81 m. ago Catholic Church holds requiem mass for Omane Boamah and Sqn. Ldr. Anala

The Catholic Church in Ghana has held a solemn requiem service at Christ the King Parish in Accra in honour of the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, both of whom were long-standing and devoted members of the church.

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91 m. ago Livestream: Funeral and burial service for victims of helicopter crash

Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

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1 hour ago Adutwum’s integrity and leadership make him best choice for NPP – Aide

Yaw Opoku Mensah, spokesperson for Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has lauded the former Education Minister’s integrity and track record, portraying him as a man of honour whose work, particularly in education, has earned him public trust and national respect.

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2 h. ago Ghana’s Washington Embassy hosts memorial for victims of helicopter tragedy

The Embassy of Ghana in Washington, D.C., has held a solemn memorial service in honour of the late Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah; the Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed; and six other officials who perished in the tragic military helicopter crash of Wednesday, August 6.

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6 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral

Ghana will be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

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6 h. ago Final salute as Ghana bids farewell to 8 fallen patriots in solemn state funeral today

Ghana will today be in a state of standstill in grief and unity as the nation lays to rest eight patriots who perished in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region.

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7 h. ago Nigeria approves $2.6bn electricity sector debt refinancing plan

Nigeria has approved a phased plan to refinance 4 trillion naira ($2.61 billion) in electricity sector debt to help stabilise the nation's ailing power industry and improve supply, its finance minister said.

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13 h. ago Ghana’s Growth Path Tests Reform Resolve as World Bank Urges Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/Ghana’s economy defied global headwinds to expand by 5.7% last year and maintain 5.3% growth early in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest assessment. But this resilience now faces its sternest test as fiscal pressures mount. The institution projects growth will slow to 3.9% this year before recovering, warning that delayed debt restructuring and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-growth-path-tests-reform-resolve-as-world-bank-urges-action/

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13 h. 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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15 h. ago Buem Traditional Council joins nation in mourning, honours victims of helicopter crash

The Buem Traditional Council has added a voice to the national tribute for the eight victims of the military helicopter crash, underscoring the tragedy's impact on communities far beyond the nation's capital.

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17 h. ago The Big Push: Ghana’s panacea towards joblessness and skills for the future

When President John Dramani Mahama unveiled the Big Push Agenda, the headlines focused on the figure: US$10 billion to supercharge infrastructure across the nation.

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17 h. 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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18 h. ago Ghana’s AI Revolution Takes Flight: Gov’t Launches AI African Labs, Graduates 250 Platinum Trainers to Drive Digital Futur

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/The Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Mohammed Adam Zulfawu, delivered a keynote address on behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the launch of AI African Labs and the graduation ceremony of Ghana’s second cohort of AI Platinum Trainers.. In his speech, the Sessala West MP emphasized Ghana’s commitment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-ai-revolution-takes-flight-govt-launches-ai-african-labs-graduates-250-platinum-trainers-to-drive-digital-futur/

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18 h. ago Accusing Without Proof In a Time of Mourning Is Not Journalism, It’s Cruelty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accusing-without-proof-in-a-time-of-mourning-is-not-journalism-its-cruelty/by Melvin Tarlue, a journalist and media relations management expert By any democratic measure, the abduction of a journalist is alarming. It strikes at the heart of media freedom, chills public discourse, and threatens the press’s ability to speak truth to power. The reported abduction of Ghanaian broadcast journalist Akyemkwaa Nana Kofi Asare by unknown […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/accusing-without-proof-in-a-time-of-mourning-is-not-journalism-its-cruelty/

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19 h. ago Helicopter crash: Eastern Region NDC holds vigil for Dr Omane Boamah and 7 others

The Eastern Regional branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held a solemn vigil at the Koforidua Jackson Park to honour Dr Edward Omane Boamah and seven others who died in the August 6 helicopter crash.

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20 h. ago Ghana’s Iron Ore Dream Takes Root with Historic Exploration Milestone

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-iron-ore-dream-takes-root-with-historic-exploration-milestone/Ghana has crossed a significant threshold in its mining evolution. The nation’s pioneering iron ore exploration project has successfully concluded its drilling phase at the Gyamurume block in Asato, Oti Region. This landmark effort, spearheaded by Africa Exploration and Minerals Group Ltd (AEMG) and fully funded by Republic Bank (Ghana) PLC, aims to unlock a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-iron-ore-dream-takes-root-with-historic-exploration-milestone/

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25 h. ago National Youth Authority CEO Osman Ayariga Leads Youth Sector in Honouring Helicopter Crash Victims

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/national-youth-authority-ceo-osman-ayariga-leads-youth-sector-in-honouring-helicopter-crash-victims/The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Mr. Osman Ayariga Esq., together with his two deputies, Alhaji Inusah Mahama and Mr. Jacob Adongo Atule, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, signed the books of condolence in honour of distinguished national leaders who tragically lost their lives in the August 6 helicopter crash. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/national-youth-authority-ceo-osman-ayariga-leads-youth-sector-in-honouring-helicopter-crash-victims/

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25 h. ago  International Youth Day; GEA CEO Margaret Ansei Urges Ghanaian Youth to Make Positive Choices and Drive National Progress

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-gea-ceo-margaret-ansei-urges-ghanaian-youth-to-make-positive-choices-and-drive-national-progress/The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Ms. Margaret Ansei, has called on young Ghanaians to embrace innovation, make responsible choices, and pursue entrepreneurial ventures that will create lasting impact for the nation. Speaking during the agency’s commemoration of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Ms. Margaret Ansei described Ghana’s youth as “the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Esther Mensah, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/international-youth-day-gea-ceo-margaret-ansei-urges-ghanaian-youth-to-make-positive-choices-and-drive-national-progress/

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26 h. ago Foreign missions join Ghana in mourning  helicopter crash victims

Ghana continues to receive an outpouring of messages from the international community commiserating with the nation over the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region, which claimed the lives of senior government officials and military officers.

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33 h. ago Ghana’s Top Fisherman Warns of Collapsing Stocks, Demands Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-fisherman-warns-of-collapsing-stocks-demands-action/Samuel Tetteh, Ghana’s 2023 Metro Best Fisherman, has issued a stark warning that pollution and toxic fishing practices are pushing the nation’s fisheries toward collapse. Speaking on Connect FM’s Orokodo News, he accused irresponsible fishers of using dynamite, DDT, and carbide—substances poisoning marine life and slashing annual catches far below Ghana’s 400-metric-ton potential. “Human waste […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-fisherman-warns-of-collapsing-stocks-demands-action/

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