42 m. ago Presidential envoy defends decision to receive and review prophecies

The Presidential Envoy on Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has again defended his office’s move to receive and review prophecies, stressing that the role involves several other duties beyond prophecy evaluation.

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92 m. ago Helicopter tragedy aftermath: Mahama has resolved to ruthlessly deal with ‘galamsey’ – Ablakwa

President John Dramani Mahama has committed to a “ruthless and relentless campaign” to end illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey’, to end the menace that has resulted in significant losses. The pledge follows the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6 that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers who were at the forefront of the […]

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93 m. 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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2 h. ago Ghana seeks help from U.S. forensic experts to unravel helicopter crash

The government has officially invited U.S. forensic experts to assist in the ongoing investigation into the August 6 military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two cabinet ministers.

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3 h. ago Ghana Embassy in Washington holds memorial service for helicopter crash victims

The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C., has held a solemn memorial service for the victims of the Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment, Science and Technology Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six other officials on Wednesday, August 6.

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3 h. ago CDD backs election observers’ call for EC appointment overhaul, presidential age limit

Programmes Director in charge of Election Security at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD), Paul Mensah Abrampah, has backed calls by the Commonwealth and African Union observer mission for a transparent and merit-based process to appoint Electoral Commission (EC) commissioners.

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3 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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3 h. ago Abuakwa South MP works farms during recess, promoting farming over destructive galamsey

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-works-farms-during-recess-promoting-farming-over-destructive-galamsey/While some persist in recklessly degrading Ghana’s forests, Abuakwa South MP Dr. Kingsley Agyemang is setting a markedly different example this parliamentary recess by trading the comforts of political office for the grit of farm work. Hailing from a constituency with deep agricultural roots, Dr. Agyemang owns large farms of his own. But this recess, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/abuakwa-south-mp-works-farms-during-recess-promoting-farming-over-destructive-galamsey/

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4 h. ago Final preparations underway for state burial of helicopter crash victims

The Black Star Square is resonating with the sounds of military trumpets as personnel rehearse for Friday’s state burial of six of the eight victims of last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash.

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4 h. ago Helicopter crash: Sissala Council of Chiefs commiserates with bereaved families

The Sissala Council of Chiefs has expressed profound grief over the fatal military helicopter crash that claimed eight Ghanaian lives, including senior government officials and members of the Ghana Armed Forces.

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5 h. ago Koforidua Catholic Bishop warns clergy against unfounded prophecies after helicopter crash

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua, Most Rev. Joseph Afrifah-Agyekum, has urged religious leaders to exercise restraint and sensitivity when speaking publicly about the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Dr Edward Omane Boamah and seven others. Speaking at a vigil organised by the Eastern Region branch of the National […]

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5 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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5 h. ago Observer missions push for EC appointment overhaul, lower presidential age limit

The Commonwealth and African Union observer missions for Ghana’s 2024 general elections have urged sweeping electoral reforms, with a strong focus on how Electoral Commission (EC) commissioners are appointed.

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6 h. ago Keep politics out of presidential planes and helicopter procurement – Asantehene tells politicians

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned political actors against turning the procurement of presidential planes and helicopters into partisan propaganda, stressing that such acquisitions are matters of national security rather than political convenience. He issued the caution when the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, paid a courtesy call on him at the […]

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6 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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8 h. ago Helicopter crash: Police announce traffic diversions for state funeral

The Ghana Police Service has announced temporary road closures and traffic diversions in Accra on Friday, August 15, to ensure safety and smooth traffic management during the inter-denominational and inter-faith state funeral for the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.

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8 h. ago Gov’t details arrangements for the State funeral of helicopter crash victims

The government has announced detailed plans for the state funeral of the victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash, which will be held on Friday, August 15.

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8 h. ago Don’t go chasing mourners at state funeral of 6 helicopter crash victims– Stan Dogbe counsels media

Deputy Chief of Staff, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has issued a pointed reminder to members of the media and all accredited personnel to uphold decorum and refrain from disruptive behaviour particularly the chasing of mourners.

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8 h. ago NPP’s Nana B Accuses IGP of “Selective Justice,” Demands Accountability

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a scathing attack on Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, accusing him of politicizing law enforcement and undermining the service’s integrity. Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), the party’s National Organiser, declared the IGP “unfit for purpose” during a press briefing in Accra, citing alleged bias in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npps-nana-b-accuses-igp-of-selective-justice-demands-accountability/

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9 h. ago Asantehene Demands End to “Petty Politics” Over Ghana’s Aircraft Fleet

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-end-to-petty-politics-over-ghanas-aircraft-fleet/Ghana’s Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a sharp rebuke to political leaders bickering over presidential and military aircraft, declaring their partisan squabbles a risk to national safety. Speaking at Manhyia Palace on August 13, the monarch urged urgent investment in modern jets and helicopters after the deadly August 6 crash that killed eight […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asantehene-demands-end-to-petty-politics-over-ghanas-aircraft-fleet/

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