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Ghanaian news organization covering national affairs, politics, law enforcement, and development across multiple sectors.

2026-04-222026-09-13

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September 2026
9 SeptThe Chronicle
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Gyasehene breaks ground for Nyamekrom police station
9 SeptThe Chronicle
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Suhum MCE Supports 650 BECE Graduates With SHS Prospectuses
9 SeptThe Chronicle
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Greater Accra crowned 2026 Literacy Challenge champions
9 SeptThe Chronicle
A Chronicle report highlighting the desperate plea by the Kwahu South Municipal Chief Executive, Osei Bonsu, for the construction of the Adawso–Nketepa–New Jerusalem Road has yielded a swift response from the government, with work on the long-awaited project now officially underw …
Chronicle report triggers swift gov’t action on Kwahu road
8 SeptThe Chronicle
… Though Mr Kapi was explicit that WAEC has not conducted a study establishing a causal link between social media use and the decline in English performance, the caveat does not, in The Chronicle’s view, dispose of the underlying question. …
Editorial: WAEC Examiners’ Report: Should Ghana Restrict Children’s Social Media Use?
8 SeptThe Chronicle
… Madam Helena Mensah one of the victims of the fire disaster told The Chronicle that she lost sewing machines, textiles etc and called for support. …
Age-Old Obuasi Town Hall Razed Down By Blazing Fire
7 SeptThe Chronicle
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Teshie Marks Peaceful Homowo
7 SeptThe Chronicle
… WRITTEN BY Henry Atta Nyame Institutional Assessment Practitioner hattanyame@gmail.com For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post The Curriculum Needs A Sustainable School Culture appeared first …
The Curriculum Needs A Sustainable School Culture
7 SeptThe Chronicle
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Editorial: The Alleged GH¢70,000 Payment; Protecting The Public From Weaponised Misinformation
7 SeptThe Chronicle
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Chief supports 800 children with Laptops, Cash and Learning Materials

World & Region

France seizes 3.9 metric tons of Ghana cocaine shipment

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French customs officers seized nearly 3.9 metric tons of cocaine concealed in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana at the port of Dunkirk on Thursday, with an estimated street value of €225 million. This is the second major drug seizure from Ghana in months, following an Australian seizure of methamphetamine; prosecutors have opened an investigation with potential charges including organised importation of narcotics carrying sentences up to 10 years.

11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 11 September

France seizes 3.9 metric tons of Ghana cocaine shipment
French customs officers seized nearly 3.9 metric tons of cocaine concealed in a container of plastic waste shipped from Ghana at the port of Dunkirk on Thursday, with an estimated street value of €225 million. This is the second major drug seizure from Ghana in months, following an Australian seizure of methamphetamine; prosecutors have opened an investigation with potential charges including organised importation of narcotics carrying sentences up to 10 years.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Iñaki Williams retires from Ghana international football
The Athletic Bilbao captain, who switched allegiance from Spain to Ghana in 2022, has announced his retirement from international football after four years and 28 caps. Williams, 32, cited the decision as part of managing his physical workload and prolonging his club career amid recurrent muscular problems.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Eni, Vitol sign MoUs for two Ghana Tano Basin blocks
Eni Ghana and Vitol Upstream Tano Ltd have signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Government of Ghana for offshore petroleum blocks GH WB 3 and GH WB 8 in the Tano Basin, covering approximately 2,100 square kilometres, paving the way for finalisation of Petroleum Agreements.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
NSSTD opposes 70% increase in sand and gravel loading charges
The National Sand and Stone and Tipper Drivers Association has rejected a proposed 70 per cent increase in sand and gravel loading charges by NASSTTU Sand Winners, calling it unjustified and potentially harmful to truck drivers, customers and the construction industry. The association is urging authorities to suspend and review the increase, and has raised concerns about alleged assault and harassment of its members by NAIMOS officers.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Parliament Minority questions credibility of SA evacuation cost figures
The Minority in Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has raised concerns that the Minister of Foreign Affairs's announced figures for the 2026 evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa at a cost of GH¢49.72 million cannot be fully verified against underlying records, citing discrepancies with earlier public accounts.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Mahama directs SOEs to recruit and promote on merit
President John Dramani Mahama has directed state-owned enterprises and public institutions to recruit and promote staff strictly on merit, warning that political connections, personal relationships and proximity to power must not substitute for competence, integrity and performance. He also warned boards and managements against conflicts of interest, abuse of office and wasteful expenditure, directing that procurement be lawful and competitive.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Unlawful interference with deceased person's property is criminal offence
A Kumasi-based lawyer has emphasised that touching a dead person's property without legal permission from the court is an offence punishable by fine or imprisonment under Ghana's Wills Act and Administration of Estates Act. Only an Executor named in a Will or an Administrator approved by Court with Letters of Administration may lawfully handle a deceased's estate.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
UPSA Vice Chancellor promotes ethical entrepreneurship for African innovation
Prof. John K. M. Mawutor, Vice Chancellor of UPSA, outlined his "Mawutor Mandate" for ethical entrepreneurship at the Engineering in Africa Conference 2026, arguing that professional success must be rooted in moral integrity and character, not technical skill alone.
11 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 10 September

Police arrest Dr. Gyato over Accra Race Course demolition
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Dr. Clemence Gyato in connection with the alleged unlawful demolition of buildings at the Accra Race Course at Borteyman. He remains in police custody as the CID investigates the circumstances of the demolition and persons involved.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Adu-Boahene cybersecurity trial: defence counsel concludes cross-examination
Lead counsel for former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene concluded over 10 weeks of cross-examination of the prosecution's final witness in a GH¢49.1 million cybersecurity case at the High Court in Accra. The defence challenged whether a BNC Communications Bureau Limited account at UBA was authorised for national security operations, while the EOCO investigator maintained the account was unknown to the National Signals Bureau.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Bank of Ghana raises dud-cheque penalties to 20 percent
The Bank of Ghana has tightened sanctions against customers who issue dud cheques, with repeat offenders facing penalties of up to 20 per cent of the face value of the cheque and a ban on issuing cheques for at least three years, plus a one-year restriction on accessing new credit facilities.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police arrest two with 692 parcels of suspected hemp
The Tema Regional Command arrested Godwin Asigeh and Freeman Amedoku on September 8 after finding 692 parcels of suspected Indian hemp in a Ford Transit Van during a snap-check operation at Dawhenya.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Editorial: Ghana's school placement system causes annual confusion
The Chronicle editorial argues that Ghana's Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), while intended to improve transparency and efficiency, continues to generate considerable confusion and frustration during annual school placement exercises despite technological improvements. The number of BECE candidates has been rising in recent years.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ashanti GJA launches 2025 journalism awards for regional media
The Ghana Journalists Association's Ashanti Regional chapter has launched the 2025 Ashanti GJA Excellence Awards, open to all media practitioners in the region for works published or broadcast during 2025. The awards include two divisions covering eight news categories plus special honours for veteran journalists and the regional journalist of the year.
10 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 9 September

NCA clears MTN, Telecel, Goal for Ghana's 5G spectrum licensing
Ghana's National Communications Authority has cleared Scancom Plc (MTN Ghana), Ghana Telecommunications Company Limited (Telecel Ghana), and Goal Telecommunications Ltd to advance to the next stage of the country's 5G spectrum licensing process. A fourth applicant, Infrava Ltd, failed to meet the requirements for the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz bands.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
B5 Plus pays GH₵400 million tax to Ghana Revenue Authority
B5 Plus Company Limited, an iron and steel manufacturer, has paid GH₵400 million in taxes to the Ghana Revenue Authority. The GRA has used the occasion to urge other businesses and individuals to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and tax compliance to fund public services and development.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Asawase MP inspects health, education, market projects
Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, Member of Parliament for Asawase, inspected ongoing development projects in Asokore Mampong Municipality spanning health, education, roads, markets and recreational infrastructure, urging contractors to meet schedules.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Police prevent Axim-Nsein clash over Kundum festival activities
The Western Regional Police Command intervened to prevent a physical confrontation between chiefs and residents of Nsein and Lower Axim over the organization of Kundum celebration activities. Tension arose after Nsein attempted to block Axim's "Blue Monday" jamboree, part of the Axim Kundum Festival, in an escalation of a long-standing dispute over land and traditional authority between the neighbouring communities.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Minister and NPP clash over Koforidua telecoms mast project
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations engaged regional authorities over concerns about the siting and construction of telecommunication masts in Koforidua. The NPP in New Juaben South has challenged the Minister to produce evidence of a claim that the constituency's MP requested the mast construction, which the MP has denied.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Weija Dam to resume spillage as water level rises
Ghana Water Ltd announced it will resume spillage from Weija Dam on September 9, 2026 as water levels approach the 46-foot threshold following heavy rains, with evacuation ordered for downstream communities including Tetegu, Oblogo, and others.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Gyasehene breaks ground for Nyamekrom police station
The Gyasehene of the New Juaben Traditional Area has broken ground for construction of a new police station at Nyamekrom in the Eastern Region, expected to boost security and give the Ghana Police Service a dedicated facility to respond to crime more effectively. The New Juaben South Municipal Assembly pledged support for the project's completion.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Suhum MCE distributes school items to 650 BECE graduates
The Suhum Municipal Chief Executive has provided 650 BECE graduates from the Suhum Municipality with educational support items including trunks, mattresses, buckets and exercise books to help them transition to Senior High School. The MCE also honoured high-performing BECE candidates with hampers and cash prizes ranging from GH¢800 to GH¢1,000.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Greater Accra wins 2026 Channel One TV Literacy Challenge
Greater Accra Region's team of three contestants won the 2026 Channel One TV and Citi FM Literacy Challenge with 88 points, ahead of Northern Region (85 points) and Bono Region (68 points) in the final standings.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chronicle report prompts government action on Kwahu road project
A Chronicle report on the Kwahu South MCE's appeal for construction of the Adawso–Nketepa–New Jerusalem Road prompted swift government response, with work on the long-stalled project now officially underway, hailed as a breakthrough by residents and local authorities.
9 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 8 September

WAEC cancels results for exam misconduct; English grades decline
WAEC cancelled the entire results of 861 candidates for possessing mobile phones in examination halls and the subject results of 7,434 candidates for bringing unauthorised materials. Performance in English Language declined, with the proportion achieving top grades falling from 69 per cent in 2025 to 62.40 per cent in 2026, attributed to weaknesses in grammar, spelling, concord, and comprehension.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Over 100-year-old Obuasi Town Hall destroyed in fire
A fire destroyed the over 100-year-old Obuasi Town Hall building at Obuasi Central Market on Saturday night, gutting 300–400 sewing and knitting machines and displacing over 300 master tailors and their apprentices. The cause of the fire was unknown at the time of reporting.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 7 September

Teshie celebrates peaceful Homowo Festival with heightened security
The Teshie Township's Homowo Festival concluded peacefully over the weekend with traditional rites and cultural activities, a marked contrast to clashes that had disrupted previous celebrations due to chieftaincy disputes. The Municipal Chief Executive attributed the success to heightened security measures coordinated by the Municipal Security Council and Greater Accra Regional Security Council.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
New curriculum needs sustainable school culture to succeed
An education opinion piece argues that Ghana's new curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving to prepare learners for the twenty-first century, cannot succeed without a sustainable school culture to support its implementation. The government has yet to formally adopt a revised Kindergarten to Primary Six curriculum developed by NaCCA, which is intended to emphasize emerging areas such as AI, robotics, STEM, and values education.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Asokwa MP denies GH¢70,000 payment memo linked to vetting
Asokwa MP and Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has denied a circulating memorandum alleging she received and returned GH¢70,000 connected to Parliament's vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees. The Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced a preliminary investigation into the memorandum's authenticity and source.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chief donates laptops, cash, materials to 800 children
Nana Osei Kofi, Chief of Sabin Akrofrom in Atwima Kwanwoma District, Ashanti Region, has donated learning materials, laptops, food and cash to about 800 children, including less privileged and needy pupils, to mark his 13th anniversary of enstoolment. Eighteen children named after the Chief received laptops while others were supported with cash for school fees.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →