Ghanaian health authorities are urging the public to strictly observe precautionary measures following a confirmed outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Ethiopia. The advisory comes from the Ghana Health Service (GHS), which issued a statement announcing intensified preventive actions in response to the outbreak and Ghana’s frequent travel connections with Ethiopia. In the statement, […] The post Ghana

John Dramani Mahama has appealed to African Union (AU) member states to urgently mobilise relief items to support Caribbean nations, including Jamaica and Cuba, devastated by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking in Accra at an international conference marking the 5th Pan-African Congress and the 80th anniversary of the historic 1945 Manchester meeting, Mr Mahama said Africa’s solidarity […] The post Mahama

The Chronicle’s independent investigations into activities of the National Security Council (NSC) have revealed tremendous transformation and departure from the intimidating ‘gota-boys’ to a strategic intelligence led power house capable of competing globally. It was also deduced from the inquisition that presently, every citizen, without recourse to political persuasion can walk freely to the institution […] The post The

The Asona Adonten Family of Denkyira Tumantu Dominase, Breman, has officially announced arrangements for the 40-Day Observance of the late Mr. Kofi Assiamah, also known as Sarfo Assiamah, father of former Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah. Mr. Sarfo Assiamah, whose distinguished professional journey spanned several national institutions subsequently joined the erstwhile Social Security Bank […] The post Asona

A group of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Constituency Executives who are currently studying or temporarily domiciled outside Ghana have formally petitioned the Party’s national leadership, requesting approval to exercise their voting rights in the upcoming presidential primaries through the constitutionally sanctioned proxy voting system. The petition, addressed to the General Secretary and copied to former […] The post NPP

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has forcefully dismissed media reports alleging that the state-backed gold aggregator has incurred losses exceeding GHS 3 billion in its first year of operations. The Board describes the claims published by a local radio station as “entirely false, mischievous and deliberately contrived” to undermine its work and the gains made […] The post Gold Bod Refutes Reports

President John Dramani Mahama has described the Ghanaian cedi as a powerful emblem of the nation’s strength and endurance, stating that the currency has “absorbed shocks… and symbolised the resilience of the Ghanaian economy and the Ghanaian people” throughout its six-decade journey. He said this when he delivered the keynote address at the Cedi@60 Anniversary […] The post Cedi

As Ghanaian farmers watch their rice produce go to waste amid a surge of smuggled foreign rice, the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has sounded the alarm over escalating smuggling activities that are taking over the country’s rice and sugar market. Legitimate importers and distributors of locally produced rice are said to be […] The post Smugglers Take Over

Margins ID Group has partnered with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) to redevelop the Kinbu Triangle, one of Central Accra’s busiest intersections, as part of the company’s 35th anniversary celebration. The project, fully financed by Margins, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility commitments, will introduce new greenery, safer pedestrian routes and renewable-energy lighting […] The post Margins

The long-running call by stakeholders in the Ghana’s rubber sector for a curb on raw rubber exports has finally gained traction, as the government, in its 2026 Budget Statement, announced a decisive move to restrict the export of unprocessed rubber until domestic supply becomes sufficient. The policy, hailed by industry players as a timely intervention, […] The post Government

Newmont has paid GH? 2.388 billion in taxes, royalties, levies, and carried interest to the Government of Ghana for the third quarter of 2025. These payments were made through the respective government agencies, including the Ghana Revenue Authority, Forestry Commission, and the Ministry of Finance. The third quarter payment includes Corporate Tax of GH?1.192 billion, […] The post Newmont

Chinese film distributors have suspended the release of two Japanese anime films amid an escalating diplomatic row over Taiwan. Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: SuperHot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers and Cells at Work! will not be screened in mainland China as originally scheduled, Chinese state-run broadcaster CCTV said on Tuesday. The move comes as relations between […] The post China

US rapper Eminem has taken legal action against an Australian beachwear company called Swim Shady, saying its name is too similar to his trademarked rap pseudonym Slim Shady. In September, Eminem – whose real name is Marshall B Mathers III – filed a petition to the US Patent and Trademark Office, calling for it to […] The post Eminem sues Australian beach brand ‘Swim Shady’ appeared

Kojo Soboh, the Executive Director of EMY Africa, has addressed the growing chatter about his personal life. When he appeared on the Prime Time show on Joy Prime, he stated clearly that he is not married and is not hiding any marital ties. “I am in a stable relationship,” he said confidently, putting to rest the rumours that […] The post EMY Executive Director Kojo

Gospel musician Piesie Esther has revealed that she finds songwriting to be a natural and effortless process, crediting her creativity to divine inspiration. “I always give thanks to God for that because I am someone who does not struggle when it comes to writing my songs,” she said on Channel One TV during an interview. […] The post Songwriting comes to me effortlessly – Piesie Esther

Ghana is facing a disturbing surge in crime, a trend that threatens not only the safety of citizens but also the nation’s image and stability. Last week, The Chronicle highlighted the rising incidents of kidnapping and human trafficking in an editorial titled “Rising Kidnappings Threaten Ghana’s National Security and Global Image.” At the time, we […] The post Editorial:

Every nation has its mirror. For Ghana, that mirror is increasingly our roads and what we see reflected is worrying. A once-proud driving culture, rooted in patience and courtesy, is fast deteriorating into chaos. Today, driving in Ghana has become a perilous venture marked by indiscipline, lawlessness, and a blatant disregard for the rules that […] The post Reclaiming

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who also chairs the Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum, has declared that the forum will no longer tolerate the conduct of certain individuals attempting to tear down the party. Mohammed made the remarks on Tuesday via his official social media page while reacting to the blockade encountered at the party’s […] The post PDP:

The Museum of Fine Arts in the US city of Boston has returned two of the famed Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, authorities in the West African nation said late on Monday. The move represents “the return of a huge part of Nigeria’s history,” Olugbile Holloway, the head of Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments […] The post Boston Museum Returns Two Benin Bronzes To Nigeria

The Senate has asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the Nigerian Armed Forces to immediately recruit at least 100,000 additional personnel to strengthen the fight against worsening insecurity across the country. The resolution followed a motion of urgent national importance raised by Senator Abdullahi Yahaya (Kebbi North), who reported a recent attack by terrorists on […] The post Kebbi