President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the newly completed laboratory complex at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) will significantly strengthen Ghana’s scientific research ecosystem and accelerate the country’s ambitions in vaccine development, disease surveillance and health innovation. Inspecting the facility as part of his two-day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Volta […] The post New

A political row erupted in Parliament on Wednesday after the Minority accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority of deliberately shielding the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) from publicly acknowledging that the stability of the cedi has been underpinned by the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), a policy introduced under the previous […] The post KON

A legal battle between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi and former Energy Minister and Manhyia South MP, Dr Matthew OpokuPrempeh has ended with the Court of Appeal overturning a High Court judgment that found Mr Gyamfi liable for defamation. The dispute began in June 2019 when Dr OpokuPrempeh sued Mr […] The post Sammy Gyamfi Wins Appeal Against Napo

The Concerned Citizens of Ghana (CCG), a pressure group advocating justice, investor protection and regional cooperation, has called on the Government of Ghana to urgently engage Nigerian authorities over what it describes as persistent attacks on Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, warning that failure to act could undermine bilateral relations and investor confidence within the ECOWAS […] The post Sam

Professor Victor Wutor, Vice President of the Ghana College of Pharmacists, has called for stringent regulation of what he calls “Ghana’s Dangerous Aphrodisiac Craze”. The move, he said, would help prevent a looming crisis of “broken bodies”. In an exclusive interview with The Chronicle, in which Prof. Wutor shared extensive research into such substances, he […] The post Regulate

Yesterday, Ghana’s media landscape was jolted by an unprecedented development after an Accra Circuit Court sentenced a TikTok content creator over unsubstantiated claims she made against President John Dramani Mahama. Media reports indicate that Camilla Alhassan was sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to offensive conduct and the publication of false news. […] The post Editorial:

The President in an interview shortly after his aerial view of the devastation wrecked by the recent downpour in the capital, Accra, proffered the gradual relocation of the capital to elsewhere, possibly the Shai Hills thereabouts as one of the solutions to the perennial flooding in Accra. I believe this idea of a new capital […] The post Fantasies Of A New Capital appeared first on The

The Ministry of Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation’s Monitoring and Evaluation, Communications and Delivery Entity (M-CODe) has launched a nationwide monitoring exercise to track the sanitation performance of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country. The exercise is aimed at assessing the commitment, effectiveness, and impact of local government leaders in implementing government […] The post Ministry

Dr. Jefferson Seneadza, a Technology and Information systems specialist, CEO and Founder of Ayatickets and Aftownmusic, has reemphasized the need for the media to learn the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to enhance their work. He said AI as a transformative tool must be married with professional skills and ethics as the world becomes […] The post Media urged to learn the use

Lawyer Samuel Sarfo Duku has declared his intention to contest for the Ashanti Regional Secretary position of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2028 general elections. According to him, with the party riding on the unprecedented performance of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration and the legacy he will leave behind, it is […] The post Lawyer

The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has refuted claims circulating on social media that the government has already spent almost GH¢11 billion on the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway despite construction work yet to begin. According to the Department, the claim is based on a misinterpretation of government accounting procedures, stressing that the funds allocated for the […] The post Controller-Accountant

Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Mr. Alex Segbefia, has urged Ghanaians to remain committed to the rule of law, insisting that the John Mahama administration will not sacrifice due process in its pursuit of accountability and the fight against corruption. Addressing members of the Ghanaian community in Montreal, Canada, Mr. […] The post Rule of Law Must Prevail, Not

The Rubber Processors Association of Ghana (RUPAG) has defended the government’s temporary ban on the export of raw rubber, insisting that the policy is protecting national industrial interests, rather than creating monopolies as alleged by some industry players. According to the association, available industry data shows that the export restriction has not deprived farmers, traders […] The post Local

Government says  security agencies arrested 465 suspects and seized 112 pump-action guns, excavators and other mining equipment during a six-month nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, as authorities intensified efforts to protect Ghana’s forests, rivers and mineral resources. Presenting the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ performance for the first half of 2026 […] The post 112

Baffour Awuah II, occupant of the Kwa Dwapem Stool of Nyinawusu and Abusuapanin Kwadwo Ofori of Denkyira Nyinawusu have dragged Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, occupant of the Bankam Stool and Paramount Chief of Denkyira Traditional Area, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, Queen Mother of Denkyira Traditional Area to the High Court in Dunkwa-on-Offin. Other defendants […] The post Chief

Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has donated relief items valued at GH¢1.45 million to victims of the recent floods that devastated several communities in Accra, calling on the private sector to complement government’s efforts in supporting affected families. The donation followed the June floods which destroyed homes, displaced families and swept away livelihoods across […] The post Alhaji

The POS Foundation has welcomed the passage of the Community Service Bill, 2026 by Parliament, describing it as a landmark achievement in Ghana’s criminal justice reform agenda that will promote rehabilitation, reduce prison overcrowding, and strengthen restorative justice. In a statement issued after Parliament approved the Bill, the Foundation congratulated the Government, Parliament and the […] The post POS

Every day, roads designed to connect communities, facilitate trade, and support economic activities become scenes of tragedy. Road crashes continue to claim lives, leave thousands injured, and devastate families across Ghana. As the number of vehicles on the roads increases, road safety has become a growing public concern requiring urgent national attention. The rising incidence […] The post Addressing

Hundreds of New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters ‘invaded’ the premises of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in Accra on Monday, following the arrest of Mr Dennis Miracles Aboagye. The latter, who is one of the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s Spokespersons, was returning from abroad when he was picked up at the airport allegedly by […] The post Editorial: When Security

The Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) has raised concerns over growing food safety threats in Ghana, warning that illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, and the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods are putting public health at risk. The concerns were contained in a statement issued by GAND to launch the 2026 National Nutrition […] The post Galamsey Poisoning