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Death toll rises to 12 in El-Wak Stadium stampede during Military recruitment

Following a stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, during an ongoing military recruitment exercise, six more people have been reported dead, bringing the total to 12 after the military had previously confirmed six deaths. Reports also show...

Alleged coup plotter Bright Debrah granted GH¢2.5m bail pending appeal

The High Court has granted GH¢2.5 million bail to Bright Alan Debrah Ofosu, one of the six persons sentenced to death for attempting to overthrow the government. The court said Debrah should produce two sureties to be justified before he can enjoy his temporary freedom while his...

Reintroducing ‘Justice for All’ system key to decongesting prisons – Baffoe-Bonnie

In order to alleviate the overcrowding in Ghana's prisons, Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has advocated for the implementation of community service punishments, a parole system, and the resuscitation of the "Justice for All" initiative. On Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie appeared before...

Move elections to November to allow time for petitions — Baffoe-Bonnie

In order to give enough time for election petitions to be heard and decided upon prior to the inauguration of a new administration, Chief Justice Nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has suggested that Ghana's general elections be held on November 7 rather than the customary December...

Report on August 6 Helicopter crash submitted to President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has received the investigative committee's final report on the devastating military helicopter crash that happened on August 6, 2025. The group is led by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Acting Minister for Defense. The presentation was given on Monday, November 10,...

Mankessim: Man Jailed 16 Years for Defilement

The Circuit Court Two in Cape Coast has sentenced Eric Asamoah, a resident of Mankessim, to 16 years imprisonment in hard labour for defilement. According to a statement from the Ghana Police Service’s Public Affairs Unit in Cape Coast, the case was heard on Thursday,...