Kwasi Kyei Darkwah, a celebrated media personality popularly known as KKD, has been appointed Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean Region by President John Dramani Mahama. His appointment comes at a time when Ghana is seeking to consolidate its international relations and deepen bilateral ties with countries across the Caribbean. As Special Envoy, KKD is […] The post KKD appointed

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested Kwame Arhin, also known as Abompe, a 37-year-old carpenter, in connection with the murder of a man at Kibi Newtown. The arrest was made on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at a bush near Kibi Presbyterian College of Education, according to a statement issued by the police. The […] The post Police Arrest Murder Suspect at Kibi appeared first on The

Minister of Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has unveiled contingency measures that place a firm numerical cap on screening activities and introduce logistical safeguards. In blunt terms, the Minister declared: “We don’t want any centre to try to screen more than 1,000 a day.” He continued: “We would rather prefer to use 10 days in doing a […] The post Recruitment

In the wake of the tragic recruitment stampede at the El?Wak Sports Stadium that claimed six lives and injured dozens, Minister for the Interior Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has laid out a detailed plan of action aimed at restoring public confidence and ensuring safer, fairer future enlistment exercises. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, November 14, […] The post We will treat every applicant

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has disclosed that the Ghana Police Service is making urgent efforts to locate a police officer who claims in a viral video that he has been abandoned by the Service after accident. Speaking in an exclusive interview with selected journalists, the IGP described the situation as unfortunate, […] The post IGP:

Dunkwahene, Okofrobour Obeng Nuako III and the newly installed Denkyirahene, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, seem to be in a standoff over funeral rules and regulations in Dunkwa. The Dunkwa Divisional Council has, in collaboration with members of the Municipal Security Council, local Pastors and other community stakeholders, instituted guidelines, rules and regulations for the observance of one […] The post Dunkwahene,

Beginning in 2026, the Government of Ghana will commence the construction of a 1,200-megawatt (MW) state-owned thermal power plant to offtake the additional 150 million standard cubic feet of gas per day from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) partners and the Ghana Gas Processing Plant 2 (GPP 2). Upon completion, the project will be […] The post Mahama To Build 2nd ‘Akosombo Dam’ appeared first on

The experienced Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, yesterday truncated the tactful moves by the Minority to frustrate the pre-approval of the nomination of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as the next Chief Justice. The minority had already made known they would not support the nomination. However, the majority was not perturbed, due to their large numbers, […] The post CJ Approval:

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr. Gideon Boako, has strongly condemned what he described as “blanket arrests” and “unlawful repatriation” of several residents of the Ahafo Region by security forces, following a violent attack on officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In a statement issued […] The post Tano

The Chronicle welcomes the call by Chief Justice Nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, for the reintroduction of community service sentences, a parole system and the revival of the “Justice for All” programme as part of broader judicial reforms aimed at decongesting Ghana’s prisons. His proposal is not only timely, but also reflects a deep understanding of […] The post Editorial:

The Circuit Court 8 in Accra, presided over by His Honour Jojo Amoah Hagan, has granted bail to two persons accused of defrauding a public servant of GH¢600,000 under the guise of facilitating recruitment into the Ghana Armed Forces. The accused, Adjoa Owusuaa Stella, a 31-year-old trader and Marshall Ahorlu, alias Simon Doe Kludzi, a […] The post Military Recruitment:

Okofrobour Obeng Nuako III, Chief of Dunkwa-On-Offin in the Upper Denkyira East Municipality of the Central Region, has urged drivers to prioritise passenger safety and strictly follow traffic regulations as the Harmattan season begins. Speaking at the 8thAkwasidae celebration at the Obeng Nuako Ahenfie in Dunkwa-on-Offin last Sunday, the chief noted that the harmattan comes […] The post Dunkwahene

The former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, has denied allegations that the Accra Sky Train Project was hastily introduced and approved by the GIIF Board without adequate deliberation. Testifying through his counsel, Victoria Barth, before the Criminal Division of the High Court, presided over by Justice Audrey Kocuvie-Tay, […] The post Former

The High Court, General Jurisdiction 10, presided over by Justice John Eugene Nyadu Nyante, has ordered the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to submit an audio recording of the interrogation of Edith Ruby Adumauah, Head of Finance at the National Signals Bureau (NSB), by the close of Thursday, November 13. The order follows an […] The post Court Orders EOCO

Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the Board Chairman, Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has revealed that whistleblowers would be rewarded in the fight against cocoa smuggling.  He said a whistleblower would be entitled to one-third of the value of any “contraband” intercepted. Dr Ofosu-Ampofo, during a stakeholder engagement on cocoa smuggling at Hohoe in the Volta Region, said […] The post COCOBOD

The United States Embassy in Ghana has extended its condolences to the government and people of Ghana following the tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, which claimed the lives of six young women during a Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) recruitment exercise. In a statement shared on its official X handle (formerly Twitter), the Embassy […] The post U.S. Grieves With Ghana After El-Wak

The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS), a Non-Governmental Organization, has expressed concern that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is fast losing the hallmark of discipline for which it was once revered. Speaking on Citi FM’s Point of View programme, the Executive Director of the Bureau, Dr. Nana Yaw Akwada, said recent developments within the military […] The post GAF Losing Discipline Hallmarks

In a bid to reduce road fatalities and improve travel between Accra and Kumasi, the government has announced the construction of the Accra-Kumasi Expressway. The project, revealed by Finance and Economic Development Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson during the 2026 Fiscal Budget presentation, is part of the flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme. Described as Ghana’s […] The post Government

The Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that government expenditure slowed to 3.7 percent, reflecting efforts to ensure prudent fiscal governance. Presenting the 2026 Fiscal Budget in Parliament yesterday, Dr. Forson noted that while government spending declined, household consumption rose, underscoring growing public confidence in the economy. “Right Honourable […] The post Government

The Minister for Finance and Economic Planning , Dr. Ato Forson, has told parliament that service sector remains the engine of the Ghanaian economy. The sector, according to him, recorded increments in the areas of ICT, ,Finance, and Insurance and education. “Mr. Speaker, the service sector remains the heartbeat of recovery, surging 8.8 percent with […] The post Service sector remains the