The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slapped Morocco and Paris Saint Germain star Achraf Hakimi with a two-game for unsporting behavior in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. In a high-stakes final held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the pacey Moroccan full-back m was captured taking a towel belonging to Senegal goalkeeper Ã?douard Mendy and throwing it into the stands. Besides, the reigning African Footballer of the Year combined with teammate

Thousands of delegates from across the Ashanti Region on Sunday converged at Heroes Park in Kumasi as New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Bryan Acheampong, concluded his campaign engagements in the party’s traditional stronghold with a call for unity, discipline and renewal. More than 11,000 delegates attended the event, which marked Dr Acheampong’s final […] The post Ashanti

A nationwide poll conducted by Africa Policy Lens (APL) has placed former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in a commanding position ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary, following constituency-level engagements with party delegates. The poll, conducted between December 8, 2025 and January 23, 2026 was led by Dr. Hayford Mensah Ayerakwa, Director […] The post APL Poll

Samuel Abu Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Damongo and a member of the Dr Mahamudu Bawumia campaign team, has endorsed the former Vice President as the New Patriotic Party’s strongest option for the 2028 general election. Speaking on The Point of View on Channel One TV on Monday, January 26, Mr Jinapor said he holds […] The post Bawumia Will Bring Victory To NPP – Says Jinapor appeared

The Confederation of African Footballâ??s Disciplinary Board have cracked their whip, slapping Senegal coach Pape Thiaw with a five match ban and a fine of $100,000 for role in the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The crucial final saw the Taranga Lions walked-off the pitch for 17 minutes orchestrated by Thiaw in protest against a penalty awarded to Morocco in the final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. With Sadio Mane intervening, Senegal returned for the

…slashes benchmark policy rate By Joshua AMLANU & Ebenezer NJOKU The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has reduced the share of gold in its reserves by 51 percent and reinvested the proceeds into foreign-currency assets – betting on yield and liquidity even as bullion prices hit record highs, Governor Dr. Johnson P. Asiama has stated. The […] The post BoG cuts gold exposure by 50%

An Accra Circuit Court has charged a 36-year-old driver and ex-convict, Abdul Rahman Kofi Asiedu, for allegedly breaking into a vehicle belonging to Chinese national and stealing cash and valuables running into thousands of Ghana cedis. Abdul Rahman Kofi Asiedu (A1) is standing trial alongside Daniel Cobblah, also known as Asaawa (A2), while a third […] The post Ex-convict allegedly steals

The Chronicle observed President John Dramani Mahama’s address at the West Africa Security Association (WASSA) forum at Burma Camp with mixed feelings. The commissioning of new military vehicles, the announcement of a 2,000-unit housing project for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and plans to procure armoured personnel carriers, drones, advanced communication systems and establish a Cyber […] The post Editorial:

In basic school, there was a poem I remember very well because it taught deep lessons about human life and values. The poem focuses on money and how it affects relationships and conscience. It is titled “Money, O” by William Henry Davies (1871–1940). The poet explains how having money attracted many false friends, while losing […] The post When Money Consumes The Human Conscience appeared first

Professor Lord Mensah, Head of Local Government Service (LGS), has urged Chief Directors and Human Resource Managers to uphold professionalism, teamwork and integrity. He emphasised accountability in financial stewardship, time management, logistics, and public resources. Speaking at the Validation and Signing session of the 2026 Performance Contract for Regional Co-ordinating Councils, Professor Mensah disclosed the […] The post Chief

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slapped the Royal Moroccan Football Federation  with $415,000 fine for improper conduct of players, technical staff, and supporters during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The crucial final saw the Taranga Lions walked-off the pitch for 17 minutes in protest against a penalty awarded to Morocco in the final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. With Sadio Mane intervening, Senegal returned for the continuation of the

The Ghana Manganese Company (GMC) says plans are underway for the establishment of a $450 million manganese refinery plant within the Tarkwa enclave of its Mine, near Nsuta in the Western Region. Mr Sun Yuanwei, Deputy Managing Director of GMC, announced this when the GMC, in collaboration with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), and Cosco Shipping Lines welcomed and […] The post GMC

The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has raised alarm over Ghana’s water access crisis, despite the country’s abundant natural water resources. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, which was monitored by The Chronicle, the Minister said data from the Ghana Statistical Service and the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme show that while 88 […] The post Only

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has cracked their whip, slapping the Senegalese Football Federation with $615,000 fine for players, staff and supporters misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The continental showpiece final saw the Taranga Lions walked-off the pitch for 17 minutes in protest against a penalty awarded to Morocco in the final, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. With Sadio Mane intervening, Senegal returned for the continuation

Black Queens forward Evelyn Badu has sealed a move to Canadian outfit Montreal Roses. The 23-year-old signed a deal to join Roses ahead of the 2026 campaign after leaving French side Fleury 91.The former Hasaacas Ladies player arrives in North America after spells in Norway and France.An excited Badu revealed that joining Roses is an opportunity she has been yearning for.â??Joining the Montreal Roses is an opportunity Iâ??ve been waiting for,â? said Badu.â??Womenâ??s

CAF rejects Moroccoâ??s appeal to strip off Senegal AFCON 2025 title The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has turned down the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) appeal to strip off Senegal of its 2025 African Cup of Nations title. In a statement released on Tuesday, the continental football governing body (CAF) disclosed that its Appeals Committee found no grounds to overturn the result of the final, reaffirming Senegal as the AFCON 2025 title.The North African

Police officers at the venue of the ongoing protest against demolitions in parts of Lagos State have fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators gathered at the Lagos State House of Assembly complex, Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday. The protesters had converged at the assembly complex to demand an end to forced evictions and the demolition of […] The post Police fire tear gas as

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside 22 members of the Kano State House of Assembly and nine members of the House of Representatives. The governor announced the decision at a political event held at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano on Monday. Addressing party leaders, lawmakers […] The post Gov Yusuf defects to APC with 22 State, nine Federal Lawmakers

Turkish President, Recep Erdogan, says his country will support Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, expressing readiness to deepen cooperation in military training and intelligence. Speaking at a joint press conference with President Bola Tinubu during his official visit to the capital Ankara, Erdogan said that under Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria is taking firm steps against terrorism, and […] The post Turkey

The Bank of Ghana has raised the minimum capital for newly licensed Microfinance Banks to GH¢100 million, as part of sweeping reforms to stabilise the sector and protect depositors.