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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…
The Ghana Police Service has launched investigations into the death of 16-year-old Ransford Owusu, a junior footballer at Siano Soccer Academy in Accra, who was allegedly sexually abused by his coach. According to a statement from the Police Public Affairs Directorate, preliminary investigations revealed that Owusu’s mother, Ama Asantewaa, reported to the Amasaman Police that her son had fallen ill and passed away on February 28, 2025. She claimed that prior to his death, Ransford had confided in her that his coach, identified as Anyass Ibrahim, had sexually assaulted him. The case was subsequently transferred to the Homicide Unit of…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that the fire outbreak at Achimota Abofu in Accra on Thursday, November 6, was caused by negligence after someone reportedly left soup boiling on fire and went to church. According to the Accra Regional Fire Commander, ACFO Rashid Kwame Nisawu, the incident started in a metal container that was being used for cooking and quickly spread to nearby shops selling assorted drinks and other goods. “This is a very straightforward story. Someone was cooking, left the soup on fire, and went to church. By the time they returned, the place was in…
Organizers of Stonebwoy’s annual BHIM Concert have announced a new date for this year’s edition. Initially slated for December 26, the event will now take place on Tuesday, December 24, 2025, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre. The change, according to management, is to ensure better coordination and fan experience during the festive season. The BHIM Concert, which has become one of Ghana’s biggest year-end musical events, brings together thousands of music lovers and top artistes from across Africa and beyond. This year’s edition promises a vibrant celebration of Ghanaian music and culture, with Stonebwoy expected…