Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has urged the media to show empathy toward the bereaved families in their coverage of the Ghana Airforce Z9 helicopter crash. The crash which has plunged the nation into a state of mourning claimed the lives of two senior government officials; the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister […]

President John Dramani Mahama leads national tribute by laying the first wreath for the eight victims of the tragic military helicopter crash Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, together with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, lays a wreath in honour of the eight victims of the tragic military helicopter crash President Mahama sheds tears while laying […]

The Ministry of Communication has told persons who are circulating images and videos of the burning bodies of some victims of the helicopters, on social media, to desist from their actions. The Ministry asked that, out of respect to the individuals involved, circulation of these videos and photos should stop immediately and all copies deleted. […]

The Ghana Chamber of Mines has mourned the tragic death of Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Dr Murtala Mohammed, and the others. A statement issued by the Chamber of Mines said that their untimely demise represents a significant loss to Ghana. Each one of them was a committed public servant who made […]

His Royal Majesty, the Nayiri-Naa Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga, the king of the Mamprugu Kingdom has released a statement expressing his profound sorrow and calling for national unity in the wake of the tragedy. “With profound sorrow and a heavy heart, I join the rest of Ghana in mourning the tragic loss of eight distinguished […]

The Board, Management, and entire staff of Media General join the nation in mourning the victims of the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, near Adansi?Akrofuom, Ashanti Region. The tragic incident, which has left the nation in profound sorrow, claimed the lives of eight distinguished individuals, including the Defence Minister, Dr Edward […]

The Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has described the tragic loss of state officials in the Z9 helicopter crash as an “untimely passing” not only as a personal loss to their loved ones, but also “a grievous blow to the country they so faithfully served.” In a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the […]

Nigeria’s women’s national football team coach, Justine Madugu, has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year trophy. This recognition comes on the heels of his outstanding achievement in guiding the Super Falcons to a record-extending 10th WAFCON title. Justine Madugu was named best coach of the 2024 Women’s AFCON. The […]

For the first time in its history, the Kopa Trophy awarded to the best young footballer will include a female recipient, and Michelle Agyemang could make history as the inaugural winner following a sensational year. The 19-year-old forward shone at UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, where she scored crucial goals in the quarterfinal and semifinal against […]

A new 14-member governing board for the Creative Arts Agency has been constituted with key industry figures including comic actor Clement Amponfi Bonney (Mr Beautiful), playwright Latif Batalima Abubakar, as well as former radio host and singer Korkui Selormey. The full composition of the board as released by the Agency is as follows: Chairperson – […]

The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) recently concluded in Morocco, with Nigeria securing their 10th title at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat and taking home the $1 million cash prize. With increased sponsorship and growing viewership, the overall quality and appeal of the tournament has significantly improved. The tournament has expanded from 8 […]

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) is joining the nation mourn the passing of eight distinguished Ghanaians who lost their lives in a helicopter crash near Adansi-Akrofuom on Wednesday, August 6. The flight was en route to Obuasi in the Ashanti Region for a ceremony. Among the dead were two ministers of […]

Prior to his tragic death, the Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah had cautioned the general public against fake recruitment advertisements into the Ghana Army. This post was his last Facebook comment he made on 5th August 2025. He had written that “Ladies and gentlemen, this is fake! We’ll issue a formal statement when we advertise […]

A Requiem Mass is being held in honour of the late Dr. Edward Omane Boamah by the management of Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary. Dr. Omane Boamah was an alumnus of the school, which he visited just last month as the guest speaker during its 67th Anniversary celebration. The Defence Minister was […]

The University Teachers Association (UTAG) has urged all public institutions of higher learning to observe a moment of silence during official engagements throughout the national mourning period following the fatal helicopter crash that killed eight people. UTAG says that they stand ready with their expertise to support national healing. “We urge the government to conduct […]

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has told the government to take all necessary steps to enhance the safety of official air travel going forward, to avoid future tragedies as has just occurred. In honour of the eight persons killed in the helicopter crash, UTAG urged all public institutions of higher learning to observe […]

A Security expert, Richard Kumadoe, has called for a thorough investigation into the crash of the military helicopter that killed eight people, including two ministers. He stated that the investigations will reveal the real cause of the crash. In a Facebook post, he said, “Investigation outcome will prove cause of helicopter crash: an accident or […]