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The Chronicle

Also known as: The Ghanaian Chronicle · The Chronicle Newspaper · Chronicle Newspaper

Ghanaian news organization publishing coverage of business, politics, health, crime, and development across the country.

2026-04-222026-10-30

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  1. October 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    … For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post FBI Busts 130 Ghanaian Scammers … $10m Losses Identified appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    FBI Busts 130 Ghanaian Scammers … $10m Losses Identified
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    … For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Man remanded over alleged GH¢124,400 import scam appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Man remanded over alleged GH¢124,400 import scam
  4. The Chronicle

    … The Chronicle would like to ask a difficult question: Where does Ghana want to stand when the AI economy matures? …

    Editorial: Ghana Cannot Afford To Miss The AI Revolution
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    … For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Zijin pledges fresh push for Ghana investment appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Zijin pledges fresh push for Ghana investment
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    … Credit: webmd The post Tips To Reduce Stress And Sleep Better appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Tips To Reduce Stress And Sleep Better
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    … For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Where Are The SSNIT Records? …

    Where Are The SSNIT Records? …KON Challenges Government Over 24-Hour Economy Jobs
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    … By Akwasi Addo Source: citinewsroom The post Rwanda’s commercial motorcycle transport: A model Ghana could learn from appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Rwanda’s commercial motorcycle transport: A model Ghana could learn from
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    … For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Cedi records largest depreciation among currencies in Africa appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Cedi records largest depreciation among currencies in Africa
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    … By Jesse Otoo For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Ghana advises medical travellers to SA to obtain visas for prolonged treatment appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Ghana advises medical travellers to SA to obtain visas for prolonged treatment
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    … For more news, join The Chronicle Newspaper channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBSs55E50UqNPvSOm2z The post Ameyaw-Akumfi: GIIF Board Approved Sky Train Project Before US$2m Payment appeared first on The Ghanaian Chronicle.

    Ameyaw-Akumfi: GIIF Board Approved Sky Train Project Before US$2m Payment
Society

Agongo distributes 10,000 sewing machines to vulnerable women, youth

The News

Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has launched a nationwide initiative to distribute 10,000 sewing machines to vulnerable women and young people to enable them to establish or expand tailoring and dressmaking businesses. More than 800 machines were distributed in the first phase, with subsequent distributions expected in phases across the country.

2 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

  1. Agongo distributes 10,000 sewing machines to vulnerable women, youth

    Businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Seidu Agongo has launched a nationwide initiative to distribute 10,000 sewing machines to vulnerable women and young people to enable them to establish or expand tailoring and dressmaking businesses. More than 800 machines were distributed in the first phase, with subsequent distributions expected in phases across the country.

    2 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  2. Businessman granted bail in alleged US$3.5m fraud case

    A 53-year-old businessman, Amadou Mohammed, has been granted GH¢400,000 bail by Achimota Circuit Court over allegations that he defrauded a man of US$3.5 million in 2022 by falsely representing he could arrange transfer of a US$400 million investment fund to Nigeria for a business partnership. He pleaded not guilty and the case has been adjourned to November 24, 2026.

    2 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  3. Court rejects Adu-Boahene's motion to strike prosecution submissions

    The High Court in Accra dismissed an application by former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two co-accused to strike out portions of the prosecution's written submissions. Justice Francis Apangabuno Achibonga ruled that the court's role is not to investigate the accuracy of submissions, but rather for defence counsel to raise alleged inaccuracies directly in court.

    2 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  4. Classroom fear and ridicule hinder student confidence in English

    A study at Kumasi Girls' Senior High School found that students' challenges in English extend beyond grammar and spelling to include fear, confidence issues, and attitudes toward mistakes. The research calls for supportive learning environments where errors are treated as opportunities for improvement rather than occasions for ridicule.

    2 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  5. EPA orders Empire Cement to relocate from Densu Delta

    The Environmental Protection Authority has directed Empire Cement Ghana Limited to submit a plan within 30 days to relocate its cement grinding and bagging facility away from the Densu Delta Ramsar Site, citing concerns over land-use incompatibility, public health risks, and flood hazards dating back to June 2020. The EPA reaffirmed an earlier closure notice and warned that unauthorised operations could attract sanctions under the Environmental Protection Act.

    2 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  6. SOTA International commits to 50 boreholes across Africa initiative

    SOTA International has confirmed Ghana will benefit from its Devine Intervention Borehole project, with the Ashanti region receiving six mechanised boreholes since 2024. The organization aims to install 50 wells across Africa over 12 years, at a rate of four boreholes per year, with funds already secured for the next four to be commissioned in September next year.

    2 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

  1. Police arrest three over MoMo vendor murder in Kasoa

    The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects—Felicia Osei Appiah, 59, Clement Opoku Yeboah, 24, and a female juvenile—in connection with the suspected murder of 34-year-old mobile money vendor Christian Amponsah at a guesthouse near Kasoa Second. The body was discovered by the guesthouse manager after the deceased and a female juvenile failed to emerge from their room, and was conveyed to the Police Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.

    18 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  2. Ghanaian entrepreneur builds shea butter skincare business with 600 women

    Francesca describes her journey growing a shea butter and organic skincare business that works with 600 women producers in northern Ghana, and highlights challenges including access to finance and gender bias in banking.

    22 hours ago · The Chronicle →

  3. Ghana must strengthen Ebola surveillance amid regional spread

    The Chronicle editorial warns that Ebola's spread to Kenya and Nigeria should prompt Ghana to bolster surveillance, early detection, and emergency preparedness, despite no confirmed cases locally. With no vaccine or approved treatment for the Bundibugyo virus strain causing the outbreak, the editorial says Ghana's readiness must extend beyond airport screening.

    22 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Civil society urges judge to decide Adu-Boahene case on merits

    A coalition of civil society organisations has called on the presiding judge in the criminal trial of former NSB Director-General Kwabena Adu-Boahene and two others to determine the case strictly on its merits, without political pressure or public influence, and insisted that neither the political affiliations of the accused nor possible political consequences should influence the outcome.

    28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. JoyNews probe finds discrepancies in Ghana's South Africa evacuation spending

    A JoyNews Research investigation identified discrepancies in payment records, duplicate names, and unsupported expenditure related to GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa. Some evacuees allegedly received less than the announced GH¢5,500 package, though a returnee group disputes this; Parliament's Minority has called for an independent audit amid the controversy.

    28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Matthew Opoku Prempeh named among 100 inspiring Africans

    Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, former Minister of Education and Energy, has been recognised by the African Regional Journal among 100 individuals in Africa whose achievements are considered inspirational. The awards celebrate work and achievements that serve as inspiration while encouraging greater participation in Africa's development.

    28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Gold Fields Foundation's HEAL programme screens breast cancer in Tarkwa

    The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation held its fourth-quarter HEAL (Health Engagement and Access Link) programme in Samahu and Abekoase in October, providing breast cancer screening, medical consultations and health information to residents as part of early detection efforts. The initiative, organized in partnership with Rotary Club of Tarkwa, Unilever Ghana and Diagnostic Centre Limited, is part of the Foundation's quarterly health intervention programs.

    28 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 27 October

  1. UHAS, Mampong Research Joy Industries Herbal Prostate Cancer Preparation

    Scientists from the University of Health and Allied Sciences and the Centre for Plant Medicine Research at Mampong examined Vikil 20, a Ghanaian herbal preparation by Joy Industries Limited, and found laboratory evidence of its potential to inhibit prostate cancer cell growth and neutralize free radicals. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Integrative Cancer Therapies in May 2024, have prompted discussion about investing in Ghana's indigenous medicinal resources for cancer research.

    27 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Chronicle journalist Ambolley wins international science communication award

    Jennifer Ambolley of The Chronicle has been selected as a winner of the 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications in the Science Journalist: Local/Regional category, recognized from over 750 entries for works published or aired in 2025. Her reporting centres on people affected by environmental and public-health challenges, covering issues including air pollution, breast cancer and environmental health in Ghana.

    27 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Ahanta West opens maternity and water services for rural communities

    The Ahanta West Municipal Assembly and local MP commissioned a new Community-based Health Planning and Services compound in Miemia, valued at GH¢1.2 million, to provide maternal care and reduce travel distances for pregnant women. The Assembly also supplied mechanized boreholes and a 10,000-litre water tanker to neighbouring communities as part of broader efforts to improve access to healthcare and safe drinking water in rural areas.

    27 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Monday 26 October

  1. University of Ghana commissions Alex A. Dadey Centre

    The University of Ghana, in partnership with the University of Ghana Alumni Association, has commissioned the Alex A. Dadey Centre in honour of Dr Alexander Apau Dadey Snr, a scholar and educational administrator who served on the University's Council from 1978 to 1985, was National Chairman of GNAT for five years, and headed Achimota and Okuapeman Senior High Schools.

    26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Five remanded for alleged land guard activities at Abokobi

    A Circuit Court in Accra has remanded five men into police custody for allegedly engaging in land guard activities, attacking a security officer and clients of a real estate company at Abokobi. A sixth suspect, Nana Oteng, remains at large and is charged with abetting the alleged land guard activities.

    26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Car dealer granted bail over alleged GH¢130,000 vehicle fraud

    A 35-year-old automobile dealer has been granted GH¢30,000 bail by an Accra Circuit Court over an alleged GH¢130,000 fraud, accused of falsely promising to import a Toyota RAV4 for a teacher within three months and then going into hiding after the deadline elapsed.

    26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Luv FM reporter wins 2025 Ashanti Region best journalist award

    Emmanuel Bright Quaicoe of Luv FM was named the 2025 Best Journalist in the Ashanti Region, also winning Best Feature Production and Best Agriculture Reporter at the Ashanti Media Excellence Awards. Nineteen journalists from regional and national media houses were recognized across ten competitive categories.

    26 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Sunday 25 October

  1. Mahama calls Africa to assert interests amid geopolitical competition

    At the Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa in Ethiopia, President Mahama warned against Africa becoming a battleground for global powers competing over critical minerals and technology, and called on African countries to take a proactive role in shaping the global order rather than remaining passive. He emphasized economic sovereignty and justice as foundations for peace and security, citing the Accra Reset initiative as a framework to address Africa's structural economic challenges.

    25 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Two men arrested in murder of 11-year-old girl

    The Central East Regional Police Command arrested Kingsley Ozor, 40, and Jeffery Otaigbe, 19, in connection with the alleged sexual assault and murder of 11-year-old Blessing Innocent at Gomoa Buduburam. According to police, Otaigbe allegedly lured the victim to an uncompleted building where he sexually assaulted her; the girl's body was later found concealed beneath shrubs.

    24 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Narawa demands probe into armed takeover of mining concessions

    Narawa Company Limited has called for an independent investigation into an alleged armed takeover of its Osiem and Nsutam mining concessions, alleging that groups including Chinese nationals were mining under military protection, resulting in three deaths and 10 injuries between August and October 2026.

    22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Editorial: Ghana's food insecurity threatens growth despite economic gains

    An editorial responding to nutritionist Professor Anna Lartey's warning that 65% of Ghanaians cannot afford a healthy diet and 43.5% experience moderate to severe food insecurity, argues that poor dietary quality undermines health, education, and economic productivity. The piece contends that despite reported macroeconomic improvements, these food security figures raise questions about whether Ghana's economic recovery is benefiting ordinary citizens.

    22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Chief awards cash and tablets to disabled students in reading competition

    Nana Osei Kofi, Chief of Sabin Akrofrom in the Atwima Kwanwoma District, has given two students with disabilities who participated in the Otumfuo Reading Competition GH¢5,000 and a tablet each. The Chief said the support is meant to encourage them to continue pursuing excellence in education despite physical challenges and to motivate other children with disabilities.

    22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Asuogyaman Assembly seeks review of 2025 DPAT assessment scores

    The Asuogyaman District Assembly has petitioned the Minister for Local Government to review its 2025 DPAT results, alleging that evidence of completed activities was not adequately reflected in its scores. The Assembly claims it implemented 96 per cent of its Annual Action Plan activities but received zero marks on several indicators despite submitting supporting documents.

    22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  5. Ghana's producer inflation rises to 4.8% in September

    Ghana's producer inflation increased to 4.8 per cent in September 2026 from 4.4 per cent in August, primarily driven by mining and manufacturing sectors. Mining and quarrying recorded a rate of 5.5 per cent and accounted for about half the overall increase, with crude oil and natural gas extraction prices rising 18.3 per cent.

    22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Ghana intensifies Ebola surveillance after cases in Nigeria, Kenya

    Ghana's Ministry of Health has strengthened surveillance and screening at points of entry following Ebola cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria, citing frequent air travel between the countries as a heightened risk factor. The country has not recorded any Ebola cases but is preparing for early detection and management of suspected infections.

    21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. Police forward Obuasi headmaster rape case to Attorney-General

    Ghana Police have forwarded a docket to the Attorney-General's Office following investigations into an alleged rape case involving Zakaria Abdulai, Headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School. A 20-year-old Form Two student alleged that the headmaster forcibly had sexual intercourse with her at his official bungalow on the school campus on July 25, 2026.

    21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

  3. Minority MP disputes Foreign Ministry's SA evacuation records

    The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has accused the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of manipulating records relating to the evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, citing discrepancies between documents originally supplied under the Right to Information process and newly introduced documents. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended the evacuation, disclosing it cost approximately GH¢49.7 million and presenting documentation to account for expenditure.

    21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

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