Fresh details emerging from police investigations into the Adabraka gold shop robbery suggest that the Toyota Highlander used by the armed robbers was deliberately abandoned near an agricultural dam between Appolonia and Gbetsile after internal disagreements erupted within the gang over the sharing of the loot. Information available to The Chronicle from a dependable source […] The post Sharing

A group of over 500 retirees of the Ghana Armed Forces have threatened to initiate legal action against the Chief of Defence Staff over failure of the Defence Ministry to compute gratuity and pension due them. It is the conviction of the retirees that the delay is in contravention of the Armed Forces (Amendment) Regulations […] The post Non-Payment Of Gratuity, Pension: Retired

A leading research and public policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, is calling on the government to establish an Accra City Transportation Authority to regulate, plan, and coordinate transportation across the capital city. The call follows growing commuter hardship, worsening rush hour chaos, and weak coordination created by the fragmentation of the old Accra Metropolitan […] The post CUTS

Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, launched a constituency-wide tree-planting exercise as part of renewed efforts to promote environmental sustainability and combat the effects of climate change. The initiative, which took place along the Ahwerase–Darmang stretch, forms part of a broader campaign dubbed “Help Green […] The post Annoh-Dompreh

Relief for Human Rights violation victims in The Gambia is in view as the Government of the West Africa nation has announced commencement of payment of reparations to victims of human rights violations committed during the period July 1994 to January 2017. A statement issued by The Gambia Reparations Commission last week Monday January 12, […] The post Payment of reparations to Yahya Jammeh’s victims

An Accra Circuit Court sitting at Dansoman has granted bail to a 30-year-old bookman based at the Neoplan station in Accra has been accused of biting off part of a tea vendor’s nose during a fight at the Neoplan lorry station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle. Abdul Malik Mohammed, the accused, pleaded not guilty to a […] The post Neoplan bookman standing trial  for biting tea vendor’s nose 

A Circuit Court at Dansoman, Accra, has ordered the release of GH¢89,000 to a police officer who was allegedly defrauded by a car dealer. The accused, Iddrisu Yakubu, a 33-year-old car dealer, is standing trial for defrauding by false pretence, contrary to Section 131(1) of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29). According to the […] The post Car Dealer Accused of Defrauding Police Officer 

Two men—a trader and a mason—have been hauled before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly conspiring to defraud a civil servant of GH¢200,000 under the guise of selling an unregistered Honda CRV. The accused, Bediako Adorvi Blankson, 69, a trader, and Michael Mensah, 40, a mason, pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to […] The post Civil Servant allegedly

On the eve of my 85th Birthday and, ipso facto’ 64 years in sports journalism, I would like to celebrate the memories of four outstanding sports personalities who unfortunately could not survive the first quarter of the immensely heralded millennium. The selected four; all close friends; are Kwaku Ampen Darko long serving GFA Secretary; JZXXXK […] The post Remembering Four Past Sports Icons appeared first

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has announced its intention to embark on an indefinite strike beginning Monday, January 19, 2026, over the non-payment of eight months’ salary arrears linked to a 10 per cent base pay increase approved for 2025. According to the association, the President, acting in line with Article 149 […] The post Editorial: Government,

Economic policy analyst, Senyo Hosi has commended the John Mahama government and economic managers for what he describes as an unexpected and well-executed turnaround in the Ghana cedi’s strength in 2025. Responding to recent commentary on the cedi’s appreciation against major international currencies, Mr Hosi rejected claims that the International Monetary Fund was the primary […] The post Senyo

The Board of Directors of ARB Apex Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Curtis William Brantuo (Esq.) as Acting Managing Director, effective Friday, January 2, 2026, following the receipt of the regulatory “No Objection” from the Bank of Ghana. The appointment comes after the successful completion of the four-year tenure of Alex Kwasi Awuah, […] The post ARB Apex Bank appoints

Prudential Bank Limited (PBL), an indigenous bank, has been recognised among the top 5 in the 2025 KPMG West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience (CX) Survey, retail division, solidifying the Bank’s position as a leader in delivering exceptional customer experiences in the retail banking sector. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the Bank’s dedication […] The post Prudential

BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.

GHANAsoccernet.com reporter Herbert Boakye Yiadom brings you a comprehensive report on the weekend performance of Ghanaian players abroad in their respective leagues worldwide.The details below capture the minutes and the players' performances over the weekendAugustine Boakye scored for St. Etienne in their 1-0 win over Clermont in the French Ligue 1Jerry Afriyie continued his sensational run of form on Friday night, scoring a crucial goal as RAAL La Louvière staged a remarkable

The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) will host a regional investment roadshow in the Central and Western Regions from January 19th to 23rd, 2026, as part of its flagship Investment Opportunity Mapping Project (IOMP). This initiative builds on the project’s momentum to spotlight investment-ready opportunities and foster district-level economic growth. The roadshow, organised in partnership […] The post GIPC

Women of Valour has officially announced a powerhouse global line-up of speakers for its 2026 London edition, featuring celebrated media icons Nana Ama McBrown and Kate Henshaw, alongside influential women leaders from across the globe. Founded by award-winning broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah, the fourth edition of Women of Valour will take place on March 7, […] The post Women

Film producer and director James Abinibi has confirmed the death of James Akaie, a special effects and pyrotechnics artist, following a fatal explosion on a movie set in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Mr Akaie was known for his outstanding special effects makeup work on several major Nollywood movies.   His credits include “Mai Martaba”, “The Night […] The post Nollywood special

In a monumental feat for African hip-hop, Ghanaian rap icon Michael Owusu Addo, known globally as Sarkodie, has officially sold out the legendary Royal Albert Hall in the UK. The achievement comes weeks ahead of his flagship concert, Rapperholic UK, scheduled to take place on March 6, 2026—coinciding with Ghana’s 69th Independence Day. The iconic […] The post Sarkodie’s Rapperholic

Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.