Author: Lamisi
At least five people have collapsed as the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment exercise continues at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. Reports indicate that one person is in critical condition and receiving treatment at the Emena Hospital in the Oforikrom Municipality. In contrast, four others are being treated at the Ashanti South Government Hospital. To prevent further casualties, National Security officers have arranged for the Ghana National Fire Service to provide water for applicants waiting in long queues under the scorching sun. Some applicants have also been asked to return on Thursday and Friday to ease congestion and avert…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that 375 individuals, believed to be foreigners, have been arrested for illegally possessing Ghana Cards and attempting to obtain Ghanaian passports. Sector Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa attributed the rise in such cases to the increased value of the Ghanaian passport, which now allows visa-free travel to 42 countries. He emphasized that the ministry has introduced stringent security measures to curb fraudulent activities. “Foreigners are trying to lay their hands on our passports. We need to stay ahead of the threat. Any foreigner attempting this will be promptly apprehended and prosecuted. So far, we…
The Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service have launched joint intelligence-led operations in the Ashanti, Volta, and Ahafo Regions to arrest individuals linked to recent attacks on members of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), police officers, and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials. According to a statement signed by Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the swoops—conducted in Dadwene and Anwona (Ashanti), Ehi (Volta), and Hwediem, Kenyase, Guaso, and Marhani (Ahafo)—began at dawn on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The GAF and Police warned that anyone who obstructs their anti-galamsey operations or any lawful…
Veteran South Korean Actor O Yeong-su, best known for his role as Player 001 in Netflix’s hit series Squid Game, has been acquitted of sexual misconduct charges by a South Korean appellate court. The 81-year-old actor was initially convicted in March 2024 for allegedly hugging and kissing a woman without her consent during a theatre tour in 2017. He received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, and was ordered to undergo 40 hours of sexual violence education. However, on Monday, November 11, 2025, the Suwon High Court overturned the conviction, citing insufficient evidence and inconsistencies in the victim’s…
The investigative committee that examined the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash has concluded that the tragedy was caused by a sudden loss of altitude and lift resulting from a powerful downdraft. Presenting the findings at a public briefing on Tuesday, November 11, Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe, a member of the committee, said the aircraft encountered abrupt environmental changes while flying over high terrain, which led to its fatal descent. “The investigation determined that the accident was caused by the sudden loss of altitude and lift due to a downdraft,” Captain Forjoe stated. “This loss of altitude without a change…
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST), Edwin Provencal, has been arrested by the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Citi News can confirm. According to Citi News sources, Mr. Provencal was arrested at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) while attempting to board a flight out of the country. Mr. Provencal had been placed on a stop list as part of ongoing investigations into activities that occurred during his tenure at BOST. He was reportedly apprehended on Monday, November 10, while en route to Maputo, Mozambique, without securing the necessary authorization. Source:…
The final funeral rites of legendary Ghanaian musician Daddy Lumba have been rescheduled following a family dispute over the late artist’s burial arrangements. Originally slated for 6 December 2025, the funeral has now been moved to 13 December 2025, according to decisions made at a meeting at the Manhyia Palace on 10 November 2025. The session, convened by sub-chiefs of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, also saw the dissolution of the existing funeral committee and the ordering of a new autopsy for the late musician. The postponement follows disagreements between Daddy Lumba’s sister, Ernestina Fosuh (also known as Akosua Brimpongmaa), and…
Ellen Ama Daaku, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team, has said that stopping illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana is unlikely if miners continue to earn more than the national minimum wage. Speaking in an interview, Ama Daaku noted that the high income from illegal mining provides strong economic incentives for young people, making enforcement efforts challenging. She explained that many youths cannot survive on the national minimum wage of GH¢700 a month, while their peers engaged in galamsey reportedly earn much more. Her comments underscore a key challenge in the fight against galamsey: balancing strict enforcement…
Two people have been confirmed dead, while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal accident at Kwasu, along the Bechem–Techimantia road in the Ahafo Region. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, when a Toyota Voxy with registration number AS 6403-25 reportedly veered off the road and crashed. Fire Service personnel from the Bechem Fire Station responded swiftly to a distress call and arrived at the scene to assist the victims. The rescue team, led by ASTNO Kwaku Doe, worked alongside officers from the National Ambulance Service and the Police to retrieve the…
Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, one of six individuals sentenced to death by hanging for attempting to overthrow the government, has been granted bail pending the hearing of his appeal. The High Court granted Debrah bail of GH¢2.5 million, with two sureties to be justified, allowing him temporary freedom while his appeal is determined. Debrah, a fleet manager, was among six people convicted in November 2023 on counts of conspiracy to commit high treason and committing high treason. The court found the group guilty of plotting to destabilize the country and overthrow the constitutionally elected government. The six convicted individuals include…