Author: Insight News

A solemn farewell ceremony was held yesterday, August 10 at the Forecourt of the State House, followed with a burial service at the Military Cemetery near Burma Camp, all located in Accra for late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and late Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, who faced their unfortunate demise during a helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom district in the Ashanti region. Late Alhaji Muniru before his demise was Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator. Late Dr. Ibrahim however was Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and MP for Tamale Central. The two Muslims, alongside with 6 others namely; Dr.…

Management of East Airport Regimanuel has described actions taken by the Numo Kofi Anum Family of Tesa, Teshie against certain portion of land which is a subject in court as “Unlawful Execution of Writ of Possession and Goss Misrepresentation of High Court Judgment”. In a statement, management of Regimanuel Gray Estate explained, whiles there is an order to jointly commission a valuation of the 123 acres in contention with parties involved, such directive has been disregarded and executed in a haphazard and chaotic manner by land guards of the other party disturbing peace and security in the neighborhood. “The Numo…

This is not the time to point fingers at anyone and play blame games, but rather move in a moment of unity, sober reflection, and renewed commitment to the country’s progress during this period of national grief over the August 6 military helicopter crash, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has admonished Ghanaians. “This is not a time for perfect words nor a time for the right thoughts, because there are none, they served their nation and humanity well. This time needs us to pay critical attention to detail and to facts to avoid and prevent any such occurrence in…

The Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations has called on all religious leaders in Ghana to submit any prophecies or spiritual messages of national importance to its office for immediate review. This new order was made clear in a statement released on Sunday, August 10, 2025, by Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations. The main goal of this measure is to promote responsibility, careful judgment, and wise management of the nation’s future during uncertain times. “As part of strengthening national coordination on spiritual matters, especially in these times of uncertainty and…

Seven people have been arrested in connection with the armed hijacking of a 5,400-litre fuel tanker on August 7, 2025. The Ghana Police Service said the arrests happened after a quick and well-coordinated operation in two regions: Greater Accra and Eastern. The incident started around 12:30 a.m. at the Ablekuma Borkorborkor checkpoint in Accra. Police stopped a green pickup truck carrying three passengers in the back. When officers approached, two passengers ran away, shouting armed men had attacked them and stolen their fuel tanker near Nsawam the night before. The driver of the pickup also fled, leaving one passenger behind,…

On Thursday August 7, which was day two of the three-days of national mourning declared by the Government in honour of the eight persons who died during Wednesday, August 6’s helicopter crash, the mortal remains of the victims were flown to South Africa for DNA testing and analysis to help in the proper identification of the bodies which got burnt beyond easy recognition. The testing procedure is expected to be done with results ready within 12 hours. Early reports suggested that the 37 Military Hospital in Accra had assembled a team of specialists for the DNA analysis and identification. It…

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has officially informed MultiChoice Ghana Limited that it plans to suspend the company’s authorisation to operate its pay-TV service, DStv, in Ghana due to high and unfair subscription fees. In a press statement released on Thursday, August 7,2025 by the NCA stated that it is acting under Section 13 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775). This section gives the Authority the power to suspend or revoke licences if a service is considered harmful to the public interest. MultiChoice Ghana has been given 30 days to respond to the notice. During this period, the…

The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has suspended its earlier plan to increase public transport fares by 20%, which should have taken effect today. This decision came after a high-level meeting with the Ministry of Transport on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The fare hike, which was supposed to start on today, Friday, August 8, 2025, faced strong public criticism. Many people expressed concern that there had been no proper consultation with key stakeholders before announcing the increase. Due to the backlash, the GRTCC and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), after a joint meeting, decided to put the…

The Minority in Parliament has challenged claims of economic progress under the President John Mahama led-government, saying that while the cedi appears to have stabilized on paper, its real value has drastically weakened in the everyday lives of Ghanaians. The Minority was responding to claims of economic growth made by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, when he presented the Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday July 24, 2025. Speaking to journalists in Accra, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 the Minority pointed out that although the government boasts of a stable exchange rate, the real test of economic health…

Any appointee who served in the Akufo-Addo administration and is currently under investigation would be picked up the Police Service if they step foot in Akwatia to campaign for the by-election, Deputy General Secretary and Deputy Director of Operations at the Presidency, Mustapha Gbande has served notice. Gbande explains the former appointees are on record to have engaged in several unlawful practices and transactions including money laundering, visa racketeering, among others, reason they would be arrested as soon as they arrive in the Akwatia constituency. “We will go to Akwatia; however, all previous appointees who were involved in any crime…