The Minister for Information, Mr. Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah (KON), has denied ever assembling journalists at Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region to plot how to bring the former Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Prof. Frimpong Boateng, down because of his fight against illegal mining (galamsey). Speaking in a telephone interview with The Chronicle yesterday, Mr. […] The post Galamsey
Information gathered by The Chronicle indicates that Pius Anundoabil Ayoma, an alleged armed robber, who broke jail at the Manet Police Station after attacked a pregnant woman, has cut through the iron bars of the cell to escape. Although the police have remained tight-lipped on how the accused escaped, a deep throat source has told […] The post How a pregnant
Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen aka Alan Cash, a former Minister for Trade and Industry, says Ghana could get $3 billion from the Western Region alone, looking at its vast natural resources, instead of going for the same money from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “There is a difference between a change and transformation. Since 1957, Ghana […] The post $3bn IMF bailout can be sourced
Strong tidal waves have ravaged the Apese Beach in Moree collapsing, at least, five houses and displacing about fifteen people. The ravaging waves have also sent shivering down the spines of other residents whose houses are doted along the beach front, as some of them have been forced by the tidal waves to vacate their […] The post Moree cries for help as tidal
Executives of the Ejisu Central Market Traders Association, last week Thursday, honoured the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ejisu, Mr. Samuel Oduro Frimpong, for his commitment to the welfare of traders in the local market. The traders, in appreciation of his gesture, presented a citation to the MCE in recognition of his continued efforts and […] The post Municipal Assembly,
President Akufo-Addo has granted a rare opportunity to some schoolchildren to read a book with him at the opening of the Accra World Book Capital 2023 yesterday. President Akufo-Addo, along with some four basic school kids, read a book titled ‘Kofi Annan’, first published by Kyei Nyarko Boateng, from the Hero’s Series. The five read […] The post Akufo-Addo
In recent times, the Ghana Police Service has come under heavy criticism following some mysterious deaths that have occurred at some police stations. It is on record that two police officers who were arrested as alleged prime suspects in recent bullion van robberies and were in their custody died. The police explained that the suspects, […] The post Editoria:
The police have arrested an officer, Inspector Ahmed Twumasi, who alleged shot and killed a lady rumoured to be his girlfriend, the official Twitter handle of the Ghana Police Service has announced. The shooting incident, according to the tweet, occurred in Kumasi, in the Ashanti Region, on Thursday, 20th April 2023. According to the police, […] The post Police arrest
Bernard Owusu, the National Chairman of the General Transport Petroleum and Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU), has challenged Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, aka Napo, to get the Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Jerry Kofi Hinson, dismissed for his claims of some US$2.5 million worth of condensate missing from the refinery. The National Chairman dared […] The post Sack
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has cautioned the public against the notion that they would not pay their taxes if the government of the day is not performing. According to the GRA, the non-performance of the government of the day was not an excuse, but an attitude that would cost the state in terms of […] The post Gov’t non-performance no excuse for tax evasion -GRA
Nana Kusi Oboadum I, Chief of Domeabra in the Ejisu Municipality, has singlehandedly built and commissioned a two-storey, eight unit classroom for the local Methodist Primary School. Nana Obuadum explained at the commissioning that the gesture was in line with Otumfuo Osei II, the Asantehene’s vision of promoting education, and urged chiefs to prioritise education […] The post Chief
Friends of the Earth-Africa (FoE Africa), a non-governmental environmental organisation has hinted on petitioning the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), as well as other international bodies, about the violations and abuse of the environment. According to the group, issues of pollution, degradation, land grabbing, illegal mining, and logging are practices which affect the […] The post FoE
Some millennia ago, Africa was a world super power. There were a number of empires which exhibited great civilization and were giants in production and industry; commerce and trading; academics and schooling, and in military warfare. The Kingdom of Kush, a Nubian empire (2000 BC) located south of Egypt, was known for economic power, minerals […] The post AfDB, Bretton Woods and
A support group within the North-west chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to allow the zone to produce the next senate president. It said this will ensure the consolidation of the strength of the party in the region. The Support Group for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the North-west […] The post Group
The Nigerian police have said their officers on patrol must be fully kitted in the approved uniform. The Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a series of tweets on Sunday said officers on patrol are not allowed to wear any clothes other than the approved uniform. Mr Adejobu was reacting to a tweet by one Ayo-Bankole Akintujoye. Mr […] The post Police officers on
The 2023 general elections are now over with the completion of the April 15 supplementary elections in 2,660 polling units (PUs) across Nigeria. A rerun of governorship, State Assembly, senatorial and House of Representatives elections took place in 185 Local Government Areas in over 20 states following violence, cancelled votes, late arrival of materials, etc. […] The post Anxiety
Celebrated gospel performer, Obaapa Christy has explained why she charges a huge amount to perform at shows. The veteran artist clarified that putting up a good show comes with splendid artistry which is expensive, speaking on UTV’s showbiz night she listed makeup and costumes as a part of the craft hence factoring that into her […] The post I charge to perform
The lead singer of Ghanaian award-winning urban gospel group Preachers, Obed Psych, has called on his music colleagues to use their talent to spread positivity and love to the world. According to the songwriter, rapper, and producer, artists are obliged to use the microphone as a tool to spread love and positivity to the world, […] The post Preachers’ Obed
Founder and leader of Heavens Gate Ministries, Prophet Nicholas Osei, known as Kumchacha has decried persons who rebuke secular music. He is of the view that every moment has a song to relate to, a time to praise, a time to love, and a time to enjoy hence there is no wrong listening and jamming […] The post Preachers who rebuke secular music
Kumawood actress, Vivian Jill Lawrence has denied allegations that most actresses have turned to prostitution due to the seeming collapse of the Ghana movie industry. According to her, she works hard to cater for herself and her family. Ms. Lawrence was reacting to claims by actor and producer, Kwame Borga that over 70 per cent […] The post Vivian Jill refutes prostitution
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