Parliament has passed a law to grant licenses for the cultivation of Cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. The law, passed on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 permits the Minister for the Interior to grant licenses for the cultivation of Cannabis, also known as ‘Wee’, with no more than 0.3% Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The Narcotics Control Commission […] The post Minister

The former Prime Minister, Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia, is classified as a leader who had a great vision to develop Ghana. His vision, which was said to be of policies and programmes that contribute to promoting the holistic development of the country, has been recommended to potential governments. On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 a symposium […] The post ‘Busia had a great vision for Ghana’ appeared

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has filed an application requesting Justice Afia Serwaa Asare-Botwe to recuse herself from further hearing of the €2.37 million ambulance case against him. Dr. Forson is accusing Her Ladyship Mrs. Asare-Botwe of bias, hence, the application. He has also applied for the release of his passport. […] The post Ato Forson files motion

The three paramount chiefs whose traditional areas are affected by the raging Gomoa and Effutu land disputes and litigations, have pledged their readiness to resolve the issue amicably to allow peace to prevail. The traditional authorities have, therefore, assured their respective Members of Parliament (MPs) and Chief Executives who are working to have the impasse […] The post Resolving

The Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, Madam Anna M. Bjerde, has expressed excitement over the results of the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the Bank. It is for this reason that she has assured to continue to invest in these interventions. “World […] The post World

The US President, Joe Biden, landed at Stansted Airport in London, United Kingdom, last Sunday night, en-route to Lithuania for the just-ended North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit. The arrival ceremony, which was carried live on BBC television, saw only three US Embassy staff at the airport to welcome the man considered as the de-facto […] The post Editorial: Why

In a society that values democratic ideals, the monetisation of politics puts into question the fundamental premise of a fair and equal political process. Campaigns fuelled by money, rather than intellectual conviction or public interest, frequently undermine election integrity and democratic standards. In Ghana, the monetisation of politics may even pose a danger to the […] The post Money Speaks,

The House of Representatives has amended the 2022 supplementary appropriation act and approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to source for 500 billion naira from the approved budget to provide palliatives for Nigerians following the removal of petrol subsidy. This amendment comes 24 hours after the president’s request and was speedily taken through 2nd and 3rd […] The post Subsidy

Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, has issued a one week ultimatum to the Department of State Services, DSS, to either charge the detained suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele to court or set him free. The Judge issued the order on […] The post Judge orders DSS to arraign Ex-Governor

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the State Security Service (SSS). The judge, James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Mr Kanu’s suit lacked merit and ought to be dismissed. The News Agency of […] The post Alleged

  Members of the House of Representatives are demanding an upward review of their salaries and allowances, following the removal of fuel subsidy and the current economic situation in the country, the News Agency of Nigeria reports NAN gathered that the demand was the outcome of a meeting the lawmakers had on 11 July after going into […] The post Nigerian lawmakers demand salary increase

Mr. Michael Okyere Baafi, a Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, has inaugurated the Nkrankwanta Rice Processing Factory Limited in the Dormaa West District of the Bono Region. The factory is part of the One District, One Factory (1D1F) Common User Facility (CUF) initiative under the Rural Enterprise Programme (REP) of the Ministry of Trade […] The post Nkrankwanta

The National House of Chiefs has served notice that it would not countenance activities of the LGBTQ community as custodians of the traditions and customs of the people. “LGBTQ is evil and abominable to our cultural values and we, the chiefs as the custodians of the customs and tradition of our people wish to state […] The post LGBTQ is evil and abominable to our values –NHC

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori-Panin has expressed concern over the rate of medical brain drain in Ghana. Speaking at the 2023 Retreat for the Medical Superintendent Group in the Eastern Region, under the Theme: ‘Enhancing Hospital Management Systems for Improved Health Care delivery’; the Okyenhene opined that  the phenomenon of medical personnel leaving the shores of Ghana […] The post Okyenhene

Funke Akindele for a rare time is speaking about her two failed marriages. The Nollywood actress went through her second divorce last year. In June 2022, Abdul Bello, better known as JJC Skillz, who was the husband of the popular Nigerian actress, shockingly announced that they have decided to separate. Funke Akindele and JJC Skillz […] The post I just

Ghanaian actress, Salma Mumin, is coming for trolls asking her to get a refund for her liposuction. A few years ago, critics noticed changes in the size of Salma’s backside, which appeared rounder and firmer, leading to speculation that she had undergone surgery to enhance her curves. Finally addressing the rumors, Salma confirmed that she […] The post I’ve enhanced

Ghanaian Artistes, Black Sherif, Camidoh, and Gyakie have been nominated for the 2023 Headies awards in Nigeria. In the early hours of Wednesday, July 12, the organizers of the prestigious award scheme confirmed the nominations via their social media platforms. The Ghanaian music stars have been nominated in the category of Best West African Artiste […] The post Black

Known to be former sweethearts, Rapper Okyeame Kwame and Actress cum Broadcaster Nana Ama McBrown’s relationship has been one of interest to many. In a clarification, Rapper Okyeame Kwame said he was not the cause of actress Nana Ama McBrown’s heartbreak. In a response to a Facebook post by Okyeame Kwame where he encouraged his […] The post I didn’t break Nana Ama McBrown’s

Pepperoni is one of the most popular pizza toppings out there and we also love to snack on them straight from the packet or throw them onto our cheeseboards. As one of the most loved cured meats in the US, we eat it a lot, so it’s natural to ask – is pepperoni healthy? Read […] The post Is Pepperoni Healthy? appeared first on The Chronicle News O

The Ghana Meteorological Agency said the July 8, 2023, rainfall experienced in Ho, Volta Regional capital was the highest recorded in a day in the history of the town for the past 20 years. Mr. Michael Adu Awuku, Volta Regional Director of the Agency, who disclosed this to the Ghana News Agency said the day […] The post Saturday’s rainfall is the highest in Ho in