Former Ghana international Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is backing Hearts of Oak to shine in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League campaign.The Phobians will kick start their campaign with a home game against newly promoted Premier League outfit Hohoe United at the Accra Sports Stadium, with President John Dramani Mahama expected to be in attendance.Hearts of Oak enjoyed a good off-season, winning the Homowo Cup and the Democracy Cup respectively. Despite missing out on the GHALCA Top 4 title
The Chronicle has learned from workers, contractors and union representatives that Heath Goldfields, the company currently managing the Bogoso-Prestea gold mine, that they have not fully been paid their wages and severance packages. The workers are also not happy with what they see as slow progress in reviving the historic mine. Following months of demonstrations […] The post Heath
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to individuals who engage in spreading false information and hate speech, especially through social media platforms, saying they will face the full rigors of the law. Speaking during his maiden presidential engagement, held in Accra, on Wednesday evening, Mr. Mahama revealed that the National Signal Bureau […] The post Social Media Abusers Will
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, John Ntim Fordjour, has expressed serious concern over what he says “is the sharp decline in Ghana’s peace and security under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Ntim Fordjour accused the President of prioritising political crackdowns on opponents, while […] The post Mahama
A deadly chieftaincy-related conflict in the Sampa District has prompted the deployment of 110 personnel from the National Formed Police Unit (FPU), Ashanti, to restore law and order. The security forces were mobilized from the Bono East and Ahafo regions following violent clashes that left one person dead and three police officers injured. The violence […] The post 110
The Accra Circuit Court 3 has granted bail to two individuals standing trial in connection with a GH¢700,000 gold scam that reportedly involved spiritual rituals, false pretences and a violent robbery. The accused – Joshua Adamptey, a 30-year-old mason (A1) and Erasmus Billow, a 45-year-old Pastor at Increased Ministry, Spintex (A2) were each granted bail […] The post Two standing
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah Workers of Heath Goldfields, current managers of the Bogoso-Prestea gold mine, have expressed their displeasure over the company’s posture regarding their working condition, particularly the Read More... The post Heath
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) is procuring advanced equipment for residue deposit testing in a bid to tighten quality control for locally produced honey in order to re-enter the lucrative European Union (EU) market. This initiative comes after years of limited access to the EU market because of concerns over quality assurance. Industry players […] The post Editorial: Honey’s
President John Dramani Mahama has described Ghana’s recent economic performance as a monumental achievement, attributing the progress to fiscal discipline, prudent expenditure and reforms that have helped the country survive without reliance on external borrowing. Addressing journalists at a media briefing held at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, the President expressed satisfaction with the reforms […] The post Mahama
Ghanaian midfielder Douglas Owusu continues to make headlines in Serbia after officially acquiring Serbian citizenship while making steady progress in his debut top-flight campaign with FK Radnik Surdulica.The 19-year-old, who joined Radnik from Ghanaâ??s Asekem FC, has already cemented himself as one of the most exciting young talents in Serbian football.After a remarkable first season in Europe - where he played a pivotal role in Radnikâ??s promotion push and earned a place
As Ghana’s cement industry grapples with high prices, quality scandals, and aggressive regulatory crackdowns, one story seems to slip through the cracks: the quiet rise of a particular Togo-sourced cement brand. As an observer of this dynamic sector, I’m left wondering why authorities like the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) and the Ministry of Trade and […] The post Why
Private legal practitioner Professor Steohen Kwaku Asare has called on authorities to appoint a Chief Justice who is reform-minded. He makes the point that such a chief justice will ensure an independent, accountable and trustworthy judiciary. “Appoint a reform-minded CJ to steer the judiciary back to independence, accountability, and public trust,” he wrote on Facebook. […]
Civil society organisations and Ghanaians have expressed their disappointment with President John Dramani Mahama’s recent comments on illegal mining (galamsey). At a media engagement on September 10, 2025, the President ruled out an immediate state of emergency, insisting that existing laws provided adequate powers to combat galamsey, and that declaring an emergency would only be […] The post Editorial:
Mr. Dominic Gyasi, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Sefwi Wiawso, has highlighted key developmental projects undertaken within his first six months in office, announcing that 43 communities have been connected to the national electricity grid. Speaking at his maiden press briefing on the theme: “Transparency and Accountability in Local Governance”, Mr. Gyasi said the initiative […] The post Sefwi
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of Emilia Acheampong, a 40-year-old businesswoman, after she failed to appear before the Circuit Court in Accra on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The case, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, involves charges of defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences […] The post Alleged Visa fraud: court orders
The Accra Circuit Court 3, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, on Wednesday, heard the case of two men accused of disrupting the Homowo festival celebrations at Mataheko, Greater Accra. Emmanuel Nii Adjei Adjetey, 21, a motor rider, and Justice Nii Abossey Okain, 46, a businessman and self-styled chief, pleaded not guilty to a […] The post Nii Akakpo Adjwenbu
Hohoe United head coach Abdul Rahim Bashiru says facing his former club, Hearts of Oak, in the opening fixture of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League will be a special moment in his career.The newly promoted side will travel to the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday night to take on the Phobians in what promises to be a historic debut in the top flight.Bashiru, who previously served as both assistant and interim head coach at Hearts of Oak before taking charge at Hohoe United, admitted
Civil Society activist Dr Steve Manteaw has said that the dangers posed by illegal small-scale mining (Gahama) put Ghana at risk of severe international sanctions if not resolved immediately. Dr Manteaw noted that galamsey heightens the risk of money laundering and the financing of Serious Organised Crime. Reacting to President Mahama’s comments on the menace, […]
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