A potential deadly situation was averted in Tamale on Friday March 20, 2026, when police officers from the Inspector General of Police (IGP’s) Special Operations Team intervened to rescue a commercial bus driver and a passenger from an angry mob. The incident occurred after the Muslims returning from prayers got stuck in a traffic jam, […] The post IGP’s

A high-impact joint security operation in Sampa Township in the Bono Region has resulted in the arrest of 24 suspects and the recovery of a significant cache of weapons and suspicious items, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit arms and organised crime. The operation, carried out in the […] The post Sampa Crackdown: Joint

The Northern Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of renowned Ghanaian visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, reportedly involving some police officers in Tamale. In an official statement issued on Saturday, the Police confirmed that inquiries are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has sparked public concern and media […] The post Police

The Government of Ghana has confirmed the rescue of 44 of its nationals from a suspected human trafficking and fraudulent recruitment network operating in Nigeria, in a development that underscores growing regional concerns over transnational scam operations. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration via its official X […] The post 44 Ghanaians

Jehovah’s Witnesses has updated its policy on blood transfusions to allow members to have their own blood removed, stored, and “given back” in medical procedures. While the change will enable members to have transfusions of their own blood – in planned surgeries, for example – they continue to be prohibited from receiving the blood of […] The post Jehovah’s

A suspected armed robber has been shot dead during an intelligence-led anti-robbery operation at Ejura in the Ashanti Region, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed. According to a statement issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the operation was carried out by the Police Intelligence Directorate on March 18, 2026, as part of efforts […] The post Suspected Armed Robber

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of youth insubordination and drug abuse in Ghana, urging government collaboration to address these pressing issues. Speaking through a representative at the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Independence Square, the Chief Imam warned that disrespect toward teachers, reckless behaviour during sports events, […] The post Rising

The National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has strongly condemned illegal mining (galamsey) and other environmentally destructive practices, urging Ghanaians to embrace environmental stewardship as a moral and spiritual obligation. Speaking through a representative at the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers held at the Independence Square, the revered Islamic leader warned that activities such as galamsey, indiscriminate sand […] The post Galamsey,

President John Dramani Mahama has called for peace in the Middle East, urging world leaders to embrace dialogue and bring an end to ongoing hostilities in the region. Delivering a solemn message during the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Independence Square, the President appealed for collective prayers for victims of the conflict, including bereaved families, the […] The post Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to firmly reject extremism and intolerance, urging citizens to safeguard the country’s long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence. Delivering his message during the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Independence Square in Accra, the President stressed that Ghana’s religious and cultural diversity must be protected as a national asset rather […] The post Reject

The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public of comprehensive security measures ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across the Region. In a statement, the Command said sufficient police personnel have been deployed to strategic locations, including mosques, Eid prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public spaces to safeguard lives and property. […] The post Accra

The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a series of intelligence-led operations, has arrested twelve suspects in connection with various robbery incidents across the region. This was disclosed in a statement shared on the official Facebook handle of the Ghana Police Service. According to the Police, three of the suspects have been linked to the murder […] The post 12 Suspects

A pivotal document from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, dated March 12, 2024 and sighted by The Chronicle, confirms that Engineers and Planners (E&P), a wholly Ghanaian-owned mining company, formally engaged the Ministry to explore the acquisition of the Damang Gold Mine. The company received a “no objection” letter, authorising it to enter […] The post Government

Concerns are mounting over the treatment of indigenous businesses in Ghana, following the termination of McDan Aviation Limited’s operating licence by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), a move that has triggered strong reactions from policy analysts and traditional authorities alike. At the centre of the dispute is a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) agreement at Terminal 1 of Kotoka […] The post GACL

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson P. Asiama, has told journalists in Accra yesterday that whether inflation, which currently stands at 3.3% would rise or not, depends largely on developments in the global oil market, particularly the situation in the Middle East. Responding to a question at the Monetary Policy Committee […] The post Ghana Is In A Stronger Position

The World Bank Group has committed to investing over $3 billion in Ghana’s economy to enhance economic growth, with a focus on agriculture, energy, education, and private sector development. “We are working with the government and with your private sector to look at how we can support them in investment and in lending,” Mr. Paschal […] The post World Bank pledges $3bn investment

The Circuit Court at Dansoman has granted bail in the sum of GH¢50,000 to a 40-year-old technician, Richmond Owiredu, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretence in connection with an alleged visa scam. Presiding over the case, Her Honour Nancy Teiko Searyoh, admitted the accused to bail with two sureties, […] The post Technician Granted Bail Over Alleged Visa Scam

The Circuit Court in Accra has remanded a 36-year-old self-acclaimed businessman, Ignatius Castro Nana Gyan, for allegedly defrauding a trader of GH¢39,195 and forging academic documents purported to be from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The accused pleaded not guilty to charges of defrauding by false pretence and forgery when he appeared […] The post Businessman

An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced a businessman, Alhaji Fareed Amin Yakubu, to 10 years’ imprisonment in absentia after he repeatedly failed to appear before the court to stand trial in a GH¢3 million fraud case. The court, presided over by His Lordship Samuel Bright Acquah, delivered the judgment after finding that the convict defrauded […] The post Businessman Jailed 10yrs In Absentia

ACUC stands in solidarity with the people of Senegal. Our position is unwavering because football is a game of the people, played for the people, and its most sacred moments are decided in the passionate gaze of the people present, not in the closed-door dealings of remote committees. Senegal’s Hard-Earned Trophy Cannot Be Surrendered to […] The post CAF’s Neocolonial Coup: Denying