Rescue teams have moved to the crash site in the Ashanti Region where a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter went down. The aircraft reportedly had eight people on board. Unconfirmed reports indicate that four individuals may have been burnt beyond recognition, while the remaining four are yet to be located and identified. Efforts are ongoing to...
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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Helicopter Crash: President Mahama to Address Nation Soon
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to speak on the helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Adansi Akrofuom in the Ashanti Region. Reports suggest that the aircraft had on board some high-profile government officials at the time of the incident. The officials were reportedly en route to Obuasi for the launch...
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Ghana Armed Forces Helicopter Reportedly Crashes, Ministers Believed to Be On Board
A Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) helicopter has reportedly crashed after going missing earlier today, with unconfirmed reports suggesting that some Ministers may have been on board. The aircraft, identified as a Z9 helicopter, took off from Accra at 9:12 am and was en route to Obuasi when it lost contact with air traffic control. In...
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Dagbon Overlord Declines NEDCo Apology Despite Minister’s Visit
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has confirmed that although his delegation was received at the Gbewaa Palace on Tuesday, August 5, the Overlord of Dagbon declined to accept an apology issued on behalf of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). The Minister’s visit formed part of a diplomatic initiative aimed at easing...
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EOCO Seizes Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Linked to Convicted Fraudster
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the confiscation of a luxury Lamborghini Urus SUV from renowned Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale. According to EOCO, the vehicle is connected to Nana Kwabena Amuah—also known as Philip Osei Tutu a Ghanaian-American who was convicted in the United States for orchestrating large-scale romance scams and business...
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GPRTU Rejects GRTCC’s 20% Fare Hike, Cites Lack of Consultation
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has distanced itself from a recent announcement by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) regarding a 20% rise in public transport fares, scheduled to begin Friday, August 8, 2025. During an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday, August 5, GPRTU’s Public Relations Officer, Samuel Amoah, expressed...
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Kennedy Agyapong Officially Enters 2026 NPP Flagbearer Contest
Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central and a prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP),Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, , has officially entered the race for the party’s 2026 presidential primaries by picking up nomination forms. The announcement was made via a Facebook post by Kwesi Kwarteng, spokesperson for Agyapong’s campaign team, confirming the seasoned...
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Public Transport Fares in Ghana to Rise by 20% Starting August 8, 2025
Beginning Friday, August 8, 2025, public transportation fares throughout Ghana will see a 20% hike. This decision stems from a directive issued by the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), in partnership with various transport unions, and aligns with the Administrative Framework governing Public Transport Fares. A statement jointly signed by Emmanuel Ohene-Yeboah, General Secretary,...
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Shoprite to Exit Ghana and Malawi Amid Strategic Realignment
South Africa’s largest supermarket chain, Shoprite Holdings, has confirmed its decision to divest from its operations in Ghana and Malawi, marking another chapter in its gradual retreat from several African markets. In a statement released Tuesday, the retail group announced that it had received a binding offer in June for its Ghanaian assets, which include...
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President Mahama Urges Africa to Lead Its Own Health Future
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has called for a fundamental shift in global health leadership, urging African nations to take charge of their healthcare trajectory by crafting systems that reflect their unique challenges, innovations, and aspirations. Delivering the keynote address at the African Health Sovereignty (ASH) Summit in Accra on Tuesday, Mahama emphasized...