The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has suspended its recruitment exercise following a devastating stampede at El-Wak Sports Stadium, which claimed six lives and left dozens injured. The incident occurred when thousands of hopeful applicants gathered at the stadium, leading to severe overcrowding and chaos at the entrance points. President John Mahama visited the 37 Military Hospital to console the victims …
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Gifty Oware Mensah, former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), has been released from custody after meeting the GH¢10 million bail condition set by the Accra High Court. The Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, confirmed her release in an interview on Channel One TV, noting that her former superior, Osei Assibey …
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The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, President of the Asogli Traditional Area, and former President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, the renowned business mogul, has pledged his full support for the upcoming Tour du Ghana, reaffirming his long-standing commitment to sports and tourism development in Ghana. Celebrated for his visionary leadership, philanthropy, and passion for national …
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The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed six fatalities following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium during an ongoing recruitment exercise. Earlier reports had suggested 12 deaths, creating confusion before the military clarified the actual toll. A total of 28 people were taken to the 37 Military Hospital for treatment. Of these, six have died, five are in the …
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The Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with the Ghana Armed Forces, has arrested more than 300 suspects in an ongoing joint security operation across parts of the Ahafo Region. The coordinated exercise covers communities including Hwidiem, Kenyasi, Goaso, and Mehame and is aimed at combating crime, maintaining public order, and ensuring community safety. Police sources described the operation as progressing …
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The Attorney-General’s Department has defended the government’s actions in a Supreme Court case challenging the constitutionality of financial transactions linked to the National Cathedral project. The case, filed in 2024 by private citizen Jonathan Amable, seeks several declarations against the government. Among other reliefs, Mr. Amable is asking the Court to declare that financing the National Cathedral from the Consolidated …
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has honoured its founder and Ghana’s first president of the Fourth Republic, Flight Lieutenant Jerry John Rawlings, on the fifth anniversary of his death. In a statement issued by the party’s Director of Communications, Kakra Essamuah, the NDC described Rawlings as a towering figure whose contributions to Ghana’s political and social development remain indelible. “As …
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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced a new Foreign Exchange (FX) Operations Framework aimed at enhancing transparency, strengthening market confidence, and ensuring greater stability in the country’s foreign exchange market. The framework, approved by the BoG Board, represents a major policy shift that clarifies the objectives, principles, and operational procedures guiding the central bank’s FX interventions. It adopts a …
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohonu, has deployed hundreds of police personnel to the Ashanti Region as part of a special, classified security operation aimed at enhancing public safety and maintaining law and order. The large-scale deployment forms part of the Ghana Police Service’s broader strategy to strengthen security presence across key areas of the region and reinforce …
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The committee investigating the August 6, 2025 helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including senior government officials, has recommended urgent safety upgrades and the modernisation of the Ghana Air Force fleet to prevent future accidents. Presenting the findings on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Captain (Rtd) Paul Forjoe, Chair of the Investigative Committee, said the Air Force must prioritise the acquisition …
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