The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Transport Policy Committee has demanded full disclosure from the Mahama administration over its acquisition of two refurbished diesel locomotives and 20 freight wagons, questioning whether Ghana is investing in outdated railway equipment at the expense of long-term efficiency and value for money. The Minority described the locomotives as relics […] The post Minority
The Chronicle yesterday witnessed yet another incident at the Neoplan Bus Station on the Accra-Achimota Road that underscores the growing disregard some motorists have for traffic regulations. As the traffic lights turned red, vehicles came to a halt as required by law. However, one motorist deliberately ignored the signal and sped through the intersection. What […] The post Editorial: Police
Recently, Senior Lawyer and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, raised concerns about what he believes is a growing problem among some Ghanaian parents. Speaking on Newsfile, he criticised what he described as parental excesses that are making discipline difficult in schools. Questioning the practice of some parents providing luxuries to their children, he […] The post The Child You Know And
Ghana 0–0 England. But This Was Never Just a Football Match. England brought 78 percent of the ball. They brought Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, a squad worth hundreds of millions, assembled from the world’s richest league. Ghana brought 22 percent of the ball. Twelve goal kicks. Three saves. And something no stat sheet […] The post Feature: The Black Star Has Been Acknowledged appeared
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated “unfairly” by the United States during the World Cup and called on Fifa to intervene in the future. Iran have been competing at the World Cup against the backdrop of the country’s conflict with the United States and Israel. Their World Cup training base was switched from Arizona […] The post We have been treated unfairly
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee ligament injury in Uruguay’s World Cup defeat to Spain in Guadalajara on Friday. Ugarte twisted awkwardly as he tried to make a tackle in the build-up to Spain’s winning goal and had to be taken off the pitch on a stretcher. The 25-year-old was […] The post Man Utd confirm Ugarte knee ligament damage appeared
The Ghana Health Service has pushed back against a wave of social media anxiety over insecticide-treated nets being distributed to primary school children across the country, describing viral claims that the nets contain dangerous chemicals as false, misleading, and scientifically baseless. A video circulating online had alleged that the nets posed a health risk to […] The post Mosquito
Editors and senior journalists in Accra are being called upon to use their platforms to push for the mandatory introduction of Front-of-Pack Warning Food Labels (FoPWL) on processed foods sold in the country, as health experts warn that the nation’s growing appetite for ultra-processed foods is quietly killing its people — including its children. The […] The post Ghana’s
The Private Newspapers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) has described the conviction and sentencing of The Herald newspaper’s Managing Editor, Larry Alans Dogbe, for contempt of court as harsh, unreasonable and disproportionate. The association said the High Court’s ruling “is harsh, unreasonable, and disproportionate, especially given the circumstances surrounding the substituted service, […] The post PRINPAG
The family of the late Apostle Emeritus Prof. Ing. Kwadwo Safo has intensified calls for justice in the shooting of former Gender Minister, Sarah Adwoa Safo, urging the Ghana Police Service to re-arrest Israel Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena, and prosecute him for attempted murder. At a press conference in Accra […] The post Safo Family’s Plea: Charge Safo
The Minority in Parliament has challenged the Mahama administration over the latest increase in electricity tariffs, demanding a clear explanation for the continued rise in utility costs despite what government describes as significant improvements in the country’s economic indicators. At a press conference in Parliament on Thursday, June 25, 2026 the Deputy Ranking Member on […] The post Minority
The Minority in Parliament has challenged the Mahama administration over the latest increase in electricity tariffs, demanding a clear explanation for the continued rise in utility costs despite what government describes as significant improvements in the country’s economic indicators. At a press conference in Parliament on Thursday, June 25, 2026 the Deputy Ranking Member on […] The post Minority
The attention of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) has been drawn to a publication titled “CSOs Laud MIIF’s Investment in Electrochem” published in The Chronicle newspaper of June 24, 2026, which created the erroneous impression that MIIF has increased its equity investment in Electrochemist Ghana Limited (EGL). MIIF wishes to state unequivocally that the […] The post REJOINDER:
The Government of Ghana, through the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has reached a landmark agreement with the Ghana Chamber of Mines to purchase 30 per cent of the gold output of all large-scale mining companies operating in the country. The agreement, which takes effect on July 1, 2026, was concluded under the joint direction of […] The post GoldBod To Purchase 30% Of Gold Produced By
Taxi drivers at the Sunyani main lorry station have given authorities of the Sunyani Municipal Assembly one-month ultimatum to reshape the deplorable condition of the station or face their anger. They warned that if the assembly fails to reshape the station before the expiration of the ultimatum, then they would also not pay any fee. The ultimatum was contained […] The post Commercial
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, June 25, 2026 announced that Cabinet has approved the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan; 2026-2036 for onward transmission to Parliament. This is part of the Government’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability. The President also announced that the Cabinet took a decision directing the Attorney-General to draft a Bill for […] The post Mahama:
A few days ago, the Jubilee House official Facebook handle announced that President John Dramani Mahama joined the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to unveil a bust of the late former President, Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, and officially rename the party’s national headquarters in his honour. According to the post, President Mahama […] The post Editorial:
When former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo quietly resigned from Ghana’s Council of State, the public only learned of her departure months later—first through media reports and then through confirmation by presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu. That silence is not a minor administrative oversight. It raises a fundamental question of democratic accountability: why was an appointment […] The post The
Ten people have been rescued with varying degrees of injuries following the collapse of a building in the Alakija area of the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the building, which collapsed on Thursday, is a residential structure located at Old Ojo Road, by Alakija Bus […] The post 10 Rescued As Building Collapses In Lagos appeared
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has secured the conviction of a Deputy Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Idris Barde, for job racketeering. In a statement on Thursday by its Head of Media and Public Communications, John Odey, the commission stated that Mr Barde was convicted […] The post Court convicts
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