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….Asks Watchdogs to Watch HarderThe Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has surpassed its 2025 royalty targets, reporting 5.43 billion units against a projected 4.91 billion. But rather than simply celebrate, its chief executive used a civil society roundtable to urge watchdogs to sharpen their gaze.“We recognise that public trust has been affected in the past,” said Justina Nelson, MIIF’s CEO. Her remedy: regular stakeholder engagements and accessible financial data. She blamed past criticism on “incomplete narratives” a formulation that may not satisfy seasoned sceptics.An institutional overhaul. Over the past 16 months, MIIF has created dedicated Compliance and Risk departments, driven…

– From GH¢362m to GH¢5bn, Plus Allowances for 9,090 By Prince Ahenkorah In one year, funding to Ghana’s Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) jumped more than thirteen-fold from GH¢362 million in 2024 to GH¢5 billion in 2025. The government has also begun paying monthly allowances of over GH¢1,000 to all 9,090 assembly members. Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim disclosed both figures at the administration’s Accountability Series on 20 April. He described the funding surge as a “structured and predictable release system” introduced in 2025, with quarterly tranches replacing the erratic disbursements of the past.Quarterly breakdown. First quarter: GH¢790 million.…

By Gifty Boateng Private legal practitioner and lecturer, Maurice Ampaw has boldly dropped a bombshell, alleging that he personally knows judges who cook judgements and rulings to favour guilty people in court for monetary gains. According to him, these judges have mastered their crafts of taking money from parties in cases to outsmart their client. He alleged that the corrupt judges make sure the judgments go in the way of the guilty person, a claim that has taken my Ghanaians by surprise with some saying his allegation may not be far from the truth. Speaking on Kumasi based Lawson TV,…

.Takes Off in 150 Districts Nationwide By Philip Antoh President John Dramani Mahama has introduced Ghana’s maiden Free Primary Healthcare Programme, which aims to achieve universal health coverage by eliminating financial obstacles to essential health services. This initiative ensures that all citizens, regardless of their socio-economic status or location, can access quality care without facing financial difficulties. The programme primarily focuses on transitioning from treatment to preventive and promotive healthcare, enhancing health outcomes by offering free access to routine check-ups, health screenings, vaccinations, and maternal/child health services, while removing financial barriers and more. The large-scale free primary healthcare initiative seeks…

By Philip Antoh The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, has reiterated President John Dramani Mahama’s promise to create a business-friendly environment that supports local businesses in their growth. Mr. Sarpong stated that, based on this commitment, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will keep working to eliminate all unnecessary taxes that hinder business development in the nation. Speaking at a ceremony where the KGL Group contributed over GH¢153 million in taxes, Commissioner-General, Mr. Sarpong declared that the time for selective compliance must come to an end if Ghana aims for sustainable growth. He clarified…

The New Republic wishes to issue this unqualified apology to Honourable Paul Apreku Twum-Barimah, Esq., former Member of Parliament for the Donnaa East Constituency, concerning our publication dated 14th April 2026.On that date, we published a front-page and online article titled “GHC 1.3M VANISHED IN ‘GHOST LAPTOPS’ SCANDAL” regarding an alleged procurement fraud involving Jofasm Limited and officials of Ghana Digital Centres Limited (GDCL). Although Hon. Twum-Barimah’s name did not appear in the body of the article, his image was prominently featured alongside the story.We acknowledge that this was a genuine error arising from an editorial oversight in our photo…

The Ghana Football Association says it will review and strengthen security protocols for clubs’ travel following the fatal armed robbery attack that claimed the life of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong. Frimpong reportedly lost his life when the team was ambushed along the Goaso–Bibiani road near Ahyiresu in the Ahafo Region, by armed men who reportedly blocked the road and opened fire on the team vehicle. Players and officials were forced to flee into nearby bushes to seek safety. He suffered critical gunshot wounds to the head and was rushed to the Bibiani Government Hospital, where he unfortunately died. In…

Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has called for increased recognition of instrumentalists and live musicians in Ghana’s award schemes. Speaking on Hitz FM, he suggested that more categories should be created to honour the contributions of musicians who work behind the scenes. According to him, the current structure offers limited recognition for live musicians, despite the significant role they play in music production. He explained that producers and instrumentalists are deeply involved in shaping the final output of songs, yet often receive minimal acknowledgment compared to performing artistes. Okyeame Kwame proposed the introduction of specific award categories for instrumentalists, including saxophonists, lead…

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority in charge of Marketing and Special Duties, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, has disclosed the support the Authority provided to A Plus for his Gomoa Easter Carnival. Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime’s PrimeTime, he said the government is considering making Easter as vibrant as December in Ghana, as part of efforts to deepen the country’s domestic tourism drive and extend visitor activities beyond the festive season at the end of the year. In tandem with this, he said the Authority offered support to Kwahu Easter activities, some events in the…

By Philip Antoh The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has announced that the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) will delay the complete implementation of its planned trade action against the Publican AI system after a high-level meeting between both parties. The meeting took place at the Ghana Shippers’ House in Accra on Monday, April 13, 2026, and included GUTA leaders, representatives from freight forwarders’ associations, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, Prof. Ransford Gyampo, to discuss the concerns raised by traders regarding the system’s introduction and operation. In a previous press release signed by GUTA President, Clement…