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Tragedy in Ghana: Defence Minister and Other Prominent Figures Killed in Helicopter Crash

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BREAKING:  Tragic News Confirmed—Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Minister for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed Dead in Helicopter Crash A devastating helicopter crash occurred today, August 6, 2025, in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region , claiming the lives of prominent government officials and crew members. The victims include : Government Officials: Dr. Edward Omane Boamah , Minister of Defence Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed , Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Alhaji Muniru Mohammed , Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Dr. Samuel Sarpong , former Minister for Food and Agriculture and Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress Samuel Aboagye , former parliamentary candidate Crew Members: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala Flying Officer Mane-Twum Ampadu Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah The helicopter, a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 aircraft , went off the radar shortly after taking off ...
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Tribute To Stalwarts | Remembering Kobina Ade Coker and Sam Pee Yalley By The President

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FDA Suspends Tasty Tom Production

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FDA Halts Tasty Tom Production Over "Serious Health Risks," Exposing Prior Ban and Prompting Internal Regulatory Probe In kitchens across Ghana, the bright red packaging of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix has long been a ubiquitous and trusted ingredient, a staple in countless family meals. This perception of reliability and safety was abruptly shattered on August 3, 2025, when Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) issued a stark press release announcing the immediate and total suspension of the product's manufacture. 1 The directive, citing "serious health and safety concerns" and "unacceptable risks to public health," sent a shockwave through the consumer market, transforming a familiar pantry item into a symbol of a significant public health scare. 2 At the center of this unfolding crisis are three principal actors, each with distinct and high stakes. First is Nutrifoods Ghana Limited , the manufacturer of Tasty Tom and a subsidiary of the mult...
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Honour the Legend: Why Daddy Lumba Deserves a State Burial

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From highlife icon to national treasure, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, better known as Daddy Lumba, has shaped Ghana's music history and cultural identity for over four decades. His unparalleled contributions to Ghanaian music, his influence across generations, and his role as a voice for the everyday Ghanaian make a strong case: Daddy Lumba deserves nothing less than a state burial. A National Music Hero Daddy Lumba is not just a musician—he is a movement. Since his debut in the late 1980s with “Yɛɛyɛ Aka Akwantuo Mu” alongside Nana Acheampong, Daddy Lumba has consistently delivered hit after hit, creating a musical archive that spans gospel, highlife, love ballads, and inspirational tunes. Songs like Aben Wo Ha, Theresa, Sika Asem, and Ofon Na Ɛdi Asɛm Fo are not just melodies; they are time capsules that reflect societal truths, inspire love, and awaken national pride. His songwriting prowess, powerful voice, and stage presence have established him as one of the most revered artists in A...
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