The Apinto Divisional Council, the traditional owners of the land on which GoldFields Ghana’s Tarkwa Mine operates, has reportedly resolved to oppose the renewal of the company’s mining lease, The Chronicle has gathered. Highly placed sources has told this reporter that the traditional authorities have concluded deliberations following their inspection of the mine earlier this […] The post Breaking:Apinto

Government has ring-fenced US$1.7 billion for the construction of the Accra–Kumasi Expressway, the flagship project under its Big Push Infrastructure Programme, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel  Ato Forson has announced. Presenting the 2026 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review to Parliament, Dr. Forson said the funds had already been deposited into a dedicated Accra–Kumasi Expressway Account at the […] The post US$1.7bn

The Minority in Parliament has accused Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, of deliberately understating the government’s 2026 mid-year revenue target to conceal what it described as a GH¢10 billion revenue shortfall. Addressing a news conference shortly after the Finance Minister presented the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament, on Thursday, Ranking Member on Parliament’s […] The post Ato’s

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched its PROTECT Technical Package for Drowning Prevention, a new global policy framework aimed at helping countries strengthen policies, legislation and systems to reduce drowning deaths. The launch, held in Accra ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25, brought together government officials, development partners, security agencies, academia and civil society […] The post WHO

Ghana’s creative industry must move beyond celebrating artistic talent and focus on building a structured economic ecosystem capable of attracting investment, creating jobs and expanding cultural exports, stakeholders at the Creative Economy Summit 2026 Ghana have said. The United States has identified Ghana’s creative economy as a potential driver of economic growth and stronger bilateral cooperation, while […] The post U.S,

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has, through a circular, directed all tertiary institutions to stop making entrance examinations a compulsory requirement for admission, saying the practice is inconsistent with Ghana’s approved admissions framework. In the circular, dated July 20, 2026 and signed by its Director-General, Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, the Commission expressed concern that […] The post Editorial:

In Ghana, recently a debate over graduation gifts captured public attention on radio, social media, and in everyday conversations. Some parents presented their children with cars, money, and other expensive gifts during their graduation from senior high schools. The issue generated mixed reactions, with many arguing that such displays placed unnecessary pressure on other students […] The post Hidden

The Clinical Coordinator for the Family Health University Medical School (FHMS), Dr Anim Boamah, has reminded healthcare practitioners not to strive for professional excellence alone, but to also align their operations with integrity and ethical leadership. He explained that marrying the three principles together was the surest way of providing the best healthcare needed by […] The post Doctors

His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has commended Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Ashanti Regional Police Command, and the IGP’s Special Operations Team (SOT) for their unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring peace, law and order across the country. The Ashanti King made the commendation on Wednesday, […] The post Otumfuo

The Department of State Services, DSS, says it will appeal the life prison sentence handed out to three men arrested for their role in the abduction of school pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The secret police said it was not satisfied with the verdict, stating that the sentence […] The post DSS seeks death penalty for Oriire abductors, to

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has yet to publish its annual financial statements since 2022, despite statutory provisions requiring the apex bank to release its audited accounts annually. A check by DAILY POST on the CBN’s official website on Thursday showed that the last publicly available annual report and financial statements were for the […] The post Central Bank fails

Disturbed by the increasing abuse of illicit substances in Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf on Wednesday signed an Executive Order that prohibited trafficking and abuse in the state. Appending his signature to the new executive order on Wednesday, Governor Yusuf said the order on Public Safety Emergency on Substance Abuse in Kano will henceforth outlaw all […] The post Governor

The Senate has warned all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Government-owned Enterprises (GOEs) that continued failure to honour invitations from the National Assembly will attract sanctions in line with the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The warning followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Sani Musa under Orders 41 and 51 on the […] The post Senate