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 Sad News hit Ghana Today   An Army Helicopter who is carrying government officials has crashed in Adansi Akurofuom District in Ashanti Region. The tragic accident has resulted to the death of government officials of Ghana. The presidency has confirmed that “  The presidency has confirmed that some top government officials and National Democratic Congress figures were involved in the helicopter crash.  Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Deputy National Coordinator Lumina Muniru, Former Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Samuel Sarpong , Former Parliamentary for Obuasi East Samuel Aboagye were the five  civilians identified in the crash. The army personnel involved in the crash were identified as: Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala,Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.  Click to read more  https://yen.com.gh/288693-ghana-army-helicopter-...

 Source : Enoch Saah    Reading time : 3mins  In a move  to amend the Party’s constitution, the New Patriotic Party ( NPP) held their National Delegates Conference, 2025 , at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, on the 19th of July.  Prior to the conference, the General Secretary, by a formal communication, dated April 25, 2025 , requested Party Members and Identifiable Groups who wish to propose amendments to the Party’s constitution to submit their written proposals to the Office of the General Secretary or forward same directly to the committee via e-mail address for that purpose. As a result, the Committee received over three hundred ( 300) Amendments proposals, both in hardcopy and via the official e-mail address of the  committee.  As part of the its duties, the committee carefully scrutinized the amendment proposals, considered the Afenyo-Markin Markin- led Constitution Review Committee and the recommendations of Professor Oquaye-led Ele...

    Source: Enoch Saah    30th July, 2025 The faculty of journalism and Media Studies of the University of Media ,Arts and Communication organized an event with the Multimedia Group at the auditorium in the University which was sponsored by Xcel Ghana .  The program which was held on the 25 th June, 2025 themed “Exploring Opportunities in Multimedia Group, Journalism,Communication and the Media Industry analyzed the role as a journalist and how to work effortlessly towards the future. The event aimed at fostering good journalism, encourage effective communication in and outside the media industry. The program was honored by two  renowned and prominent media personalities namely: Kweku Owusu Peprah and Manasseh Azure Awuni. The first speaker Kweku Owusu Peprah, the current channel manager for JoyNews and a senior journalist at Joy Fm . He asserted that everyone was born with an empty brain until someone impacted knowledge into the brain. He added that...

  National   Source : Enoch Saah  29th April, 2025 In a move to strengthen the Ghanaian economy , H.E John Dramani Mahama has launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund also known as Mahama care to provide financial support to Ghanaians suffering from chronic illness such as cancer, stroke and among several diseases. The event took place at the medical centre of University of Ghana on April 29, 2025 , Tuesday. “I want to encourage corporate Ghana, businesses, the mines, the banks, and all the other companies, that this Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is coming to your clients who save their monies in your banks or do business with you. Some of them are even your own staff. So as part of your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), if you give anything, consider that you are giving to your own staff or customers. So, I would like to encourage all corporations in Ghana, both private and public, to at the end of the year, donate some portion of their annual CSR to Ghana Medical Fund bec...

 Reading Time : 1min read By Enoch Saah - 29th April, 2025        H. E John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate suspension of  post-retirement contract appointments for all retired public service staff across the country. As signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama on 2 April 2025 , announced a stop to the granting of such appointments with immediate effect. The directive further indicated that all current or future requests for contract extensions involving retired personnel will no longer be considered.   Nockynesws enochsaah09@

The relationship between the United States and China has been a subject of intense debate and discussion in recent years. The two nations, representing the world's largest economies, have been embroiled in a complex dispute that spans trade, security, technology, and ideology. The trade war between the USA and China has been ongoing since 2018, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods and it is ongoing currently . The US has accused China of unfair trade practices, intellectual property theft, and forced technology transfer. China, on the other hand, claims that the US is trying to suppress its economic rise. The US and China have differing views on security issues, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The US has been critical of China's military expansion in the South China Sea, while China sees this as a necessary measure to protect its sovereignty.  The two nations are engaged in a fierce competition in the field of technology, including 5G, artific...

 In a move that fulfills his campaign promise, President John Dramani Mahama official signed into law a series of bills abolishing several controversial taxes , including the Electronic Transfer Levy ( E-Levy ), Betting Tax and Emission Tax.This decision aligns with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) pledge to prioritize the economic relief for citizens. President John Dramani Mahama promised to abolish these taxes within his first 120 days in office . This move demonstrates his administration’s commitment to economic reform and relief for citizens. The E-Levy, introduced in 2022, imposed a 1% charge on electronic transactions, sparkling public resistance due to perceived financial strain. The Betting Tax, which levied 10% charge on gambling winnings drew backlash from gaming industry. The Emission Tax, aimed at reducing carbon emissions, was also met with criticism from various stakeholders. The abolishing of these taxes is expected to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians , ...

   UniMAC: A Proactive Step Towards Peaceful Elections? UniMAC is to be commended for taking a proactive step to reduce election conflict, but the ultimate responsibility for a peaceful and democratic process lies with the political parties themselves, and whether they make the most of the opportunity presented. In a move praised by some and viewed with skepticism by others, the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has announced it will be bringing together representatives from all participating political parties which includes the like is NPA, UDM, EMA, PDP, NEP, NDP  before the official declaration of election results. The aim is to foster dialogue, address potential concerns, and ultimately, contribute to a more peaceful and accepted outcome.This could be a positive step because it would increase transparency, and reduce risk of conflict   Ultimately, people are wondering if this move will make any real impact. The UniMAC initiative is a b...

  As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and public health crises, one critical issue that deserves our attention is improper waste disposal. The way we manage waste has a significant impact on our planet, and it's essential that we take immediate action to address this problem. Over 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste are generated worldwide every year. (World Bank) - Only 34% of waste is recycled or composted, while the remaining 66% is sent to landfills or incinerated. (EPA) - Improper waste disposal is responsible for the release of toxic chemicals, greenhouse gases, and pollutants into the environment, affecting human health and the  Improper waste disposal leads to the contamination of soil, water, and air, causing harm to wildlife and ecosystems. Exposure to toxic waste can cause respiratory problems, cancer, and other health issues, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.  The decomp...

Honourable Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings, a Medical Doctor and a Politician with her encounter with the University of Media, Arts and Communication stated the need for women to support each other and work collectively on gender parity.  The speaker , Honourable Zenator Agyemang Rawlings uses a relay analogy to illustrate generalization progression and the importance of accelerating a personal commitment to fighting gender equality in order to ensure generational fewer struggles. Empowering women is not only a moral imperative .  It is also for driving economic growth , improving health outcome and promoting peace and stability . When women are empowered ; they contribute to economic development through entrepreneurship, employment and innovation . Also improves health outcomes for themselves, their families and their communities .  It also drives social activism , advocacy and leadership. Moreover, she suggested ways to accelerate gender equality . Gender equality can be impro...

The Center for Public Discourse Analysis (CPDA ),  hosted its first International Political Communication Conference on the theme : A New Chapter In Democracy: Strengthening Political Communication for Growth .   Experts, academics, and media professionals gathered at the University of Media ,Arts and Communication in shaping democracy on Friday , March 7, 2025, for the first international Political Communication Conference hosted by      CPDA, in collaboration with Godwin Etse Sikanku.  The event aimed to foster responsible political dialogue, media ethics , and active citizens engagement as the foundation of a thriving democracy.   The main speaker Benjamin Ofei-Addo, a finance and media expert known for his advocacy of transparency and accountable governance , emphasized that while journalism is a profession , media operates in a business context.  Ofei- Addo’s speech uncovered the importance of media literacy , constructive political...