A nation is wounded in the heart when an unfathomable tragedy befalls. It is a moment when the vivacious drumbeat of life quietens and citizens are collectively engulfed in sorrow. On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, our beloved country stood on the cliff of a woody mountain gazing into the shadow of death. A helicopter christened Z9, fell, taking with it eight beloved gallant souls. A terrible darkness of grief descended upon us all and the government ordered the national flag to fly at half-mast. In this darkness lies the tale of unethical depiction of the unbearable tragedy. It is an account of how we, as the storytellers chose to paint this heart-wrenching loss. The responsibility of the journalist, in a time like this,

On that partly cloudy but dark day, Carlos Calony and the cameraman of JoyNews of the Multimedia Group calmly carried their camera, mic and phones to carry the news on the ongoing "deconstruction" of the warehouse on a disputed land on the Spintex Road. Little did they know that they, rather than transmitting the news, would become the news. The news makers are now the news themselves. A soldier decided to change the ideal order to make the reporter the news. Beaten, arrested, removed from the scene and driven to a detention-house. What was Mr. Calony’s crime? The dictionary defines crime as " an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law." Detailed breakdown: Action or Omission: Crimes can be actions taken (like stealing). Against

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang yesterday convened and chaired an emergency meeting of the Ghana Armed Forces Council following the deadly helicopter crash at Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom area. The meeting addressed the tragic incident and other urgent matters concerning the Armed Forces, with the Vice President and Council members stressing the need for unity and national support during this period of mourning. After the meeting, the Vice President joined senior government officials and Council members to visit the residence of the late Minister for Defence, offering condolences and pledging support to his family. In a statement, the Armed Forces Council extended its deepest sympathies to all bereaved families, praying for strength, comfort, and peace for the nation.

Vice-President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is rallying the nation following news of a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight officials, including two Cabinet Ministers.The deceased include:
•Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister for Defence
•Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister for Environment, Science and Technology
•Alhaji Muniru Mohammed
•Dr. Samuel Sarpong
•Samuel Aboagye – Former Parliamentary Candidate
•Sergeant Leader Peter Bafemi Anala
•Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu
•Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah The Vice-President chaired a National Security meeting as the government prepared to officially announce the deaths of the eight individuals aboard the military helicopter.Following a public announcement by the Chief of Staff, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang led a government delegation to the home of the late Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, who was also

Accra, Ghana The Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Hon Abla Dzifa Gomashie, today inaugurated the newly constituted National Commission on Culture (NCC) governing Board at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra. Addressing attendees, the Minister emphasized the board’s vital role in steering the Commission toward achieving its mandate in line with national development objectives. The board is expected to provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Commission, ensuring that all programs are firmly aligned with Ghana’s national priorities. It will also uphold principles of accountability, transparency, and good governance in the management of the Commission. The Minister noted that effective oversight of the Commission’s limited resources will be one of the board’s most critical responsibilities. By fostering collaboration, partnerships, and

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) paid a working visit to two major mining companies, Gold Fields Tarkwa Mines and AngloGold Ashanti’s Iduapriem Mines on Monday, 5th August, 2025 as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the government and large-scale mining firms. The visit, which took place in the Western Region, served two key purposes: to familiarize the Minister with the companies’ operations and to formally invite them to the upcoming launch of the government’s alternative livelihood initiative, the *Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP). During meetings with the management and technical teams of both companies, Hon. Buah emphasized Government’s vision for large-scale mining firms to play a more active role in developing

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Ghana Police Service has sighted a media publication alleging a police raid at the residence of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Bono East Regional Chairman resulting in the death of one person. We wish to categorically state that the claim is false. The Police has not undertaken any such raid. Preliminary investigation has disclosed that on Friday, 1st August, 2025 at about 01:20 am,officers from the Bono East Regional Police Command, acting on intelligence, responded swiftly to a robbery incident where the suspects were spotted scaling a wall. One of the suspects, later identified as Seidu Bukari sustained gunshot wound during the operation and was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention but was later pronounced dead. The