Author: Insight News

By midday, the nation stood still as devastating news broke; a military helicopter had crashed near Adansi in the Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of eight individuals, including some of Ghana’s most prominent government officials and military personnel. Among the fallen were Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, former Minister for Food and Agriculture and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator; Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the NDC; and others, including two brave Air Force officers and a former parliamentary candidate. This was not merely…

THE ONE-week observation of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 and the Manhyia Palace has placed a ban on all funerals across the Asanteman Kingdom on the said date. An official statement issued on the letter head of Manhyia Palace, dated Tuesday August 12, 2025 and signed by  Amb. Nana Effah-Apentengm, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Palace noted: “His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, on Monday, August 11, 2025, officially informed the Asanteman Council of the demise of Nana Konadu Yiadom IlI, Asantehemaa, who passed away peacefully on Thursday,…

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…