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By Leo Nelson The Volta Regional Minister James Gunu has launched a GH¢10 million war chest to battle the unemployment monster, daring young graduates to abandon the futile hunt for non-existent white-collar jobs and become their own bosses. The Volta Youth Development Fund, unveiled in Ho amid roaring applause from hundreds of anxious youth, is being hailed as the most aggressive anti-unemployment strike ever witnessed in the region. And insiders say this could be the blueprint President John Mahama has been searching for to rescue Ghana’s restless youth population from the streets. “This era of passing out graduates only to…

Government Resists Calls to Interfere with Judiciary as Cabinet Planned Special Tribunals By Gifty Boateng Ghana’s anti-corruption campaign has seized assets worth 1.5 billion cedis ($140 million) and arrested 140 suspects since February last year, a government spokesperson said on Tuesday, pushing back against criticism that the operation is moving too slowly .Felix Kwakye Ofosu, minister for government communications and MP for Abura Asebu-Kwamankese, told Joy News’ PM Express that investigative agencies have completed 27 dockets, with another 40 cases under review by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) . Several suspects are already standing trial, he said.The figures…

as President Lee Jae Myung as Seoul Seeks Stronger African FootprintBy Prince Ahenkorah President John Dramani Mahama has held bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung, culminating in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding covering maritime security, climate change cooperation, and digital technology. The agreements mark the latest step in what both sides describe as a deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.The meeting, held on the margins of ongoing diplomatic engagements, reaffirmed what President Mahama characterised as a historic relationship built on shared democratic values and mutual commitment to human rights . According to…

By Leo NelsonThe extremes of Kayamata are far more disturbing than many imagine. The lengths to which some women go to bind men, whether for love or financial gain, are jaw‑dropping .Sarah, a Kayamata dealer who travels across West Africa to source her consignments, described in harrowing detail how women endure unspeakable ordeals to secure power over their partners. Those seeking to control wealthy men, she explained, often find themselves in shrines where they are made to sleep with snakes.”You will sleep with the snake because the bigger the sacrifice you’re willing to make, the bigger the things you’ll get…

By Philip Antoh Corporate Ghana continues to rally behind the ‘Heal Ghana Month’ campaign, with Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) making a significant contribution to support the treatment of non-communicable diseases across the country. In a show of solidarity, CBG on Wednesday presented a cheque for GHS300,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to help advance its mission of providing financial support to Ghanaians battling critical non-communicable diseases. The donation was led by the Managing Director of CBG, Dr. Naomi Wolali Kwetey, who described the contribution as a modest gesture toward a much larger cause. “This is just a token,…

By Leo Nelson AyivorIn the muddy waters of Ghana’s once‑pristine rivers lies a silent tragedy—one that does not make headlines. It is not just about polluted streams, dying forests, or lost farmland. It is about unborn children whose first contact with the world is already tainted by poison.Illegal small‑scale mining, locally known as galamsey, has long been framed as an environmental or economic crisis. Yet emerging medical evidence reveals a deeper and more disturbing reality: the effects of this destructive practice may begin before a child is even born. Across Ghana’s mining regions from the Western and Ashanti Regions to…

By Leo Nelson The IMANI Center for Policy & Education has begun a legal transparency campaign to obtain asset declarations filed by senior public officials, arguing that the long-standing practice of keeping the records in “sealed envelopes” undermines the constitutional purpose of public asset disclosure. President of IMANI, Franklin Cudjoe said the organisation has directed its analysts and legal advisors to begin filing requests under the Right to Information Act, 2019, to obtain declarations submitted to the Auditor-General and conduct “longitudinal analysis” on the wealth accumulation of politicians over the course of their public service. Under Article 286 of the…

By Prince AhenkorahThe National Petroleum Authority has moved swiftly to calm nerves, assuring the general public that Ghana has adequate stocks of petroleum products and that the national fuel supply situation remains stable and firmly under control.In a press release dated Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and signed by management, the NPA acknowledged growing public anxiety following recent reports and speculation regarding the potential impact of developments in the global energy market on fuel supply and pricing in Ghana.In light of these concerns, the Authority moved to reassure the general public that Ghana currently has adequate stocks of petroleum products, and…

New Report Flags West Africa as Key Cocain Route for Europe’s At least 30 percent of Europe’s cocaine is believed to be routed through West Africa, where synthetic drug markets are diversifying and expanding at an alarming pace, driving urgent security, public health and human rights challenges, according to two new studies published by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC).The reports, produced by the GI-TOC West Africa Observatory (WEA-Obs), map trafficking routes, actor typologies, supply chains and response shortcomings across the region. Based on over 190 interviews conducted in 2025, the research establishes an evidence-based baseline of the…

 as Foot Soldiers Cry Foul Over Women of Valour BacklashBy Gifty Boateng The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, has quietly instituted a weekly engagement session at the party’s headquarters in Adabraka, a move widely interpreted as a damage-control exercise following weeks of mounting grassroots agitation Starting Friday, March 13, 2026, at 2pm, Gyamfi will make himself available at his designated office at the party headquarters to listen to and engage with party members seeking audience with him. A brief statement issued under the signature…