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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...