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A total of 138 communities in the Upper West Region have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) from January to June 2019, bringing the total number of ODF communities in the Region to 674. All the 88 communities in the Nandom District were ODF whilst 156 out of 227 communities …

The Ogun State Police Command on Saturday said it rescued one of the five Pastors abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The Command, in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said one of the victims, Deaconess Ibelegbo Chidinma, was rescued unhurt. He assured that the remaining …

A heavy flood on Friday swept away the Director of Finance, Federal Capital Territory High Court, Mr Tony Okecheme. Okecheme was on his way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in his official 2017 Toyota Camry when his vehicle stalled in the flood water at Galadimawa Roundabout, Abuja. It was …

The approval of an 11 million dollar loan facility for the supply of night vision binoculars, monoculars and training equipment for the Ghana Armed Forces was a subject of controversy on the Floor of Parliament on Friday. According to the report of the Finance Committee, a single night vision goggle …

There have been some speculations on the composition and credibility of the Ghanaian local consortium holding 51 per cent of the shares in the Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Limited with some suggesting that a group of barbers at Osu in Accra are the ones behind it.The government on Tuesday …

Families of the three missing Takoradi girls have said that the Human body parts, two skulls that were exhumed by the police investigating the kidnapping of three girls in Takoradi, from the backyard of the prime suspect, Samuel Udoetuk Wills at Kansaworodo are not that of their missing relatives. Speaking …

Ghana Police on Friday night retrieved human remains from a septic tank in a property previously occupied by the key suspect in the kidnapping of the three Takoradi girls. Upon tipoff and with the aid of sniffer dogs the Police raided an uncompleted building located at Kasaworodo a suburb of …

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China on Friday vowed to fight back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to slap 10% tariffs on the remaining $300 billion in Chinese imports, a move that ended a month-long trade truce. China’s new ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said Beijing would take “necessary countermeasures” to …

The killing of a policewoman, Corporal Agatha Nana Nabin, at a checkpoint on Tuesday, has set the rumour mill agog in the Northern Regional capital of Tamale, with various theories being propounded. An investigation The Chronicle is conducting has landed on two divergent speculations, and wonders if the policewoman was …

Over four tonnes of the drug were being transported from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Antwerp, Belgium, when they were intercepted by authorities during a routine check two weeks ago. The shipment, listed as soya beans, was hidden in over 200 black sports bags inside a shipping container. The drugs have since …

English Premier League newcomers Sheffield United are planning a last minute swoop for Leicester City star Daniel Amartey. According to Football Insider, the 24 year old has emerged as a top priority for Blades boss Chris Wilder. The manager is reportedly looking for a defensive-minded midfielder who can also operate …

Government is seeking an amount of $1.5 billion for the purchase of Cocoa beans for the 2019/2020 crop season. In a motion tabled before parliament, Cocobod wants receivables backed trade finance facility from a consortium of banks and financial institutions. It’s expected that the motion would be approved later today …

Launched to a hugely positive reception on 14th July 2019, the Societe Generale Ghana bank 2019 ‘Deposit and Win Promotion’ has gone from strength to strength with customers from all across Ghana participating for their chance to win amazing prizes including 3 brand new Suzuki Balenos, trendy smartphones, large screen …

Thieves have raided the Church of Pentecost branch at Kenyase in the Ahafo Region and have made away with several musical equipment. The stolen items including 1 mixer, 2 amplifiers, 1 crossover and 1 equalizer are estimated to cost over GHC10,000. The unfortunate incident occurred Wednesday night. The Sound Engineer …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) would in coming weeks move in to “close down” some “troubled” Savings and loans companies that are facing “serious” financial challenges. This is based on some engagements that central bank have had with these institutions over their “worsening” financial position; which has necessitated the regulator …

Afro-dancehall musician Stonebwoy is blowing his own horn on Twitter after failing to gain traction for his ongoing “Shuga European Tour”. He has performed in four different European countries so far on his tour, but the buzz has been low. Portugal, Holland, Austria and Sweden are the countries he has …

Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has put the CEO of 4Syte TV on blast for asking him to share a flyer for his new video premiere. The controversial singer went in on Ignace Hego Kwame with nasty comments on Twitter on Thursday, August 1 following the request. Shatta Wale addressed the …

At least two people have so far turned down the offer to be the running mate of National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2020 Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, according to a report by the New Publisher Newspaper. The Newspaper claims in its Friday, 2nd August, 2019 edition that at least two people …

Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate annulment of the concession agreement between the Government of Ghana and Power Distribution Services (PDS), describing it as highly inimical to Ghana’s power sector. According to them, the concession, if left to continue had the potential to destabilise the energy sector with …

Two persons have been arrested by the Amasaman Divisional Police after violence broke out at a temporary market in the area. Traders in the market reacted to the demolishing of their structures by a taskforce presumed to be from the Municipal Assembly. According to them, this is the fourth time …

Famed Nigerian academic, Akin Oyebode, says President Akufo-Addo must apologize to Nigerians over the treatment meted to Prof. Augustine Nwagbara, a Nigerian lecturer in Ghana who reportedly spoke ill about Ghana in a viral video in Ghana. Oyebode, who is an international law and jurisprudence professor in an interview with …

Sudan’s ruling military council and main opposition coalition have agreed on a constitutional declaration which will pave the way for a new period of transitional government. African Union mediator Mohamed Hassan Lebatt made the announcement early on Saturday, without giving any details. Sudan has been in turmoil since the military …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) would in coming weeks move in to “close down” some “troubled” Savings and loans companies that are facing “serious” financial challenges. This is based on some engagements that central bank have had with the these institutions over their “worsening” financial position; which has necessitated the regulator taking action. Bank …

Parliament has passed the Luxury Vehicle Levy (Repeal) Bill to scrap the taxes on luxury vehicles introduced by government last year. The government, through the Finance Minister in July, during the 2019 mid-year budget review, announced the decision to scrap the tax imposed on the use of luxury vehicles. “Government …