Jordan Ayew has welcomed scepticism around Ghanaâ??s chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying he is motivated by outside doubt as the Black Stars prepare for a demanding Group L campaign against England, Croatia and Panama in the United States.Speaking ahead of the tournament, the Black Stars captain said he is embracing the pressure and believes Ghana can upset expectations, even though many observers do not consider them favourites to progress from the group.He said: â??We

By Dr. Stephen LARTEY Ghana has restored macroeconomic stability. Now comes the harder question: stability for whom? Answering that demands a model that counts GDP, jobs, and wages at the same time — and Ghana has the data to run one. When the National Development Planning Commission’s Chairman, Dr Nii Moi Thompson, called for a […] The post Growth without jobs is meaningless appeared first

A 37-year-old illegal miner has been remanded into prison custody after allegedly raping, beating, and abandoning wife's teenage niece in a bush to die at Agona Nkwanta in the Western Region of Ghana.

Ghana forward Jordan Ayew has described the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup meeting with England as a â??special gameâ? as the Black Stars prepare for their Group L campaign at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.Ghana are set for their fifth World Cup appearance, having featured in 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2022. Their best showing remains the 2010 tournament in South Africa, where they reached the quarter-finals, the furthest an African side has gone alongside Senegalâ??s

Nana Nvida, Chief of Huniso   Chiefs and residents of communities hosting the Tarkwa Mine of Gold Fields Ghana Limited in the Western Region have thrown their support behind the Read More... The post Chiefs Back Gold Fields Tarkwa Lease Extension appeared first

The Ghana Football Association has announced its youth football offseason calendar for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to developing the next generation of football talent across the country.Under its flagship youth development slogan, "Power To The Youth", the GFA continues to place strong emphasis on grassroots and juvenile football as part of its long-term strategy to strengthen the foundations of the game.The offseason programme will begin with the Elite U15 Boys

Former Black Stars striker Asamoah Gyan has expressed growing optimism among Ghanaians ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while also acknowledging the immense pressure that comes with expectations on the national team.

A fire outbreak at the Accra Water Works area, opposite the Accra Central Police Station, has destroyed 32 rooms at the Accra Central Police Barracks Annex and a one-storey building, causing extensive property damage.`

Gifty Oware-Mensah   Head of Consumer Finance at Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Gilbert Serbeh-Yeboah, has told a High Court in Accra yesterday that former Executive Deputy Director of National Service Read More... The post Gifty Oware Gave

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno is seeking urgent accommodation for 140 (One hundred and forty) families of police personnel at the Accra Central Police barracks which was razed down by fire last night. Making the appeal through The Chronicle, the IGP said about 100 (One hundred) of the affected families […] The post IGP SEEKS URGENT

The Ministry of Finance has released GH¢1.677 billion to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in 2026, representing 85 percent of the ministry’s approved budget for Goods and Services and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX). The disclosure was made by the Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, during the launch of Ghana’s National Pact for Agricultural […] The post 85%

The Director-General (D-G) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has called for a probe into reports of extortion at the Terchire SHS in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo region. The D-G has directed the Ahafo Regional Director of Education to appoint a Committee of Enquiry to unravel the circumstances under which management of […] The post GES Probes Alleged Extortion

Ghana international Kwasi Sibo is set to leave Spanish side Real Oviedo when his contract expires at the end of June, bringing an end to a remarkable chapter in his career following the club's rise to the Spanish top flight.According to reports in Spain, the 27-year-old midfielder will not continue with Oviedo beyond June 30, 2026, despite playing a key role in the club's recent success.The Spanish outfit are expected to lose the Ghanaian on a free transfer, with interest

Residents and traditional authorities of Ave-Dakpa in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region have appealed to the government to include the township in the proposed dual carriageway development, under the government’s Big Push infrastructure programme. In a petition addressed to the Minister for Roads and Highways through the Volta Regional Minister, the community […] The post Ave-Dakpa

An ADB banking witness tells the High Court that Gifty Oware-Mensah and her husband are not directors or signatories of Blocks of Life Consult Ltd in the NSA trial.

The Founder and Leader of the Action People’s Party (APP), Mr Kenneth Nana Kwame Asamoah, has cautioned the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) against complacency in its fight against corruption. According to him, the NDC government made Ghanaians believe that appointees of the former government looted the country without accounting to the people. He stated […] The post ORAL

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has flagged 70 universities and colleges as unrecognised due to various quality assurance concerns. The Commission has, therefore, cautioned the public to exercise due diligence when enrolling in programmes or accepting certificates issued by these institutions. In a press release issued by its Corporate Affairs Directorate and sighted by […] The post GTEC

Maximus Alexander Mill, the winner of Ghana's next millionaire has received his GHC1 million prize money from sports betting and gaming operators Betano.The prize, which was presented to Mr Alexander Mill in a gigantic cheque, was preceded by a ceremony which was held at the Atlantic Tower in Accra.At the event, Mr. Maximus Alexander Mill recounted how he first learned about the promotion through an advertisement on Instagram in December 2025.According to him, he was already

The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has questioned the extensive amendments made to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that recent developments have exposed inconsistencies in the narrative that the legislation was complete and only awaiting presidential assent. In a statement issued yesterday, the group said Ghanaians were repeatedly told that Parliament […] The post CDM

Three days ago, the media landscape was awash with disturbing news from Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, that the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), the largest referral health facility in Ghana, had announced the temporary closure of its Emergency Centre due to inadequate space. A statement released by the hospital’s Public Affairs Unit noted that […] The post Editorial: