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How the “New Force Boss’ Built, Defended, And Lost Control Of His Oxford Street HotelTNR Files A High Court order has cracked open one of Accra’s most guarded commercial fortresses and the man standing at the centre is Nana Kwame Bediako, the flamboyant businessman known to Ghanaians as Chada.The Commercial Division of the High Court’s July 21 ruling authorising police assistance for the takeover of the No. 1 Oxford Street Hotel is being described by insiders as “the first breach in the wall.” For years, the Osu landmark has been more than a hotel. It has been the flagship of…

As YEA Ghosts Haunt HimBy TNR FilesThe images are striking. Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), kneeling before the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, seeking prayers and spiritual support.The official line? A courtesy call ahead of his re-election bid.But The New Republic has gathered that the visit to the revered Islamic leader was about more than just a political campaign. Deepening investigations by anti-graft agencies are closing in on the former Youth Employment Agency (YEA) CEO, with sources confirming that he could be picked up for questioning as early as next month.According…

By Philip Antoh The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has transitioned from a legal framework into a fully operational, life-saving institution, its Administrator has told Parliament’s Majority Caucus. Speaking at the caucus retreat in the Volta Region, the Administrator detailed how the fund has moved past its legislative origins to actively provide financial relief to patients with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) while modernizing the country’s healthcare infrastructure. Rather than rushing to deploy funds, the GMTF prioritized building a transparent foundation. This included recruiting technical experts, conducting a nationwide needs assessment across specialist and teaching hospitals, and running a successful pilot…

Ghana Group Calls for reprisal …as contagious ‘Xhenophobia Sickness’ hits Nigeria By Philip Antoh When officials from Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Administration, backed by armed security personnel, stormed the River Park Estate in Abuja three weeks ago, they didn’t just damage property and terrify residents. They also presented President John Dramani Mahama with a diplomatic test that could define his administration’s approach to protecting Ghanaian businesses abroad.The target was Jonah Capital, a Ghanaian-owned company with significant investments in Nigeria. The operation, according to advocacy group Concerned Citizens of Ghana (CCG), resulted in the destruction of property, widespread fear among residents…

As insufficient for ‘Mass Murderers’By Philip Antoh Minutes after the Accra High Court sentenced Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the opposition New Patriotic Party, to 20 years in prison for illegal mining, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, convener of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, delivered a striking verdict of his own: the punishment was far too lenient.Speaking on JoyNews, Ashigbey argued that Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay should have imposed the statutory maximum of 25 years, coupled with the highest possible fine, to send an unmistakable message to the influential financiers who bankroll Ghana’s galamsey scourge.”The law talks about either the…

… Describes NPP as Ghana’s best path to prosperity National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has announced his intention to contest for the party’s National First Vice Chairmanship, pledging to restore discipline, unity and organisational strength ahead of the 2028 general elections. In a declaration of intent shared on Saturday, Ahiagbah said the NPP must “reflect and move forward with renewed energy” following its defeat in the 2024 general elections. He said the party’s recovery depends on recommitting to its founding ideals of liberty, the rule of law and free market principles. Ahiagbah argued that…

New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman aspirant Paul Awentami Afoko has urged party members to put aside personal emotions and work together to rebuild the party’s fortunes ahead of the next general election. The former NPP National Chairman believes the party’s electoral setback requires disciplined leadership, strategic thinking and unity among members across the country. Speaking on the state of the party, Afoko acknowledged the scale of the challenges confronting the NPP and called for a collective effort to restore its strength. He added that the party needs to restructure the current state. Afoko cautioned members against allowing personal grievances…

A Ghanaian feature film, “Ego Reach We All (Our Time Will Come),” will have its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland from August 5 to 15, 2026. The film was selected from more than 223 submissions, including 103 world premieres. It will compete in Concorso Cineasti del Presente, the festival’s Filmmakers of the Present competition for first and second features. Written and directed by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike, “Ego Reach We All” is a feature-length adaptation of Armar’s award-winning short film Vagabonds. The short gained international acclaim after winning at the Montreal World…

By Joel Degue “Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.” – Haile Selassie I. There are moments in a nation’s history when decisions reveal not only priorities but also values, principles and tenets. The debate surrounding the WACA ResIP 2 Project is becoming one of those defining moments today in Ghana. It is also exposing a disturbing reality: some people appear to be resurrecting a…

By Bobby Quarquoo This document is from UN archives. And it is in compliance to its Resolution 1044(XI) of 13 December 1956 that mandated Britain to create a UNION between its Togoland Trust Territory(British Togoland) and Ghana at the latter’s independence. Observers will clearly note here on Ghana’s independence day of March 6,1957, the then colonial Governor who sent this telegram, clearly admitted two separate entities, and that he pointed out clearly that this UN Trust Territory, WAS NOT part of the territorires that became an independent Ghana. Since this telegram was intended to mislead, and did mislead the UN…