The Coalition of Muslim Organizations, Ghana (COMOG), has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Hon. Alhaji Dr. Murtala Ibrahim Mohammed, praising the late Member of Parliament for his firm defense of Ghanaian moral values and Islamic principles. In a tribute issued on Thursday and signed by COMOG President, Hajj Abdel-Manan Abdel-Rahman, the coalition said … The post COMOG

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has notified MultiChoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate a satellite pay television service in Ghana. In a press release issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025, the NCA stated that the action is being taken in accordance with Section 13 of the Electronic Communications … The post NCA

The government has announced a three-day national mourning programme, from Thursday, August 7 to Saturday, August 9, 2025, to honour the victims of the recent helicopter crash. In a statement issued by the Presidency signed by Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that the mourning period will begin with a public laying of … The post Government

The family of the late Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala, has announced that he will be laid to rest today, Thursday, August 7, in Tamale. The families of Alhaji Ibrahim Zeng made up of Alhaji Sharif Savannah, Alhaji Baba Sambii, Afa Abdul Somed … The post Murtala Mohammed to be buried in Tamale today

The Acting Chief Justice, together with the Judiciary and the Judicial Service of Ghana, has joined the rest of the nation in mourning the tragic deaths of two Ministers of State and six others who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday, August 7, … The post Acting Chief

The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has postponed the national launch of its Cedi@60 Anniversary celebration, which was scheduled to take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre. The central bank said the decision was made in respect of the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, resulting in … The post BOG postpones national launch of Cedi@60

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed two serving ministers to take on additional roles following the death of two Cabinet members in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been asked to act as the Minister for Defence, while the Minister for Lands and Natural … The post Ato

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has met with stakeholders affected by the recent fire outbreak at the Accra Tourist Information Centre (ATIC) to discuss recovery efforts and long-term support. The fire, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 4, 2025, destroyed parts of the ATIC facility, including “Rockz Waakye,” a … The post Tourism

Presidential Staffer in charge of Government Communications at the Office of the President, Bridget Otoo, has raised concerns about the growing trend of sensationalism and unprofessional conduct in Ghana’s media landscape. She made the revelation in a social media post on Thursday, following recent media coverage of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of … The post Bridget

Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has extended his condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the nation following the death of two Ministers of State and six others in a helicopter crash. Dr. Bawumia described the incident as heart-wrenching, saying the victims paid the ultimate price in service to … The post “May

The United Nations in Ghana has expressed deep sorrow following the fatal crash of a Ghana Air Force helicopter that claimed the lives of two government ministers and six others. In a statement signed by the UN Resident Coordinator, Zia Choudhury, the organisation described the incident as a national tragedy and extended its condolences to … The post UN mourns with Ghana over tragic helicopter

 The government has reintroduced Art, Craft, and Needlework into the country’s educational curriculum for foundational learners across. The reintroduction of these courses forms part of broader efforts of the government’s educational reform agenda and improvement in foundational learning. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who disclosed this during an engagement with Home Economics teachers from … The post Art,

The Chiefs and Elders of Abosso and Bompieso communities in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipal­ity of the Western Region have thrown their support for the ongoing illegal mining (galamsey) raid by the NAIMOS and the National Security in the area. They said that the raid, which was to clear all unauthorised groups and individuals who … The post Abosso, Bompieso chiefs applaud

 British rivals, Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, will meet at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15 for an eagerly-awaited rematch of their non-title middleweight clash last April, organisers announced on Wednesday. Eubank won the first 12 round fight, an echo of a clash 35 years previously between their fathers Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel … The post Benn, Eubank rematch scheduled

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallied to defeat No. 18, Alexei Popyrin, of Australia 6-7 (8), 6-4, 6-3 on Monday to reach the semifinals of the National Bank Open. Zverev, the 2017 tournament champion, will face No. 11 seed Karen Khachanov of Russia, who beat No. 26 Alex Michelsen of the U.S. 6-4, 7-6 (3). Zverev, a … The post  Zverev crush defending champion Popyrin to reach

 Mr Richard Briandt, a successful IT profes­sional and techpreneur, has been installed as Asafoatse Dzahene IV and inducted to the Osu Stool Council. He is now known as Asafoatse Boni Nii Dzahene IV, represent­ing the historic Briandt Family of Osu Blogodo in the Greater Accra Region. The ceremony took place July 19, 2025, at Osu, … The post Richard Briandt installed as Asafoatse Dzahene

 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 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 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