A release from Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) issued on Monday March 16, 2026, confirmed the crashed craft, as MICROLIGHT AIRCRAFT with Registration Number 9GADV flying from Ho to Accra. Expected to arrive in Accra at 1520hours.That, the last contact on radio with the aircraft was 1418hours.Information from the security sources indicate that, the aircraft […] The post GCAA confirms helicopter crash appeared

Three persons are feared dead following a helicopter crash at the Oninku Drive School Park in Tema Community One, near the central business district of the city. Personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service are currently at the scene working to retrieve the charred bodies from the wreckage. Mr Ahmed Abdullia, the Assemblyman for Kwesi […] The post BREAKING…Helicopter crashes in Tema;

Fresh documents reviewed by The Chronicle indicate that Engineers and Planners (E&P) Company Limited’s pursuit of the Damang Mine began well before the country’s December 2024 presidential elections, countering suggestions that the development is linked to recent political dynamics or family relationships. The records show that the Ghanaian mining services firm initiated formal steps toward […] The post 2023

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that it awarded an office renovation contract through sole sourcing and purchased laptops at inflated prices, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued by its Media Relations Officer, Prince Kwame Minka, the Board said the claims were being spread […] The post GoldBod

Telecel Ghana plans to increase network infrastructure investment by about 150 per cent in 2026, according to Chief Executive Officer Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai. The company says it is expanding capacity to meet rising mobile data demand and position itself for the next phase of digital connectivity in Ghana. The telecom operator recorded nearly 30 per […] The post Telecel Ghana

The Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, has given his full support to the Minority Caucus in Parliament, urging them to boldly raise the concerns of cocoa farmers during their week-long tour of the Ashanti Region’s cocoa-producing communities. The charge came on Sunday when Minority MPs, led by Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, […] The post Offinso

The Ashanti South Police Command has gunned down two suspected armed robbers who were among a gang operating along the Obuasi-Dunkwa Highway. The Command has also arrested some suspected robbers and seized a Toyota Saloon car, guns and munitions. The Regional Commander, DCOP Joseph Hammond Nyaabah said at a media briefing at Bekwai, on March 10, 2026 […] The post Ashanti

When the Majority Leader of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, addressed the media ahead of the First Sitting of the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament, he highlighted several priorities for the legislative agenda. Chief among them is the Constitution of Ghana Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to allow dual citizens to hold […] The post Editorial: Dual Citizenship

In recent years, Ghana has made significant efforts to improve SIM subscription management. Between 2021 and 2023, the country performed a nationwide SIM registration exercise to link each SIM card to a verified identification. Today, with a vast database of previously registered SIM cards in place, the focus has switched to verification and validation rather […] The post SIM

The Managing Director of AngloGold    Ashanti (AGA)Obuasi Mine, Ing. Dr. Samuel Boakye Pobee, has stated that over the years, management has made deliberate strides to expand female participation across technical and operational roles in engineering, geology, processing and underground operations of the mine. “These are areas historically defined by inbalance. That inbalance is changing,” […] The post AGA

The Ashanti Global Festival Heritage, in collaboration with Phoenix Ent. LLC, Verna and iBelieve Records last Thursday, held a Media Summit at the Kumasi City Mall. The Media Summit forms part of this year’s Ashanti Festival Celebrations, intended to create a platform for media professionals and industry stakeholders to dialogue on evolving issues pertaining to the […] The post Ashanti Festival 2026

Suspected political thugs allegedly loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday, disrupted a planned opening of a secretariat by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State. The attackers reportedly stormed the venue of the event, dispersed supporters of the opposition party and destroyed canopies, loudspeakers, chairs […] The post APC

Ghanaian dancehall superstar, Shatta Wale has revealed that his rise to musical stardom was built on years of hard work and self-learning in Ghana, not from traveling abroad. Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Shatta Wale dismissed claims that he traveled to Jamaica during his early career to learn […] The post I

Grammy-nominated musician and Pan-African cultural ambassador Rocky Dawuni has issued a passionate rallying cry for immediate continental reform, arguing that Africa cannot afford to wait until 2063 to achieve its development potential. Addressing an assembly of student leaders and activists at the University of Ghana on March 14, 2026, during The Borderless Africa Campus Connect, Mr. […] The post Rocky

The Ministry of Health has secured financial clearance to begin the payment of allowances and salaries to thousands of newly trained health professionals undertaking their mandatory service across the country. In a press release, the Ministry announced that the approval from the Ministry of Finance covers 14,279 rotation nurses and midwives, as well as 637 […] The post Gov’t Clears

Four men suspected to have robbed some Chinese nationals of cash amounting to GH¢200,000 and other valuables have been arrested by the Western Central Regional Police, less than 24 hours after the incident. The suspects, identified as Issaku Ibrahim, 42, Fatau Ali, 25, Yahaya Mumuni, 26, and Emmanuel Antwi, 22, were arrested following a robbery […] The post Five Arrested Over

A joint security operation involving the Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Surveillance Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters and the Ghana Immigration Service has led to the arrest of twelve Nigerian nationals suspected to be involved in organised cyber fraud and human-trafficking related activities. Six other […] The post 12

As Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno marks his first anniversary in office, today, March 13, 2026, his tenure has been nothing short of remarkable successes.In just one year, he made significant strides in transforming the Ghana Police Service, earning him widespread acclaims such as the ‘Turnaround Tiger’. Under his leadership, the […] The post IGP

The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA), on behalf of the Ministry of Roads and Highways, has announced a temporary traffic management plan to facilitate ongoing construction on the Accra-Tema motorway extension, particularly at the  Tetteh Quarshie interchange bridge on the N1. According to an audio statement posted on the GHA’s official Facebook handle, the northbound carriageway from Accra to […] The post GHA

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the guilty plea of DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, a/k/a “Van,” for his role in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises.  VAN YEBOAH pled guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire […] The post Ghanaian