The Criminal Division 4 of the High Court in Accra has dismissed an application by lawyer Andy Appiah-Kubi seeking leave to withdraw his legal services as counsel for Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and another accused person in the ongoing Samreboi illegal mining case. The court, presided over by Her Ladyship Audrey […] The post High Court dismisses Wontumi lawyer’s

Yesterday, The Chronicle carried a lead story with the headline, “Farmers’ Plea: Stop The ‘Budget War’… And Release Funds For National Fertilizer Subsidy Programme.” The story laid bare a troubling standoff: Ghanaian farmers are pleading with government to resolve an apparent budget dispute between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture […] The post Editorial:

There is a growing habit of unhealthy behaviour in our homes, communities, and society in general. To some people, it looks harmless. Others see it as a joke or friendly teasing. It is common among the elderly, young people, and even children. However, what seems normal can sometimes lead to conflict and even violence. Ridicule […] The post Ridicule, Human Dignity, And Learner

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi as the running mate to its presidential candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for the 2027 general election. It said that the decision followed extensive consultations with party leaders, coalition partners, youth and women stakeholders, and representatives of all geopolitical zones. “The […] The post ADC

Peter Vowles has been announced as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria. His appointment was announced in a statement released by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on Monday. “Mr Peter Vowles has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in succession to Dr Richard Montgomery CMG. “Mr […] The post Peter

The celebration of the United States of America’s 250th Independence anniversary in Accra evolved beyond a commemoration of America’s founding ideals into a reaffirmation of the longstanding partnership between Ghana and the United States, with both countries expressing commitment to deepen cooperation in trade, security, education, healthcare and diplomacy. Dubbed “Freedom 250,“ the event brought together […] The post US-Ghana

Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their first World Cup appearance in a dozen years. The teams combined to hit the crossbar three times before the Manchester United winger broke the deadlock to secure three points for his team at the Philadelphia Stadium […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup: Ivory Coast defeat Ecuador To Give Africa Hope   appeared first on The

The Ghana Police Service has arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with the murder of a student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), identified as Innocentia Atsufui Avinu. The suspect, Michael Mensah, was apprehended by the Inspector-General of Police’s (IGP) Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team on Sunday, June 15, 2026, at about 7:15 p.m. […] The post Police Arrest Suspect Over Murder of

South African TV presenter and rapper Molemo Maarohanye, also known as Jub Jub, has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a taxi driver and shooting a gun in his direction. Maarohanye is said to have confronted the driver in Edenvale, a town roughly 25 km (16m) from Johannesburg, accusing him of forming a relationship with his […] The post South African TV star

(Reuters)-British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world’s most far-reaching online restrictions to date. The sweeping changes will reflect Britain’s values, helping to protect children online while pushing back against the power of big technology […] The post UK

Ghanaian farmers are pleading with the government to resolve the ‘budget war’ between the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) and release funds for the national fertilizer subsidy programme as soon as possible. Farming communities across the country are calling on the government to expedite the release of the subsidy […] The post Farmers’

The Ghana Lotto Operators Association (GLOA) has pushed back against recent comparisons between the contributions of KGL Technology Limited and licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) to the National Lottery Authority (NLA), arguing that such assessments fail to capture the broader economic impact of private operators across the country. According to the Association, focusing solely on […] The post Lotto

Air pollution is now the country’s second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure-Report this has been confirmed by data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF, and the State of Global Air report, which indicate that air pollution is now the country’s second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure There are […] The post Vehicle

Political analyst and physician, Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy, has described Ghana’s inability to address recurring national challenges, particularly flooding, as evidence of a deeper crisis in the country’s democratic governance. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme over the weekend, Dr Kennedy argued that successive governments had failed to translate promises into practical solutions to problems that continue to […] The post Arthur

The Circuit Court at Dansoman has granted bail to seven persons accused of involvement in disturbances at Aplaku, in the Greater Accra Region, that allegedly resulted in gunfire, injuries, and the destruction of property. The accused persons; Nii Tettey Mensah, Justice Nartey Adams, Jonas Appiah, Stephen Kabu Mensah, Emmanuel Tetteh, Nii Tetteh Aplaku and Nii […] The post Seven

Black Stars captain Jordan Ayew has appealed to Ghanaians to continue praying and supporting the national team as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Speaking at a send-off event in Alexandria, Virginia, in America, Ayew described Ghana’s opening three matches against Panama, England and Croatia as “massive games” and stressed the team’s […] The post Editorial:

The Tepa Nursing and Midwifery Training College (NMTC) has inaugurated the Stakeholders Association of the College to foster stronger collaboration among all partners and support the growth of the institution. The inauguration coincided with the 17th Matriculation Ceremony, following the admission of 611 out of 3,468 who applied for admission into the school this academic […] The post NMTC

The Ghana Police Service has deployed a special team of experienced investigators and intelligence officers to the Central Region to support ongoing investigations into the death of a female student of the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The deployment was directed by the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, as part of efforts to strengthen […] The post Police

National Chairman of Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Sunday, expressed concern over what he called growing hatred and divisions in Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, blamed the situation on poor leadership and the exploitation of ethnic and religious differences by politicians. According to him, […] The post Why

Some gunmen on Saturday reportedly invaded the Ode Oriya community in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State and abducted the traditional ruler of the community, Adeniyi Adelana. A source said the hoodlums stormed the community at about 8 pm on Saturday and went to the residence of the 60-year-old community leader, whisking him […] The post Gunmen kidnap Ondo traditional ruler, police