Author: SAMUEL
A tragic military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, has reportedly claimed the lives of the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. According to initial reports, the high-ranking government officials were aboard a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter en route to Obuasi when the aircraft went off radar. The helicopter was carrying eight individuals, including three crew members and five passengers, among them the ministers, a presidential staffer identified as Samuel Sarpong, and the ministers’ security detail. Emergency…
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is introducing a minimum wage structure for Ghana Premier League players to improve their welfare and professionalize the league. The GFA’s Executive Council has approved the move, which will be presented to Congress for final approval before the 2025/26 season. According to GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum, “The GFA will introduce a minimum wage structure for players in the Ghana Premier League after it was approved by EXCO.” This decision aims to ensure fair compensation for players across the league, setting a base salary that all clubs must pay. Ghana’s top clubs have struggled…
Ghana dominated the All-African U-15 Badminton Championships, clinching an impressive five gold medals and one silver in the six-event tournament finals held on Tuesday. Dubbed the Ghana Grand Slam 2025, the championship took place at the state-of-the-art Borteyman Sports Complex, where the host nation showcased its badminton prowess, securing top honors. The five-day competition featured top junior talents from 24 countries across the continent, all vying for continental glory. Ghana’s rising star, Obampo Adu-Mintah, stole the spotlight with an outstanding performance, securing four gold medals across multiple events. Meanwhile, U-15 national girls’ champion Moslena Ama Adu Koramah added to Ghana’s…
arts of the Nsawam-Pokuase road were rendered impassable due to significant flooding caused by a downpour that occurred between the night of Tuesday, August 5, and the morning of Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The rainfall flooded much of the road, causing traffic to halt and numerous vehicles to almost submerge, making it unbearable for road users to commute to work on Wednesday’s early morning. Commuters were left stranded, several cars were partially submerged while others emitted vapour as a result of the engine overheating, drivers were forced to drive through the stagnant water due to the poor nature of the…
Renowned filmmaker Ivan Quashigah has been appointed as the Chairman of the newly inaugurated Board of the Ghana National Film Authority (NFA), following a presidential appointment in accordance with the Development and Classification of Film Act (Act 935). The Board was officially inaugurated on Monday, August 4, 2025, with the mandate to regulate, promote, and support the growth of Ghana’s film industry. Established in 2016 under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the NFA plays a crucial role in the classification of films, policy advocacy, and industry development. Quashigah, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Farmhouse Productions,…
Ghanaian midfielder Francis Abu has signed for Ligue 1 side Toulouse on a four-year deal. “I am very happy to be here. I can’t wait to start this new challenge and join this beautiful family. I’m also looking forward to discovering the Pink City and meeting all the incredible supporters of the club”- Francis Abu. The Ghanaian midfielder was previously playing for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League before leaving. Toulouse submitted a bid of around €2.5 million to secure Abu’s services, beating out competition from several other European clubs, including Premier League side Burnley and Italian clubs Torino…
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, has reiterated government’s commitment to supporting Ghanaian oil companies, including Star Oil and GOIL, to protect fuel security and sustain local jobs. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra, the Minister stressed the need to nurture indigenous companies in the petroleum sector. “Star Oil, to the best of my knowledge, is a Ghanaian company, and just like GOIL, we must encourage its growth,” Hon. Jinapor stated. “We are undertaking reforms, including adjustments to government commitments and procurement policies, to support GOIL and other Ghanaian companies because they employ…
he Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has responded to reports about the National Identification Authority (NIA) disconnecting GRA from NIA’s Identity Verification Platform (IVS) due to GH0376 million debt. The IVS platform is a critical digital infrastructure that enables public and private institutions to instantly verify the identity of individuals using the Ghana Card database. This function is vital for a wide range of services, including revenue mobilisation, passport issuance, banking, and healthcare access. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025 the NIA disconnected GRA from its Identity Verification Service (IVS) platform due to the GRA’s failure to settle a GHC376 million debt.…
After nearly two weeks of closure following a violent attack that tragically claimed the life of a student, final-year students of the Bawku Senior High School have begun returning to campus to sit for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). On Tuesday, August 5, the school successfully commenced the Visual Arts practical examination, with all 95 registered students present and participating. The school was temporarily closed on Sunday, July 27, after an armed gun attack on campus left one student dead, triggering widespread fear and panic among students, parents, and staff. Authorities swiftly shut down the school…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has welcomed the new United Nations Resident Coordinator, His Excellency Zia Choudhurry. Mr Ablakwa received the open letters of His Excellency Zia Choudhurry in Accra on Tuesday, August 5. As the UN turns 80, he said, Ghana reaffirms its steadfast belief in the UN Charter; renews its unwavering commitment to multilateralism. He also assured that Ghana shall be consolidating its enviable role as a top 5 troop contributor to UN peacekeeping operations in theatres of conflict across the world. Ghana will continue to be a lead advocate for UN reforms consistent with…