The Ghana Police Service has celebrated a historic milestone following the election of Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), to the newly formed INTERPOL Africa Regional Committee. COP Donkor, who will serve a four-year term, becomes the first Ghanaian and the only woman on the committee, marking a significant achievement for both the country and women in law enforcement across the continent. Her election, announced on Friday, August 29, 2025, has been hailed as a recognition of her distinguished career, leadership, and unwavering commitment to justice and security. The Ghana Police Service...
GHS3.5 Million Raised for Children Affected by August 6 Tragedy — Presidency Releases Donor Update
The Office of the President has released a public update detailing contributions made to the Tragedy Children Support Fund, established in the wake of the August 6 military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking government officials. According to the statement signed by Dr. Valerie Sawyer, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, donations received between August 19 and August 28, 2025, amount to GH¢3,576,600.00 and US$20,000.00. The Fund was set up to provide long-term support for children affected by the tragic incident, which occurred in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru-Sikaman in...
Eight Convicted Over Ablekuma North By-Election Clashes, Fined GH¢6,000 Each
Eight individuals involved in violent disruptions during the Ablekuma North by-election have been found guilty and sentenced by the Accra Circuit Court. Each of the offenders was fined 500 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢6,000. Failure to pay the fine will result in a two-year prison term. The convicted men—Mohammed Abubakari, Tijani Mahmudu, Prince Dzakpasu, Anas Mohammed, Mohammed Hamda, Darko Otibu Samuel, Musah Muntari, and Ali Saeed (also known as Bomba)—appeared before Judge Isaac Addo on Friday, August 29, 2025. All eight entered guilty pleas. According to the prosecution, the altercation took place at the Methodist Church Polling Station during the...
First Deportees Arrive In Rwanda From The US
Seven migrants deported from the US have arrived in Rwanda, the first of 250 expected to be taken in by the African state under a deal reached with President Donald Trump’s administration. “The first group of seven vetted migrants arrived in Rwanda in mid-August,” Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo said. She gave no details about their nationalities, only explaining that four of them would remain in Rwanda, with three opting to return to their home countries. Rights groups have warned that such deportations could breach international law if people are sent to countries where they risk torture or other abuses....
Ashanti Regional Minister Confirms Arrival of Global Experts to Investigate Helicopter Crash
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has announced that a group of international specialists has landed in the region to support inquiries into the devastating military helicopter crash that took place on August 6, 2025. The fatal incident occurred within the Dampia Range Forest Reserve, close to Brofoyedru-Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofrom District. Among the victims were the Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, along with six additional individuals. Dr. Amoakohene stated that he has guided the investigative team toward relevant authorities and emphasized that their...
Ghana, Singapore ready to chart a new path of prosperity – Ablakwa
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Ghana and Singapore are ready to chart a new path of prosperity, progress, and transformation. He reiterated that Singapore gave Ghana hope, inspiration and had defied all the economic theories about needing a big population to make it, becoming a transformed and progressive country. “You celebrated your 60th anniversary not long ago, Ghana will be 70 in 2027, and is determined to walk in the footsteps of Singapore to transform Ghana,” Mr. Ablakwa stated in his remarks at the Ghana-Singapore Business Dialogue 2025 in Singapore City. The event was on...
Parents of Teenager Who Took His Own Life Sue OpenAI
A California couple are suing OpenAI over the death of their teenage son, alleging its chatbot, ChatGPT, encouraged him to take his own life. The lawsuit was filed by Matt and Maria Raine, parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, in the Superior Court of California on Tuesday. It is the first legal action accusing OpenAI of wrongful death. The family included chat logs between Adam, who died in April, and ChatGPT that show him explaining he has suicidal thoughts. They argue the programme validated his “most harmful and self-destructive thoughts”. In a statement, OpenAI told the BBC it was reviewing the...
I’m cool on the outside, but don’t underestimate my inner result – Dr. Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 presidential nominee, has emphasized that his approach to leadership is rooted in effectiveness and endurance not in bluster or coercion. Speaking to party loyalists after submitting his nomination documents at the NPP’s headquarters in Accra, Dr. Bawumia underscored that his composed demeanor should not be mistaken for frailty. “I am cool on the outside, but do not underestimate my inner strength. That is what I bring to the leadership of the NPP and the leadership of Ghana. That is what makes a leader balanced and formidable,” he...
Dr. Bawumia Submits Nomination to Contest NPP’s 2028 Presidential Ticket
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially entered the race for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidacy by submitting his nomination forms. The scene at the NPP’s national office in Accra was transformed into a festive celebration, as throngs of passionate supporters gathered in anticipation of Dr. Bawumia’s arrival. Dressed in the party’s signature white and blue colors, the crowd sported customized shirts, waved party flags, and moved to the rhythm of a vibrant brass band, creating an atmosphere charged with energy and enthusiasm. The occasion evolved into more than just a procedural step—it became a powerful...
Bawumia Urges NPP to Embrace True Unity for 2028 Victory
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 presidential race, has appealed to party members to wholeheartedly commit to unity if they hope to triumph in the 2028 national elections. Speaking to enthusiastic supporters after submitting his nomination documents at the NPP’s headquarters in Accra, Dr. Bawumia emphasized that the shared ambition among party faithful is to secure victory in 2028—but that goal hinges on authentic togetherness. “Dear delegate, the most important desire in the hearts of all our colleagues is a win in 2028. We have to put our best foot...