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1 dead, 5 rescued after ghastly accident on Matse–Vane road

A tragic accident on the Matse–Vane road in the Ho Municipality has claimed one life and left several others injured. The crash involved an Isuzu...

Late Omane Boamah was more than a political strategist – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has paid glowing tribute to the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, describing him as “utterly fearless” and...

Full tribute by wife of late Defence Minister, Edward Omane Boamah

Mrs. Rita Omane Boamah, widow of the late Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, delivered a heartfelt tribute to her husband during an...

Access Order of Service for State Funeral of Our 8 Heroes here

You can access below, the full Order of Service for the State Funeral of the eight men who perished in the tragic helicopter crash...

I still don’t have an answer on what to do without you – Omane Boamah’s widow

The widow of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, delivered an emotional farewell during the final state funeral for the eight...

Late Samuel Aboagye was a promising staff who made everyone feel valued – NADMO mourns

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has paid tribute to Samuel Aboagye, one of the eight victims of the military helicopter crash on Wednesday,...

Fix energy and cocoa sectors to protect economy – World Bank tells Ghana

The World Bank has urged Ghana to urgently address structural challenges in its energy and cocoa sectors as part of a broader push to...

Star Oil probes Asukawkaw tanker crash that claimed four lives

Star Oil Ltd. has commenced an internal investigation into a fatal accident involving one of its Bulk Road Vehicles near Asukawkaw in the Oti...

Mahama has resolved to ruthlessly deal with ‘galamsey’ – Ablakwa

President John Dramani Mahama has committed to a "ruthless and relentless campaign" to end illegal mining, known as 'galamsey', to end the menace that...

Man, 27, shot dead by unknown assailants in Konongo

Unknown assailants have shot and killed a 27-year-old man, Awal, at Konongo Low Cost in the Asante Akyem Central Municipality of the Ashanti Region. The...

Our role goes beyond national prophecies evaluations – Presidential envoy

The Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has clarified that his office is not dedicated solely to receiving and reviewing...

Three arrested in Accra over possession, manufacture of illegal guns

The Accra Regional Police Command has taken three men into custody over claims they were involved in the possession and production of locally made...

Even in disagreement, you can’t quarrel with Omane Boamah – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has remembered the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, as a man of remarkable versatility and disarming...

State funeral for fallen eight to be held today

Ghana will today bid a final farewell to the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash in Sikaman-Brofroyedru, Adansi Akrofrom District in...

Helicopter crash should inspire stronger fight against galamsey – Ofosu Ampofo

Former National Chairman of the NDC, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has said the tragic August 6 military helicopter crash should inspire President John Dramani Mahama...

‘Daddy, why did you leave so soon?’ – Omane Boamah’s children mourn

Tears flowed freely at the Christ the King Parish in Accra on Thursday, August 14, as the children of the late Defence Minister, Dr...

Cutting down cocoa trees is politically motivated – Samuel Ofosu Ampofo

Former National Chairman of the NDC, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has described the recent viral videos of farmers cutting down cocoa trees as politically motivated,...

Advertising Association of Ghana pays tribute to helicopter crash victims

As the nation continues to mourn the tragic loss of eight persons who died in a recent helicopter crash, the Advertising Association of Ghana...

Nkwanta SHS headmaster apologises to GES over unauthorised media interview

The headmaster of Nkwanta Senior High School, Solomon Sarpong Bagmae, has publicly apologized to the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the...

Helicopter crash difficult to accept, but who are we to question God – Ofosu Ampofo [Video]

Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, says the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight...

I have lost 5kg within a week; helicopter crash has left me broken – Ofosu Ampofo

Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has revealed the devastating emotional and physical toll the recent military...

Late Alhaji Muniru was one of Mahama’s most trusted envoys – Ofosu Ampofo

Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has paid a glowing tribute to the late Alhaji Mohammed Muniru,...

Misuse of DRIP equipment will lead to prosecution – Deputy National Coordinator warns

Deputy National DRIP Coordinator, Kwadwo Nyarko Aboagye, has cautioned that anyone misusing DRIP equipment for illegal purposes will face prosecution and possible imprisonment. Speaking in...

Four dead, 14 injured after fuel tanker rams into crowd at Asukawkaw

Four people have been killed, with 14 others injured, after a fuel tanker ran into a crowd at a market in Asukawkaw in the...

MTN Ghana announces six-hour MoMo service blackout

MTN Ghana has informed its millions of Mobile Money (MoMo) subscribers of an upcoming six-hour service disruption scheduled for Sunday, August 17, 2025. The company...

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu calls for insurance cover for all military helicopters

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has urged the government to immediately introduce insurance cover for all military helicopters, following the August 6 crash that...

Motor rider crushed to death in gory accident on Accra–Amasaman highway

A motorcyclist has died in a horrific crash on the N6 Highway, along the Accra–Amasaman stretch near Taifa Junction, in the early hours of...

Stakeholders welcome new regulatory Act to standardise shipping charges

Key industry stakeholders in the shipping industry have welcomed the passage of a new Act that gives the Ghana Shippers Authority sweeping powers to...

Chamber of Autodata Ghana calls for greater local content in Automotive components development policy 

The Chamber of Autodata Ghana has urged government to incorporate more local content into the soon-to-be-finalised Ghana Automotive Components Development Policy, which is expected...

Helicopter crash: Buem Traditional Council pays tribute to victims

The Buem Traditional Council in the Oti Region has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two...

Three killed, others injured in accident at Kyiraburoso

Three people have died in a road accident involving an O.A. Transport minibus at Kyiraburoso, near Adansi Asokwa, on the Bekwai–New Edubiase stretch of...

Transport operators threaten protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road

Commercial transport operators, including the GPRTU of TUC, GRTCC, and several drivers’ unions, are demanding urgent repairs to the Pokuase–Nsawam road, describing its current...

Anloga District, UN-Habitat join forces to combat climate change in coastal communities

The Anloga District Assembly has announced a partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to implement a climate change and urban resilience...

NDC holds vigil in Koforidua for Omane Boamah and helicopter crash victims

The Eastern Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held a solemn vigil at Koforidua Jackson Park in honour of Dr Edward...

We support Bawumia because he is a unifier, experienced and not corrupt – NPP youth

NPP youth organisers from nearly 276 constituencies across the country have unanimously endorsed former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the best candidate to...

Justice Torkornoo mourns victims of helicopter crash [Photos]

Suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, on Wednesday, laid a wreath at the Ceremonial Garden at the Jubilee House in honour of...

Helicopter crash: Don’t go chasing mourners at state funeral – Stan Dogbe to media

Deputy Chief of Staff, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has issued a pointed reminder to members of the media and all accredited personnel to uphold decorum...

Migrant boats capsize off Italian coast, killing at least 27

At least 27 migrants have died after two boats capsized as they tried to cross the Mediterranean from Libya to Italy. Around 60 survivors were...

Asunafo North Cocoa Farmers donate tricycles to support rural pupils’ transportation

The Asunafo North Cooperative Cocoa Farmers Union in the Ahafo Region has donated eight specially designed tricycles to the Municipal Education Directorate to help...

Widow of late Goasomanhene vows to continue his philanthropic legacy

Nana Ama Bosomprah, widow of the late paramount chief of Goaso, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah, has pledged to carry on the charitable initiatives her husband...