Helicopter crash: Mahama urges national unity and renewed commitment at memorial
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to channel their grief into a renewed commitment to nation-building as the country concludes three days of national mourning for the eight victims of Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. Speaking during an evening of reflections and a memorial ceremony on Saturday, August 9, the President […]
Helicopter crash: Mahama urges national unity and renewed commitment at memorial
President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to channel their grief into a renewed commitment to nation-building as the country concludes three days of national mourning for the eight victims of Wednesday’s military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. Speaking during an evening of reflections and a memorial ceremony on Saturday, August 9, the President […]
Let the sacrifice of the eight inspire a united and safer Ghana – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
Presidential Spokesperson and Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has called on Ghanaians to let the sacrifice of the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash inspire a renewed commitment to unity, integrity, and national service. Speaking at the Evening of Reflections and Memorial for the departed, held at the […]
Defence, Interior committee vows thorough review of Helicopter crash findings
The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Interior has pledged to conduct a comprehensive review of the findings from the ongoing investigation into the August 6 military helicopter crash that killed eight people, including two ministers of state. In a statement on Friday, August 8, the Committee commended the Ghana Armed Forces for swiftly initiating a […]
US charges four Ghanaians over $100m romance and Email scam
Four Ghanaian nationals have been charged in the United States for orchestrating an international criminal network that stole over $100 million through romance scams and business email compromises, US officials announced Thursday. Isaac Oduro Boateng (“Kofi Boat”), Inusah Ahmed (“Pascal”), Derrick Van Yeboah (“Van”), and Patrick Kwame Asare (“Borgar”) stand accused of leading a sophisticated […]
Armed Forces to conduct full and transparent investigation into helicopter crash – Mahama
President John Mahama has assured the nation that the Ghana Armed Forces will undertake a full and transparent investigation into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several military personnel. Speaking at the Jubilee House on Thursday, August 7, President Mahama addressed the country for the first time since the tragic incident occurred on […]
State funeral for helicopter crash victims to be held on August 15 – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a state funeral will be held on Friday, August 15, at the Black Star Square in honour of the eight individuals who tragically lost their lives in the military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The inter-denominational state funeral […]
NCA issues suspension notice to DStv, grants 30 days for response or remedial measures
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has formally notified Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate its Pay TV service in the country. The move, announced on Thursday, August 7, concerns Multichoice’s Subscription Management Service for its Satellite Television Broadcasting (Direct-to-Home Bouquet) and stems from growing concerns about the company’s […]
Gov’t holds wreath-laying ceremony in honour of helicopter crash victims
A solemn wreath-laying ceremony was held today, Thursday, August 7, at the Jubilee House, the seat of government, to honour the eight victims of the recent military helicopter crash that has plunged the nation into mourning. The ceremony, part of the official three-day national mourning period, took place at the Ceremonial Garden in front of […]
Helicopter Crash: Mahama appoints Ato Forson, Armah-Kofi Buah to act as Defence and Environment ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to take on additional responsibility as Minister for Defence and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah is expected to act as Environment, Science and Technology Minister. This was announced in a press statement issued on Thursday, August 7, by […]
