financial statements of the Bank of Ghana, accusing the opposition lawmaker of misleading Ghanaians through what he described as “false” analysis and “voodoo mathematics.” In a detailed public response directed at Oppong Nkrumah, Sammy Gyamfi challenged the former Information Minister’s interpretation of the Bank of Ghana’s reported losses and insisted that the figures being circulated by the opposition were inaccurate and deceptive. According to Sammy Gyamfi, Oppong Nkrumah initially claimed during…

By Lawrence Odoom The Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), a human rights and media advocacy organisation, has urged the government to undertake an immediate review of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme to ensure Ghana reaps its full transformative potential. In a statement issued to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, the foundation stressed that while the initiative holds significant promise for revitalising the poultry sector, generating employment, and curbing the nation’s heavy reliance on imported poultry, its current implementation framework risks undermining these gains. “‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ programme held the potential to transform the nation’s poultry sector, create jobs, and reduce the…

By Leo Nelson The New Patriotic Party has intensified efforts to reorganise its communication machinery as part of preparations toward the 2028 general election. Justin Frimpong Kodua explained that the reforms followed concerns over ineffective messaging during the 2024 campaign season. He noted that recent constitutional amendments introduced new communication structures across the party. As a result, the reforms are expected to improve coordination from the polling station level to the National Council. The General Secretary explained that the party expanded polling station executives from five to seven positions. In addition, the new arrangement introduced electoral affairs officers and communication…

The 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) delivered a spectacular night on Saturday, May 9, filled with dazzling red carpet fashion, high energy, and unforgettable performances from Ghana’s biggest stars. The show got off to a fiery start with high-voltage performances by Samini, Kofi Kinaata, Piesie Esther, Wendy Shay, Diana Hamilton, Medikal, Black Sherif, Lasmid, R2Bees, and Nigerian guest star Fido. The night also took a reflective turn as the ceremony paid tribute to departed music legends. A moment of silence was observed for musicians who passed away this year, including Samuel Opara Mensah (Dada KD), Ebo Taylor, Yaw Sarpong,…

A Mandate of Destiny: Mahama and Julius Debrah Return to the Jubilee House – The Strategic Partnership Steering Ghana’s Reset By Lawrence Odoom In the annals of Ghana’s political evolution, the return of President John Dramani Mahama to the highest office of the land rings more than mere political fortune. It reads as a moment of providential realignment, a decisive intervention to recalibrate Ghana’s trajectory and restore its standing on the global stage. Mahama’s re-ascension to the presidency is widely perceived as a signal that the country’s destiny is being steered toward renewed purpose and stability. It is a mandate…