Why Murtala Muhammad and Alhaji Limuna’s burials are on hold
By Belinda Nketia Spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, says Islam permits the temporary suspension of immediate burial rites in cases like the August 6 helicopter crash that killed Environment Minister Murtala Muhammed, Alhaji Limuna Mohammed Muniru (Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator), and six others. He made this statement on the GTV […]
NCA plans to suspend MultiChoice Ghana’s licence over high pricing
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The National Communications Authority (NCA) has formally notified MultiChoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate its subscription management service for satellite television broadcasting in Ghana. The announcement was made in a press release issued on Thursday, 7 August 2025, citing regulatory concerns about MultiChoice Ghana’s […]
Helicopter crash: Let their courage and devotion inspire us all – Acting CJ mourns victim
By Ashiadey Dotse The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, together with the entire Judiciary and Judicial Service of Ghana, has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of eight Ghanaians, including two Ministers of State and three soldiers, who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. In a press statement released on Thursday, […]
Rev. Dr Lawrence Tetteh calls for unity and reflection after tragic helicopter crash
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Amid the tragedy that has befallen Ghana, President and Founder of Worldwide Miracle Outreach, Reverend Dr Lawrence Tetteh, has expressed his profound sorrow over the recent military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of all eight persons on board. Speaking in an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show, Rev Dr Lawrence […]
Sheikh Aremeyaw calls for renewed commitment in galamsey fight after deaths of national heroes
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Spokesperson to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Aremeyaw Shaibu, has called for renewed commitment and sensitivity in the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, following the death of eight Ghanaian nationals in a helicopter crash on their way to Adansi Akuofrom in the Ashanti Region on national duty. The […]
Turning the tide on plastic waste: How one man is cleaning Ghana’s beaches and building a greener future
By Kwaku Kafui In the heart of Accra, an environmental champion is tackling one of Ghana’s most pressing challenges—plastic pollution—one brick at a time. Meet Togbe Ghana, founder of LETSGOCLEANTHEBEACH&RECYCLING, a registered company with a bold mission: to clean Ghana’s coastline and give discarded plastic a second life. His initiative is not just a call […]
‘Step in their boots with honour’ – Ga leader to successors of helicopter crash victims
By Belinda Nketia A day after a helicopter crash claimed the lives of two government ministers and six others in Ghana, Numo Blafo Akotia Omaetu III, President of the GaDangme Council of Wulomɛi, has urged that those who will take over the roles of the deceased must honour their memory through upright public service. Speaking […]
Ghana in mourning after military helicopter crash claims lives of ministers, officials
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The nation of Ghana is in mourning, reeling from an unimaginable tragedy that has befallen the West African country. A military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District, claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two of the country’s most prominent ministers. The deaths […]
Ghana Armed Forces receives remains of eight killed in helicopter crash
By Seli Baisie The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) have received the remains of eight individuals who perished in Wednesday’s fatal military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The bodies were transported from the Dampia Range Forest Reserve, the crash site, in a Ghana Air Force aircraft. Upon arrival at the […]
Helicopter crash: Mahama declares 3 days of national mourning
By Seli Baisie President John Mahama has declared a three-day period of national mourning starting Thursday, August 7, to honour the memory of the eight people who died in a tragic military helicopter crash. A statement from the Presidency announced the suspension of all official activities and public engagements by the President for the rest […]
Helicopter crash: Eight bodies recovered from crash site as nation mourns
By Seli Baisie The bodies of Ghana’s Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six others have been recovered following a coordinated search operation at the crash site in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The recovery effort, led by national security operatives and emergency responders, followed […]
Majority in Parliament expresses deep grief following fatal military helicopter crash
By Valentia Tetteh The Majority in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of all eight persons onboard, including Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Muhammed. In a statement signed by Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business […]
Minority in Parliament mourns victims of military helicopter crash
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of all eight persons onboard, including Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Murtala Muhammed. In a heartfelt statement signed by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the […]
Government orders flags to fly at half-mast in honour of helicopter crash victims
By Seli Baisie The Government of Ghana has directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast to honour the memory of the eight individuals who tragically lost their lives in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. The directive comes as the country mourns the deaths of two serving ministers, senior government officials, […]
