Ghana’s current trade governance framework relies heavily on post-arrival declarations, fragmented agency data, and foreign mirror statistics to understand its own imports and exports. This approach no longer meets global standards for trade facilitation, security screening, or access to international development finance. Across the international system, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and multilateral […]

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has renewed the curfew hours for Sampa Township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region. The curfew starts from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am each day, effective Thursday, January 22, 2026. The Minister acted on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument Government […]

Ghanaian attacking midfielder Eric Taylor has disclosed his ambition of helping Slovenian club NK Almunij win trophies. The 24-year-old joins Almunij on loan till the end of the season from rivals NK Maribor.With the league and Cup titles on the line, Taylor, who previously played for Lillestrom in Norway, believes he can play an important role in helping his new club end the season with a silverware."I am very happy that the two clubs agreed on my arrival in Kidričevo.

The five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Accra, committing themselves to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer after the January 31 presidential primaries. Per the MOU, the aspirants pledged to accept the outcome of the election as a valid, authentic, and binding expression … The post 5 NPP Presidential

Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed delight following his return from injury, starring in Coventry City's back-to-back wins in the English Championship. After almost two months on the sidelines, Thomas-Asante returned to the squad for the games against Leicester City and Millwall FC.The prolific scorer continued his red-hot form with a goal contribution as the Championship leaders defeated Millwall last weekend to continue their quest for promotion.An

By Christabel Danso Abeam An oversupply of agricultural produce is emerging as a growing concern nationwide, with farmers struggling to sell harvested crops amid weak demand and policy delays – raising fears about the country’s future food security. The Executive Director-Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Owusu Nortey, has warned that the worsening glut […] The post Food

In a major anti-drug operation on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 the Volta Regional Police Command, according to The Chronicle’s unimpeachable source, intercepted a Nigerian-bound vehicle carrying narcotics worth over one million Ghana Cedis. It is, however, not known whether the illicit drug originated from Ghana or the latter was being used as a transit route. […] The post Police

The Accra Circuit Court ‘3’, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has remanded six persons into police custody over their alleged involvement in a GH¢7.5 million gold robbery that occurred at Adabraka in Accra. The accused persons are Salim Mohammed Fariwata, 26, unemployed; Alhassan Iliyasu Arabman, 45, businessman; Hamza Agerego Lambert, also known as […] The post Six Remanded

Fisherfolk of Bruben in the Afram Plains have made an urgent appeal to government authorities to intervene in what they describe as a dangerous and illegal fishing practice introduced into the area by foreign fishermen, mainly from the Sahelian region. Within a short period, several local fishermen reportedly became entangled in long-line hook fishing gear […] The post Dangerous

The Wenchi District Court has remanded five suspected members of a mobile money fraud syndicate into police custody over their alleged involvement in a GH¢130,000 defrauding-by-false-pretence case in the Wenchi Municipality. The court, presided over by His Worship Issah Abdul Wahab, ordered the suspects to be held following their arraignment on charges of conspiracy to […] The post GH¢130,000

The Chairman of Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Dr. Alfred Oko Vanderpuije, has rejected calls by the Minority Caucus for the dismissal of Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, describing the demand as unfounded and politically motivated. Addressing the media, Dr. Oko Vanderpuije said claims that Ghana’s […] The post Majority

An Accra High Court presided over by Her Ladyship Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Bassit has adjourned proceedings in the case of Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, to January 26, 2026 following submissions by counsel on an application for judicial review, by way of Certiorari. At the hearing, Derrick Ackah-Nyamike, representing the Republic, informed the court […] The post High Court

A nocturnal security operation by National Security operatives in the Northern Regional capital, Tamale, has led to the arrest of thirteen Nigerian women, identified as commercial sex workers. The operation, carried out on Wednesday night, also targeted suspected drug peddlers in parts of the Metropolis. Following their arrest and interrogation, the women were made to […] The post Security

When we were small boys some forty something years ago, there was a ‘must read’ periodical tilted as above – WHO KILLED LUCY? Let’s leave it here and as such.   E-LEVY VOTING The remit of this piece is, if Ghanaians may recall, during the voting on the controversial E – levy, a number of […] The post Who Killed Lucy? appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

The world is witnessing a period of profound geopolitical turbulence, one that has left analysts, diplomats, and ordinary citizens alike questioning the very foundations of global governance. Since the advent of Donald J. Trump’s second term, the United States, long regarded as the guarantor of multilateralism has charted a course that increasingly favours unilateralism. Multilateral institutions, […] The post Editorial:

Work has begun on the construction of a Cardiology and Interventional Centre, with a Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi. It is expected to be completed by May, this year, to address the rising cases of heart disease and cardiac arrests in the northern sector of the country. The Centre would be […] The post KATH to get Cardiac Catheterisation

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH A veteran industrialist and former President of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Tony Oteng-Gyasi, has urged government to seize what he describes as a “once-in-a-century opportunity” to build a manufacturing-led economy, as the global trade order increasingly shifts towards protectionism. He made the call at the investiture ceremony of the […] The post Oteng-Gyasi

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Senate of deliberately frustrating efforts to amend the Electoral Act 2022, warning that continued delays could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Atiku described loopholes in the current Electoral Act as a major setback […] The post Atiku

Public optimism about the country’s direction is picking up as inflation eases, the currency stabilises and financial conditions improve, according to a new survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs. The survey shows that 58 percent of respondents say they are happy with how things are going in the country, signalling a shift in mood […] The post Public optimism returns as economy

The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has dismissed reports suggesting the government plans to sell the Volta Aluminium Company, saying the claims misrepresent ongoing efforts to revive the state-owned smelter. In a statement dated, GIADEC said the government has no intention of selling the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO), stressing that current discussions focus on […] The post GIADEC