Category: News

Keta: A heartbreaking incident has occurred at Goba Beach in Keta, Volta Region, where a six-year-old boy, Jonathan Ahiable, lost his life after drowning in stagnant water. According to Ghana News Agency, the boy had gone to the beach with two other children, aged four and five, to swim. Reports reveal that the three children entered stagnant water to swim, but Jonathan suddenly got drowned and could not be found, prompting a search operation while the other two children were rescued. Mr. John Kugbey, an eyewitness, told GNA that the Keta Ambulance Service and National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) were

Tamale: ActionAid Ghana, a non-governmental organization, has marked its 35th anniversary with a call for renewed commitment to the fight against poverty and inequality, and the protection of the rights of vulnerable communities. The anniversary celebration, dubbed the ActionAid Impact Celebration, was held in Tamale on the theme: ’35 Years of Promoting Gender Equality, Social Justice and Youth Action in Ghana’. It brought together representatives of government agencies, civil society organisations, youth groups, persons with disabilities, and beneficiaries of ActionAid Ghana’s programmes. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Beatrice Biije, Regional Programme Manager of ActionAid Ghana, described the celebration as

Accra: Today, Ghana will pause in grief and unity to bid final farewell to the eight patriots who died in a tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region last Wednesday. A solemn state funeral will be held at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra at 0730 hours, bringing together the nation’s leadership, the bereaved families, and citizens from all walks of life to honour their memory. According to Ghana News Agency, the eight heroes lost their lives in the line of duty when their helicopter went down en route to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative

Accra: Lieutenant General William Agyapong, Chief of Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces, has explained that cocoa sacks were used to transport the remains of eight helicopter crash victims due to severe heat damage. He said although body bags were available at the crash site, the condition of the remains made them unsuitable for use. According to Ghana News Agency, Lt. Gen. Agyapong stated, ‘We had some body bags at the scene, but the remains were so heated that it was not conducive for the bags to be used,’ when executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) visited him

Accra: The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) has launched its 5th Anniversary celebrations with a renewed commitment to champion environmental protection, sustainability, and innovation. The event, held at the university’s campus, brought together government officials, academics, policymakers, and development partners to reflect on UESD’s journey and chart its future. According to Ghana News Agency, the anniversary was marked under the theme: ‘Sustainable Steps Towards Securing Our Environment: Five Years of Achievements, Challenges, and Progress,’ highlighting UESD’s role as a key driver of Ghana’s green transition. Vice-Chancellor Professor Eric Nyarko-Sampson described the anniversary as ‘a testament to a vision

Accra: Ghanaian singer and rapper King Paluta has been thrilling fans with some memorable performances in his ongoing musical tour of five European nations. According to Ghana News Agency, the 2025 TGMA Most Popular Song of the Year winner kicked off his musical tour in Amsterdam back in July where he thrilled hundreds of music lovers. Fans were particularly moved by his hit song ‘Foko’, singing along from start to finish, showcasing King Paluta’s growing influence globally. He then headed off to Berlin in Germany, where he also delivered an electrifying performance to scores of music fans that filled the

Kumasi: Transparency International Ghana has held a multi-stakeholder advocacy workshop in Kumasi to advance the second phase of the Land and Corruption in Africa Project (LCA II), aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting equitable land governance. The project seeks to address the adverse effects of corruption in land administration by enhancing tenure security and ensuring fair access for men and women across generations. It engages civil society, the private sector, and government institutions to champion transparent, accountable, and corruption-free land governance. According to Ghana News Agency, participants at the workshop included representatives from traditional authorities, civil society organisations, women and