A 30-day halt in petroleum product

The Coconut Federation-Ghana has joined the nation in mourning the loss of eight prominent Ghanaians in last week’s tragic helicopter crash. In a statement issued on August 12, 2025, and signed by Kwaku Boateng, the Vice President of the Federation, it said it was “deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss,” describing the deceased, which included […] The post Coconut Federation-Ghana

French leader cites independence icons who were killed during military operations led by French forces.

The family of the late Defence Minister, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has formally requested the Eastern Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to cancel its planned candlelight vigil in Koforidua, citing a lack of consultation. The vigil, scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2025, was intended to honour the memory of Dr. Boamah […] The post Omane Boamah’s

The situation is being described as "catastrophic" after islands hit by vast amounts of rain.

The Circuit Court at Dansoman, a suburb of Accra presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of seven Nigerian nationals who are facing criminal charges for allegedly providing false information to acquire Ghana National Identification Cards. The accused persons – Ibrahim Mohammed, Danjuma Yakubu, Abubakar Saidu, […] The post Seven

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Monday broke ground for the construction of a 60-bed ward at the Police Hospital to boost its capacity. Addressing hospital staff and members of the Police Management Board (POMAB) at the project site, IGP Yohuno explained that the six-month project will be funded through […] The post IGP Breaks Ground For New 60-Bed

Former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya and head of the Safo family, Sarah Adwoa Safo, has debunked online reports claiming that her father, Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has died.   In a strongly worded statement, Adwoa Safo described the publications, which appeared on some online portals, including connectghananews.com as “false, malicious and deeply insensitive.” She stressed […] The post Apostle

African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said. Speaking at the opening of the African Political Parties Summit in Accra, President Vila Nova called on parties to build resilient economies, promote social justice, and strengthen […] The post African

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Government will set up a programme for creating a fund that will assist with the education of the children of the eight victims of the August 6, 2025 helicopter tragedy. The President made the announcement at Maaijor, near Accra, during the Islamic funeral (adua) of Alhaji Mohammed […] The post Helicopter Tragedy: Mahama

Takoradi-Amanful chief, Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III, is a  development oriented chief  looking at the speed  he is spreading development projects across his traditional area. After funding the construction of a borehole project to serve the people of Amanful, Nana has fulfilled another promise he personally made to construct boreholes in all communities under […] The post Takoradi-Amanful

Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, after announcing the tragic death of Flying Officer Twum Ampabu to the Military hierarchy in Takoradi, followed up to Cape Coast to commiserate with the wife of the fallen officer. Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, who was among the eight individuals who lost their lives in the incident on Wednesday, August […] The post W/R Minister mourns with wife