Police in the Volta Region on Tuesday took custody of a consignment of abandoned concealed substances suspected to be narcotic drugs at Adaklu Ahunda near Ho. Information available to The Chronicle from the Police Headquarters indicates that on Tuesday March 24, 2026, at about 1830hrs, the Volta Regional Drugs Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) gathered […] The post Police Take Custody of Abandoned Drugs

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating illegal mining, declaring that the fight against galamsey remains a top national priority. The Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Colonel Dominic Buah, disclosed that the Secretariat has achieved an 87.7 per cent operational success rate since July 2025, reflecting a significant improvement […] The post Galamsey

Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and the Member of Parliament has called on West African countries to take urgent and coordinated action to address rising conflict and climate-related risks across the sub-region. He made the call at the opening of the Social Cohesion (SOCO) Conference in Yamoussoukro, Côte […] The post W/A

Nana Kwadwo Ofori, Head of Royal Bretuo family of Nyinawusu in the Upper Denkyira East District of the Central Region, has refuted claims by Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, Denkyirahemaa, that Nana Baffour Awuah II has been destooled as the Chief of Nyinawusu. Emmanuel K. Nanah Esq., Legal Advisor to Denkyirahemaa had stated that Nana Baffour Awuah II has been […] The post Royal

When the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), Justina Nelson, addressed editors and senior journalists in Accra, yesterday, she set the tone with a defining statistic, MIIF recorded GH¢5.3 billion in mineral royalties in 2025, the highest since its establishment under Act 978 in 2018. “I feel humbled to report […] The post MIIF

A growing body of scientific and public health evidence is raising alarms over the rapid rise of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Ghana. Policy advocates are now calling for urgent reforms to the country’s food labelling system to curb what they describe as a “silent epidemic.” At a press briefing in Accra, Levlyn Konadu Asiedu, […] The post Rising Kidney Disease

Proceedings of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) ended abruptly yesterday following the whipping of the majority members of the committee. According to the chairperson of the committee, Abena Osei Asare, the meeting reluctantly had to end to accommodate a request by the majority side of the House. At the time of the incidence, the ministry […] The post PAC sitting ends

The fairness of national security institutions in recruitment is a pillar in ensuring stability, peace and resilience of any given state. However, over the last few years, issues of transparency, fairness and credibility of recruitment exercises aimed at offering young citizens an opportunity to serve their country have risen. What ought to be a noble […] The post A

Four million Ghanaians, according to available statistics, are living with chronic kidney disease, but regrettably, most of them do not know it. The condition advances without symptoms, recruiting patients silently until it reaches the stage where the only available interventions, dialysis and transplantation, are beyond the financial reach of the overwhelming majority of families in […] The post Editorial:

Gold Fields Limited Damang Mine has marked this year’s World Water Day with a strong call for inclusive water governance, highlighting the critical role of women in water management and sustainability. The event, held under the theme “Water and Gender,” brought together university students, senior high school students, and members of the Damang Water and […] The post Damang

Applause erupted in the UN General Assembly Hall on Wednesday as Member States adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favour. Three countries – Argentina, Israel and the United States – voted against and 52 abstained. “Today, we come together […] The post UN resolution

In a solemn chamber that has witnessed the convulsions of nations and the birth of resolutions that shaped the modern world, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama stepped to the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday and staked his country — and the African continent — on the right side of history. His […] The post MAHAMA TAKES GHANA’S MORAL CRUSADE TO THE WORLD appeared

Two men are in police custody after detectives cracked a brazen armed robbery at a jewellery shop in one of Accra’s upscale neighbourhoods — a case that had gone unsolved for more than five months. The Ghana Police Service announced on Wednesday that Abubakar Mamoud and Mahmoud Abdul Aziz, also known as Justin Martin, were […] The post Two Arrested Over Dzorwulu

Global mining firm Gold Fields has announced the final phase of its transition process for the Damang mine, confirming plans to transfer ownership to the Government of Ghana while assuring stakeholders of continued operational stability and support. The company said the handover is in line with Ghana’s mining laws and existing agreements with the state, […] The post Gold

A storm is brewing over the future of the Ho Airport, as the Ranking Member of Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has raised serious doubts about government’s commitment to convert the facility into a Pilot Training Academy and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) hub. The lawmaker cited the absence of budgetary allocations in both […] The post Minority Blows Cover

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to safeguard employment and maintain uninterrupted operations at the Damang Mine. It will also ensure competitive bidding process to secure credible investor and operator to enhance national development as the mines’ current lease nears expiration. In a statement issued on March 24, 2026 the Ministry […] The post Damang

More than 16 million people in Northern Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo face rising threats from climate change, conflict and economic insecurity. At the SOCO Regional Conference in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana’s Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, highlighted how the US $150 million SOCO Project is helping vulnerable border communities […] The post SOCO

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has withdrawn charges against two persons who were standing trial together with former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, and others in an alleged extortion case. The development was communicated to the High Court in Accra on Tuesday, by Principal Prosecutor, Adelaide Kobiri-Woode, […] The post OSP

The Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra, presided over by Her Ladyship Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, has dismissed another application filed by former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware Mensah, seeking a stay of proceedings in her ongoing criminal trial. This is the second time the court has refused […] The post Court

Government has signed a landmark Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) with the European Union (EU), marking the first such agreement between Ghana and the bloc aimed at strengthening cooperation on security and stability. The partnership establishes a structured framework to enhance collaboration in addressing emerging threats, including terrorism, maritime insecurity, cyber threats and the spillover […] The post Ghana,