Hundreds of shops have been destroyed in an early Monday morning fire outbreak at the popular Oranyan Market in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State. ?The fire, which reportedly started around midnight, affected several sections of the market, with traders dealing in gold, furniture, second-hand clothing and other goods said to be among […] The post Fire Razes Hundreds

The last may not have been heard of the crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly, as lawmakers, this Monday, formally impeached the erstwhile Speaker, Blessing Agbebaku. DAILY POST reported that Agbebaku, who represents Owan West Constituency, had, on Monday, August 17, 2026, resigned his position as the Speaker of the House. Yekini Idaiye, […] The post Edo Assembly formally

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has declared that families of the police officers who lost their lives during a fierce gun battle with bandits in Kebbi recently will never be forgotten. The IGP made the vow on Monday at the Memorial Parade in honour of the 10 fallen police officers of the Special Intervention Squad […] The post Police honour 10 officers

Highlife Artiste Samuel Ofori Amponsah has opened up about the personal struggles that influenced his decision to temporarily move from highlife music to gospel. Speaking to Nana Romeo on Atuu on August 22, 2026, the “Otoolege” hitmaker said his relationship with God remains an important part of his life, even though he does not necessarily […] The post My switch from Highlife

The city of Takoradi is set to host a major Christian gathering as Altar of Fire World Outreach presents the Prophetic Destiny Conference 5.0 – Takoradi Edition, under the theme ‘Next Level.’ The conference, scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, will take place at the Word of Life Assemblies of God Church (Youth Chapel), Anaji, […] The post Prophetic Destiny Conference

Dancehall Artiste Stonebwoy has celebrated Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo after she was named among the recipients of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s Class of 2026. Kidjo, a five-time Grammy winner, received the honour in the Recording category, joining a prestigious list of music stars including Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Lyle Lovett […] The post Stonebwoy celebrates

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, remains the Majority Leader of Parliament, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has ruled. According to Speaker Bagbin, the communication from the Presidency announcing changes in the Majority leadership was done in procedural error and therefore has no effect. The Speaker made the […] The post Mahama

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sued the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Samuel Adu Gyamfi, and others over allegations of extortion levelled against him. Speaking during the first sitting of Parliament’s emergency meeting, Mr Afenyo-Markin disclosed that he had filed legal action against Mr Adu Gyamfi and others […] The post  Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has sued Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gold Board , Samuel Adu Gyamfi over allegations of extortion made against him. More to come.   For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post BREAKING : Afenyo-Markin Sues Sammy Gyamfi appeared first on The

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has denied media reports that he has been summoned to answer questions on the damning allegation of extortion levelled against him by Sammy Gyamfi. In a statement issued on his Facebook page on Monday morning, 24th August 2026, Afenyo-Markin described the report as untrue. He stated that “On the contrary, […] The post Afenyo-Markin denies summon Report

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman Paul Awentami Afoko is expected to file his completed nomination forms for the party’s National Chairmanship race on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Mr Afoko is expected at the NPP’s national headquarters in Accra to complete the formal filing process, having already declared his intention to contest the position […] The post Afoko Files Chairmanship Papers

Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Patricia Appiagyei, has rejected allegations of extortion and other wrongdoing levelled against Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, describing the claims as false. According to Madam Appiagyei, the allegations form part of a broader attempt to distract attention from questions raised by the Minority Caucus over the financial position of the Ghana […] The post Extortion

The Founder and Leader of House of Power Ministries, headquartered at Ahofadiekrom, near Adjamesu in the Bekwai Municipality, Prophet Francis Kwateng and his wife, Mercy Kwateng, have donated two Himla 4×4 pick-up vehicles to the Police. One of the vehicles was given to the Ashanti South Police Command while the other is for the Ashanti […] The post Prophet Francis

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed allegations of extortion levelled against him, describing them as false and defamatory attempts to divert attention from questions he has raised over reported losses under the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. In a statement, Mr Afenyo-Markin said he had come under a barrage of insults, […] The post Unverified

Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam has been re-elected General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, securing 89.61 per cent of the votes at the church’s 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting at Gomoa Fetteh, in the Central Region. Rev. Wengam, also Head Pastor of Cedar Mountain Chapel, in East Legon, polled 3,727 votes out of 4,159 valid […] The post Rev. Wengam re-elected General

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has intensified efforts to protect commuters from arbitrary increases in public transport fares by deploying additional task force personnel to the Central Business District. The exercise targets trotro, taxi and ride-hailing operators who charge above officially approved fares, particularly during peak periods when demand is high. The AMA Mayor, Michael […] The post Editorial:

Residents of Essumeja in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region have benefited from the benevolence of the Kristo Asafo Mission. Led by their new leader, Nana Kwadwo Safo Akofena I, the Church last Thursday presented 1,500 pieces of clothing to sections of the community at a grand presentation ceremony at Essumeja, the hometown of […] The post Kristo Asafo Mission donates

Engineer Dennis Kusi Boateng, the Resident Engineer for Rango Construction Company Ltd, has disclosed that the Offinso-Anomangye road project will be completed and officially handed over to the Government of Ghana by October 31, 2027. Rango Construction, a leading civil engineering company, is undertaking the widening of the Offinso-Anomangye road in the Ashanti Region. Mr. […] The post Offinso-Anomangye

Ghana attracted approximately US$2.61 billion in new investments across 253 projects in 2025, a development the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, says signals renewed investor confidence in the country’s economic prospects. Dr Asiama said the investment performance was particularly significant against the backdrop of global uncertainties and subdued investment […] The post Investor

Former Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says the progress being made at the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project vindicates the private-sector participation model adopted by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration to revive and complete the long-delayed project. Mr Oppong Nkrumah, who served in the Akufo-Addo administration when efforts to revive the […] The post Saglemi: