Although Ghana has the capability and equipment to do standard DNA profiling, in extreme cases involving highly degraded remains, the country may lack certain advanced equipment and reagents for specialised analysis.

The High Court in Accra has ordered a habitat and housing company, Shelter Afrique, to pay GH¢600,000 in costs and damages to Blue Rose Ltd, a real estate company, contracted from the Pan-African finance institution for the construction of housing units for sale.  

The Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, has passed away at age 98.

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation (MoCDTI), Samuel Nartey George, has said he considered shutting down the internet in Ghana last week following the fatal helicopter crash.

His reason is that he wanted to stop the circulation of graphic videos before families of the victims were informed.

The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested seven people in connection with the armed hijacking of a fuel tanker loaded with 5,400 litres of fuel at Teacher Mante near Suhum in the Eastern Region.

Economist Kwame Pianim, a senior member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has warned that the party could face the same political decline as the Convention People’s Party (CPP) if it fails to urgently restructure and address concerns from within its ranks.

In an interview with TV3, the veteran politician said the NPP’s future rests on the shoulders of its younger members, who must take responsibility for the party’s direction.

Two officers of the Ghana Police Service have been promoted for their role in foiling a robbery and rescuing two victims during a night snap check operation in Accra.

The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, announced the promotions of Chief Inspector Patience Kotoka and G/Constable Joseph Akondoh at a ceremony at the Police Headquarters on August 8, 2025. The pair, both stationed at the Anyah District Police Command, were honoured alongside four Community Police Assistants (CPAs) for their vigilance and swift action.

The immediate past Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL), Professor Raymond A. Atuguba, has underscored the need for governments to stay away from interfering in the affairs of public universities.

The Kwabenya Circuit Court has sentenced a 58-year-old mason to 10 years' imprisonment for having sex with his daughter. 

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has gotten engaged to his long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez.

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has decided against fielding a candidate in the Tamale Central parliamentary by-election, a move aimed at fostering national cohesion following the tragic death of the constituency's MP, Alhaji Dr Murtala Mohammed. 

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance works in parts of the Greater Accra, Volta, and Ashanti regions from Monday, August 11, to Tuesday, August 12, 2025, as part of efforts to improve service delivery.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially announced the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. 

The leadership of Parliament in Ghana has proposed that the Hansard, which is a verbatim report of debates in Parliament should be made available online.

This, according to them, this will help fight misinformation and fake news, which is on the ascendency.

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin has urged the Hansard staff across Africa to try and upgrade their knowledge, skills, and competence required to meet the demands of the technology age and protect the integrity of parliamentary proceedings.

The Hansard, which is a verbatim report of parliamentary debates is normally handled by a special unit within even parliament.

A helicopter belonging to the Volta River Aviation, with registration number 9G-AFW, made an emergency landing on Monday morning [August 11] at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region due to bad weather.

Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has explained why his office is urging religious leaders to formally report prophecies or spiritual insights that could affect national security.

In an interview with TV3, Mr Afriyie Ankrah said the measure was necessary to prevent misinformation and panic at a time when alarming messages were becoming increasingly common.

The remains of the two Muslim faithful who were among the eight patriots who lost their lives in last Wednesday’s helicopter crash have been laid to rest at the Military Cemetery, La, in Accra.

The Presidential running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on Ghanaians to soberly reflect on the devastating tragedy that has claimed the lives of gallant and patriotic citizens, including two serving ministers of state.

Tragic moments often leave no room for chuckles; yet Ghana’s Black Wednesday leaves room to recall past experiences riding on the giant bird called the airplane. Even worse was the smaller species called helicopter with a propellor atop.

My worst was the small Allegheny commuter plane that carried only 20 passengers. On this, your heart beat started on realizing you were in a plane whose pilot was visible to all passengers. Planes were safer where the pilot was unseen.

Assemblies of God, Ghana has proposed to the state to set up support schemes and award packages for all the dependants of the eight gallant men who lost their lives in the recent helicopter crash.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has described the late Defence Minister, Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, as an active and dedicated member of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC).

Internationally, disaster, accident and crime scenes are treated as restricted areas and cordoned off by security personnel to preserve evidence. 

The forecourt of the State House was bathed in a sombre glow on Saturday evening, as hundreds gathered under a sky heavy with grief, united in sorrow, for the lives lost in last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash.  

A nation in mourning…