The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has disclosed that its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP) and related Gold for Reserves (G4R) operations posted cumulative net losses of over GH¢7 billion between 2022 and 2024. Figures for 2025 are still under external audit. The disclosure was contained in a January 12, 2026 response to the Multimedia Group’s […] The post Government

The Police Intelligence Directorate (PID) in a two-day high intelligence operation in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, had rescued forty-seven (47) victims who were lured by false travel promises to Europe and America. At least, seven (7) of the perpetrators who belong to an alleged fraudulent underground travel organisation by the name QNET are assisting […] The post QNET Again: Police Rescue 47 Victims

The Member of Parliament for Obuasi East, Kwaku Agyemang Kwarteng, has mounted a direct political challenge to President John Dramani Mahama, warning that the government’s much-touted economic stability is fragile and potentially cosmetic, unless backed by bold and politically costly reforms. While acknowledging improvements in inflation and relative cedi stability, the former Deputy Minister for […] The post ‘Ghana’s

Western Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Nana Kojo Toku, has disclosed that the party’s victory in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency during the 2024 general elections came as a major surprise to him, given the stature and perceived performance of the former Member of Parliament, George Mireku Duker. Speaking in an interview on Onua […] The post Tarkwa Victory Shocked Me –Western

The Ghana Police Service has arrested five persons in connection with the alleged kidnapping of two men and the subsequent demand for a ransom of GH¢400,000.00 from the victims’ family. According to the Police, the Nsawam District Police Command on Friday, January 09, 2026, at about 3:20 p.m., received information that two men travelling from […] The post Five Arrested Over

The Ashaiman Municipal Assembly (ASHMA) has earmarked structures that have extended into major ancillary streets and roads for demolition. Parts of Ashaiman New Town are the worst affected areas and the exercise has been welcomed by property owners. To them, the expansion of the narrow streets and roads would ease the daily gridlock that commuter’s […] The post Buildings to go down to shine Ashaiman

The Omanhene of Agogo Traditional area, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, has celebrated his 50th anniversary of his enstoolment and occupation of the “Kyei ne Krobon” stool. A low-key 50th anniversary celebration was held at the Agogo Palace on January 1, 2026 to mark the occasion of five decades of peaceful and impactful leadership. On December […] The post Nana Akuoko Sarpong marks 50

The Western Regional Minister and Chairman of the Regional Security Council (REGSEC), Mr. Joseph Nelson, has called on the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR) to deploy effective, real-time monitoring systems to ensure comprehensive surveillance of rivers affected by illegal mining activities. He made the call following a major joint security operation that led […] The post Galamsey:

The Eastern Regional Branch of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has strongly condemned the brutal assault on Peace FM’s Eastern Regional Correspondent, Mr. Michael Akrofi, by a police officer stationed at the Tafo-Kukurantumi Formed Police Unit (FPU). The incident occurred at Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region while the journalist was lawfully covering a demonstration by […] The post GJA

In every goal scored, every prediction placed, and every cheer that echoes across stadiums and streets across Africa, one name continues to stand out — MSport. As Africa’s sports betting market continues to expand, MSport enters 2026 with a clear focus on product innovation, real winners, and transparency, reinforcing its position as Africa’s biggest and […] The post MSport

Last week, President John Dramani Mahama led the nation in thanksgiving to mark one year of his administration, citing achievements such as a stable cedi and single-digit inflation. While The Chronicle recognises the value of macroeconomic stability, we find it disturbing that the President’s address avoided one of Ghana’s most lethal and neglected challenges: environmental […] The post Economic

Dr Bryan Acheampong has wrapped up an extensive tour of the northern sector with a final engagement in the Savannah Region, bringing to a close what party insiders are increasingly describing as one of the most impactful regional campaigns in the New Patriotic Party’s presidential race. Spanning the Upper West, Upper East, North East, Northern […] The post Bryan Wins Grassroots Support

About 118 parliamentary candidates who contested the 2024 parliamentary election on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) but lost have announced their support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the party’s presidential primary, slated for January 31, 2026. The endorsement was made public at a press conference and is seen as strengthening internal […] The post 118 Former PCs Pledge To Vote For

New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, says job creation will be the central focus of his presidency, pledging to tackle Ghana’s unemployment challenge through practical, business-driven leadership if elected. Speaking to party delegates during his engagement yesterday, Mr Agyapong said Ghana’s economic challenges, particularly youth unemployment require practical leadership grounded in enterprise rather than […] The post Give

Former Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has accused the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of turning routine energy sector debt payments into a public relations exercise. According to Dr. Amin Adam, settling energy sector arrears is neither novel nor extraordinary, insisting that similar payments were made by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) […] The post NDC

The Circuit Court 10 in Accra, presided over by Her Honour Evelyn Asamoah, has sentenced a 29-year-old TikToker, Francis Amofa, to a fine of 1,000 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢12,000 for publishing false news with intent to cause fear and alarm. In default of payment, Amofa will serve 50 days’ imprisonment with hard labour. Amofa, […] The post TikToker sentenced for publishing

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture’s flagship project – Feed?Ghana Programme – has officially begun the nationwide rollout of the “Nkoko Nketenkete” poultry distribution initiative. Mr Bright Demordzi, National Coordinator of the Feed?Ghana Programme announced at a news conference in Kumasi recently that the government was determined to reverse the decade?long import dependence and rebuilding the […] The post Feed

The Accra Regional Police Command, in collaboration with the Eastern Regional Police Command, has arrested seven members of a notorious highway robbery syndicate believed to be behind a string of violent robberies across parts of the Greater Accra, Eastern, and Ashanti Regions. In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs of […] The post Police

The Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) has issued a formal notice of its intention to embark on a strike action, citing unresolved welfare concerns, alleged bad-faith negotiations, and long-standing human resource irregularities at the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). In a statement signed by its President, Engr. David Annan Mensah, the Association said […] The post Air

The Bank of Ghana’s flagship Domestic Gold Purchase Programme (DGPP), rolled out at the height of the country’s economic crisis to stabilise the cedi and rebuild foreign exchange buffers, has recorded staggering losses running into billions of cedis since its inception in 2021, official figures from the central bank reveal. In a formal response dated […] The post BoG’s