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BPS Calls for Independent Investigation into Deadly Military Helicopter Crash

BPS Calls for Independent Investigation into Deadly Military Helicopter Crash

The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) has urged the government to initiate an independent and transparent investigation into the military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives in the Adansi Akrofuom District on August 6. Among the deceased were Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and

"Even children die, so if these old men have died, what is the issue?” - Kofi Akpaloo

"Even children die, so if these old men have died, what is the issue?” - Kofi Akpaloo

Kofi Akpaloo, the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has sparked outrage with a controversial comment regarding the recent military helicopter crash. Reacting to national mourning and public grief, he reportedly said: “Why are Ghanaians behaving as if this tragedy is unprecedented? Even children die, so

Mahama Declares 3 Days of National Mourning After Helicopter Crash Kills 8, Including Ministers

Mahama Declares 3 Days of National Mourning After Helicopter Crash Kills 8, Including Ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning following a tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two prominent government ministers. The accident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The helicopter, which was en

Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed and 6 others dead in Military Helicopter Crash

Omane Boamah, Murtala Mohammed and 6 others dead in Military Helicopter Crash

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, when a military helicopter crashed in the Adansi Akrofuom District of Ghana’s Ashanti Region, reportedly resulting in the deaths of several high-profile government officials. Among those feared dead are the Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister

FDA Suspends Tasty Tom Production, Recalls Canned Products Over Safety Concerns

FDA Suspends Tasty Tom Production, Recalls Canned Products Over Safety Concerns

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the production of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix, a popular household tomato brand in Ghana, following safety concerns. The suspension affects all canned variants of the product, as well as selected batches of the pouch-packaged versions. In an official statement, the

Koforidua Woman Re-Arrested After Alleged Acid Attack Leads to Boyfriend’s Death

Koforidua Woman Re-Arrested After Alleged Acid Attack Leads to Boyfriend’s Death

Police in Koforidua have re-arrested 29-year-old Vera Akosua Asare after the death of her boyfriend, whom she allegedly attacked with acid while he was asleep. The incident, which happened in March 2025, stemmed from suspicions of infidelity. Vera, who shared a child with the victim, Daniel Omane,