Ghana must begin to transform her raw minerals to reshape fiscal policy and promote national economy and development, President John Dramani Mahama has emphasised. He said: “It is no longer acceptable for Ghana to continue to export raw oils and import finished products. We must aim to eliminate raw oil exports within the next five … The post President sets ambitious

Mark Zuckerberg, the boss of Instagram-owner Meta Platforms, appeared in a California court on Wednesday defending his leadership of the company in a landmark legal case over whether social media is addictive for children. It is Zuckerberg’s first appearance before a jury after years of backlash against Meta, which also owns WhatsApp and Facebook, which […]

THE government is stepping up investment in technology-enabled larval source management (LSM) to tackle the threat posed by emerging invasive mosquito vectors that transmit malaria. Following confirmation of the Anopheles stephensi mosquito in the country in 2023, the Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu?Danquah, said the use of advanced technologies had become crucial to complement … The post Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed 16 food establishments in Greater Accra for operating without valid hygiene permits.

Executive Council member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and president of the Mauritanian Football Federation, Samir Sabha has issued a formal apology to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, acknowledging that an injustice occurred during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The continental showpiece final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium ended in a dramatic fashion. Senegal players walked off the pitch for about 17 minutes in protest against a penalty

THE family of ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last June and is yet to be buried, have dismissed allegations he was poisoned. South African police also want custody of his body as part of their investigations, according to the late politician’s family. In a letter to the police, seen by the … The post Zambia’s ex-President Lungu’s family

FORMER Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, has filed a motion seeking to stay proceedings in a case in which she is accused of causing a financial loss of GH¢38 million to the state. The application, filed by her lawyer, Gary Nimako Marfo, is asking the trial High Court to … The post GH¢38m NSA fraud case …Gifty Oware-Mensah

The Electoral Commissioner, Jean Adukwei Mensah and two deputies, Dr Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, have escaped potential job losses as seven petitions seeking their dismissals have been rejected. Three petitions that targeted the removal of the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, from office have also been dismissed. A statement that emanated from Jubilee House […] The post EC Bosses, SP Survive The Storm

Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has filed a submission of no case to answer at the High Court, challenging the six criminal charges brought against him by the Attorney-General. In a 43-page application, the first accused, together with the third accused, Akonta Mining Company Limited, argue that the prosecution failed to adduce […] The post Wontumi Seeks Acquittal,

All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be â??sold out,â? according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, despite tickets still being available ahead of the tournamentâ??s kickoff on June 11.Speaking to CNBC from US President Donald Trumpâ??s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Infantino expressed confidence in the overwhelming demand for the first-ever 48-team World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by United States, Canada and Mexico.â??The demand is there. Every

The trial of the Accra Sky Train project took another dramatic turn at the Criminal Division 4 of the High Court in Accra, where disagreements among former board members of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) dominated proceedings. Kofi Boakye, a former GIIF board member and prosecution witness, continued his testimony in support of the […] The post Sky Train

Depression is a pervasive and debilitating mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is the leading cause of disability globally, impacting over 300 million people across all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of the global burden of […] The post  Depression:

The Chronicle is compelled to return to a matter that strikes at the very heart of public confidence in Ghana’s health system. A deeply disturbing incident in Accra has once again exposed what many citizens quietly fear, that our public hospitals are struggling to fulfil their most basic mandate, saving lives in emergencies. Report carried by Myjoyonline indicates that a […] The post Editorial:

A German-based Non-Governmental Organization (German Ghana Aid Association) on Monday donated fourteen Laptop computers to the Teshie Presbyterian Senior High School at a special ceremony in Accra. The computers are designed to support the teaching and learning of Information and Communication Technology and its related courses in the school, promoting quality education. Receiving the donation […] The post Teshie

The Police in Cape Coast have arrested a man who claimed to be a Captain in the Ghana Army and a presidential staffer attached to the office of the vice president. The suspect, who identified himself as Dr Patrick Nelson Ayittey, was alleged to have used these fake identities to defraud by false pretense and […] The post Self-acclaimed Presidential Staffer arrested for Visa fraud

The High Court in Accra has adjourned proceedings in the criminal trial involving former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware-Mensah, after her legal team informed the court of a fresh application for a stay of proceedings. Ms Oware-Mensah is standing trial in a case, where she faces charges of allegedly […] The post Gifty Oware Mensah files fresh

The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said it had resumed its Christian pilgrimage programme after an 11-year suspension, with 50 intending pilgrims set to embark on the journey under government sponsorship. The resumption was announced during the 2025 orientation programme. The state’s Head of Service, Jummai Bako, praised Governor Uba Sani for restoring the initiative. […] The post Kaduna

The Federal High Court in Calabar has ordered the remand of six suspects over the alleged kidnap and murder of a University of Calabar professor and other related crimes. The suspects — Patrick Essien Etim (aka PATO); Etim Effiong Eyo (aka IT-CAN-HAPPEN); Anthony Essien Etim (aka HUMBLE); Bassey Anthigha Asuquo; Isaac Uwem Ekpeyong (aka Kemzy […] The post Six remanded over kidnap, murder

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, [email protected] Government has now paid more than GH¢56billion in coupon obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), following the latest GH¢10billion interest settlement this week. The February 2026 payment marks the sixth coupon disbursement since domestic debt restructuring was rolled out in late 2022. It is also the first time […] The post DDEP

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU, [email protected] The Bank of Ghana has warned commercial banks that heavy reliance on sovereign instruments and interest income could weaken earnings as interest rates decline, even as macroeconomic conditions improve. BoG Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama told bank chief executives after the 128th Monetary Policy Committee meeting that stability has largely […] The post Lower