Rising tensions in Ada East have sparked allegations that some local executives of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) are deliberately working against the interests of Electrochem Ghana Limited, the company behind the large-scale salt mining initiative in the Songor Lagoon. Sources close to Electrochem and local security units claim that certain NDC actors are...

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation has issued a heartfelt appeal to the public to immediately cease the circulation of graphic videos and photos from the tragic military helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, claiming eight lives. This urgent call comes in response to the widespread sharing of disturbing images and footage...

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that it is working closely with other security agencies to investigate the tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight individuals, including two senior government ministers. The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. Among the deceased...

Confirmed Dead 1. Dr Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence 2. ⁠Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment  3. ⁠Alhaji Muniru Mohammed – Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator  4. ⁠Dr Samuel Sarpong – Vice Chairman, NDC 5. ⁠Mr Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary candidate 6. ⁠Squadron leader Peter  7. ⁠Flying Officer Twum...

Minister for Defence, Dr Omane Boamah, has unfortunately passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region today. Per reports reaching The Independent Ghana indicate that the Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has also passed away. The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) earlier reported that its airforce helicopter. Z9 that...

A delegation of Chiefs from the Dagbon kingdom has publicly expressed concern over the recent demolition of a warehouse property associated with Dr. Daniel McKorley, widely known as McDan. The action, which took place around Spintex in Accra, has drawn mixed reactions across the country. Meeting under the authority of Yaa Naa Abukari II, the...

Story By Kwame Larweh Ghana’s table tennis team, the Black Loopers, delivered a stellar performance at the Festival of Table Tennis 2025, held at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria. The festival encompassed the West Africa Regional Championship, WTT Contender, Africa Hopes Challenge, African Youth Championship, and Africa Youth Cup. Simultaneously, a...

On Tuesday at 9:00am, the illustrious Kempinski Hotel in Accra will serve as the epicenter of a groundbreaking convergence of visionary leaders, distinguished experts, and stalwart stakeholders at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit: The Accra Initiative.  This seminal event promises to recalibrate the paradigm of global health governance architecture, with a focus on fortifying Africa’s...

The vibrant town of Ada was transformed into a hub of culture and celebration over the weekend as residents and visitors gathered for the annual Asafotufiami Festival, a cherished tradition that honours the heroic journey of the Ada people and the battles fought to protect their land and identity. With traditional music, colorful attire, and...