The lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, has lost his bid to become the Minority Leader as the House barred first-term lawmakers from holding principal offices. The House passed the resolution at plenary on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion sponsored by lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos, Babajimi […] The post Ugochinyere

The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area following intelligence reports indicating credible security threats to students, staff, and surrounding communities. In a circular dated June 9, 2026, and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Edo, Enodolomwanyi Otamere, the government directed […] The post Edo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 2, on Wednesday, arraigned self-styled relationship therapist Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, before the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, over an alleged fresh ?13 million fraud. Blessing CEO was arraigned before Justice Yelim Bogoro on a six-count charge bordering on obtaining […] The post EFCC

Haiti’s achievement in qualifying for the World Cup amid ongoing turmoil in the Caribbean nation is one of the most inspiring stories of this year’s tournament, and the team are now hoping to make a real impact in the United States as they prepare for their opening game. Ranked 83rd in the world, Haiti face […] The post Haiti hoping to do their country proud and upset

Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy has predicted the North Africans will face a tough test when they come up against Belgium in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on June 15th. The Pharaohs will kick off their Group G campaign at Seattle Stadium. Egypt will be making their fourth appearance in the global stage having qualified three […] The post Egypt goalkeeper confident ahead

The Mahama administration may be preparing to intensify efforts to secure the return of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana, to face criminal prosecution following a disclosure that Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, is scheduled to engage officials of the United States Department of Justice on pending extradition requests between the […] The post Ofosu-Kwakye’s

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Communications Director hopeful, Gordon Asare-Bediako, has told the teeming youth of the party that the latter’s return to power in 2028 will depend on deliberate renewal of its generational pillar, not anger or slogans. Addressing TESCON members at the University of Education, Winneba on the theme: “Reviving Our Generational […] The post NPP’s

The convicted former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Christine Tamakloe-Attionu, has been extradited to Ghana. According to a social media post by the United States’ Embassy in Ghana, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 she arrived yesterday from the United States of America. “Justice has no borders. The United […] The post After

The Ashanti regional police command has arrested a teacher of Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School, identified as Eric Buer Nortey Apafio, 39, in connection with the assault of a female student captured in a viral video. The suspect was arrested by the Nyinahin District Police Patrol Team on June 8, 2026 at about        7:00 pm […] The post SHS Teacher Arrested

Later this month, Parliament is expected to transmit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which was passed on May 29, to President Mahama for assent. Once the bill reaches his desk, the President will face a constitutional choice: assent to the bill or return it to Parliament for reconsideration. Thus far, public […] The post Article 108: Mahama’s Legal Shield Against

Last month, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Ocloo, together with the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Okaikwei North visited Lapaz, a major commercial hub in Accra, to engage traders and hawkers operating on pavements and road medians. The officials directed them to vacate those spaces and cease trading there. The traders were subsequently […] The post Editorial: Trading

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Prestea Huni-Valley, Robert Wisdom Cudjoe, has marked his birthday with a significant development initiative by cutting the sod for the construction of a three-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities each for the people of Abekakrom and Prestea Gambia in the Western Region. The project, which is expected to improve […] The post Prestea

Damang Gold Mine Limited (DMGL), an indigenous Ghanaian mine operating at Damang in the western region last Friday joined the global community to commemorate World Environment Day 2026, using the occasion to reinforce the importance of environmental stewardship, climate resilience and responsible mining practices. The event, held at Damang in the Western Region, brought together […] The post DMGL

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, swore in Mr. Joseph Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The short event took place at the Presidential Villa in the presence of the ministers’ spouses and senior government officials. Following the resignations of the former Minister […] The post President Tinubu Swears In New Ministers appeared

The Federal Government has announced the itinerary for the arrival of the first batch of Nigerian citizens being repatriated from South Africa. The Nigerians are fleeing ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa. A statement released on Tuesday by spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said they will arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, […] The post Xenophobic

The Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) has suspended the industrial action embarked upon by its members following the intervention of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and other stakeholders. According to a press release issued by the association, the suspension took effect from 6:00 p.m. yesterday, paving the way for the restoration of medical services at […] The post KATH

The United States has extradited Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu to Ghana to serve a 10-year prison sentence, marking the first extradition between the two countries since 2009. Tamakloe-Attionu, former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), was convicted in April 2024 and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment with hard labour on multiple charges […] The post Sedina

The National Premix Fuel Secretariat has recovered GH?4.6 million in unaccounted funds from an ongoing audit covering 2016 to 2024. The exercise yielded GH?4,676,011.14 from margins that were not properly accounted for. The funds are part of proceeds earmarked for development projects in Ghana’s fishing communities. According to data compiled by the National Premix Fuel […] The post Premix

Mr. Samuel Agyapong Baffour, the embattled headmaster of Terchire Senior High School has confirmed that the Friday, May 29, 2026 publication by The Chronicle exposing the rot in the school is true. “The news report by The Chronicle is wholly true”, Headmaster Agyapong, also known as ‘Man of God’ testified before a Committee of Enquiry at […] The post The Chronicle

The Member of Parliament for Assin South and leading sponsor of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has alleged that amendments made to the legislation have created exemptions that would allow certain individuals and institutions to advocate for LGBTQ rights without facing sanctions under the proposed law. Speaking on […] The post Anti-LGBTQ Bill Leaves