Author: TNRgh

The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Her Excellency Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for stronger action in the national fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, urging the country to adopt evidence-based prevention and compassionate rehabilitation as key strategies to overcome what she described as one of the most significant threats to public health, safety, and national development. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasised the urgency of tackling the drug menace from both preventative and curative angles. “This year’s…

 – Minister Opoku Declares War on Poultry Imports Get ready, Ghana! The government is set to unleash its highly anticipated “Nkokɔ Nketenkete” poultry farming initiative this July, promising a poultry revolution that aims to slash the nation’s staggering US$300 million annual chicken import bill. Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku, speaking with the urgency of a general on the battlefield, declared the program’s first phase will kick off in the Northern enclave, with the grand launch slated for Kumasi in August. This ambitious campaign, a cornerstone of the ruling party’s promises, is projected to empower a colossal 55,000 households to…

Dada Joe shipped out, as Ghana Begins Seizure of Assets After a protracted legal battle, Isaac Oduro Boateng, notoriously known as “Kofi Boat” and dubbed the “Sakawa chairman” of East Legon, has finally capitulated to a US extradition request. This paves the way for the alleged romance scam kingpin to face justice in America, where he is accused of swindling vulnerable individuals out of an estimated $100 million. Boateng’s concession at the Gbese Magistrate Court marks a significant turning point in a case that has seen Ghanaian authorities, including Interpol and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), begin the…

A property dispute has taken a sinister turn in Ghana, with two security personnel allegedly vowing to kill their elder brother, a Ghanaian resident in the United States, over a house he built and subsequently sold. The alarming threats and alleged assaults have prompted a formal complaint, raising serious concerns about the abuse of power by the officers involved. Mr. Boakye Okrah, currently based in the US, has reported a campaign of intimidation and violence orchestrated by his younger brothers, Amankwaa Okrah, a police officer stationed in Kwesimintsim, and Corporal Duah Andrew, a military officer at Muonyong Barracks, both located…

Demand FAO, AU-EU Backing for Bold Food Revolution Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, is not playing games. He’s on a relentless mission to overhaul the nation’s agricultural sector, determined to flood Ghanaian markets with affordable, accessible food. His latest power move. A high-stakes meeting with the big boss of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Dr. QU Dongyu, right in the heart of Rome during the 44th Session of the FAO Conference. This wasn’t just a courtesy call; it was a strategic offensive to cement Ghana’s agricultural future. Sources close to the Ministry reveal the bilateral talks zeroed…

– Julius Debrah hints at economic revolution Ghana’s ambitious plan to transform into a round-the-clock economic powerhouse hinges significantly on robust Chinese investment, according to Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah. Debrah, a key figure in President Akufo-Addo’s administration, made the pronouncement at the 2025 Ghana-China Business Summit in Accra, signaling a major push for deeper ties with Beijing. Debrah minced no words, declaring that the much-touted 24-Hour Economy is far more than political rhetoric. “Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy is not a slogan; it’s a strategy,” he asserted, painting a vivid picture of a nation poised to become Africa’s next industrial…

…Akufo-Addo’s In-Law Caged Over ‘Missing’ State Assets By Prince Ahenkorah Maxwell Kofi Jumah, the man who once called the shots at GIHOC Distilleries, has been snatched by national security operatives. The big boss was reportedly nabbed on Sunday, June 29, after the security men came knocking. Sources whisper that Mr. Jumah was whisked away from his own home, bundled into a pickup, and driven straight to the Ashanti Regional Police Command. As we speak, the former GIHOC MD is cooling his heels, “assisting with investigations.” This isn’t the first time security forces have come calling for Jumah. Back on May…

Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff and head of Ghana’s Delegation, delivered landmark statements at the First Resumed Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group (IRG) and the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption in Vienna on 16th June, 2025. She outlined Ghana’s robust anti-corruption framework, citing the 1992 Constitution, key legislation like the Criminal Offences Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, Whistleblower Act, and Witness Protection Act. She also highlighted the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP I & II), with NACAP II…

At a special event held at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria on 14th June , 2025, Hon. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, in the margins of the the First Resumed Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group (IRG) and the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption, addressed the Ghanaian community and distinguished guests at a celebration which marked the enstoolment of the Vienna Hemaa (Gyaase Hemaa) and Adonten Hemaa of Austria. She congratulated Asanteman Austria and the newly enstooled Hemaa, emphasizing the importance of leadership, unity, and service within Ghanaian…

Ghana has made notable progress in its fight against human trafficking, especially in the last ten years, as it celebrates 20 years since the Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694) was enacted. During a media event for the World Day Against Human Trafficking, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection highlighted important achievements, such as the establishment of support systems for survivors, improved training for law enforcement, and better cooperation with civil society groups. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, spoke at the Accra City Hotel on June 24, stating that Ghana…