Day: August 7, 2025

Sofia: Doctors and well-known athletes are warning about the harmful effects of nitrous oxide, vapes, and designer drugs in videos to be shown across Bulgarian schools. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the State Agency for Child Protection (SACP), aims to reduce the use of these substances among children. The videos will be distributed to all schools in Bulgaria. According to Ghana News Agency, SACP Chair Dr. Teodora Ivanova and Labour and Social Policy Minister Borislav Gutsanov expressed gratitude on Thursday to the participating doctors, athletes, and the Customs Agency for their support. Doctors

Accra: The Christian Council of Ghana has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Ghana following the tragic loss of Defence Minister, Dr Omane Boamah, and seven other individuals. According to Ghana News Agency, the Council’s statement, signed by Reverend Dr Cyril Fayose, General Secretary, highlighted the profound sadness felt over the devastating helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Dr Omane Boamah, Dr Muratala Ibrahim Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, and six others. The other victims were Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC; Mr

Dambai: The capital of the Oti Region is mourning the loss of eight prominent individuals, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environmental, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The incident occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, while officials were en route to Obuasi to attend the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme. According to Ghana News Agency, other victims of the tragedy were Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the

Accra: Ho is in deep mourning following the news of a tragic military helicopter crash that killed eight individuals, including two government Ministers. The fatal accident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region, has plunged the entire nation into sorrow and disbelief. According to Ghana News Agency, the helicopter, carrying Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Defence Minister; Environment Minister Dr. Murtala Mohammed and six military officers, crashed during an official assignment, resulting in the loss of all lives onboard. The devastating news has sparked a wave of grief and reflection across Ho,

Accra: A traditional ruler urged catechists and evangelists from the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG) not to compromise their spiritual duties with earthly pleasures. He emphasized the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit to remain on the path of righteousness. According to Ghana News Agency, Apostle Togbe Kadzaho Dzamase IV, the Dufia of Anlo Afiadenyigba, made this call during the 36th Annual Conference of the National Catechists and Evangelists Union of the Church, held in Anlo Afiadenyigba. The three-day conference, themed ‘Care for Creation, the Task and Mission of the Catechist’, saw participation from catechists and evangelists representing

Accra: Plan International Ghana has reiterated the need for stronger synergy among stakeholders to safeguard and protect children, ensuring their holistic development and ability to reach their full potential. The organisation emphasised that child protection and safeguarding were essential to reducing violence against children and protecting them from harm, thereby promoting their proper growth and development. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Sulemana Hor Gbana, the Northern Programme Influencing and Impact Area Manager at Plan International Ghana, noted that effective collaboration between parents and duty bearers would help create a conducive environment for children to thrive. He made these remarks

Accra: The Upper East Regional Coordinating Council (UERCC) has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives including high-profile government officials and military personnel in the Ashanti Region on August 6. According to Ghana News Agency, in a statement signed by the Regional Minister, Mr. Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Council described the incident as a ‘colossal loss’ to the government and people of Ghana. It extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and called on residents to remain calm, united, and prayerful during this period of national mourning. ‘The Upper East Region stands in solidarity