Eyeing a third consecutive World Cup semi-final, two-time champions France must overcome Morocco in the last eight, as the familiar pair meet in Boston on Thursday. Whichever side wins a rematch of their 2022 semi will advance to the final four, where either Spain or Belgium would await. Having rolled up their sleeves and survived Paraguay in the second knockout round, […] The post France

The Auditor-General has declared two land lease agreements worth GH¢5.14 million entered into by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) as “null and void and of no legal effect”, after the Assembly failed to obtain the required approval from the Minister responsible for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, The finding is contained in the Auditor-General’s Report […] The post 2025

The Staff Union of the Electoral Commission (EC) has petitioned the Chairperson of the Commission, calling for a series of governance and administrative reforms, which it says are necessary to strengthen transparency, accountability and institutional efficiency. The petition, authored by the Chairman of the Electoral Commission Staff Union, Richard Agorkor, outlines several recommendations that the […] The post EC

Lawyer Kwame Akuffo, counsel for six children of the late Apostle Emeritus Professor Ing. Kwadwo Safo, has dismissed claims that the reading of the church founder’s will automatically makes Israel Nana Kwadwo Safo, popularly known as Akofena, the leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, a day […] The post Will Does Not Determine Kristo Asafo

The Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Herald newspaper, Larry Alans-Dogbey, has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn his conviction and seven-day prison sentence for contempt of court imposed by the High Court in Accra. The notice of appeal challenges the entire decision delivered on June 25, 2026 by Justice Isaac […] The post Herald Publisher Appeals Seven-Day Contempt

The wife of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, has filed an application at the High Court in Accra, seeking an order of habeas corpus to compel the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) and the Attorney-General to produce her husband before the court. The application, filed […] The post Wife of

The Ghana Police Service has warned against the unauthorised use of sirens, horns, strobe lights and other emergency warning devices on vehicles, reminding the public that the practice is prohibited under the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180). According to the Police, the misuse of these devices creates unnecessary panic among motorists and pedestrians while […] The post Editorial:

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) is about to lose a number of movable and immovable assets including its main office complex and the mayor’s residence in recovery of a total indebtedness of GH¢8 million. Osbon Ventures (formerly Osbon Enterprise), a waste management contractor has gone into execution and attached KMA assets after winning a multi-million […] The post KMA

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will conclude his 12-year tenure on August 21, 2026, with Emmanuel N. Nnorom named as his successor. The announcement was made in a statement issued by the bank on Monday, in which UBA paid tribute to Elumelu’s leadership, describing his tenure as […] The post Elumelu To Step Down As UBA Chairman, Nnorom

There was pandemonium at the National Assembly on Tuesday when protesters, under the aegis of the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations stormed the Senate Wing asking the red chamber to reject the ambassadorial nomination of Abayomi Fasina over pending allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Recall that on June 24, President Bola Tinubu asked the Senate to […] The post Protesters

Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, has called on the Nigerian government to immediately end diplomatic relations with South Africa over xenophobic attacks on Nigerian citizens. Ningi made the call on Tuesday during plenary at the Senate. His call came amid ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa. Recall that following the attacks, the Nigerian government […] The post Xenophobia:

The Ghana Police Service has announced the dismantling of an alleged drug distribution network suspected of targeting university students in the Ashanti Region, following a series of intelligence-led operations that led to the arrest of 44 suspects. According to a statement posted on the Police Service’s official X handle, the operations were conducted between July […] The post Police

Former Presidential aide Dr. Cadman Atta Mills has described Ghana’s reported decision to decline a proposed visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as “an appropriate response,” expressing disappointment over what he called the South African leader’s weak handling of escalating xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. His comments come amid growing diplomatic tension between Ghana […] The post Atta

President John Dramani Mahama has declared Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by the recent floods, directing all government appointees to personally lead cleanup activities in their respective jurisdictions. The directive, announced in a statement issued by the Presidency under the auspices of […] The post Mahama

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) Ghana Chapter has called for urgent action to address the country’s recurring flooding, urging Ghanaians to change practices that contribute to the problem. In an interview with The Chronicle, the Country Director of IAWPA Ghana, Ambassador Dr. Samuel Ben Owusu, said one of the major preventable causes of […] The post 100%

The Government of Ghana has fully settled a US$700 million Eurobond obligation ahead of schedule, a move the Ministry of Finance says underscores the country’s commitment to prudent debt management and macroeconomic stability. In a press release issued on Monday, July 6, 2026, the Ministry announced that the payment was completed on Thursday, July 2, […] The post Government

The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, has described the recent flooding in Accra as a stark warning that Ghanaians must change their attitude towards the environment if the country is to prevent future disasters. According to him, while poor planning and inadequate disaster prevention measures have contributed to the recurring floods, human behaviour remains […] The post Okyenhene ‘Mad’

The Government has announced plans to name two new military barracks under construction at Dambai in the Oti Region and Ajumako Asiam in the Central Region after two of Ghana’s most celebrated military commanders, according to information published by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) on its official website. The facilities will be named Fort Anyidoho and Erskine Barracks in honour of […] The post Government

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, nicknamed ‘MahamaCares’, has taken a major step in partnering with members of the National House of Chiefs to ensure the effective implementation of the policy. The fund, established by Ghana Medical Trust Fund Act; Act 1144 (2025), seeks to cover the cost of care and medication for non-communicable diseases not […] The post MahamaCares Takes Awareness Campaign

Oh yes, we all sat aloof when sand winning was ongoing on the Weija hills and directly opposite the dam that produces millions of gallons of water of inhabitants therein and thereof. All the greenery was stripped and the land left bare – thereafter, buildings sprung thereon, yah pure concrete. Meanwhile there were salaried MMDA […] The post Men Are Sometimes Masters Of Their Fate appeared first