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THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST MOURNS VICTIMS OF HELICOPTER CRASH

THE CHURCH OF PENTECOST MOURNS VICTIMS OF HELICOPTER CRASH

General News, Ghana News, Pent TV, Pentecost News
The Church of Pentecost has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic Ghana Air Force helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight public servants, including two government ministers, on Tuesday, August 6, 2025. In a press statement issued on Friday, August 8, 2025, and signed by its General Secretary, Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, the Church described the incident as a heartbreaking national tragedy. The statement, issued on behalf of the Chairman, Executive Council, and entire membership of the Church, extended heartfelt condolences to the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, the bereaved families, and the nation at large. “We have received the tragic news of the helicopter crash… with deep sorrow and heavy hearts,” the statement read. The Church acknowledge...
President Mahama Charts Bold Course for Agribusiness at National Dialogue

President Mahama Charts Bold Course for Agribusiness at National Dialogue

Business News, General News, Ghana News
President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to transforming Ghana’s economy through strategic investment in agribusiness. He made the remarks during the opening of the National Agribusiness Dialogue in Accra today. Addressing a cross-section of stakeholders including government officials, private sector leaders, farmers, academia, and development partners, President Mahama described the forum as a “vital turning point” in Ghana’s journey to industrialisation and export-led growth. “This forum represents far more than just a routine stakeholder engagement. It is a vital turning point in our shared journey to transform Ghana’s economy through the strategic development of the agribusiness sector,” President Mahama declar...
Sylvia Ohene-Adjei Selected for Prestigious 2025–2026 CNN Academy

Sylvia Ohene-Adjei Selected for Prestigious 2025–2026 CNN Academy

General News, Ghana News
Sylvia Ohene-Adjei, morning show host and Head of Preview at the Pent Media Centre—the official media outlet of The Church of Pentecost— has earned a coveted spot in the highly competitive 2025–2026 CNN Academy Programme. Sylvia stood out among over 10,000 applicants from 129 countries, securing a spot in one of the most prestigious journalism training programmes in the world. Sylvia expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for the opportunity, “It’s a great honour to be part of a programme led by global media professionals. I’m looking forward to acquiring the skills and mentorship needed to tell stories that truly make an impact. Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the CNN Academy Programme is a global initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of journalisti...
Accra To Host Maiden West Africa Green Economy Event On September 24

Accra To Host Maiden West Africa Green Economy Event On September 24

Business News, General News, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
Accra will host the maiden West Africa Green Economy (WAGE) Roundtable & Awards event on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, financiers, and environmental advocates to chart a path toward a more sustainable West Africa. The landmark event, jointly organised by Pent Media Centre (Ghana) and African Consolidated Analytical Limited (Nigeria), aims to foster strategic dialogue and policy innovation to drive green growth across the subregion. The event is themed “Advancing Sustainable Development through Green Growth in West Africa.” Stakeholders from across the continent are expected to explore practical solutions that align environmental sustainability with economic transformation, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development G...
Harbour City Mass Choir Returns with New Album

Harbour City Mass Choir Returns with New Album

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
TEMA, Ghana— The Harbour City Mass Choir, a renowned non-denominational group based in Tema, is making a significant return to Ghana’s gospel music scene with a new album, following a widely attended listening party. After a period out of the spotlight, the choir debuted a ten-track album recorded live in November 2024. Music lovers, fellow artists, promoters, and industry stakeholders attended the preview, rekindling interest in the choir’s signature inspirational sound. Music director Edmund Laryea Annang expressed, “Being in the background for a while was because we were working on the live recording project. We decided to take on this project as a revival for the choir and the body of Christ. Songs like ‘Resounding Praise’ were written over two years—these melodies blessed us dur...
Small-Scale Miners Decry Harassment and Extortion by Law Enforcement

Small-Scale Miners Decry Harassment and Extortion by Law Enforcement

General News, Ghana News, Pent TV
KUMASI, Ghana – The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has sounded an alarm over systematic harassment, intimidation, and extortion of its members by elements within law enforcement agencies and politically connected individuals. Speaking at a press conference, GNASSM National Public Relations Officer Abdul al-Hassan Razak described the situation as a “grave injustice,” emphasising that the issue transcends mining, touching deeply on human rights and corruption. We are here to bring to your attention a grave injustice—the systematic harassment, intimidation, and alleged extortion of small-scale miners by some elements within law enforcement, especially the police, and politically exposed persons who run their own parallel task forces for selfish gain, Razak sta...
$280 Million Oil Scandal: Ghana’s Special Prosecutor Uncovers Alleged Extortion Ring

$280 Million Oil Scandal: Ghana’s Special Prosecutor Uncovers Alleged Extortion Ring

General News, Ghana News, Pent TV
ACCRA, Ghana – The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has uncovered a wide-reaching corruption scheme in Ghana’s petroleum sector, allegedly spearheaded by three individuals: Abdul Hamid, Ammoua, and Newman. The trio is accused of siphoning over $280 million from oil marketing companies between 2022 and late 2024. According to OSP investigators, the suspects exploited their positions under the guise of official duties linked to the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), allegedly coercing payments from oil marketers through threats and regulatory pressure. Investigators note that $24 million was reportedly delivered directly to Abdul Hamid, while $227 million was funneled through intermediaries. Portions of these illicit funds were allegedly laundered via the acquisition of fuel statio...
CNN Academy Selects Pent Media Centre’s Oheneba Nyarko For Global Journalism Programme

CNN Academy Selects Pent Media Centre’s Oheneba Nyarko For Global Journalism Programme

General News, Ghana News, Pentecost News
Godfred Oheneba Nyarko, Head of News at Pent Radio Kumasi, one of the stables of Pent Media Centre, has been selected for the prestigious CNN Academy – Voices from the South. With over 13 years of experience in journalism, Oheneba Nyarko has built a distinguished career, having worked with some of Ghana’s leading radio and television stations. His expertise spans television news production, radio broadcasting, and print journalism. Driven by a passion for impactful storytelling, he focuses primarily on social, religious, political, and health-related issues, amplifying the voices and experiences that often go unheard. Oheneba holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism, widely regarded as the premier training ground for media profess...
New Prisons Service Council To Prioritise Juvenile Offenders

New Prisons Service Council To Prioritise Juvenile Offenders

General News, Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pentecost News
The Chairman of the newly constituted Prisons Service Council, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, has underscored the urgent need to prioritise the rehabilitation and mentorship of juvenile offenders, describing them as “young people who, given the right guidance, can become assets to our nation.” Speaking at a brief inauguration ceremony held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Ministry for the Interior in Accra, Apostle Kumi-Larbi said the Council would work closely with key stakeholders to implement structured mentorship programmes aimed at transforming the lives of young offenders within Ghana’s correctional system. “Special attention must be paid to our juvenile offenders. These are young people who, given the right guidance and mentorship, can turn their lives around and bec...
Prisons Must Rehabilitate, Not Just Punish – New Prisons Council Chair Urges Reform

Prisons Must Rehabilitate, Not Just Punish – New Prisons Council Chair Urges Reform

General News, Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pentecost News
Newly appointed Chairman of the Prisons Service Council, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, has called for a shift in Ghana’s prison philosophy from mere punishment to rehabilitation and restoration, describing correctional facilities as potential centres for societal transformation. Speaking at a brief inauguration ceremony held at the Ministry for the Interior, Apostle Kumi-Larbi emphasised that prisons must reflect a society’s commitment to justice, human dignity, and second chances. “Our prisons should be a mirror of our society’s justice, humanity, and sense of responsibility. They are not just holding facilities — they must be centres of transformation, learning, and restoration,” he said. He stressed that true transformation within Ghana’s prison system could only be ac...
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