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Bad Weather Forces Another Helicopter to Land -This Time in Nkawka In a second incident within days, a Volta River Aviation helicopter was forced into an emergency landing Monday morning near the Nkawkaw bypass in the Kwahu West Municipality of the Eastern Region. The aircraft, a Jet A-1 with registration number 9G-AFW, had taken off from Accra bound for Kumasi but encountered dangerously poor visibility caused by harsh weather. The pilot made the precautionary decision to touch down safely, with all crew members unharmed. This follows last week’s dramatic landing at the Presby School Park in Ajumako Kokoben, when another…

Stop the Fearmongering: Apostle Boakye Agyemang Hails Gov’t Prophecy Review Office, Warns Against Fake Revelations The General Overseer of New Life Mission International Church, Apostle Solomon Boakye Agyemang, has thrown his support behind government’s bold move to regulate sensitive prophecies through the newly established Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations. The initiative,announced on Sunday, August 10, 2025, by Presidential Envoy Elvis Afriyie Ankrah,will require religious leaders to submit prophecies with potential national impact for official review before going public. It covers messages relating to political leaders, governance, national security, and the stability of the nation.…

Shock and Sorrow Grip Bekwai: Two Tragedies in Just 24 Hours The Bekwai Municipality in the Ashanti Region is in mourning after two separate tragedies struck within the span of a single day, leaving residents stunned and grieving. Wife Brutally Stabbed at Edwenase, Abodom On Sunday, August 10, 2025, a domestic dispute in Edwenase, a suburb of Abodom, turned violent when 38-year-old Rebecca Appiah was stabbed in the stomach by her husband. Speaking from her hospital bed, Rebecca told Angel Broadcast Network’s (ABN) Bekwai correspondent, Nana Poku, that her husband had for years accused her of infidelity whenever she visited…

Breaking News from the Golden Stool With profound grief and solemn respect, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, officially announces the passing of Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, the cherished Asantehemaa and Mother of Asanteman. Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, whose reign was marked by maternal wisdom, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of her people, has been called to rest after years of selfless service to the Ashanti Kingdom. Her leadership bridged generations, and her nurturing spirit will remain an enduring symbol of unity and grace. In accordance with Asante custom and tradition, the one-week…

Double Tragedy in Bekwai Municipality: Wife Stabbed by Husband, Farmer Found Dead in Bush The Bekwai Municipality in the Ashanti Region has been thrown into a state of shock and grief following two separate tragic incidents that unfolded within just 24 hours. Stabbing Incident at Edwenase, Abodom On Sunday, August 10, 2025, a domestic dispute in Edwenase, a suburb of Abodom, took a bloody turn when 38-year-old Rebecca Appiah was stabbed in the stomach by her husband. According to the victim, her husband had for years accused her of engaging in extramarital affairs during her trips to the Bekwai market.…

When Grief Silences Politics: Mahama and Bawumia Stand Shoulder to Shoulder for a Mourning Nation In the quiet shadow of tragedy, two of Ghana’s most prominent leaders,President John Dramani Mahama and former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,stood side by side, their hearts united by loss. The devastating military helicopter crash that claimed eight precious lives did more than shake the nation; it dissolved the walls of political rivalry, leaving only the shared humanity of two men determined to comfort a grieving Ghana. Their handshake was not just a greeting,it was a promise. A promise that when the country weeps, its…

Bawumia Reaches Out to Mahama in Wake of Helicopter Crash Tragedy In a moving show of solidarity, former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has called on President John Dramani Mahama to extend his deepest condolences following the fatal military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives. Accompanied by senior dignitaries, Dr. Bawumia shared in the nation’s grief, offering words of comfort to the President and families of the victims. President Mahama, visibly touched, expressed gratitude for the gesture, noting that such moments prove Ghana’s strength lies in unity,even across political lines. The encounter was a solemn reminder that in times of…

Tears for a Fallen Comrade: Asiedu Nketia Weeps Uncontrollably Over Death of Close Ally Dr. Samuel Sarpong The news of Dr. Samuel Sarpong’s tragic death in the recent helicopter crash has sent deep shockwaves through the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Among those hardest hit was NDC Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, whose bond with Dr. Sarpong went beyond politics and into the realm of true friendship. When Nketia visited the grieving family, the weight of the loss became unbearable. Sitting quietly in the living room, surrounded by heartbroken relatives, the usually composed and resolute chairman could no longer hold back his…

Amenfi Central MP Rolls Out Scholarship Drive for All Tertiary Students Amenfi Central’s Member of Parliament, Honourable Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has announced the opening of applications for the newly decentralized Ghana Scholarship Secretariat programme, aimed at making scholarships more accessible, transparent, and fairly distributed. The initiative, open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, requires applicants to: Apply online via www.scholarships.gov.gh Sit for an online aptitude test Attend an interview at the District Assembly if shortlisted. Hon.Joana Gyan Cudjoe urged students to take advantage of the opportunity, describing it as “a key step in empowering our constituency’s future leaders.”

URGENT ROYAL SUMMONS: ASANTEHENE CALLS EMERGENCY ASANTEMAN COUNCIL MEETING On behalf of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, the Asanteman Council has formally issued a royal summons to all members of the Council, the Kumasi Traditional Council, and all relevant stakeholders to converge at the Manhyia Palace for an emergency meeting on Monday, 11th August 2025, commencing precisely at 10:00 a.m. This gathering, called under the direct authority of the Golden Stool, underscores the seriousness of the matters to be discussed. In Asante tradition, such a summons reflects pressing issues of national and cultural significance, requiring the united…