Fire gutted a section of the Accra Central Police Barracks on Wednesday, prompting a swift emergency response from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and a visit to the scene by senior police officials. The blaze triggered panic among residents of the barracks as firefighters battled for hours to prevent it from spreading to adjoining … The post Fire guts Accra

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Huniso Traditional authorities and residents of communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine have thrown their support behind Gold Fields Ghana Limited and called on government to renew the company’s mining lease when it expires in 2027. They warned that any decision to deny the company a lease renewal could jeopardise thousands of […] The post Host communities back

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, is seeking urgent accommodation for 140 (One hundred and forty) families of police personnel at the Accra Central Police barracks, which was razed down by fire two days ago. Making the appeal through The Chronicle, the IGP said about 100 (One hundred) of the affected […] The post IGP Yohuno Seeks Urgent Shelter For Police

The Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) has strongly condemned what it describes as sexually suggestive, degrading and misogynistic remarks directed at Madam Akosua Manu, during recent public exchanges on social media. According to the organisation, women who participate in public life continue to face gender-based harassment, online abuse, sexualised attacks and intimidation simply for […] The post GenCED

A staff member of the Audit Service of Ghana has issued a midnight deadline ultimatum through his lawyers to Auditor General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, to reverse a contentious promotion or face legal action. The petition, filed by solicitor Martin L. Kpebu Esq. on behalf of John Wuaku, a Service staff member, and obtained by The Chronicle, comes […] The post A-G Ordered To Reverse Contentious Promotion

Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has urged Ghanaians to be inspired by the events of the June 4, 1979 Uprising and commit to the ideals of probity and accountability to build a prosperous nation for all. He said the June 4 Uprising continued to serve as a reminder that integrity, patriotism, discipline, probity, accountability and dedicated […] The post Western

By Ernest Bako WUBONTO and Christable Danso ABEAM Sector experts and policymakers at The Money Summit 2026 (TMS 2026) have strongly affirmed that Ghana’s newly rebranded community banks are the state’s most critical vehicle for deepening financial inclusion and driving sustainable grassroots economic transformation. Speaking during the summit’s third plenary session, high-level panellists argued that […] The post Community

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a blistering attack on the Mahama administration over the amended Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, accusing the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of political insincerity, breach of faith with Ghanaians and quietly signalling to foreign governments that the legislation is dead on arrival. In a statement […] The post Mahama’s

In Ghana, gaining admission into a university is a proud and unforgettable experience. It is often celebrated with excitement, prayers, and endless congratulatory messages from family, friends, and even neighbours. For many young people, entering the university marks the beginning of independence, responsibility, and hope for a better future. Indeed, university education lays a strong […] The post My

On May 29, 2026 The Chronicle published a disturbing story detailing allegations of extortion, excessive fee collections and financial mismanagement at the Terchire Senior High School in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region. The report revealed how final-year students were allegedly compelled to pay between GH¢4,000 and GH¢4,500 to sit for the West […] The post Editorial:

The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has hosted the maiden edition of the Osahen Afenyo-Markin Annual Excellence Public Lecture on “Selfless leadership and public service: building integrity, trust and accountability,” The lecture, held in Winneba, was organised by the Effutu Local Council of Christian Churches, in partnership with the Effutu Traditional Council and the Muslim Community and […] The post Maiden

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH An economist and senior lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, Professor Patrick Asuming, has argued that a falling monetary policy rate will achieve little for businesses unless the problem of elevated credit risk associated with the high non-performing loans (NPL) is tackled at the root. NPLs ratio in the […] The post High

The Senate has passed for third reading a bill seeking the establishment of the National Agency for Malaria Elimination, aimed at coordinating efforts to prevent, control, and eventually eradicate malaria in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), was passed following the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee […] The post Senate

Protesting Nigerians on Thursday stormed the streets of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, demanding the rescue of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state. The protesters, who converged in large numbers, were heard chanting, ‘Tinubu must go’, ‘Rescue them or resign’ and ‘Bring Nigerian children now.’ They were also heard telling the operatives of […] The post Oyo

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The billions of cedis sitting in pension funds could be deployed to finance the country’s commodity value chains if there is market infrastructure, grading systems and regulatory safeguards, Head of Treasury-Ecobank Ghana, Peter Dzasa, has said. His remarks come at a time when there is a push by regulators and market […] The post Infrastructure,

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has called on the Ghanaian diaspora to increase participation in the country’s capital markets. The exchange cited a strong recovery in investor confidence, rising equity valuations and a resurgence of primary market activity that has already delivered the busiest period for initial public offerings (IPOs) in […] The post GSE urges

Solid increase in staffing levels New orders rise, but output ticks lower Inflationary pressures remain muted Business conditions were stable in Ghana’s private sector during May. New orders continued to rise, albeit at a softer pace, while business activity decreased fractionally. The main positive from the latest survey was a solid expansion of employment, with […] The post Business

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has announced the appointment of its Managing Director, Abena Amoah, as Chair of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Committee of Regional Representatives (CRR). The appointment was announced at the 58th ICMA Annual General Meeting and Conference held in London last week and marks a significant recognition of Ghana’s growing […] The post Abena

Ghanaian midfielder Enoch Morrison has been honoured for an outstanding campaign in Kenya after being named both the Kenyan Premier League's Most Valuable Player and Midfielder of the Season.The awards cap off a remarkable season for the talented midfielder, who played a key role in Gor Mahia's successful title-winning campaign.Morrison was one of Gor Mahia's standout performers throughout the season as the club secured the Kenyan Premier League title.His consistent

Ghana midfielder Augustine Boakye has vowed to give everything to the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The former WAFA SC star is part of the final 26-man squad of the Black Stars selected by Carlos Queiroz for this yearâ??s mundial.With just seven days to the start of the World Cup, Boakye has described the chance to represent his country as a privilege.According to him, he will give everything to the Black Stars at the World Cup.â??Privileged to receive my first call-up