Day: August 10, 2025

Accra: Flags fly at half mast at the Presidency and across the country, signifying a period of national grief and mourning. In fact, the mood at the Presidency is one of deep sorrow, pain, and reflections. Two Cabinet Ministers and six other public officials have perished in a military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. They were on their way to attend an official program at Obuasi, a few kilometers away from the crash site. According to Ghana News Agency, in the past three days, people from all walks of life have gathered at the Ceremonial Garden

Accra: On August 6, 2025, a helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight people, including high-level officials travelling to address Ghana’s illegal mining menace, known as galamsey. The nation mourns their loss. Yet, even in the midst of grief, a troubling call has emerged – ‘Shoot Galamseyers on Sight.’ The reasoning is blunt: these miners are ‘terrorising’ the environment and, indirectly, made such missions necessary, leading to the tragedy. But the critical question remains – will killing desperate young Ghanaians solve the problem, or merely hide it for a time? According to Ghana News Agency, leaders are elected to protect

Accra: The Ghana Police Service has reported advancements in the investigation surrounding the murder of Stephen King Amoah, an Immigration officer whose charred remains were discovered in a drain at Ashongman Estates. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Inspector Apewah Achana informed the Kaneshie District Court about the retrieval of exhibits linked to the crime, which are currently undergoing forensic examination. While a postmortem has been conducted, the full report is still awaited. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend additional accomplices involved in the case, prompting the request for a further extension of the accused person’s remand. On July 25, 2025,

Accra: The Ghana Muslim Mission (GMM) has expressed its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Ghana, especially the bereaved families, of the eight men who lost their lives in the helicopter crash near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6. According to Ghana News Agency, the GMM described the incident as a national tragedy, noting that the victims were en route to perform a vital national duty at the time of the crash. The Mission highlighted the loss as significant not only to the families but to the entire nation, emphasizing the victims’ dedication to public

Accra: The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of distinguished Ghanaian leaders and officers. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident, which has sent shockwaves throughout the country, resulted in the untimely death of notable public servants, including the Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah; Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Dr. Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, and the Deputy National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Samuel Sarpong. Also perishing in the

Accra: The OneGhana Movement has expressed profound grief over the tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two Ministers of State, Dr. Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Murtala Mohammed, Environment Minister. According to Ghana News Agency, the civic movement extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families, colleagues, and the entire nation, describing the incident as a devastating blow to Ghana’s leadership and public service. The movement honoured the memory and legacy of the late ministers and other victims aboard the helicopter, praising their commitment to national development and their

Accra: The Global Evangelical Church (GEC) has opened its 2025 Synod in Ho with a call on Christians to live with urgency, purpose, and integrity in light of the second coming of Jesus Christ. According to Ghana News Agency, the three-day gathering at the Victory Chapel in Ho-Fiave brought together about 835 delegates from across the world under the theme: ‘Preaching Christ and His Second Coming.’ Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, praised the Church’s role in shaping values, mentoring youth, and fostering community cohesion. He emphasized the importance of the Church’s partnership in efforts to maintain peace, attract investment,