Ex‑Gabon First Lady and her Son Sentenced for Corruption
Sylvia Bongo, 62, the wife of Gabon's former President Ali Bongo, and her son Noureddin Bongo, 33, were convicted in absentia for embezzling public funds. They were sentenced to 20 years in prison and ordered to repay millions of dollars to the state. The court said the two used their positions to manipulate government finances for personal gain. They were...
Government Releases Final Report on August Helicopter Crash That Killed Eight
The Government of Ghana has released the final report on the fatal helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025, in the Dampia Forest Reserve near Anokyekrom Brofoyedru in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. The Z9 military helicopter, which was travelling from Accra to Obuasi, crashed in poor weather conditions, killing all eight people on board, three...
Gifty Oware released on GH¢10 Million Bail; Ex-Boss Still in Custody
The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has confirmed the release of former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware Mensah, after she met the GH¢10 million bail condition set by the Accra High Court. Mr. Mohammed disclosed that the former Executive Director of the NSA, Osei Assibey Antwi, has yet...
Six confirmed dead after stampede erupts at El-Wak stadium during military recruitment
At least six people have been confirmed dead following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday during an ongoing military recruitment exercise. According to reports, thousands of young Ghanaians had gathered at the stadium in hopes of securing enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The massive turnout, combined with heavy jostling at the entry points,...
Otto Addo names three debutants as Ghana face Japan and South Korea in Kirin Cup
The Black Stars will step into a new chapter this week as head coach Otto Addo names three debutants for Ghana’s international friendlies against Japan and South Korea. Czech Republic-based striker Prince Kwabena Adu, Medeama SC’s rising winger Kelvin Nkrumah, and FC Montreal forward Prince Osei Owusu have all earned their first call-ups, marking a bold shift toward youth...
Turkish Football Federation suspends 1,024 players over illegal betting allegations
Turkish football has been plunged into chaos after more than a thousand players were suspended in an explosive betting scandal that has shaken the nation’s sporting integrity to its core. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) confirmed that 1,024 players, including 27 from the top flight, have been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board following allegations of illegal gambling...
We did not leave a mismanaged economy for this administration – Abena Osei Asare
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) and former Deputy Finance Minister, Abena Osei Asare, has dismissed allegations that the Akufo-Addo government mismanaged Ghana’s economy. Speaking in an interview with Accra based Channel One TV, Mrs. Osei Asare credited the government’s economic performance to sound management despite global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Responding to claims...
Manhyia Palace Sets December 13 as Funeral Date for Daddy Lumba’s burial
The Manhyia Palace has announced that the final funeral rites of the late highlife musician Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, will now take place on December 13, 2025, instead of the previously scheduled December 6. The decision followed a meeting at the Otumfuo Saamanhene Palace on November 10, 2025, where a new funeral committee, chaired by Dadiesoabahene,...
Downdraft Caused August 6 Military Helicopter Crash — Investigative Committee Confirms
The investigative committee examining the August 6, 2025, military helicopter crash that claimed eight lives has confirmed that the tragedy was caused by a sudden loss of altitude and lift resulting from a powerful downdraft. Presenting the committee’s findings at a public briefing on Tuesday, November 11, Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe explained that the Ghana Air Force helicopter encountered abrupt...
Modernize Ghana Air Force Fleet to prevent August 6 Helicopter Crash – Committee recommends
The investigative committee probing the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash that killed eight people, including top government officials, has recommended the urgent modernisation of the Ghana Air Force fleet and sweeping safety upgrades to prevent future tragedies. Presenting the committee’s findings on Tuesday, November 11, Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe highlighted the need for the acquisition of modern aircraft equipped with...
