The Accra Circuit Court II, presided over by Her Honour Basilia Adjei-Tawiah, has granted bail to two teens accused of robbing and attacking a policewoman with a cutlass, at the Nungua Barrier in June, this year. The accused, Mustapha Abu, an auto mechanic and Sadat Mohammed Issah, an electrician, both without fixed places of abode […] The post Motorcyclists who slashed Cop’s neck

I was writing a feature article for the Ghanaian Chronicle, on Wednesday afternoon of August 6, 2025, when I had the sad information about the helicopter crash in Adansi, Ashanti, resulting in two ministers of state, perishing. I must say, it really saddened me and turned the already dull day into a gloomy one. The […] The post National Day of Tragedy and Fake Prophets appeared first on The

Tragedy struck the nation yesterday, Wednesday August 6, 2025 when two ministers of state – Dr Omane Boamah, Dr Murtala Mohammed and some top military officers died in helicopter crash in the Akrofuo area in the Ashanti Region. According to various accounts, the two prominent ministers and the military men were on their way to […] The post Editoria: Omane Boamah

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle in the Western region has hinted that henceforth mining leases would be extended based on the record of the mining companies. “In the new dispensation, leases will be extended based on the records, the […] The post Mining lease to be extended based on

In a bold move to redefine Africa’s place in global health governance, African Heads of State, Experts, development partners and civil society leaders converged in Accra on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 for the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit. The summit seeks to initiate a continental shift in health leadership and financing by launching a reform agenda […] The post African

Bechem United have officially bolstered their squad with the signing of former Manchester City U23 forward Aminu Mohammed ahead of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.The club officially announced the arrival of the highly-rated winger on social media, welcoming him with the words: â??New Signing Alert! AMINU MOHAMMED is officially a Hunter!â?Aminu, once hailed as one of Ghanaâ??s brightest prospects, was part of the Black Starlets team that represented Ghana at the

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has reversed an earlier decision by a Federal High Court that stopped the EFCC from seizing 14 properties allegedly linked to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. Justice Yargata Nimpar, delivering the judgment virtually with two other justices concurring, said the lower court erred by dismissing the case based on […] The post Court upholds EFCC’s right to

The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Ibrahim Namadi, has resigned following a controversial role in standing surety for an alleged drug baron, Sulaiman Danwawu. Namadi’s resignation came just hours after Governor Abba Yusuf received the official report from a high-level investigative committee probing Namadi’s involvement in the case. Speaking through a statement made available by […] The post Kano

 The Kremlin has issued a vague state­ment following talks between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, days before Donald Trump’s deadline to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine. Foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov said the two sides had exchanged “signals” as part of “constructive” talks in Moscow. He also said Russia and the … The post Kremlin

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 […]

A story is told that a wealthy English nobleman and his daughter were walking one day down the sor­did streets of Calcutta. All around them were filth and unspeakable poverty. The young girl was unable to take her eyes off the panorama of suffering. Her father, however, focused straight ahead as if obliv­ious of his … The post Helping or hurting? appeared first on Ghanaian Time

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 […]

The Ministers of De­fence and Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, MP, Ta­male Central, have been confirmed dead. Dr Samuel Sarpong, 2nd Vice Chairman, NDC Mr Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary candidate, NDC Murtala Mohammed, Environment Minister Squadron Leader Peter Anala Alhaji Muniru Mohammed,Acting Dep. National … The post National

Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Ibrahim Sannie Daara, believes Charles Kwabla Akonnorâ??s appointment as Gor Mahia head coach will present a golden opportunity for Ghanaian players.Akonnor has joined the Kenyan powerhouse on a two-year deal ahead of the new football season.The former Asante Kotoko head trainer will be assisted by Bismark Kobby Mensah, while Ben Owu will serve as the goalkeepers' trainer.Speaking in an interview,

Ranking Member of Parliamentâ??s Select Committee on Youth and Sports, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has called on the government to urgently address the worsening condition of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.The facility, which has been deemed unfit to host matches, has already disrupted domestic football activities. The Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA) has been forced to seek an alternative venue for the 2025 Top Four tournament due to the stadiumâ??s current state.In

We often discuss attracting investment into rural areas, focusing on agriculture, infrastructure, and essential services. Usually, the conversation revolves around how to draw in urban or foreign capital. Yet, after years working across agriculture, finance, technology, and community empowerment, I found a compelling alternative while writing my last article: What if the village itself was […] The post What

The 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has kicked off with electrifying energy across its trio of host nations â?? Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.As the tournament rolls into Matchdays 2 and 3, from Wednesday 6 to Monday 11 August, the competition is reaching fever pitch with Africaâ??s top footballing nations vying for a coveted spot in the knockout rounds.Following a gripping opening round, early frontrunners are beginning to emerge, setting the stage for high-stakes

A military helicopter carrying senior government officials and army personnel has crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom district of Ashanti Region – killing all eight people on board, including the Defence and Environment Ministers, the presidency has said. The Z9 helicopter, operated by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), took off from Accra at 09:12 a.m. local […] The post Disaster: