In a story published in today’s issue of The Chronicle, MasterCard, a global payment technology company has bemoaned that Ghana lost GH¢49.5 million in direct financial losses through cyber fraud activities between January and June of 2023, highlighting the need for concerted efforts to safeguard the financial services industry and government from attacks. With cybercrime […] The post Editorial:
The Bishop Kantanka Transformation and Leadership Institute (BK-TLI), a Christian leadership institute, has been launched in Kumasi with a call on Ghanaian youth to aspire to be transformational leaders and not live for themselves. Inspired by the vision of biblical leaders like Joshua and Caleb, who possessed the “Conquest” Mindset, BK-TLI believes that Africa’s destiny lies in the hands of […] The post BK-TLI
A Kano State High Court presided over by Justice Usman Na’Abba has vacated the order suspending ex-Kano governor Umar Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Na’Abba vacated his earlier order upon reading a Motion Ex-Parte together with an affidavit and a written address dated the 22nd day of April, […] The post Kano judge reverses self, vacates
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Lagos State Command, said it recorded 111 Road Traffic Crashes, RTC, in the first quarter of 2024. The Sector Commander, Babatunde Farinloye, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. He said 535 people were involved in the road crashes out of which 17 died within the period […] The post We recorded 111 road crashes, 17 deaths
How Much Is Too Much? Your body needs sodium to balance fluids and maintain your nervous system. Americans eat on average about 3,400 mg of sodium per day. Dietary guidelines call for eating no more than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day. That’s about 1 teaspoon of table salt. Your doctor may recommend far less depending on […] The post Sources of Salt and How to Cut Back appeared first on The
Accra, the bustling capital city of Ghana, stands as a vivid tapestry of urban life, rich in culture and history. Yet, beneath its vibrant exterior, the city grapples with a series of infrastructural challenges that dampen its potential for growth and liveability. Chief among these are the persistent issues of unmanaged waste, overgrown vegetation, malfunctioning […] The post Feature:
Everton, Liverpool cross paths in Merseyside derby A Merseyside derby with major ramifications at both ends of the Premier League table is on the Goodison Park menu this Wednesday, as Everton and Liverpool cross paths once again. While the Reds enjoyed a drama-free 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday afternoon, Sean Dyche‘s men overcame relegation rivals Nottingham Forest 2-0 before an astonishing aftermath. Everton’s perennial Premier League status is still […] The
George Oti Bonsu, a known financier of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) says no court authorised the demolition of his 10 houses under construction at Ability, Adjiringanor, a plush suburb of Accra. According to him, searches conducted at the registry of the Circuit Court in Adentan, Accra, proved that the demolition of the over […] The post No Court Ordered Demolition
Four more persons have been picked up by the police for their alleged roles in last week’s train accident at Abortia, in the Volta Region. They are Kokou Koudjo, a 34-year-old gas welder, Patrick Kwaku Sosu, a 52-year-old labourer, Alaza Prosper, a 28-year-old labourer and Fiadugbe Emmnauel, a 31-year-old labourer. The four accused persons have […] The post Police arrest 4 more suspects over
The former Member of Parliament for the Ejisu Constituency, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has filed nomination forms to the Electoral Commission to contest the Ejisu by-election, scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2024. He has explained that his comeback is about servitude to the constituents and not about partisan party politics. Kwabena Owusu Aduomi said his decision […] The post Owusu-Aduomi
The Majority Leader of the Parliament of Ghana, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged Ghanaians to remain resolute with their choice for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the next President of Ghana, as he offers a better future for the country, more than former President John Dramani Mahama, who is staging a comeback. In a comparative analysis of […] The post Bawumia offers a better future for Ghana
Flooding has become one of the perennial disasters in Accra and other low lying areas of Ghana. The Odaw River basin has been identified as one with the highest flood risks as it passes through most urban communities in Accra. It has been revealed that at least $675 million is needed for an enhanced flood […] The post GARID must help curb the perennial flooding in Accra appeared first
This was the question a friend of mine in his late 20s asked me when we woke up on April 14 to the news that Iran had launched over 300 drones and missiles towards Israel. Apart from video war games, the young man has not seen any wars. Nigeria’s civil war ended nearly two and a half […] The post Is a Third World War Coming? appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle
The Ministry of Transport has held its 2024 strategic review meeting at the Central Regional capital of Cape Coast. The event presented the Transport Ministry and its agencies with a unique opportunity to come together to apprise themselves on the programmes and projects in the Ministry and Agencies, the extent of implementation, challenges, and way […] The post Ministry
The Minister for Food and Agriculture of Ghana, Bryan Acheampong, has emphasized the importance of collaboration in building a sustainable future for the cashew industry in Africa. He was speaking at the 6th Ordinary Council of Ministers of the Consultative International Cashew Council (CICC) convened in Accra, last Saturday, 20th April, 2024. Addressing Ministers from […] The post Ghana
The Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has debunked rumours about Ghana losing transit cargos to neighbouring countries such as Togo and Ivory Coast. Speaking on the Eye on Port show on Accra based Metropolitan television, Chief Revenue Officer and Officer in Charge of Transit at the Customs division of GRA, Gerald Agbettor asserted […] The post Customs Refutes
The Minister for Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the global financial leadership’s positive outlook of Ghana’s economy. According to him, the positive remarks from the bilateral engagements with World leaders including the IMF Managing Director Kristalina Geogieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga were testament to Ghana’s rebounding economy. The positive outlook and […] The post It’s
A group calling itself the Patriotic Movement for Bawumia is appalled over the ‘needless’ pressure being mounted on Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by lobbyists to select their preferred choice as running mate. They have thus advised the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, not to kowtow to these pressures, but name a […] The post NPP running mate saga:
The board members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) say the Public Utility Regulation Commission (PURC) has no power to impose fines on them it claims to have done. In a letter sent to the PURC through their lawyers, the ECG board members argued that per Regulation 45 of L.I 2413, the Commission can […] The post ECG Board members react: PURC can’t impose fines on us appeared first
The Youth wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rekindled the spirit of the party in the Ashanti Region with a consultative, rejuvenating and energizing tour led by the National Youth Organizer, Salam Mustapha. The tour began on Wednesday April 17 and ended on Saturday April 20. Salam Mustapha, National Youth Organiser of the NPP […] The post NPP youth wing shakes Ashanti region appeared first on
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