Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has reportedly passed away.The veteran gospel artiste is said to have died on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he had been receiving medical care, according to sources close to his family. Yaw Sarpong was a towering figure in Ghana’s gospel music landscape and […] The post Gospel Music Icon Yaw Sarpong Passes on appeared

The Ghana Police Service, through the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Unit (SOA), has arrested three persons believed to be behind the Adabraka gold robbery. The arrests were carried out on Tuesday in the Ashaiman District following months of sustained surveillance and intelligence-led operations aimed at identifying and apprehending suspects connected to the robbery. Police […] The post Three

The Minister for the Interior has renewed the curfew imposed on Nkwanta Township and its surrounding communities in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, as part of ongoing efforts to restore calm and maintain public order. The renewal, effected by Executive Instrument on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council, takes effect […] The post Curfew Renewed in Nkwanta as

Former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has debunked claims that he is an alien in the party, saying he cannot be said to be a stranger after 17 years of membership. Speaking to delegates of Asawase constituency in Kumasi recently, he emphasised that in five instances in 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024, he had […] The post I’m Not An Alien In NPP –DMB appeared first on The

The Association of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana (ANRAG) has rejected claims questioning its legitimacy, pricing influence and role in Ghana’s rubber industry, while raising concerns about export valuation practices linked to the ongoing export of raw rubber. In a press statement issued this week, ANRAG described allegations by the Rubber Farmers Association of Ghana […] The post ANRAG

Management of Heath Goldfields Limited has announced the payment of  GH¢136 million to settle outstanding legacy liabilities owed to former workers of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, marking a major step in resolving inherited obligations and stabilising the company’s operational and financial base. The payment, made in line with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreed with the […] The post Heath

Ghana, despite being one of the world’s leading gold producers, remains in a state of structural liquidity constraint, according to Professor Yegandi Imhotep Paul Alagidede, Professor of Finance, and Bank of Ghana Chair in Finance and Economics at the University of Ghana. Prof. Alagidede challenged conventional economic thinking, arguing that Ghana’s apparent dependence on foreign […] The post Ghana

The General Jurisdiction Division of the High Court in Accra has refused a bail application filed on behalf of a 79-year-old retired teacher, Alhaji Seidu Abagre, also known as Naa Sheriga Kulga II, who is accused of unlawfully holding himself out as the Bawku Naba. Alhaji Abagre has been charged with four counts; acting as […] The post Naa Sheriga Kulga II denied bail -AG ordered

A 33-year-old student, Reagan Kwesi Egbi Addo, also known as Morgan Addo, has appeared before the Circuit Court at Dansoman for allegedly stealing an ATM card and fraudulently withdrawing GH¢10,115 from the account of a driver in Accra. Reagan Addo has been charged with two counts of stealing, contrary to Section 124(1) of the Criminal […] The post Student charged

Emmanuel Kweku Asante, a driver based at Akim Swedru, has reportedly fallen victim to an alleged ATM card theft scheme involving a 26-year-old student, Reagan Kwesi Egbi Addo, also known as Morgan Addo. The accused is alleged to have used the fraudulent scheme to steal an amount of GH¢14,949.00 from Mr Asante. Morgan Addo has […] The post Driver allegedly loses GH¢14,949 in ATM Card

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called on the media to exercise accuracy, balance and proper context in economic reporting, warning that poorly explained information during periods of adjustment can undermine public confidence and destabilise markets. Addressing journalists at the Bank of Ghana’s 2026 New Year Media Engagement in Accra […] The post BoG

For some time now, The Chronicle has observed an increasingly common practice in Accra, the refusal by some traders, transport operators, passengers and trotro mates to accept 10 pesewa and 20 pesewa coins, even though these coins remain legal tender in Ghana. Street vendors decline them outright, while in public transport, passengers are often compelled […] The post Editorial: Traders & Troto

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Solomon Asamoah, has maintained that there is documentary evidence showing that the GIIF Board approved a US$2 million investment for the Accra Sky Train Project. This position was put before the Criminal Division of the High Court in Accra on Monday during cross-examination of […] The post Asamoah insists

Anu Adeleke, the young woman whose mother has long claimed she was fathered by Afrobeats star Davido, has asked the singer to take a DNA test to confirm her paternity. In a message shared online, Anu explained why she decided to speak out now. “I am a bit late into the 15th day of the […] The post I want a DNA test –Anu Adeleke to Davido appeared first on The

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has revealed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy faced unexpected challenges upon arriving at a Moroccan airport recently on his way to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat. The CAF President disclosed during a recent press conference that the Nigerian music star was held […] The post Burna

The Crystal Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI) has officially inaugurated its new executive committee to lead the fellowship for the 2026 year, marking a new chapter of leadership, service, and spiritual commitment. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and was formally conducted by the Field Representative, […] The post Crystal

Countries such as Germany, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and even Ghana’s neighbour, Côte d’Ivoire, operate efficient urban transport systems. These systems are characterised by scheduled buses and trains, regulated fares, and reduced congestion; all designed to minimise hardship for commuters. Ghana’s experience, however, stands in sharp contrast. Urban transport in Accra and other cities is […] The post Feature:

Kylian Mbappe has urged Real Madrid fans to refrain from singling out Vinicius Jr for the club’s woes, insisting the blame for their stuttering form rests on the entire team. The France forward appealed for unity ahead of Real’s Champions League clash at home to Monaco on Tuesday, after tensions at the Santiago Bernabeu reached […] The post Mbappe calls on fans to

In a sensational final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Pape Gueye netted a stunning individual effort in the fourth minute of extra-time to win the game for Senegal. However, the goal came after Senegal – instructed by head coach Pape Thiaw – temporarily refused to play the match. Thiaw was left reeling in second-half stoppage […] The post Infantino slams ‘ugly scenes’

Senegal’s reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf has joked about his unique role of protecting his team-mate’s towel in his side’s chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday. Diouf, 26, was an unused substitute during the final in Rabat but played a key role in Senegal’s second continental triumph in five years amid extraordinary circumstances. In the torrential […] The post Senegal