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Slams lack of nationalism, corruption on bench in explosive memorial lectureBy Gifty Boateng Retired Supreme Court Justice William Atuguba launched a blistering attack on Ghana’s political and judicial elite this week, accusing MPs of abandoning national interest for partisan gain and condemning what he described as a “squashy” judiciary where some judges have become “terrible.” Delivering the keynote address at a lecture marking the 20th anniversary of the death of former Speaker D.F. Annan, the outspoken jurist did not mince words before an audience that included Vice-President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and a packed auditorium of legislators from both sides…

…as Volta disaster displaces 54,000The president of Ghana’s private newspaper publishers’ association has made a personal intervention in the Volta Region flood crisis, donating food and hygiene supplies to more than 90 households in Agbozume a gesture that underscores both the scale of the disaster and the limits of official relief efforts. David Sitsofe Tamakloe, head of the Private Newspapers Publishers and Online Media Association of Ghana (PRINPAG), delivered the items on 19 July at the Evangelical Presbyterian School Park, in Ketu South Municipal District one of 12 districts hit by torrential rains that have displaced over 54,000 people across…

Court Rejects Last‑Minute Gambit As Wontumi Begins 20‑Year Stretch By TNR FILES The man once feared as the New Patriotic Party’s Ashanti Region strongman walked into Criminal Court 4 on Monday expecting another delay. He left with a 20‑year prison sentence and the collapse of a political myth that had shielded him for more than a decade. Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako Chairman Wontumi sat rigid in the dock as Justice Audrey Kocuvie‑Tay delivered a judgment that now stands among the most consequential rulings in Ghana’s fight against illegal mining. The courtroom was silent except for the judge’s voice, which cut through the…

Atta Akyea Flees, No flagbearer, No Executives, No Allies- Only Silence By TNR FILES The old saying goes that a man truly discovers he is alone in his hour of trouble, and that even his shadow abandons him in darkness. For Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, better known as Chairman Wontumi, that moment arrived at 10 a.m. Monday in Criminal Court 4 of the Accra High Court. The man who for years had been the New Patriotic Party’s bull in a china shop its most feared and loathed regional chairman, a political bulldozer who seemed untouchable sat in the dock, visibly trembling. Witnesses…

National investment registry launched, investor rules liberalised, and 2025 FDI figures expected in August By Gifty Boateng President John Dramani Mahama has assented to legislation upgrading the Ghana Investment Promotion Council to the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA), a move that eliminates minimum capital requirements for most sectors and establishes a national investment registry.The elevation, confirmed by CEO Simon Madjie at the close of a five-day staff training workshop in Accra partnered by German Development Cooperation, marks the first major overhaul of Ghana’s investment law in years. The new act abolishes the minimum capital requirement that has long been a…

By TNR Sports Desk Spain are world champions for the second time in their history after defeating Argentina 1-0 following extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with substitute Ferran Torres emerging as the hero on Sunday afternoon at the MetLife Stadium in New York, New Jersey. Torres, who replaced Mikel Oyarzabal in the 60th minute, struck in the second half of extra time, reacting quickest after Nico Williams’ deft near-post flick fell kindly into his path. The forward bundled the ball home with a ferocious strike to finally break Argentina’s resistance and hand La Roja their second…

By Leo Nelson President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that his focus remains firmly on delivering the mandate entrusted to him by Ghanaians rather than engaging in the growing debate over presidential term limits before the Supreme Court. Speaking during a Citizen Engagement session at Ho Technical University as part of his two day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Volta Region, the President said he intends to use his current tenure to fulfil the commitments he made to the electorate. His remarks come at a time when the Supreme Court is considering three separate constitutional cases seeking an interpretation of…

…Calls for Broader National Engagement By Leo Nelson Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia used a national address on Sunday, July 19, 2026, to call on President John Dramani Mahama to withhold his assent to the Tribunals Bill, 2026, urging the President instead to pause the legislation and open it up for national dialogue. Speaking directly to Ghanaians, Dr Bawumia described the bill as a matter capable of reshaping the country’s justice delivery system, public confidence in the judiciary, and the broader trajectory of Ghana’s democracy. “I speak to you on a matter that…

Author: Nelson Ayivor Every life carries a destiny. It is an invisible assignment placed upon us by God, a purpose woven into the fabric of our existence long before we took our first breath. Yet destiny is rarely light. It comes with responsibilities, sacrifices, challenges, and expectations that can sometimes feel overwhelming. This is the weight of destiny. Many people dream of greatness but few understand the burden that accompanies it. We often admire successful individuals from a distance, seeing only their achievements while overlooking the struggles, disappointments, and sleepless nights that paved the way. Every meaningful destiny demands perseverance.Consider…

The Divisional Chief of Teshie-Aflao and the Warlord (Awadada) of the Aflao Traditional Area, Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V, has been officially sworn into office as a member of the Governing Board of Aflao Senior High School, marking another significant milestone in his commitment to education and community development. The swearing-in ceremony brought together officials of the Ghana Education Service, traditional leaders, education stakeholders and members of the school community, who pledged their collective support for the advancement of the institution. As a representative of the traditional authority on the Governing Board, Torgbi Kpambi Vedzesu V is expected to contribute his…