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Get ready for a major shake-up in how deceased loved ones are handled. The Mortuaries and Funeral Facility Agency (MoFFA) Board is not mincing words: if you’re caught publicly displaying dead bodies or turning funerals into a circus, you could face arrest and prosecution. This stern warning comes directly from MoFFA Board Chairman and Senior Pathologist, Dr. Ernest Boakye. Speaking exclusively to The New Republic (TNR) after the Board’s inauguration in Accra, Dr. Boakye made it clear that MoFFA, in collaboration with the police, will soon enforce the law with an iron fist. “There are too many concerns about how…

His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the President of Ghana, has ordered an immediate halt to the provision of fuel allowances to political appointees nationwide. According to the government’s insiders, the move is aimed at curbing public expenditure. This directive, disclosed in an official statement released on July 15, 2025, and endorsed by Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s Spokesperson and Minister for Government Communications, marks a significant shift in governmental policy. The decision is part of a wider strategy by the administration to rein in spending and redirect resources towards vital sectors and priority development projects. President Mahama stressed the…

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is set to collaborate with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector through a major boost in agribusiness investment and development. This was disclosed during a working visit by Kyle Kelhofer, IFC Senior Manager for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, to the Chief Executive Officer of MiDA, Mr. Alexander Kofi-Mensah Mould. The meeting centered on strategic partnerships aimed at unlocking the potential of key agricultural enclaves across the country. Briefing the IFC official, Mr. Mould highlighted MiDA’s ongoing efforts in developing three major agricultural economic enclaves located in Kasunya, Oti, and Afram…

July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of nearly all African countries, effective immediately, with exceptions only for Libya and Somalia due to security concerns. This decision builds on Kenya’s January 2025 policy, which initially allowed visa-free entry for stays up to 60 days but required pre-authorization through an ETA. By fully removing these barriers, Kenya has set a powerful precedent, becoming the first major African nation to truly open its…

In recent discussions surrounding the potential sale of Azumah Resources, a prominent gold exploration and mining company, a critical issue has emerged: the proposed demand for a change in the transactional value for the sale of 100% of Azumah Resources. This demand is based on fluctuating gold prices and seeks to adjust the sale price accordingly. However, such a stance is both unjustified and impractical, given the inherent complexities of mineral asset valuation, especially for a company yet to commence full-scale operations. The Fallacy of Using Current Gold Prices as a Benchmark Gold prices are notoriously volatile, influenced by global…

In a bid to accelerate the socio-cultural development of Somé, the Traditional Council has launched the 2025 Sométutuza under the theme, “consolidating peace and unity for socio-cultural and economic development in the Somé Traditional Area.” Sométutuza, also known as the Somé Festival, is an annual celebration of the Chiefs and People of the Somè Traditional Area, in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region. It was instituted in 1976 during the reign of Torgbiga Hor II, then Paramount Chief of the Somé Traditional Area. The festival commemorates the migration of the forefathers to their present settlement in the 17th…

… Investor Claims NDC Guru Demanded 10% Payoff into Private Account The political landscape in Accra is ablaze with allegations of a massive $7 million fraud, as Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stands accused by a Singaporean investor of orchestrating a dubious deal involving the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). Mr. Toh You Kang, the Singaporean national at the heart of the scandal, claims Ashie Moore coerced him into a partnership to supply ECG cables, siphoning off a hefty 10% of the contract value into his personal bank account. Kang,…

… Demands $10 Million Compensation from the State The embattled Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, is caught in a whirlwind of legal battles, having launched an audacious suit against the Republic of Ghana at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice. This legal showdown, widely described as a judicial earthquake, signals a fierce resistance by the country’s top judge to what she claims is unconstitutional treatment by the state. Details of the suit filed by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo at the ECOWAS Court have revealed a bold demand for a staggering $10 million in compensation for…

– Cries Foul Over Alleged Snub as His Calculated Silence Bights Back Former Ghanaian President John Agyekum Kufuor, long known for his stoic silence amidst the political tempest under the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration, is now, ironically, finding that very silence haunting him. The venerable statesman has unleashed a torrent of complaints, accusing the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of outright snubs and deliberate exclusion from crucial party meetings and decision-making fora. Kufuor’s lamentations come at a time when many Ghanaians recall his conspicuous absence from public discourse during the Akufo-Addo government’s struggles. While the nation clamored for his seasoned counsel, his…

Ghs25 Million Disbursed Amidst Skepticism In a move set to redefine Ghana’s local governance landscape, President Mahama has reportedly delivered on a key campaign promise, initiating the long-awaited monthly allowance payments to Assembly Members. This development, previously met with considerable doubt from opposition figures and local government pundits, became a reality yesterday, July 14, 2025, with the announcement of a GHS25,000,000.00 first tranche disbursement. Local Government Minister, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, confirmed the release, silencing critics who had dismissed the pledge as mere political maneuvering ahead of elections. The Minister stated that out of the 9,085 Assembly Members across 261 constituencies…