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Aug 6
President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning beginning Thursday, August 7, in response to the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight people, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. A press statement from the Presidency Communications Office, signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP), […]
Aug 6
Ghana is in mourning following the tragic deaths of two senior government officials and six others in a helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday. Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed were among the eight people killed when a military Z9 helicopter crashed while en route from Accra, to […]
Aug 6
Shatta Wale has broken his silence following the seizure of his Lamborghini Urus by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), describing the agency’s public narrative as false and malicious. In a fiery TikTok live, Shatta Wale directly accused EOCO’s Acting Executive Director, Raymond Archer, of lying to the public about the reasons behind the […]
Aug 5
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has confirmed the retrieval of a luxury vehicle linked to proceeds of international financial crimes from the residence of Ghanaian musician Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, following a lawful search at his Trassaco Valley home. The operation, carried out by EOCO’s Surveillance and Asset Recovery […]
Aug 4
The Producer Price Review Committee (PPRC) has announced a modest increase in the producer price of cocoa to GHS3,228.75 per 64kg bag for the 2025/2026 season, building on the significant gains made under the NPP government between 2021 and 2025. The new price—equivalent to GHS51,660 per tonne—takes effect on Thursday, August 7, 2025. This latest […]
Aug 4
Fire broke out on Sunday night at the Accra Tourist Information Center, destroying the popular food outlet Rockz Waakye, run by Ghanaian music legend Reggie Rockstone and his wife. Initially reported as only “partly affected,” Rockstone later confirmed that their establishment was completely destroyed in the blaze. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Firefighters responded swiftly […]
Aug 3
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly denied allegations of entering into a $280,000 contract with Ukrainian public relations firm Brandcom to conduct an online smear campaign during Ghana’s 2024 presidential elections. In a statement issued by the party’s National Communications Directorate, the NPP described the claims—originally published by AllAfrica.com on July 31, 2025—as “completely […]
Aug 3
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the production of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix by Nutrifoods Ghana Limited following a probe that revealed serious quality control failures at the company’s manufacturing facility. The decision comes after several consumer complaints and an FDA investigation that confirmed contamination in certain batches, posing health risks to […]
Aug 3
Private legal practitioner, Ace Anan Ankomah, has begun steps to enforce the GH¢2.95 million defamation judgment he secured against social media commentator Kevin Ekow Baidoo Taylor in February 2020. The move follows an Order for Substituted Service granted by the Accra High Court, allowing Mr Ankomah to serve Kevin Taylor with the Entry of Judgment […]
Aug 1
The Government of Ghana has donated 40 metric tons of locally produced cocoa products to the people of Palestine, in a show of solidarity amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. President John Dramani Mahama, who announced the gesture on August 1, said the donation underscores Ghana’s commitment to shared humanity and its longstanding partnership […]
Aug 1
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George (MP), has issued a stern ultimatum to MultiChoice Ghana, operators of DSTV. The National Communications Authority (NCA) has been instructed to suspend DSTV’s broadcasting licence by Thursday, August 7, 2025, should the company fail to comply with demands to reduce subscription fees. Minister George delivered […]
Jul 31
Paul Adom-Otchere, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited, has been detained along with two others after failing to meet bail conditions imposed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The detention follows formal charges in relation to a corruption investigation into a revenue assurance contract awarded during his tenure. According to a […]
Jul 31
Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has responded to claims made by Paul Adom-Otchere, host of Good Evening Ghana and Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), regarding a controversial contract that has sparked public scrutiny. In a strongly worded statement, Manasseh accused Paul Adom-Otchere of lying and misleading the public during a special […]
Jul 31
In a bid to ease recent diplomatic tensions, Ghana and Nigeria have reaffirmed their long-standing friendship and commitment to mutual respect following the fallout from controversial statements made by a Nigerian community leader in Ghana. Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Member of Parliament for North Tongu, held a high-level meeting today with Her Excellency Bianca […]
Jul 31
Paul Adom-Otchere, former Board Chair of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), has publicly addressed his invitation by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over an ongoing investigation into a revenue assurance audit contract with Evertex Logistics Limited. Speaking in a live broadcast on Facebook, Adom-Otchere expressed surprise at the number of calls he […]
Jul 30
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has issued a formal summons to Paul Adom-Otchere, former Board Chairman of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), to present himself for questioning in connection with a corruption probe. The investigation centers on a revenue assurance audit deal sanctioned during his tenure, which the OSP suspects may have […]
Jul 30
Three senior officials of the McDan Group have reportedly been detained by National Security operatives in connection with the demolition of a partially completed warehouse situated along the Spintex Road in Accra. Citi News sources confirm that the arrests occurred shortly after the demolition incident, which has since attracted widespread attention and public concern. The […]
Jul 30
The Government has strongly condemned the attempted arrest of a JoyNews reporter and the assault of an eyewitness by a soldier at a demolition site, describing the actions as “utterly unacceptable” in a democratic society. In a statement issued under the directive of President John Dramani Mahama, the government reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the […]
Jul 30
William Ato Essien, the former Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Capital Bank, has been granted GHC10 million bail by the Appeals Court pending the appeal of his sentence. The court’s decision comes after reports earlier this week indicated that Essien had been hospitalized due to ill health, raising concerns about his ability to meet […]
Jul 29
An exposé by policy analyst and vice president of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has reignited national debate over the Saglemi Housing Project, branding the saga a textbook case of “katanomics”—a term he uses to describe Ghana’s chronic disconnection between politics and policy. Simons’ commentary, published on X and picked up by observers, traces the origins […]
