Following the horrific military helicopter crash that killed eight senior Ghanaians, including two cabinet ministers, Nii Lante Vanderpuye has made a strong case for a nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, or galamsey. The coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) urged the nation to honor the late officials’ sacrifice by taking decisive action and […]
Former Ghanaian Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia sent his condolences at the residence of the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, a member of parliament for Tamale Central and minister of environment, science, and technology. A number of MPs and previous parliamentary candidates from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) accompanied Dr. Bawumia. His solemn signing of
Multichoice Ghana Limited has been informed by the National Communications Authority (NCA) that it will be suspending its authorization to offer subscription management services for Ghanaian satellite television programming. The NCA claimed Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775) as the legal justification for the action in a news statement dated August
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the Presidency honored the eight people who perished in Wednesday’s terrible military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region with a sorrowful wreath-laying ceremony at the Ceremonial Gardens of Jubilee House. Two senior government officials, Defense Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, has been instructed by President John Dramani Mahama to assume more responsibility as the defence minister and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Lands and Natural Resources, also doubling as the Minister for Environment. On Thursday, August 7, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President’s spokesperson, made this announcement in a press
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Defense, and Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, were killed in a sad military helicopter crash that occurred in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6. Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye,
Veteran journalist and pan-African commentator, Kwesi E. Baako, has described the late highlife icon Daddy Lumba as an “undeniable legend” whose impact on Ghana’s music and cultural identity cannot be erased, regardless of public opinion. Speaking live on Radio Kulcha’s morning program, Baako passionately addressed the national debate surrounding Daddy Lumba’s legacy following his death
Respected journalist and broadcaster Kwesi E. Baako has lauded former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo‑Addo for openly acknowledging the significant contributions of the late musical icon Daddy Lumba to his political journey. Baako underscored the importance of public humility and gratitude in leadership—particularly when recognition is due for influential support in political campaigns. Daddy Lumba, Ghana’s
Following a fire outbreak that severely damaged the Accra Tourist Information Center on Monday, August 4, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, announced that the National Film Authority would be temporarily moved. The National Film Authority (NFA), the Tour Operators Association of Ghana, the Ghana Tourism Authority’s Call Center, and the
Bernard Bediako, a lawyer, has been chosen as the NDC’s parliamentary candidate. Bernard Bediako received 380 of the day’s votes. Henry Yiadom Boakye, a former member of parliament, received 226 votes, while Erasmus Koney Ali, who finished second, received 366. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be represented by Bernard Bediako on September 2, 2025.
