The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a robbery incident that led to the death of a miner at Asonkore SSNIT Flats Down, a suburb of Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. The suspect, identified as Rahman Adams, also known as Wale, was arrested on January 18, 2026, at Pomposo … The post Police arrests suspect at Obuasi Asonkore SSNIT

The European Union (EU) has launched a £ 17.3-million Green, Digital and Inclusive Private Sector Development (GDI PSD) project aimed at promoting greener businesses in the country. It was launched in collaboration with the Kingdom of Netherlands, France and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), with Expertise France, Netherlands Enterprises Agency (RVO) and the … The post EU launches £17.3

Ghanaian centre-back Maxwell Woledzi made his first appearance for Major League Soccer side Nashville FC in their pre-season friendly against Chicago Fire. The former Ghana youth international arrived in the United States to begin his career with Nashville last week, joining the team for their pre-season in Florida.Having started preparations in Tennessee, the Eastern Conference side travelled to Florida to continue pre-season, lining up a series of friendlies.Woledzi started

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has engaged the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) in a comprehensive review of its 2025 performance and to align priorities for 2026. He said the engagement formed part of his Ministry’s strategic plan. The session focused on strengthening execution, unlocking new opportunities, and positioning the […]

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken a significant step toward strengthening Ghanaâ??Japan relations after a high-level meeting with the leadership of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Ghana aimed at exploring areas of mutual interest and collaboration.Held at the headquarters of the GFA, the meeting was led by GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, who expressed appreciation to JETRO Ghana for its sustained engagement. He also commended the Japanese Ambassador

The CAF Champions League 2025/26 and the CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 resumes today as Matchday 3 of the group stages gets underway across Africa. Following the conclusion of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, attention now turns back to club football this weekend, where Africa’s leading sides resume their continental campaigns. With two … The post CAF Interclub competitions

Former Accra Lions striker Ezekiel Alladoh played his first game for MLS side Philadelphia Union in their pre-season friendly against Sigma Olomouc in Spain. The American club are in Marbella preparing for the 2026 campaign, where a series of activities including a couple of friendlies have been lined up.Alladoh, who joined the MLS outfit in December from IF Brommapojkarna, met his new teammates in Spain last week as pre-season started.The Ghanaian forward after his first training

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has begun removing unauthorised structures along the shoulders of major streets and on government-reserved lands across the metropolis. The operation, led by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, focused on areas including the Awudome Cemetery stretch, the Awudome roundabout, the frontage of the Royal House Chapel, and the North […]

The 3rd Session of Ghana-Israel Political Dialogue was held in Jerusalem on Wednesday, 21st January, 2026. Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, James Gyakye Quayson, led Ghana’s delegation. The dialogue was co-chaired by Her Excellency Sharren Haskel, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel. The dialogue provided a high-level platform for both countries […]

The timely intervention of the Ghana Fire Service on Wednesday prevented fire from spreading to chains of stores at the Madina Zongo Junction in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality (LaNMMA), in the Greater Accra Region. The fire started around 4.20 p.m. from a clothing shop on the ground floor of one of the story structure at … The post Fire service timely intervention

Ghanaian forward Emmanuel Agyemang has signed a contract extension at Lithuanian club FK Babrungas. The Nations FC-owned player inked a new one-year loan deal with the club after his outstanding first spell with the club.Agyemang ended last season as the club's top scorer, forcing the club to extend his stay in the European nation."Nations FC Forward Emmanuel Agyeman Extends Stay in Lithuania with FK Babrungas. Nations Football Club has confirmed the extension of Emmanuel

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has called on the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) to take a central role in spearheading the nation’s industrialization agenda. Speaking at the investiture of the newly elected AGI President and executive members in Accra, Debrah emphasised that the private sector remains the primary engine for economic growth. He challenged […]

Ghana’s current trade governance framework relies heavily on post-arrival declarations, fragmented agency data, and foreign mirror statistics to understand its own imports and exports. This approach no longer meets global standards for trade facilitation, security screening, or access to international development finance. Across the international system, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and multilateral […]

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has renewed the curfew hours for Sampa Township in Jaman North District of the Bono Region. The curfew starts from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am each day, effective Thursday, January 22, 2026. The Minister acted on the advice of the Bono Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument Government […]

Ghanaian attacking midfielder Eric Taylor has disclosed his ambition of helping Slovenian club NK Almunij win trophies. The 24-year-old joins Almunij on loan till the end of the season from rivals NK Maribor.With the league and Cup titles on the line, Taylor, who previously played for Lillestrom in Norway, believes he can play an important role in helping his new club end the season with a silverware."I am very happy that the two clubs agreed on my arrival in Kidričevo.

The five presidential aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Accra, committing themselves to support whoever emerges as the party’s flagbearer after the January 31 presidential primaries. Per the MOU, the aspirants pledged to accept the outcome of the election as a valid, authentic, and binding expression … The post 5 NPP Presidential

Black Stars forward Brandon Thomas-Asante has expressed delight following his return from injury, starring in Coventry City's back-to-back wins in the English Championship. After almost two months on the sidelines, Thomas-Asante returned to the squad for the games against Leicester City and Millwall FC.The prolific scorer continued his red-hot form with a goal contribution as the Championship leaders defeated Millwall last weekend to continue their quest for promotion.An

By Christabel Danso Abeam An oversupply of agricultural produce is emerging as a growing concern nationwide, with farmers struggling to sell harvested crops amid weak demand and policy delays – raising fears about the country’s future food security. The Executive Director-Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG), Bismark Owusu Nortey, has warned that the worsening glut […] The post Food

In a major anti-drug operation on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 the Volta Regional Police Command, according to The Chronicle’s unimpeachable source, intercepted a Nigerian-bound vehicle carrying narcotics worth over one million Ghana Cedis. It is, however, not known whether the illicit drug originated from Ghana or the latter was being used as a transit route. […] The post Police

The Accra Circuit Court ‘3’, presided over by Her Honour Susana Eduful, has remanded six persons into police custody over their alleged involvement in a GH¢7.5 million gold robbery that occurred at Adabraka in Accra. The accused persons are Salim Mohammed Fariwata, 26, unemployed; Alhassan Iliyasu Arabman, 45, businessman; Hamza Agerego Lambert, also known as […] The post Six Remanded