Death and the King’s Horseman: George Quaye to stage Soyinka’s classic this August
The production opens on Saturday 23 August with shows at 4 pm and 8 pm, followed by performances on 24, 30 and 31 August at the same times.
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African stars shine as changemakers at The Hague African Festival 2025
The Hague African Festival 2025 transformed the Dutch city into a hub of African music, fashion and culture last weekend, celebrating creativity and social impact under the theme ‘Changemakers.’
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Ghanaian nationals extradited for alleged roles in stealing more than $100m through romance scams, other fraud
United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Christopher G. Raia, announced today the unsealing of an indictment charging four Ghanaian nationals, Isaac Oduro Boateng aka “Kofi Boat,” Inusah Ahmed aka “Pascal,” Derrick Van Yeboah aka “Van,” and Patrick Kwame Asare aka “Borgar,” for their roles in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email compromises
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Kumasi edition of vigil for Daddy Lumba postponed indefinitely
Eight Ghanaians lost their lives in the crash on 6th August 2025. The deceased include Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed. Others were NDC Vice Chairman and former Kumasi mayor, Dr Samuel Sarpong, Deputy National Security Coordinator Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, and former NDC parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East, Mr Samuel Aboagye, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Twum Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah, all members of the Ghana Armed Forces.
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Mahama’s speech as he addresses nation after national tragedy :Full text.
Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence.
§ Alhaji Dr. Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central and Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology.
§ Alhaji Muniru Mohammed Limuna, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator.
§ Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress.
§ Samuel Aboagye, Deputy Director-General of NADMO.
§ Squadron Leader Peter Anala of the Ghana Air Force
§ Flying Officer Tsum Ampadu of the Ghana Air Force.
§ Sergeant Ernest Addo of the Ghana Air Force.
Helicopter crash: Mahama declares 3-days of national mourning
The crash claimed the lives of key public servants, including Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Dr. Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohamme, NDC Vice-Chair Samuel Sarpong, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator Muniru Mohammed, and former MP Samuel Aboagye.
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Defence Minister, Environment Minister, 6 others confirmed dead in military helicopter crash
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, announced the tragic news at a press conference and directed that all national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the victims. He also extended the government’s condolences to the bereaved families and the nation
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EOCO seizes Lamborghini from Shatta Wale in FBI-backed asset recovery operation
The high-end vehicle, which was in the possession of Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale at the time of the seizure, was reportedly acquired using proceeds from Amuah’s multi-million-dollar romance and business email compromise schemes in the United States.
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Ghana launches real-time passenger screening system at Kotoka International Airport
The Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) systems will allow security agencies to collect and process passenger information before arrival or departure, enabling them to identify potential threats early
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Fire outbreak at Accra Tourist Information Centre
Eyewitnesses say the flames may have originated from the kitchen area of Rockz Waakye, a popular food vendor operating within the premises
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