Day: August 9, 2025

Accra: The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested five persons suspected to be behind a series of violent robberies perpetrated by a gang of motorbike riders, popularly known as the ‘Akwashee Boys,’ within Accra. The suspects are Iddrisu Razark, alias Iddi, 27; Iliasu Amidu, 25; Serlorm Kportor, alias Scammer or Sheriff, 24; Noah Asumbono, 26; and Collins Anafo, alias Asamoah, 27, who was the latest to be arrested. According to Ghana News Agency, a police statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs, said in the evening of July 12, 2025, the suspects attacked a 74-year-old woman at

Accra: Mr Mohammed Sumaila, Chief Executive Officer for Okada Motor Ghana, has extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the eight souls who perished in the tragic helicopter crash. He expressed his profound disturbance over the incident, noting the impact it has had on his ability to sleep peacefully. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Sumaila, in a media interview, remarked on the fragility of life and the sudden loss of individuals dedicated to serving the nation. He highlighted the contributions of the victims, particularly mentioning Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, whom he admired for his intellect and commitment

Accra: The Ghana National Association of Garment Makers (GNAGM) has celebrated the successful completion of the Improving Access to Finance training for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) for its members. The training was supported by the German Development Corporation (GIZ) under the Support to the Private and Financial Sector (PFS) Programme. According to Ghana News Agency, the training saw 778 members of GNAGM participate and was part of a larger initiative that trained 2,909 MSMEs from thirteen different trade associations across the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo regions. The training emphasized inclusion, with 54% of participants

Bussie: The Africa Centre for Human Rights and Sustainable Development (AfCHuRSD-Ghana) has taken a significant step towards addressing domestic violence in the Bussie community, located in the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa (DBI) District. This initiative aims to promote peaceful coexistence among families in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, the NGO plans to facilitate the enactment of community bylaws focused on child protection. These bylaws are intended to protect children from widespread issues such as child and early forced marriages, as well as teenage pregnancies, while also implementing livelihood empowerment interventions for the community. This initiative is part of the broader Girls

Tamale: Bishop Adu Morrison, General Overseer of the Voice of Hope Ministry in Tamale, has advised couples to be industrious to meet the needs of their households. Delivering a sermon at a marriage ceremony held at Bethel Society of the Methodist Church in Tamale, Bishop Morrison emphasized the need for couples to eschew laziness and be prepared to go the extra mile to make more legitimate income to improve their abilities to meet their immediate household needs. According to Ghana News Agency, Bishop Morrison highlighted hard work, unity, mutual respect, and support from both spouses as essential attributes for a

Accra: The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB-Ghana) has expressed its condolences to the families of the helicopter crash victims, the Government, Ghana Armed Forces and the nation for the great loss. On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the tragic helicopter crash occurred at Adansi near Sikaman in the Ashanti Region, claiming eight lives. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Defence Minister, Mr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Samuel Sarpong, former Ashanti Regional Minister and Vice-chairman of the NDC, and Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting National Deputy Security Coordinator

Accra: The Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including Dr. Alhaji Murtala Mohammed, the National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Tamale Central. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr. Simon Agianab, Dean of the PPC, and issued in Accra described the loss as ‘deeply personal’ due to the Corps’ close association with the victims while covering parliamentary proceedings. It remembered Dr. Alhaji Murtala Mohammed, also the Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister, for his ‘insightful contributions during debates as a