Author: Krobea

The investigative report into the deadly helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6 has been made public. The report was first presented to the National Security Council on Monday, November 10 and immediately handed to President John Dramani Mahama by the acting Minister of Defence, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson. On Tuesday, November 11, the investigative team led by Captain (rtd) Paul Forjoe met the press at the Jubilee House to make known key findings during the 30-day investigation. “The investigation determined that the immediate cause of the accident was the sudden loss of altitude and lift due to downdraft,” he…

US media including the New York Times and Fox News are reporting a letter said to be from US President Donald Trump’s legal team sent to the BBC. It gives the BBC a deadline of Friday 14 November at 22:00 GMT (17:00 EST) to make a “full and fair retraction” of the Panorama documentary – or face being sued for $1bn (£760m). It reads: “If the BBC does not comply with the above by November 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST, President Trump will be left with no alternative but to enforce his legal and equitable rights, all of which…

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from jail, three weeks into a five-year prison term for taking part in a criminal conspiracy. He will be subject to strict judicial supervision and barred from leaving France ahead of an appeal trial due to be held next year. On 21 October, the former centre-right president, 70, was sentenced to five years for conspiring to fund his 2007 election campaign with money from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. His legal team immediately filed a request seeking his release. Writing on social media after the release, Sarkozy said his “energy is focused…

The Manhyia Palace has announced Sunday, November 30 and Monday, December 1 as dates to host a concluding session of Asantehene’s mediation of the Bawku chieftaincy conflict. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has led mediation efforts to find a lasting peace in the Upper East Region town. Long-standing chieftaincy disputes have led to loss of lives and properties running into millions of Cedis damaged. The Asantehene, however, praised both sides for a “positive” approach to the process so far. He also appealed to all concerned to avoid any actions likely to affect the progress towards a lasting solution to the Bawku…

The Acting Minister of Defence, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has taken delivery of the investigative report on the deadly helicopter crash on August 6. He has, consequently, presented the report and its findings to President John Dramani Mahama at a short meeting. The presentation was made following a meeting of the National Security Council. The investigative committee was given 30 days by President Mahama to complete investigations into the cause of the deadly crash. All eight on board the Z-9EH (GHF631) helicopter perished. The report is expected to be made public on Tuesday, November 11.

Ghana’s small-scale mining sector — once a source of livelihoods and local pride — has spiraled into a full-blown national crisis. Across our mining districts, law enforcement officers from the Police, Military, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are being attacked by armed galamsey operators. Our rivers run brown poisoned with mercury, cyanide and arsenic compounds. Our farmlands have similarly become poisoned moonscapes of destruction. The time for half-measures is over. The Government of Ghana must declare a State of Emergency in the small-scale mining sector — now. State Of Emergency Only Solution. A state of emergency in this call is…

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a Southern African national at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) for attempting to smuggle over 30 kilograms of cannabis into Ghana. The suspect, who arrived on a flight from Thailand, was apprehended by NACOC officials after intelligence led to a thorough search of his luggage. The cannabis was carefully concealed in vacuum-sealed packages hidden within his personal belongings. In a shocking twist, an airline official stationed at KIA was also arrested for allegedly aiding the suspect in bypassing routine security checks. NACOC officials revealed that preliminary investigations suggest a coordinated effort between the…

Ghana Premier League giants Accra Hearts of Oak have apologised over incident that followed their 1-0 loss to Asante Kotoko on the rescheduled Matchday 5 game on Sunday. Right after the blast of referee Reginald Collins Amoah’s whistle, the Phobian players rushed onto the officials apparently in protest of a disallowed goal. Key among them was Mohammed Hussein, who was prevented by security officials as he charged on the officials. But the club’s management appears unhappy about the players’ action. “Following the conclusion of that match, we acknowledge with deep regret the unfortunate scenes that unfolded after the final whistle,”…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has broken his silence on comments by Asante Akim South Member of Parliament (MP) Kwaku Asante Boateng, who labelled him a stranger in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and not fit to lead the party as its flagbearer. The MP’s comment attracted widespread criticism, with the national secretariat and the NPP Ashanti Regional Parliamentary Caucus among groups that condemned the statements. Addressing NPP members during his tour of the Oti Region on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia expressed disappointment at the comments, saying they are divisive and an affront to the proud tradition of the NPP,…

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to uphold the party’s unifying tradition of respect for all, and reject the introduction of tribal sentiments in the ongoing internal election campaign against him by some members. Dr. Bawumia said a national party like the NPP, built on the proud UP tradition of bringing ethnic groups together, should reject what he described as “dangerous and divisive” tribal campaign by some members of the party due to his aspiration to be the party’s 2028 flagbearer. Dr. Bawumia was reacting to much-maligned attacks against him by…