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The Office of the President has initiated a formal investigation into allegations that government-sponsored overseas scholarships were sold to individuals through bribery, a development that has thrust Ghana’s educational integrity programmes into the spotlight and ignited national debate about corruption in public institutions. The investigation was commissioned through a directive signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, following a radio broadcast that captivated public attention and generated widespread concern about the administration of scholarship opportunities meant to benefit deserving Ghanaians. The controversy emerged from a discussion on Sompa 106.5 FM, a Kumasi-based radio station, where Kofi Ofosu Nkansah,…

Ghana’s Central Bank, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has disclosed that two banks remained undercapitalised as of December 2025, raising fresh concerns about balance sheet strength within parts of the country’s banking sector. The affected institutions are Universal Merchant Bank Ghana and Prudential Bank Ghana, according to the central bank. While the broader financial system has shown resilience following years of reforms and clean up efforts, the latest disclosure underscores the need for continued capital strengthening to safeguard stability. The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiamah, made the revelation while outlining the state of the banking industry…

The state-owned Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) has commissioned an in-house, ultra-modern restaurant at its Accra head office, a move management touts as a landmark investment in staff welfare. The facility, branded MJ Catering Services, is intended to provide affordable, hygienic meals for employees and serve the surrounding communities of Abossey Okai and Awudome Estate.Commissioning the facility on 2 February, Managing Director Cezario Kale, Esq., declared the occasion “historic” and positioned it as part of a broader welfare agenda, promising periodic subsidies on meal costs. He stated the restaurant would “not only nourish our staff but also serve our passengers,”…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a novel, if contentious, funding mechanism to bankroll a new airport for Wa, the capital of the Upper West Region, seeking to leverage a proposed national tax on air travel to fulfill a long-standing regional infrastructure promise.During the launch of the SheaPark Resource Hub in Wa, Mahama confirmed that a new airport for the city would proceed, financed by the Airport Infrastructure Levy Bill soon to be presented to Parliament. The levy, which would apply to all domestic, international, African, and ECOWAS regional flight tickets, is designed to create a ring-fenced fund for airport…

Bawumia To lose 2028 To any NDC Rival as Party’s Big Guns Battle For Mahama’s Crown By Prince Ahenkorah A new nationwide poll by Global InfoAnalytics paints a stark picture for the opposition New Patriotic Party’s 2028 ambitions, suggesting its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, would lose decisively to any of the leading figures vying to succeed President John Mahama within the governing National Democratic Congress.The survey, conducted on 31 December 2025 and covering over 11,000 respondents across 83 constituencies, reveals a consistent electoral weakness for Bawumia, who has struggled to galvanise support beyond the NPP’s core base following the party’s…

– Stanley Nunoo Accused of Hijacking Revenue Against Court Orders A brazen, decade-long campaign of alleged forgery and institutional manipulation has allowed one man to retain exclusive control of La Pleasure Beach, sidelining its legal owners and diverting tens of millions of cedis from community development funds, an investigation by The New Republic reveals.The case of Stanley Nunoo who transformed from a youth representative into the solitary gatekeeper of the lucrative beachfront has become a litmus test for judicial authority and police enforcement in Ghana. Despite a landmark Court of Appeal ruling in July 2022 ordering a complete managerial overhaul,…

The Volta Region Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been told its moment for the ultimate political “harvest” is approaching. Gabriel Kwamega Tanko, the Volta Region’s representative on the Council of State, has delivered a defining, strategy-laden address to the region’s MPs, explicitly framing current unity as the essential foundation for elevating “one of us here to the highest office of the land.”The speech, delivered at a private retreat and obtained by The New Republic, opened with a potent political parable. Tanko recounted a November 2025 encounter with an elderly constituent who questioned if he would live to…

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has been honoured with a Global Cultural Ambassador Award at a prestigious Pre-Grammy event in Los Angeles. The award, presented in the heart of the global entertainment industry, is strategically significant for Ghana’s tourism marketing, recognizing Houadjeto’s personal drive to position the nation’s culture on the world stage.In her acceptance speech, Houadjeto framed the accolade as a national victory, stating it was “a celebration of Ghana’s rich culture and heritage.” She extended a direct invitation to the international audience to “experience our culture firsthand and enjoy the…

Bawumia Wins Placeholder Slot, Ken Rejected While Adutwum and Old-Horse- Agyapong Disappoint Front Desk Analysis The governing New Patriotic Party has turned to the man who helped lead it to its worst-ever electoral defeat, a move insiders describe as a managed succession designed to protect the old guard and delay an inevitable internal reckoning.Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was declared the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 presidential election, a foregone conclusion after what rivals claim was a carefully orchestrated process to sideline meaningful competition. Party heavyweights, reeling from the historic loss in 2024, closed ranks to ensure the former Vice-President’s victory, amending…

as Legal Backlash Grows By Gifty BoatengTwo of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) most respected elder statesmen, former President John Kufuor and former Speaker of Parliament Aaron Mike Oquaye, have conspicuously declined to comment on the legal plight of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Their studied silence, framed as a lack of information, has ignited controversy and exposed the deep discomfort within the party’s old guard over a scandal that implicates its most recent administration.Ofori-Atta remains in U.S. custody, fighting extradition to face multiple corruption charges in Ghana related to the Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Ltd (SML) scandal, filed by the…