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as G7 releases strategic reserves By Prince Ahenkorah Oil prices edged lower on Monday as rising crude exports from the Middle East and the release of oil stocks by the Group of Seven (G7) nations boosted global supplies, easing concerns over potential disruptions to Gulf energy infrastructure amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. Brent crude fell 66 cents, or 0.65%, to $101.59 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 95 cents, or 1.03%, to $90.12 a barrel. Brent gave up most of its gains from the previous week, while WTI fell 1.6% after G7 countries agreed on…

By Philip Antoh The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr. Mahama Ayariga, has outlined the John Dramani Mahama administration’s multifaceted approach to urban mobility, economic development, environmental restoration, and traditional governance. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Monday, October 5, the Minister detailed several key government initiatives: Sustaining the Contraflow Traffic System To tackle severe urban congestion, the government is committed to making the contraflow traffic system a permanent fixture in Ghana’s major cities. Mr. Ayariga noted that the initial trial, which dedicates specific lanes for “Ayalolo” Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)…

TNT Files The Foreign Affairs Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Hon. Jeenbek Kulubayev has expressed interest in Ghana’s formalization achievement in gold trading, following a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. The engagement focused on opportunities within the gold mining and trading sector especially formalization, technical expertise and investment, with the Kyrgyz delegation seeking to understand Ghana’s reforms in the gold sector. Mr. Gyamfi briefed the delegation on the establishment of GoldBod in 2025 and its mandate to formalise Ghana’s domestic gold trade, strengthen controls against smuggling and leakages, and…

Ohio pols declare Sept. 29, 2026, a day for Cincinnati-Africa business boom and the Cintas-Ghana uniform deal that started it allBy New Republic Staff The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners has proclaimed Sept. 29, 2026, as Africa-America Trade & Investment Summit Day, putting the Queen City’s growing trade romance with Africa on the record.The proclamation signed by Commissioners Stephanie Summerow Dumas, Alicia Reece and Denise Driehaus calls the summit a launchpad for entrepreneurs, investors, government officials and community leaders looking to build bridges between the U.S. and African nations.And it’s not just talk.The first summit in 2018 at the Cincinnati…

By Gifty Boateng That is the paradox at the heart of the New Patriotic Party’s just-ended National Delegates Conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, where the party amended its constitution to make its presidential flagbearer the leader of the party in both opposition and government effectively reducing the newly elected National Chairman to a ceremonial custodian of a house whose keys have been handed to another man.The amendment, the 10th of 14 motions tabled, was adopted on Saturday, October 3, after delegates said they shouted an overwhelming “No” from the floor. The party insisted all 14 motions stood. Delegates…

Only 5% Have Houses, GSS Data Reveals    By Philip Antoh Ghana’s housing deficit continues to widen, with recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service painting a stark picture: only 5% of Ghanaians can secure shelter entirely on their own. While approximately 60% of the population relies on state-facilitated support for accommodation, a worrying 30% cannot access housing even with government subsidies. These figures were highlighted in a joint statement issued by the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources (MWHWR) and the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) to commemorate World Habitat Day 2026 on October…

Death Row Inmates Spared, 819 First Offenders Walk Free, 13 Elderly Released in Sweeping Presidential Mercy.President John Dramani Mahama has granted presidential pardon to 863 convicted persons in commemoration of Ghana’s 70th Independence Anniversary, marking the milestone with what the Presidency described as an act of mercy and national reflection.In a statement issued by the Presidency on Monday, October 5, 2026, the President exercised his prerogative of mercy in accordance with Article 72(1) of the 1992 Constitution and following consultation with the Council of State.The relevant state institutions have been directed to take the necessary steps to give effect to…

Empty Chair, Crabbe’s U-Turn, Ahiagba’s Defeat Expose Bawumia Camp’s Tightening GripBy Stanley AssorThe New Patriotic Party’s carefully choreographed attempt to project unity after its national executives election has done little to conceal the divisions, competing loyalties and unresolved tensions still stalking the opposition party ahead of the 2028 general elections.The party’s National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, produced a new crop of national executives, many of them regarded as close to the party’s 2028 presidential candidate, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.On the surface, the outcome appeared to complete a political consolidation that began with the controversial…

Proposes Accra Declaration to set shared principles for virtual assetsThe Securities and Exchange Commission, Ghana (SEC) has launched the Africa Virtual Asset Summit (AVAS) 2026, a two-day gathering to be held on 2 and 3 November 2026 at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra.Under the theme “Tokenisation: Africa’s Pathway Towards Building a Trusted, Inclusive and Innovative Virtual Asset Ecosystem,” AVAS 2026 is designed to deliver practical outcomes. A central objective is the proposed Accra Declaration a framework of shared principles and recommendations to advance responsible virtual asset and tokenisation ecosystems across the continent. The summit will also generate policy…

By Philip Antoh The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Abraham Amaliba, has stated that road safety education will fail without strict enforcement, calling for a coordinated approach that integrates education, enforcement, road engineering, and emergency response to reduce crashes and save lives. Speaking on Joy Prime, Mr. Amaliba emphasized that public education campaigns are insufficient to change driver behaviour if motorists believe they can ignore regulations without facing punishment. “If education is ongoing, but there is little enforcement, drivers consider the education as mere advice,” he stated. “But when there is enforcement, punishment would make them sit…