The Western Central Regional Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into the explosion that claimed three lives at a tailings site in Aboso, near Tarkwa, on Tuesday, revealing that illegally stored explosives may have been ignited by a gunshot fired at a python. A statement issued by the Head of the Regional Public Affairs […] The post Police Probe Illegal

The government’s decision to grant a temporary GH¢2.00-per-litre reduction in the regulatory margin on diesel has begun reflecting at fuel stations across the country, offering some relief to motorists, transport operators and businesses. However, sources with knowledge of the government’s fiscal projections have told The Chronicle that the month-long intervention could cost the state a whopping GH¢200 […] The post Government

Friends of Rivers and Waterbodies (FRWB), a leading environmental non-governmental organisation, has called on the government to take urgent steps to protect road reservations across the country, warning that widespread encroachment is increasing the cost of infrastructure development and posing a serious threat to sustainable urban planning. The group expressed concern that road reservations, which […] The post Friends

The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MYDE) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Design and Technology Institute (DTI) to strengthen industry-led skills development and prepare young Ghanaians for the demands of the modern labor market. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 by the Minister for Youth Development and […] The post Youth

The Minority in Parliament has called on the Mahama administration to fully brief Parliament on Ghana’s new engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arguing that the absence of fresh financing under the programme does not absolve government of its responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability. Leading the call, the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy […] The post Government

Yesterday, The Chronicle published a disturbing story under the headline: “INTERPOL Sounds Alarm over AI-Driven Sextortion in Ghana.” The report, which highlighted the growing dangers associated with the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI), should serve as a wake-up call to all Ghanaians, particularly policymakers, security agencies and institutions responsible for protecting the country’s digital space. Artificial Intelligence, the latest […] The post Editorial:

On April 14, 2026, Ghana took a historic step toward securing its national heritage by officially declaring its first formally designated marine protected area (MPA). The Greater Cape Three Points Marine Protected Area, spanning 703.86 square kilometers in the Western region, represents a decisive shift from short-term exploitation to long-term stewardship. This landmark decision is […] The post Ghana’s

The Judicial Service has honoured past and present staff of the Supreme Court of Ghana for their outstanding contributions to justice delivery as part of activities marking the Court’s 150th anniversary. The recognition took place at a Dinner and Awards Night held on the theme: “Honouring the Past, Celebrating the Present and Defining the Future,” […] The post Supreme Court

Across Africa, rural women face a double disadvantage as the urban-rural divide compounds gender gaps in education, employment, asset ownership, and access to financial and digital resources, the latest Afrobarometer shows. The new report, based on 50,961 interviews across 38 African countries in 2024/2025, shows that women are less likely than men to attain secondary […] The post Africa

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has signalled a major crackdown on commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep), revealing plans to ban their operations in selected parts of the nation’s capital. Speaking during his monthly media chat, monitored by our correspondent, Wike cited pressing security concerns and intelligence reports directly linking motorcycle […] The post Abuja