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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 ...

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...