The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has opened its 2026 engagement calendar with a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to outline priorities for the year. The meeting, the first of its kind in 2026, brought together representatives from the hospitality industry, tour operators, event promoters, cultural and heritage institutions, allied service providers and senior management of the Authority. Mrs Maame […] The post GTA

The Gbese District Court has adjourned to February 7, 2026 its ruling on applications seeking the discharge of Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, and two alleged accomplices in an ongoing extradition-related matter. The adjournment followed an application by the Attorney-General’s Office to withdraw charges against Lord Eshun and Bernard Aidoo, who were arraigned […] The post Court

In a move designed to stabilise the West African nation’s economy, the administration of President John Dramani Mahama has injected $1.47 billion (approx. GH?15.76 billion) into Ghana’s energy sector. This capital infusion represents a calculated attempt to repair a fractured international reputation. By prioritising the restoration of the World Bank Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG), the government is sending a […] The post Ghana

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has initiated processes to expel Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng from the party following comments he made during a television interview in which he described the party as “fake” and claimed he no longer considers himself an NPP member. In a statement signed by the General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the […] The post Frimpong Boateng faces Expulsion from NPP

The Ghana Police Service has arrested three suspects in connection with a syndicate that allegedly uses taxi cabs to steal mobile phones and other valuables from unsuspecting passengers. According to a statement posted on the Police Service’s official X platform, the suspects operate by picking up victims under the guise of providing commercial transport services, […] The post POLICE

The Tema Regional Police Command has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following a well-coordinated intelligence-led operation along the Akosombo–Tema road. The operation, which forms part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug trafficking in the region, was carried out after police received intelligence on January 10, […] The post Tema

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has disclosed that its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) and related Gold for Reserves (G4R) operations posted cumulative net losses of over GH¢7 billion between 2022 and 2024. Figures for 2025 are still under external audit. The disclosure was contained in a January 12, 2026 response to the Multimedia Group’s […] The post Government

The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in a two-day high intelligence operation in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, had rescued forty-seven (47) victims who were lured by false travel promises to Europe and America. At least, seven (7) of the perpetrators who belong to an alleged fraudulent underground travel organisation by the name QNET are assisting […] The post QNET Again: Police Rescue 47 Victims

The Member of Parliament for Obuasi East, Kwaku Agyemang Kwarteng, has mounted a direct political challenge to President John Dramani Mahama, warning that the government’s much-touted economic stability is fragile and potentially cosmetic, unless backed by bold and politically costly reforms. While acknowledging improvements in inflation and relative cedi stability, the former Deputy Minister for […] The post ‘Ghana’s

Western Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Nana Kojo Toku, has disclosed that the party’s victory in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency during the 2024 general elections came as a major surprise to him, given the stature and perceived performance of the former Member of Parliament, George Mireku Duker. Speaking in an interview on Onua […] The post Tarkwa Victory Shocked Me –Western

The Ghana Police Service has arrested five persons in connection with the alleged kidnapping of two men and the subsequent demand for a ransom of GH¢400,000.00 from the victims’ family. According to the Police, the Nsawam District Police Command on Friday, January 09, 2026, at about 3:20 p.m., received information that two men travelling from […] The post Five Arrested Over

The Ashaiman Municipal Assembly (ASHMA) has earmarked structures that have extended into major ancillary streets and roads for demolition. Parts of Ashaiman New Town are the worst affected areas and the exercise has been welcomed by property owners. To them, the expansion of the narrow streets and roads would ease the daily gridlock that commuter’s […] The post Buildings to go down to shine Ashaiman

The Omanhene of Agogo Traditional area, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, has celebrated his 50th anniversary of his enstoolment and occupation of the “Kyei ne Krobon” stool. A low-key 50th anniversary celebration was held at the Agogo Palace on January 1, 2026 to mark the occasion of five decades of peaceful and impactful leadership. On December […] The post Nana Akuoko Sarpong marks 50

The Western Regional Minister and Chairman of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), Mr. Joseph Nelson, has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) to deploy effective, real-time monitoring systems to ensure comprehensive surveillance of rivers affected by illegal mining activities. He made the call following a major joint security operation that led […] The post Galamsey:

The Eastern Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the brutal assault on Peace FM’s Eastern Regional Correspondent, Mr. Michael Akrofi, by a police officer stationed at the Tafo-Kukurantumi Formed Police Unit (FPU). The incident occurred at Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region while the journalist was lawfully covering a demonstration by […] The post GJA

Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, also called COKA, Ashanti Regional Chairman hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said the party’s return to opposition has brought significant economic hardship to its grassroots supporters, describing the situation as difficult and emotionally taxing. The NPP Regional chairman aspirant told Host Ebenezer Yaw Jona, alias Osempakani, in a One-on-One […] The post Being in

In every goal scored, every prediction placed, and every cheer that echoes across stadiums and streets across Africa, one name continues to stand out — MSport. As Africa’s sports betting market continues to expand, MSport enters 2026 with a clear focus on product innovation, real winners, and transparency, reinforcing its position as Africa’s biggest and […] The post MSport

Last week, President John Dramani Mahama led the nation in thanksgiving to mark one year of his administration, citing achievements such as a stable cedi and single-digit inflation. While The Chronicle recognises the value of macroeconomic stability, we find it disturbing that the President’s address avoided one of Ghana’s most lethal and neglected challenges: environmental […] The post Economic

Dr Bryan Acheampong has wrapped up an extensive tour of the northern sector with a final engagement in the Savannah Region, bringing to a close what party insiders are increasingly describing as one of the most impactful regional campaigns in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential race. Spanning the Upper West, Upper East, North East, Northern […] The post Bryan Wins Grassroots Support

About 118 parliamentary candidates who contested the 2024 parliamentary election on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) but lost have announced their support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the party’s presidential primary, slated for January 31, 2026. The endorsement was made public at a press conference and is seen as strengthening internal […] The post 118 Former PCs Pledge To Vote For