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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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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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...
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Over 115,000 Youth Apply for National Apprenticeship Programme — Minister Opare Addo
Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has announced that the government has received more than 115,000 applications for the National Apprenticeship Programme a flagship initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment through hands-on skills training. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series held in Accra on Monday, August 4, 2025, the Minister highlighted the...
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NIA Confirms Payment 20% Operational Support Allowance owed to its staff
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has officially confirmed the payment of the 20% Operational Support Allowance owed to its staff for the period spanning January to July 2025. This resolution follows a nationwide strike by NIA employees, which was sparked by the Ministry of Finance’s failure to provide a definitive timeline or commitment regarding the...
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Immigration Officer Murder: CID Reveals Gruesome Details Following Suspect’s Arrest
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has revealed disturbing details surrounding the gruesome murder of a Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) officer, Stephen King Amoah, whose charred body was discovered on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Stephen King Amoah, aged 38, a Ghana Immigration Service officer, was last seen alive on July 3,...
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Ghana Government Announces Significant Boost in Cocoa Producer Price for 2025/2026
The Government of Ghana has unveiled a substantial hike in the producer price of cocoa for the 2025/2026 crop year, raising it from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per metric tonne marking a 62.58% surge in dollar terms. This decision was reached by the Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC), led by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel...