The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, communities, schools and development partners to address period poverty and menstrual stigma, which continue to hinder the education and well-being of millions of girls across Africa. The call was made during a webinar held on Friday, May 29, 2026 to commemorate […] The post FAWE

In our editorial yesterday, titled “Sammy Gyamfi’s GoldBod Fighting Galamsey? Talk Is Indeed Cheap!”, The Chronicle expressed grave concern over the alarming rate at which illegal mining continues to ravage the environment, particularly in parts of the Eastern Region. We questioned whether the numerous anti-galamsey pronouncements being made by state institutions are translating into meaningful action on the […] The post Editorial:

There is a quiet contradiction at the heart of most engineering job listings today. A fresh graduate opens a job portal only to be stopped by a requirement that reads: “3–5 years of experience required” — for a role they are applying to precisely because they are new to the field. It is a paradox, […] The post The Experience Paradox: Why Young Engineers Can’t

The Government’s flagship Free Primary Health Care Initiative (FPHC) has been officially launched in the Western Region, with authorities describing the programme as a transformative intervention aimed at removing financial barriers that prevent many Ghanaians from accessing essential healthcare services. The initiative, which forms part of government’s broader agenda to achieve Universal Health Coverage, was […] The post Five

Nigerian Army troops have rescued 23 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ayegunle–Bunu Road in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama said the attack occurred around 3:30 am on Monday when armed men blocked the road and attacked travellers. The attackers reportedly abducted several passengers before […] The post Troops

The camp of the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has hit back at former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, over his recent outburst against Atiku. The ADC condemned the former SGF over his criticism of the party’s presidential primary, accusing him of making unsubstantiated allegations and attempting to […] The post Alleged

Civil society groups on Monday staged a protest in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in the state. The demonstration came a few days after teachers protested in Ogbomoso, where the kidnapping incident occurred, demanding urgent action over the fate of the victims. The protesters are marching through […] The post Protest Rocks Ibadan Over Abduction

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Navy for its role in securing the nation’s territorial waters, declaring that the maritime force has successfully eradicated piracy and drastically reduced crude oil theft. The President spoke on Monday while launching the Nigerian Navy International Fleet Review (IFR) at the Eko Atlantic Waterfront in Victoria Island, Lagos. […] The post ‘You’ve

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ken Ashigbey, has called on government to guarantee security of tenure for mining companies, warning that uncertainty in the sector could undermine investments needed to drive economic growth and community development. Speaking at the launch of Heath GoldFields’ Five-Year Community Development Plan in Bogoso, Mr. […] The post Ashigbey

The 2026 edition of WatsUp On Campus successfully took over the Regional Maritime University (RMU) Parade Grounds over the weekend, delivering an unforgettable night of music, entertainment, and excitement as part of the RMU SRC Week Artistes’ Night. The highly anticipated event attracted hundreds of students and music lovers who turned out to witness thrilling […] The post Medikal,

Celebrated Dancehall Artiste Shatta Wale has sparked debate after revealing that he considers himself retired from active music, despite maintaining a strong presence in the entertainment industry. The musician, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., made the surprising claim during an interview with Bola Ray on Thursday, 28 May 2026. The statement has left many […] The post I retired from music three

Renowned Educationist and Founder of the Gifted and Talented Education Institute, Mr. Anis Haffar, has called on the government and Educators to shift focus from theory-heavy instruction to TVET-driven education. He underscored the importance and the need to prioritise skills training. Delivering the keynote address at the maiden International Conference on Education and Humanities by […] The post Anis

President John Dramani Mahama has said that the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill — commonly known as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill — faces unresolved procedural and legal questions that must be settled before he can consider assenting to it. Speaking at a Chatham House question-and-answer session in London, Mahama identified two specific concerns: doubts […] The post LGBTQI Bill-Not Yet Uhuru appeared first

More than 1,500 Ghanaians living in South Africa have registered for the ongoing voluntary repatriation exercise being coordinated by the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria. The High Commission disclosed this in a statement issued on June 1, 2026, announcing a temporary suspension of new registrations to allow for the processing and screening of the large […] The post Over 1,500 Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has told Ghanaians in the diaspora that the government is investigating 36 criminal cases which allegedly involved appointees and functionaries of the previous administration. Debunking claims that the criminal investigations were a move by the government to smear, cow and oppress the alleged suspects, John Mahama explained that anybody who agrees […] The post Government

The leadership of Road Transport Operators has directed the public to disregard reports of a purported 20 percent increase in public transport fares scheduled to take effect from June 2, 2026, describing the announcement as illegal and unauthorized. According to the operators, no agreement has been reached with the Ministry of Transport regarding any upward […] The post No increment in transport

The Government of Ghana has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Republic of South Africa following a reported rise in xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants and businesses in parts of the country. In a statement issued in Accra on June 1, 2026, the Mahama Administration expressed grave concern over what it described […] The post Government warns Ghanaians: don’t

The Central East Regional Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has arrested 13 drivers for the unauthorised use of sirens and emergency lights during a special enforcement exercise on the Kasoa-Winneba Highway. The operation, conducted by the MTTD Task Force at Budumburam on May 30, 2026, forms part of ongoing efforts to enforce road traffic […] The post MTTD

Fresh information emerging on the reassignment of the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Marion Okoh Owusu, suggests that the decision was largely influenced by administrative concerns rather than solely political considerations as initially speculated. Sources close to the Ghana Health Service have disclosed that the reassignment followed an investigation conducted […] The post GHS

Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Paul Awentami Afoko, has urged members of the party to put past grievances behind them and concentrate on rebuilding a united front capable of returning the party to power in the 2028 general elections. Addressing separate meetings with Regional Executives, Councils of Elders and Patrons of […] The post Afoko To NPP: Move Beyond Old Disputes appeared