Donations to the military helicopter crash victims' children support fund have surpassed GHS6.5 million. Dr. Valerie Sawyerr released an updated report on Saturday detailing contributions received between September 1 and 11. The Presidential Advisor coordinates the fund and tracks all incoming donations from various sources. Multiple organizations and private citizens contributed to reaching this milestone amount. The fund previously held GHS3.5 million as of late August.
Recent contributors added substantial amounts to the growing total. NIB Ghana, Keda Ghana Ceramics Limited, MTN Ghana, and Ghana Commercial Bank joined earlier donors. Private individuals like Cynthia Naa Odotey and Nana Victoria Akyaa Afriyie-Abrokwa also...
Eco-Conscious Citizens coordinator Awula Serwah rejected claims that citizens pursue illegal mining for survival purposes. President John Dramani Mahama acknowledged during his September 10 media appearance that unemployment drives some Ghanaians toward the unlawful activity. The president emphasized that ending galamsey requires gradual action rather than an immediate shutdown without alternative opportunities. Mahama cautioned against hasty measures that could harm affected communities. The administration views this challenge as requiring systematic rather than instant solutions.
Serwah countered this perspective during her September 13 JoyPrime interview by characterizing the livelihood argument as deceptive. She pointed out that...
One Ghana Movement Leader, Senyo Hosi, condemned Circuit Court Judge Samuel Bright Acquah for controversial statements during politician Kwame Baffoe's remand hearing. Judge Acquah referenced George Orwell's Animal Farm while extending detention for the NPP Bono Regional Chairman known as Abronye DC. The magistrate declared some individuals possess greater equality than others during Friday's Accra Circuit Court 9 proceedings. Critics argue these remarks violate constitutional principles established in Article 17 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution. Public backlash emerged after the judicial officer's comments suggested unequal treatment before the law.
Hosi appeared on JoyNews NewsFile Saturday to express concerns about judicial integrity...
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation has shuttered two production facilities after electricity expenses became unmanageable. The state broadcaster transfers 100,000 Ghana Cedis each week to the Electricity Company of Ghana to prevent service disconnection. Solar power already supports thirty percent of Adjankote Transmission Line operations and half of Takoradi branch activities. Management plans expanding renewable energy systems to the Kanda location for cost reduction. Parliamentary Committee on Communication and Information members learned about these financial challenges during their recent visit.
Director General Prof. Amin Alhassan restricts one studio to four-hour morning operations between six and ten o'clock. Equipment replacement...
IMANI Africa founder Franklin Cudjoe supports President Mahama's decision to dismiss Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkonoo from her position. The former Chief Justice lost her role after a committee investigation revealed financial misconduct and improper judicial interference. Committee members discovered evidence of public fund misuse and abuse of discretionary authority during their review process. Cudjoe believes Torkonoo would have applied similar penalties against others facing identical accusations. He emphasized that constitutional leaders must accept consequences for financial violations.
The policy expert criticized opposition party responses during his Channel One TV appearance on Saturday. He expressed frustration with New...
Sheikh Abdul Malik Maiga presented a special recognition to philanthropist Alhaji Abass Dawud during Friday prayers in Kasoa. The Imam Malik Foundation awarded this honor for Dawud's exceptional service to Muslim youth across Ghana's Zongo communities. His work focuses on educational advancement, community building, and fighting substance abuse among young people. The cleric praised Dawud's diplomatic methods for reducing illegal drug activities while bringing hope to affected families. This recognition celebrates years of dedicated humanitarian efforts.
The formal citation described Dawud as a transformational leader who strengthens Muslim community bonds throughout the nation. His programs create educational pathways and mentorship...
Police forces have successfully ended violent conflicts that erupted across Sampa and nearby areas on September 10, 2025. The deadly confrontations resulted from an ongoing leadership dispute between two rival factions. One person lost their life while multiple others sustained serious injuries during the unrest. Attackers destroyed significant portions of the local marketplace and burned down residential buildings. Financial losses from the destruction reached several million Ghana cedis.
Chief Inspector Thomas Akeelah released an official statement confirming the return of stability to affected regions. The violence originated from competing claims between followers of Nana Yaw Sammor-Duah II and Nana Samgba Gyafla II. Three law...
Ghana established the Youth Federation during an Accra ceremony that fulfilled President John Dramani Mahama's campaign promise. Youth Development Minister George Opare Addo led the inaugural event for the nonpartisan organization. The statutory body operates under the National Youth Authority Act 2016 and will coordinate voices across all 16 regions. Sheriff Ghali from the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs became the federation's first president. The interim leadership team also comprises Secretary Sabina Adwoa Amakyi, Organiser Eric Asamoah Yirenkyi, Treasurer Gerald Ekow Woode, and Gender Secretary Sarah Kekeli Akunor.
The federation will connect young citizens directly with government policymakers and development partners. Ghali...
Ghana's Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa began a diplomatic mission to Côte d'Ivoire focused on assisting displaced citizens. Violent communal conflicts in Gbinyiri within the Savannah Region forced numerous Ghanaians to seek refuge across the border. The two-day official visit aims to address the urgent needs of these displaced individuals. Ivorian Foreign Minister H.E. Kacou Houadja Léon Adom provided a warm reception at the airport. Okudzeto-Ablakwa praised the extraordinary welcome he received from his diplomatic counterpart.
The minister emphasized the Mahama government's commitment to protecting all citizens regardless of their location worldwide. Direct engagement with displaced Ghanaians...
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