Author: SAMUEL

The Bolgatanga Technical Institute (BOTECH) has been shut down indefinitely following a student riot that left parts of the campus damaged by fire. The unrest, which erupted late on Thursday, August 14, and spilled into the early hours of Friday, August 15, destroyed the school’s library and the senior housemaster’s office. Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the disturbances, as both police and school management remain tight-lipped. Education officials ordered the closure to protect students, staff, and property while investigations proceed. Although the extent of the damage is still being assessed, no injuries have been reported. Source:lovinghananews.com

At the state funeral on Friday, August 15, Hadiatu Mohammed, wife of the late Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, paid a deeply emotional tribute to her husband, reflecting on his life, faith, family, and devotion to national service. Opening with Islamic prayers, she described Dr. Mohammed as a man of great character whose presence was a blessing to everyone around him. “For nearly ten years, I had the honour of walking beside him through life,” she said. “Together, we raised our children, and in every moment, he taught us kindness, patience, and love.” She portrayed him as a devout…

Sam George The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations has begun imposing a statutory fine of GHC10,000 per day on MultiChoice Ghana (DStv) for failing to submit critical pricing data requested under the Electronic Communications Act (ECA). The penalty took effect on Friday, August 15, 2025. Sector Minister, Samuel Nartey George (MP) announced the decision during a meeting with the DStv team at the Ministry on Thursday, August 14. He explained that the requested data — including a breakdown of bouquet prices, tax components, and comparisons with at least six other African countries — was essential to support meaningful…

A 60-year-old woman, identified as Comfort Baidoo, has been run over and crushed to death by an unregistered Honda Civic in a tragic accident at Shama Junction. According to eyewitnesses, the victim was returning from a visit to her sister when the speeding Honda Civic, travelling from Daboase towards Inchaban and reportedly transporting blood for a sick patient, attempted to avoid heavy traffic by switching lanes. In the process, the driver collided with a taxi from Shama, lost control of the vehicle, and veered onto the pedestrian walkway. The car drove into the deceased, dragging her into a nearby kenkey-selling…

The Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association have demanded an “immediate reinstatement” of suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to office. In a joint statement on Thursday, August 14, 2025, they said the reinstatement should be done “without delay.” “Immediately and without delay, reinstate the Chief Justice of Ghana to her Office, consistent with both the hitherto strong attachment to the rule of law demonstrated by Ghana and also, the constitutional duties incumbent upon them,” the statement noted. The two bodies urged President Mahama to ensure that the suspended Chief Justice is afforded due and fair…

The remaining six victims of the August 6 helicopter crash have been buried on Friday, August 15, 2025. The burial took place at the Military Cemetery in Tse Addo, Greater Accra Region, drawing government officials, the military high command, bereaved families, and mourners from across the country. An interfaith funeral service was earlier held at Black Star Square for the fallen heroes. Families and loves ones laid wreath in honour of these six victims. before they were buried. In a solemn mood and burial moment, tears flowed freely as the victims were given their final respect. The six laid to…

Joyce Bawa Mogtari and the late Dr Edward Omane Boamah An Ode to My Brother, Confidante and Manager Extraordinaire. Dear Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah — faithful Catholic, intelligent and handsome man; strongly built, loyal, honest, vibrant, lovingly humble, modest and bold. The hours between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. will never be the same again for me personally. The devastating news of your cruel, untimely demise shattered my world. It is heartbreaking and though painful, we must now learn to accept and acknowledge the reality of your passing. Omane, we have agonized — over and over again. We have…

President Mahama has announced that officers of the Ghana Armed Forces who died in the August 6 helicopter crash will receive posthumous promotions in their respective fields. Reading his tribute during an interdenominational state funeral held on Friday, August 15, 2025, the President said the Chief of Defence Staff will oversee the ceremonial presentation of the posthumous promotion insignias to their families in honour of these officers. Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala has been promoted to the rank of Wing Commander, Flying Officer Manaen Twum Ampadu to the rank of Flight Lieutenant, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah to the rank…

Ghana will come to a solemn halt today as the nation bids farewell to eight distinguished patriots who lost their lives in last Wednesday’s [August 6] helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region. The state funeral, scheduled for 7:30 a.m. at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra, will unite government leaders, bereaved families, and citizens from across the country in a moment of national mourning. Among those being honoured are Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Mr. Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC; Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of NADMO; Sqn. Ldr. Peter Baafemi…

A coalition of commercial transport operators, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) of TUC and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), has issued an ultimatum to the government to fix the deplorable Pokuase-Nsawam road immediately or face a nationwide protest. In a press statement released on August 14, 2025, the transport operators called on the Minister for Roads and Highways to make the road a priority. They condemned the current state of the stretch as “unmotorable” and a source of “extreme dangers” to all motorists, commuters, and residents in the area. The coalition also highlighted the severe…