President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans for the construction of a long-awaited bridge over the Afram River, alongside major agricultural interventions, in what he describes as a decisive step toward transforming the Afram Plains. The announcement was made during a sod-cutting ceremony for a Farmer Services Centre at Takoratwene in the Afram Plains South […] The post Farmer services centre for

The Chairman of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana, Rev. John Awuni, has delivered a blistering indictment of Ghana’s agricultural leadership, declaring that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture has “no justification to exist” if it cannot mobilise the country to produce tomatoes within 60 to 90 days. The strong-worded statement follows an acute […] The post Tomato Crisis: FABAG

Ghana’s Parliament has abolished several tax laws since 2024, a decision taken to enhance the tax system, lessen tax burdens on taxpayers, and promote economic growth. This move is part of the government’s RESET Agenda, aimed at reducing the tax burden on citizens and residents. Some of the notable taxes abolished include the COVID-19 Health […] The post Know The Abolished Taxes in Ghana appeared

Over the weekend, Ghana’s media space was inundated with troubling developments from our northern neighbour, Burkina Faso. The country’s transitional military government, led by Ibrahim Traoré, has suspended the export of fresh tomatoes “until further notice”—a move aimed at safeguarding domestic supply and accelerating its agro-processing ambitions. The directive halts all tomato exports nationwide and prioritises local […] The post Editorial:

The Kumasi Mayor, Mr Richard Ofori Agyemang-Boadi, has called on Muslim communities to embrace peaceful co-existence and truthfulness as foundations for sustainable development in Ashanti Region. Mr. Boadi thanked Muslims for their contributions and pledged stronger support for Islamic activities, and highlighted government’s reduction of Hajj fares to ease the pilgrimage burden. He appealed to residents […] The post Kumasi

ABAK FOUNDATION GHANA has held a Learn and Share Festival to assess the impact of the project dubbed ‘Strengthening Civil Society Representation of Women with Disabilities in Ghana’ at Konongo/Odumasi in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti region. Funded by the European Union in Ghana, the two-year project, which started in May 2924 […] The post ABAK

A potential deadly situation was averted in Tamale on Friday March 20, 2026, when police officers from the Inspector General of Police (IGP’s) Special Operations Team intervened to rescue a commercial bus driver and a passenger from an angry mob. The incident occurred after the Muslims returning from prayers got stuck in a traffic jam, […] The post IGP’s

A high-impact joint security operation in Sampa Township in the Bono Region has resulted in the arrest of 24 suspects and the recovery of a significant cache of weapons and suspicious items, in what authorities describe as a major breakthrough in the fight against illicit arms and organised crime. The operation, carried out in the […] The post Sampa Crackdown: Joint

The Northern Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged assault of renowned Ghanaian visual artist, Ibrahim Mahama, reportedly involving some police officers in Tamale. In an official statement issued on Saturday, the Police confirmed that inquiries are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has sparked public concern and media […] The post Police

The Government of Ghana has confirmed the rescue of 44 of its nationals from a suspected human trafficking and fraudulent recruitment network operating in Nigeria, in a development that underscores growing regional concerns over transnational scam operations. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration via its official X […] The post 44 Ghanaians

Jehovah’s Witnesses has updated its policy on blood transfusions to allow members to have their own blood removed, stored, and “given back” in medical procedures. While the change will enable members to have transfusions of their own blood – in planned surgeries, for example – they continue to be prohibited from receiving the blood of […] The post Jehovah’s

A suspected armed robber has been shot dead during an intelligence-led anti-robbery operation at Ejura in the Ashanti Region, the Ghana Police Service has confirmed. According to a statement issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the operation was carried out by the Police Intelligence Directorate on March 18, 2026, as part of efforts […] The post Suspected Armed Robber

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of youth insubordination and drug abuse in Ghana, urging government collaboration to address these pressing issues. Speaking through a representative at the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Independence Square, the Chief Imam warned that disrespect toward teachers, reckless behaviour during sports events, […] The post Rising

The National Chief Imam, Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has strongly condemned illegal mining (galamsey) and other environmentally destructive practices, urging Ghanaians to embrace environmental stewardship as a moral and spiritual obligation. Speaking through a representative at the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers held at the Independence Square, the revered Islamic leader warned that activities such as galamsey, indiscriminate sand […] The post Galamsey,

President John Dramani Mahama has called for peace in the Middle East, urging world leaders to embrace dialogue and bring an end to ongoing hostilities in the region. Delivering a solemn message during the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Independence Square, the President appealed for collective prayers for victims of the conflict, including bereaved families, the […] The post Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to firmly reject extremism and intolerance, urging citizens to safeguard the country’s long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence. Delivering his message during the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Independence Square in Accra, the President stressed that Ghana’s religious and cultural diversity must be protected as a national asset rather […] The post Reject

The Accra Regional Police Command has assured the public of comprehensive security measures ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations across the Region. In a statement, the Command said sufficient police personnel have been deployed to strategic locations, including mosques, Eid prayer grounds, major roads, markets, transport terminals, and other public spaces to safeguard lives and property. […] The post Accra

The Ashanti Regional Police Command, in a series of intelligence-led operations, has arrested twelve suspects in connection with various robbery incidents across the region. This was disclosed in a statement shared on the official Facebook handle of the Ghana Police Service. According to the Police, three of the suspects have been linked to the murder […] The post 12 Suspects

A pivotal document from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, dated March 12, 2024 and sighted by The Chronicle, confirms that Engineers and Planners (E&P), a wholly Ghanaian-owned mining company, formally engaged the Ministry to explore the acquisition of the Damang Gold Mine. The company received a “no objection” letter, authorising it to enter […] The post Government

Concerns are mounting over the treatment of indigenous businesses in Ghana, following the termination of McDan Aviation Limited’s operating licence by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), a move that has triggered strong reactions from policy analysts and traditional authorities alike. At the centre of the dispute is a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) agreement at Terminal 1 of Kotoka […] The post GACL