17 h. ago Several investors submit proposals for Damang Mines’ takeover – Minerals Commission’s CEO

Acting Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh, has revealed that several investors have submitted proposals for the possible takeover of the Goldfields Damang Mines.

Events

19 h. ago Two women granted GH¢100k bail over offensive remarks against President Mahama

Two women accused of making abusive and offensive statements against President John Mahama in connection with the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail.

Politics

33 h. ago Two women arrested over abusive statements against Mahama granted GH¢100K bail 

Two women who made abusive and offensive statements against President John Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash have been granted bail. 

Events

35 h. ago Mining Lease review is in line with current global practice – Acting Minerals Commission CEO

The Acting Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Andrews Tandoh has maintained that the planned review of Ghana’s mining and minerals laws are in line with current global practice and development.

Society

3 d. ago Gov’t appoints Deputy CEO of Minerals Commission as Acting Chief Executive

Government has appointed the current Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Isaac Tando Andoh, as Acting Chief Executive of the institution.

Events

3 d. ago Two women arrested over abusive statement against Mahama weep in court   

Two women who made offensive and abusive statements against President John Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash wept uncontrollably in and out of the courtroom.   

Events

3 d. ago Mahama Faces Constitutional Test Over Chief Justice Removal Report Release

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-faces-constitutional-test-over-chief-justice-removal-report-release/President John Mahama confronts a delicate balancing act between constitutional duty and political prudence following his removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, with legal experts pushing for transparency in the aftermath. Constitutional lawyer Kow Abaka Essuman argues that Mahama’s next decision on whether to publish the investigative committee’s report will define public perception of his […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-faces-constitutional-test-over-chief-justice-removal-report-release/

Economics

3 d. ago Former Presidential Counsel Demands Release of Chief Justice Removal Report

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidential-counsel-demands-release-of-chief-justice-removal-report/A former Acting Secretary to the President has called on President John Mahama to immediately release the full committee report that led to Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkornoo’s constitutional removal from office. Kow Abaka Essuman, who previously served as Legal Counsel to the President, argues that constitutional transparency requirements now compel disclosure of all […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-presidential-counsel-demands-release-of-chief-justice-removal-report/

Politics

4 d. ago Ghana launches fresh assault on illegal gold mining operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-fresh-assault-on-illegal-gold-mining-operations/President John Mahama’s administration has intensified efforts to tackle illegal mining across the country following last month’s helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials. Acting Environment Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah announced plans to withdraw Legislative Instruments 2462 and 2501, which previously allowed mining activities within protected forest areas. The legal changes aim […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-fresh-assault-on-illegal-gold-mining-operations/

Events

5 d. ago Traditional Leaders Seek Monument for Navy Helicopter Crash Site

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traditional-leaders-seek-monument-for-navy-helicopter-crash-site/The Adansi Traditional Council is urging government to transform the site where eight military personnel died in a helicopter crash into a national memorial and tourist destination. Ghana Armed Forces lost all eight occupants when their helicopter crashed in the Dampia Range Forest Reserve near Brofoyedru-Sikaman on August 6. The tragic incident claimed the lives […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/traditional-leaders-seek-monument-for-navy-helicopter-crash-site/

Events

7 d. ago Ghana insurance chief receives penetration report amid growth push

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-insurance-chief-receives-penetration-report-amid-growth-push/Ghana’s acting Commissioner of Insurance has received recommendations aimed at boosting the country’s low insurance uptake, currently sitting at just 1% of economic output. Dr. Abiba Zakariah accepted the report from the Committee on Insurance Penetration at the National Insurance Commission headquarters in Accra, describing it as crucial for expanding coverage and rebuilding public trust […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-insurance-chief-receives-penetration-report-amid-growth-push/

Politics

7 d. ago Ghana Raises Over GH₵3.5 Million for Helicopter Crash Victims’ Children

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-over-gh%e2%82%b53-5-million-for-helicopter-crash-victims-children/A national fundraising effort for children orphaned by Ghana’s devastating August helicopter crash has collected more than GH₵3.5 million in just nine days, the Presidency announced Friday. The Children Support Fund, launched following the August 6 aircraft disaster, has received GHC 3,576,600 and US$20,000 from corporate donors and private citizens between August 19 and 28. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-raises-over-gh%e2%82%b53-5-million-for-helicopter-crash-victims-children/

Events

7 d. ago Over GH₵3.5m and $20,000 donated to August 6 tragedy children’s support fund

The Presidency has announced that a total of GH₵3,576,600 and US$20,000 have so far been donated to support the children of victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.

Politics

9 d. ago Helicopter crash: Journalist granted GH¢100,000 bail over alleged false publication 

An Accra Circuit Court has granted bail to Emmanuel Kwakye Asare, a broadcast journalist, over the publication of alleged false news concerning the August 6 helicopter crash. 

Events

9 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.

Events

9 d. ago Helicopter crash: Mahama gifts residents GHS100k for aiding in bodies’ recovery

President John Mahama has appreciated the efforts of the residents who helped in recovering the bodies of the eight individuals who died tragically in the helicopter crash at Adansi Brofoyeduru in the Ashanti region. Defence Minister, Dr Peter Omane Boamah, Environment Minister, Murtala Mohammed and six others were killed whilst on their way to Obuasi […]

Events

9 d. ago Nana B: IGP must be firm, we don’t need any military presence in Akwatia

I have sighted a press release by the regional public affairs unit of the Ghana police service to the effect that some eight(8) persons have been convicted after pleading guilty to their involvement in the Ablekuma North election violence.

Politics

9 d. ago Helicopter crash: Mahama gives GH¢100,000 to residents who discovered remains of victims

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed profound gratitude to 13 residents of Sikaman-Brofoyedu for their role in recovering the bodies of eight victims from the tragic military helicopter crash on 6 August 2025.

Events

1 week 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.

Events

1 week ago Ghanaian Musician Reflects on Life’s Uncertainty After Military Helicopter Crash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-musician-reflects-on-lifes-uncertainty-after-military-helicopter-crash/Kofi Kinaata has opened up about his emotional response to Ghana’s recent military helicopter tragedy, revealing personal connections that have deepened his grief over the incident. The award-winning musician shared his thoughts through social media following the crash that killed senior military officers. His reflection touched on a series of recent tragedies that have affected […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanaian-musician-reflects-on-lifes-uncertainty-after-military-helicopter-crash/

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