23 h. ago Ghana Police Arrest Social Media Figure in Weapons Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/Ghanaian authorities have detained social media personality Daniel Adomako, known online as “Sir Obama Pokuase,” following an intelligence-led operation targeting illegal weapons possession. The arrest comes after weeks of investigation into videos showing individuals brandishing sophisticated firearms, which Adomako allegedly circulated on his platforms. Assistant Commissioner Grace Ansah-Akrofi confirmed security forces recovered “a substantial number” […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-police-arrest-social-media-figure-in-weapons-crackdown/

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49 h. ago Nigeria’s Lassa Fever Deaths Climb to 155 Amid Wider Outbreak

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerias-lassa-fever-deaths-climb-to-155-amid-wider-outbreak/Nigeria’s public health authorities confirm the Lassa fever death toll has reached 155, with at least three fatalities recorded this month alone. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 825 confirmed cases nationwide since January, alongside more than 6,520 suspected infections. A slight decline in the death rate among confirmed patients brings […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigerias-lassa-fever-deaths-climb-to-155-amid-wider-outbreak/

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4 d. ago Stonebwoy Mourns Lost “Father Figures” in Ghana Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stonebwoy-mourns-lost-father-figures-in-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/Ghanaian dancehall star Stonebwoy has voiced profound grief following the deadly helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two government ministers and military personnel. Speaking emotionally to TV3 on August 7, 2025, the artist described the accident as a devastating blow for the entire nation. He revealed deep personal connections to the late Trade and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stonebwoy-mourns-lost-father-figures-in-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/

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5 d. ago Reporting National Tragedy, Deadly Ethical Sin of Ghanaian Media: A call for repentance

A nation is wounded in the heart when an unfathomable tragedy befalls. It is a moment when the vivacious drumbeat of life quietens and citizens are collectively engulfed in sorrow.On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, our beloved country stood on the cliff of a woody mountain gazing into the shadow of death. A helicopter christened Z9 […]

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6 d. ago Legal Expert Demands Full Probe into Ghana Helicopter Tragedy

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/Accra-based lawyer Austin Brako-Powers has declared Ghana’s deadly military helicopter crash demands deeper scrutiny, insisting the incident “leaves more questions than answers.” His call comes as President John Mahama observes three days of national mourning for Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and six others killed in the August […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/legal-expert-demands-full-probe-into-ghana-helicopter-tragedy/

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7 d. ago Ghana Media Regulator Urges Restraint in Helicopter Crash Coverage

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-media-regulator-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-coverage/Ghana’s National Media Commission has called for responsible reporting and public restraint following a military helicopter crash that killed Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Alhaji Dr. Muntala Muhammad. The commission expressed profound sorrow over Thursday’s accident, which also claimed the lives of six others including senior officials and air force personnel. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-media-regulator-urges-restraint-in-helicopter-crash-coverage/

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9 d. ago Tourism Minister urges privacy for Daddy Lumba’s family as nation mourns music icon

Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has appealed to the Ghanaian public and media to exercise discretion and compassion by respecting the privacy of the bereaved family of highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, during their period of mourning.

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9 d. ago 2024 Tourism Report misses key data on jobs, sustainability – Analyst

Ghana’s 2024 National Tourism Performance Report has come under scrutiny for its failure to capture critical data to provide a comprehensive picture of the sector’s development, a tourism analyst has said.

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1 week ago Business Leaders Cover US$40k Surgery for Ghanaian Music Legend Daddy Lumba

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-cover-us40k-surgery-for-ghanaian-music-legend-daddy-lumba/Four prominent Ghanaian businessmen—media magnate Kwame Despite, Francopart CEO, Nana Twum, and Asante Akyem’s Nana Yaw Kissi Akyempimhene quietly covered a $40,000 spinal surgery for highlife icon Daddy Lumba at Focus Hospital. Their intervention ensured the musician could focus solely on recovery without financial burden. Businessman Kennedy “Kenpong” Agyapong further supported Lumba’s convalescence by arranging […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/business-leaders-cover-us40k-surgery-for-ghanaian-music-legend-daddy-lumba/

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1 week ago Enyiresi incident: Ambulance Service refutes alleged misleading reports, urges public cooperation

The Management of the National Ambulance Service has noted with concern various media reports and circulating videos regarding an incident involving its crew from the Atiwa West District and some members of the public at the Enyiresi Government Hospital on the night of Thursday, 1st August 2025.

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1 week ago National Ambulance Service Denies Clash Reports at Enyiresi Hospital

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/national-ambulance-service-denies-clash-reports-at-enyiresi-hospital/Ghana’s National Ambulance Service (NAS) has dismissed viral videos and reports alleging a clash between its crew and the public at Enyiresi Government Hospital, labeling the claims “misleading and fabricated.” The incident occurred on July 31, 2025, during the transfer of a critically ill 17-year-old patient from Atiwa West District Hospital. NAS confirmed its team […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/national-ambulance-service-denies-clash-reports-at-enyiresi-hospital/

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3 w. ago GH₵4.9m wrongly paid to Adjaye & Associates for National Cathedral project – report

The Government has uncovered financial irregularity involving consultancy fees paid to Sir David Adjaye & Associates Ltd. in connection with the design and mobilisation works for the controversial National Cathedral project.

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