Black Box Recovered: Why does it matter?
Authorities investigating Wednesday’s deadly Ghana Air Force helicopter crash have recovered the aircraft’s black box, a vital step toward uncovering the cause of the tragedy that claimed eight lives. Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Thursday, August 7, stating that the flight data recording device has been retrieved and is now...
Sierra Leone’s President visits Ghana to mourn victims of Military Helicopter Crash
Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, arrived in Ghana today to express his condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana, following Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that has plunged the nation into mourning. The visit, described as a gesture of regional solidarity, comes as Ghana reels from the devastating loss of high-ranking government officials and military...
“Even as we mourn one, he mourns 8”- Family of Squadron Leader Anala commends Mahama’s compassion
The family of Squadron Leader Peter Afemi Anala, one of the eight victims of last week’s fatal military helicopter crash, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his empathy and leadership as the country mourns a national tragedy. During a condolence visit by a government delegation to the family home in Jisonayili, Sagnarigu, Anala’s sister, Sophia Ayarik, acknowledged the emotional...
Shelton beats Khachanov to win 2025 National Bank Open
Ben Shelton’s breakout season reached new heights as the 22-year-old American battled from behind to defeat Karen Khachanov 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) and win the National Bank Open. It was the biggest title of his young career and a statement victory on one of tennis’ grand stages. Shelton’s win makes him the first American man to lift the Canadian Masters trophy...
Teen sensation Mboko stuns Osaka to claim first WTA title
Victoria Mboko delivered one of the most remarkable runs in Canadian tennis history, defeating Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to win the Canadian Open on home soil. The 18-year-old wildcard overcame a shaky start to secure her first-ever WTA Tour title. She became only the third Canadian to win the tournament in the Open era, joining Faye Urban in 1969...
Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembélé, Yamal headline star-studded shortlist
The race for football’s most prestigious individual prize is underway, with the 2025 Ballon d’Or nominees unveiled. From Ousmane Dembélé’s Champions League heroics to Arsenal’s historic women’s season, the shortlists are packed with talent, storylines, and potential history-makers. Ousmane Dembélé heads the men’s list after steering Paris Saint-Germain to their first-ever Champions League crown. The winger, once written off for...
NCA Moves to Suspend Multichoice Ghana’s Pay TV Operating Licence Over Pricing Concerns
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially served notice to Multichoice Ghana Limited of its intention to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate its pay television service in Ghana. The announcement, made on Thursday, August 7, concerns Multichoice’s Subscription Management Service under its Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite television bouquet. The move follows rising public dissatisfaction with the company's pricing structure. In a...
Nation Pays Tribute to Helicopter Crash Victims in Solemn Ceremony at Jubilee House
A sombre wreath-laying ceremony was held on Thursday, August 7, at the Ceremonial Garden of Jubilee House to honour the eight individuals who perished in Wednesday’s military helicopter crash—an event that has plunged the country into mourning. The ceremony, part of the government-declared three-day national mourning period, brought together grieving family members, senior government officials, military leaders, and members of...
Gov’t announces plans for three days of National Mourning for Helicopter crash victims
The government has announced three days of national mourning to honor the victims of the recent helicopter crash. The mourning period, set to run from Thursday, August 7, through Saturday, August 9, aims to provide a time for the nation to grieve collectively and reflect on the lives lost. The official programme will begin on Thursday with a public flower-laying and...
Photos of Chief of Staff as he receives bodies of 8 helicopter crash victims
The bodies of all eight victims of the fatal Z-9 military helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, have been flown to Accra and are now at the 37 Military Hospital awaiting interment. The remains were recovered from the crash site near Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region and arrived in the capital aboard a Ghana Air...
