The Police Athletics Team delivered a commanding performance at the Kumasi Relay Championship on Saturday, February 14, at the Paa Joe Sports Stadium. Twenty-eight athletes represented the service in the 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m, and 4x800m relay heats and finals for men and women. According to a statement from the GNA, the police team showcased discipline, … The post Police dominate Kumasi Relay Championship

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has praised the passage of the Sports Fund Bill, describing it as a landmark move that addresses the chronic funding challenges in Ghanaian sports. GOC President Richard Akpokavie emphasized that the Fund will provide a dedicated and reliable source of support for athlete development, infrastructure, technical training, and grassroots programmes. … The post Ghana

A private citizen, Mr. Kwabena Oppong Boateng, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), calling for urgent and sustained enforcement action against what he describes as a dangerous surge in reckless driving and overspeeding on some of Accra’s busiest roads. The petition sighted by The Chronicle, which was also copied to the Director of […] The post Citizen Petitions

Daniil Medvedev has called for a streamlined ATP calendar in which only Grand Slam and Masters 1000 tournaments award ranking points, though he acknowledged such reforms would be difficult to implement. Currently, top players are required to compete in the four majors and eight Masters events. Starting in 2026, the ATP will reduce the world … The post Medvedev calls for ATP

The driver involved in the fatal car crash that injured former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria. The December 29 accident near Lagos claimed the lives of Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and strength coach, Sina Ghami, while Joshua, 36, sustained injuries and was treated in hospital. The driver, 46-year-old … The post Joshua crash: Driver’s case

Bodo/Glimt produced a historic European night by knocking Italian giants Inter Milan out of the Champions League to reach the last 16 for the first time in their history. After leading 3-1 from last week’s first leg in the Arctic Circle, the Norwegian side stunned the San Siro with second-half goals from Jens Petter Hauge … The post Bodo/Glimt stun Inter Milan to reach Champions

Chelsea and West Ham United have been fined £325,000 ($439,140) and £300,000 respectively following a mass brawl at the end of their Premier League clash on 31 January. The London derby saw Chelsea come from two goals down to secure a 3-2 victory, but the match ended in chaos as nearly 20 players became involved … The post Chelsea and West Ham fined over mass brawl appeared first on Ghanaian

Mexico President, Claudia Sheinbaum, has reassured fans that there is “no risk” to attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the country, following recent violence linked to the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera in Jalisco state. Speaking during her daily press briefing, Sheinbaum confirmed that “all the guarantees” for fan safety were in place … The post Mexico assures World

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has praised Ghana as one of the top-performing Member Associations (MAs) over the last decade, highlighting progress in football development both on and off the pitch. Infantino, marking 10 years in office on 26 February 2026, commended the Ghana Football Association (GFA) under President Kurt Edwin Okraku for effectively utilising FIFA … The post Infantino

VIVO Energy Ghana PLC has donated syringe and infusion pumps to the Department of Child Health at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as part of its annual Energising Hope initiative held to mark Valentine’s Day. The absence of critical medical equipment in healthcare facilities can significantly affect the quality and speed of patient care. In … The post Vivo Energy supports Korle Bu Children’s Ward

A group of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has toured the  Ghana National Gas Company (GNGC) as part of efforts by the state-owned firm to strengthen transparency and deepen engagement with key opinion leaders in the energy sector. The tour, which took participants through the Gas Processing Plant (GPP) and other critical installations, formed part of […] The post Ghana

THE Scout and Guide Fellowship Ghana (SGF-Gh) and the Ghana Scout Association (GSA) have renewed calls for unity and structured collaboration to reposition the scouting movement and strengthen youth development in the country. The two bodies say it is time to bury past differences and rally behind a shared strategic framework to boost membership, restore … The post Scout leaders push for unity

Dr. Frank Bannor, Development Economist and Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), has advised African countries to diversify their reserves into gold rather than relying on US dollar-denominated assets. Speaking in an interview with *Sputnik Africa* News, Dr. Bannor noted that even the larger Western economies are gradually […]

CÔTE d’Ivoire will have accumulated about 200,000 metric tons of unsold cocoa by the end of March when its main crop concludes unless the government cuts state-regulated farmer prices. Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring Ghana, which together produce some 50 per cent of the world’s cocoa, are facing a growing crisis as unsold cocoa stocks from … The post Côte

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met children at a refugee camp and a hospital in Jordan as part of a two-day tour. Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in the Middle Eastern country on Wednesday where they will be highlighting efforts to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict and displacement. The couple, who stepped down […] The post Harry and Meghan visit refugee camp as

Gucci is facing a backlash after using AI to generate images to promote its forthcoming show at Milan Fashion Week. The images have been posted on social media – where users have questioned how using AI instead of human models and photographers is in keeping with the fashion house’s claim that it celebrates “creativity and […] The post Gucci criticised for ‘AI

Abidjan has declared its ambition to host a future edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), as Francophone stakeholders gathered for the Road to the 10th Edition Media and Stakeholders’ Parley on Tuesday. The event, held in Côte d’Ivoire, marked the second stop in the global build-up to AFRIMA’s milestone 10th edition, following an […] The post Abidjan signals readiness to host 10th

By Kizito CUDJOE The recent 28.63 percent reduction in producer price for cocoa has reignited debate over the country’s ability to shield its key revenue earners from market shocks, with the Co-Chair of Ghana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GHEITI) Dr. Steve Manteaw, warning that the economy remains dangerously exposed without a functioning price stabilisation mechanism. […] The post Absence

The 2026 Youth Economic Forum (YEF 2026) kicks off today at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), under the theme ‘From Potential to Prosperity: Youth Driving the New Economy’. Organised by the Business and Financial Times (B&FT) in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, UPSA and Moreshet Foundation, the forum aims to provide a platform for […] The post YEF

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The petitioner for Kotoka International Airport’s (KIA) name change, Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, has lauded President John Mahama’s administration for acting on his petition following confirmation of the name-change by the Ministry of Transport in a press statement on Monday, February 23, 2026. According to a press statement, Government has officially renamed […] The post Activist