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08/08/2025

Election Watch Ghana has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and seven others in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday, describing his passing as “an unfilled void in our nation’s democratic landscape.” In a condolence statement on Friday, the group praised Dr. Omane Boamah’s “invaluable contributions to Ghana’s democratic journey,” noting his dedication, leadership, and commitment to national progress. “As an organization committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and fairness in electoral processes, we at Election Watch Ghana are particularly saddened by his passing,” the statement read....

08/08/2025

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Christopher G. Raia, announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging four Ghanaian nationals, Isaac Oduro Boateng aka “Kofi Boat,” Inusah Ahmed aka “Pascal,” Derrick Van Yeboah aka “Van,” and Patrick Kwame Asare aka “Borgar,” for their roles in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises. They further announced Ghana’s extradition of Boateng, Ahmed, and Van Yeboah, who arrived in the U.S....

08/08/2025

The Board and Management of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) has expressed its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Ghana, as well as to the bereaved families, following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several high-ranking and distinguished individuals on Wednesday,August 6. In a press release signed by the Ag. Vice Chancellor Dr Jethro W. Brooks Jr. on behalf of the board and management, the university joined the nation in mourning the loss of these gallant individuals who died in line of duty. “We join the nation in mourning the loss of these gallant individuals who died while on national duty,” the stated read....

08/08/2025

A solemn vigil has been held at the Takoradi Air Force Base tonight in memory of three Ghana Air Force personnel who perished in last week’s military helicopter crash. The fallen crew members, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, were all based at the Takoradi Air Force Base. They lost their lives alongside five senior government officials, including Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister, Murtala Mohamme, when their helicopter went down in Brofoyedru Sikaman in the Ashanti Region....

08/08/2025

Some cocoa farmers in the Assin Fosu District of the Central Region are urging the government and stakeholders to keep politics out of the cocoa sector. Their call follows the recent producer price adjustment, which they say fails to reflect the hard work they put into cocoa farming, a problem they believe stems from the politicisation of the industry. For farmers like Samuel Tobi, an award‑winning cocoa farmer, the future of cocoa determines the future of his entire livelihood. Owning 36 acres of cocoa farms of three different farms, including “Otabil Nkwanta,” Mr....

08/08/2025

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza has said that good governance is the pillar upon which Sustainable Infrastructure rests. According to him, it is about ensuring that every project is transparently procured, properly supervised and diligently maintained, adding, “It is also about fighting inefficiency, eliminating waste and holding both public and private actors accountable”. He said this in a statement read on his behalf by the Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, MP for Tamale North, as the Special Guest of Honour at the Ghana Infrastructure Conference 2025 (GIC 2025), held at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT, Accra, on Wednesday, 6th August, 2025....

08/08/2025

Musician and actress, Teyana Taylor has revealed she will undergo emergency vocal chord surgery, after doctors discovered a benign tumour on her vocal chords. The news emerged just days before she was set to hit the road, in preparation for the release of her eagerly anticipated album. Taylor first alerted fans about her health scare in a heartfelt social media post. She explained that routine check-ups uncovered the growth, and that prompt intervention made all the difference. “They caught it early enough that it’s treatable. I’m in good hands and feeling optimistic about a full recovery,” she wrote....

08/08/2025

Trials of a daily obesity pill have shown it can help patients lose around 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks. The manufacturer, Eli Lilly, says the drug, which is not yet licensed, could be available next year. The daily pill, called orforglipron, works by suppressing appetite and making you feel fuller. Preliminary results of a major trial show those on the highest dose lost an average of 12 kilos (nearly two stone) over 16 months, but about one in 10 stopped taking the pills due to side effects, including nausea and vomiting....

08/08/2025

Brandon Blackstock, the talent manager and former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson, has died at 48 after a private battle with cancer, his family confirmed. The announcement came a day after Clarkson revealed she was postponing dates on her Las Vegas residency to be with their children as Blackstock faced a serious illness. “In the greatest sadness we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time,” the family statement read....

08/08/2025

GOIL PLC has expressed deep sadness at the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians. Among the victims were Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah; Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna; NDC Vice-Chairman Samuel Sarpong; former parliamentary candidate Samuel Aboagye; and three dedicated military officers: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah. According to a statement from Goil on Thursday, August 7, the deceased persons were men of purpose and distinction whose contributions to national development, peace and security had been self-evident in their leadership....

07/08/2025

Vice-President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is rallying the nation following news of a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight officials, including two Cabinet Ministers. The deceased include: Dr Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for DefenceDr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister for Environment, Science and TechnologyAlhaji Muniru MohammedDr Samuel SarpongSamuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary CandidateSergeant Leader Peter Bafemi AnalaFlying Officer Manin Twum-AmpaduSergeant Ernest Addo Mensah The Vice-President chaired a Security meeting at the presidency that included Ministers and heads of the Armed Forces, as the government prepared to officially announce the death of the eight individuals aboard the military helicopter....

07/08/2025

A profound quiet has settled over Ghana, but it’s a silence that speaks volumes. One day after the tragic military helicopter crash, a declared three-day period of national mourning begins, a powerful pause in the rhythm of a nation. President John Mahama’s suspension of official duties and the flying of national flags at half-mast are not just formalities; they are the solemn signals of a country grappling with an immense and shared loss. This tragedy has stripped away the ordinary, forcing the nation to look inward and focus on the irreversible human cost....

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