26 h. ago Ghana’s Okada reforms signals progress for urban mobility in Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-okada-reforms-signals-progress-for-urban-mobility-in-africa/By-Lined by Weyinmi Aghadiuno Head of Regulatory, Bolt Africa On the streets of many African cities today, the sound of motorcycle taxis, commonly known as Okada in West Africa and Bodaboda in East Africa fills the air. More than just a quick fix for traffic congestion, these two-wheeled vehicles have become essential to daily life, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-okada-reforms-signals-progress-for-urban-mobility-in-africa/

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48 h. ago Mahama Demands June 2026 Completion for Delayed Ghana Highway

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-june-2026-completion-for-delayed-ghana-highway/President John Dramani Mahama has pressed contractors to complete the long-stalled Ofankor–Nsawam Road by June 2026, addressing mounting public frustration over the project’s repeated delays. During a Wednesday site inspection accompanied by the Roads Minister, Mahama emphasized accountability for the critical highway that serves thousands of daily commuters. The President warned contractors that his administration […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-demands-june-2026-completion-for-delayed-ghana-highway/

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66 h. ago Ghana Road Safety Authority Threatens Legal Action Over Billboard Violations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-road-safety-authority-threatens-legal-action-over-billboard-violations/Ghana’s National Road Safety Authority has warned it will sue municipal assemblies that permit illegal billboards on road medians, following a major enforcement operation in Accra. The authority conducted a clearance exercise in the Ayawaso West Municipality on Tuesday, removing several illegal structures that officials said obstructed motorists’ vision and heightened crash risks. Acting Director-General […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-road-safety-authority-threatens-legal-action-over-billboard-violations/

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8 d. ago Full text: Bawumia’s speech at NPP headquarters after filing nomination

Before I start, I ask that we all stand and observe a minute’s silence for our brother Ernest Yaw Kumi, our MP for Akwatia who passed away recently and for all others who have lost their lives in the service of our great party.

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8 d. ago GLICO General donates GH¢2m to families of helicopter crash victims

GLICO General has extended financial support to the dependents of the eight public heroes who lost their lives in the tragic helicopter crash of August 6, 2025.

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8 d. ago American Workers Face Rising Safety Fears Beyond Physical Hazards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/american-workers-face-rising-safety-fears-beyond-physical-hazards/Nearly half of American workers fear a colleague might turn violent at their workplace, according to new survey data that reveals a troubling shift in how employees perceive safety on the job. The nationwide study of 1,000 workers shows traditional safety concerns have expanded far beyond hard hats and warning signs. Violence worries plague 46% […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/american-workers-face-rising-safety-fears-beyond-physical-hazards/

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9 d. ago No casualties recorded at Suame Post Office fire – GNFS confirms

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that no lives were lost in the fire that swept through parts of the Suame Post Office area in Kumasi on Tuesday night.

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9 d. ago No casualties recorded in Suame Post Office fire – GNFS confirms

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that no lives were lost in the fire that swept through parts of the Suame Post Office area in Kumasi on Tuesday night.

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9 d. ago Fidelity Bank Ghana donates GH¢500,000 to support children of helicopter crash victims

Fidelity Bank Ghana has announced a contribution of GH¢500,000 to the government fund established to support the families of the eight distinguished Ghanaians who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.

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1 week ago Eight Lives Lost Daily: Why Ghana must treat Road Safety as a National Emergency

Eight Ghanaians do not make it home every day because of road crashes. That is not an abstract statistic; it’s eight empty seats at dinner tables every single day. Statistics from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) for January–June 2025 show 7,289 reported crashes involving 12,354 vehicles, injuring over 8,300 people and killing 1,504, more […]

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1 week ago Ghanaian Muslim Community in the United States holds special prayers for fallen heroes of Ghana Helicopter crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, MUHAMMED MALIK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-muslim-community-in-the-united-states-holds-special-prayers-for-fallen-heroes-of-ghana-helicopter-crash/The Ghanaian Muslim community across the United States gathered in Atlanta on Friday, August 22, 2025, to offer special prayers in honor of the eight fallen heroes who tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Ghana. The solemn event, sponsored by the Gonjaland Association of North America (GANA), brought together Imams, chiefs, and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, MUHAMMED MALIK, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-muslim-community-in-the-united-states-holds-special-prayers-for-fallen-heroes-of-ghana-helicopter-crash/

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2 w. ago Traders Advocacy Group Urges Gov’t to Procure State Aircraft for Presidential Safety and National Dignity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-advocacy-group-urges-govt-to-procure-state-aircraft-for-presidential-safety-and-national-dignity/The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has called on the government and Parliament to urgently acquire a modern state aircraft to safeguard the President and uphold Ghana’s international dignity. In a statement released on Wednesday, TAGG expressed concern over the recent travel inconveniences faced by President John Mahama, noting that even the highest office in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traders-advocacy-group-urges-govt-to-procure-state-aircraft-for-presidential-safety-and-national-dignity/

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2 w. ago Nigeria Launches Youth Safety Summit Amid Rising Security Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-launches-youth-safety-summit-amid-rising-security-concerns/The Nigerian government is joining forces with a youth advocacy group to tackle growing security threats facing young people across the country. The Not Too Young To Perform initiative announced plans for a national safety summit focused particularly on protecting girls and young women from abductions, violence, and exploitation. Youth Development Minister Ayodele Olawande endorsed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-launches-youth-safety-summit-amid-rising-security-concerns/

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2 w. ago Roads Ministry orders removal of unauthorised billboard at Flowerpot Interchange

The Ministry of Roads and Highways has raised serious concerns over the installation of an unauthorised billboard at the Flowerpot Interchange in Accra, warning that the structure contravenes national advertising and road safety regulations.

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2 w. ago Crumbling Highway Inflates Commuter Costs, Sparks Strike Threat in Ghana

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crumbling-highway-inflates-commuter-costs-sparks-strike-threat-in-ghana/The Pokuase-Nsawam highway, a critical link between Accra and Ghana’s northern neighbors, has deteriorated into a “daily abuse of commuters’ economic welfare,” warns consumer rights advocate Appiah Kusi Adomako. Years of contractor neglect have transformed the 40-kilometer stretch into a gauntlet of potholes and gridlock, forcing drivers to hike fares and passengers to absorb vehicle […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/crumbling-highway-inflates-commuter-costs-sparks-strike-threat-in-ghana/

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2 w. ago Ghanaian players abroad: Kudus and Semenyo star in Premier League as Partey makes Villarreal debut

Ghanaian players abroad had an explosive start to the 2025/26 season, with many scoring and making decisive contributions for their teams. Here’s a wrap of their performances over the weekend. England Antoine Semenyo kicked off his Premier League campaign with a brace against defending champions Liverpool on Friday night at Anfield, though Bournemouth eventually lost […]

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2 w. ago Ghana Airforce Helicopter Crash – An urgent call for an assessment of Ghana’s entire Aviation health

The recent Ghana Air Force (GAF) helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, has brought renewed urgency to conversations about aviation safety in the country. While investigations are ongoing and the nation continues to grieve, the tragedy underscores the need to reassess not only the maintenance culture of military aircraft but also the overall health of Ghana’s aviation ecosystem. This article reflects on global and national aviation safety challenges, reviews Ghana’s safety frameworks, highlights persistent weaknesses, and proposes actionable reforms.

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3 w. ago Helicopter crash must trigger renewed spirit to end galamsey – Volta Fair Secretariat

The Secretariat of the Volta Trade and Investment Fair has urged Ghanaians to renew their commitment to ending illegal mining following the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash. It stressed that it would be the “most fitting tribute” to the memory of the eight people who lost their lives during a mission to find a […]

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3 w. ago Photos: Ag. Chief Justice signs Book of Condolence for victims of tragic helicopter crash

The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has signed the Book of Condolence opened in Parliament in honour of the eight Ghanaians who lost their lives on August 6 tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti region.

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3 w. ago Melcom Group signs book of condolence in honour of 8 fallen patriots

Melcom Group of Companies has expressed its condolences to the government and the bereaved families of the national leaders and gallant officers who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash. Led by the Group Managing Director (MD), Ramesh Sadhwani, he signed a book of condolence at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in memory of […]

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