According to The Sun, the French freefall champion leapt from a helicopter above the Alpine mountain range intending to fly. Reports indicate that the 37-year-old's parachute failed to deploy despite several attempts to activate it, and he eventually fell. Antoine Semenyo makes historyThe two-time world skydiving champion reportedly slammed into the ground at high speed in the Bossons area, sustaining severe injuries. The legendary French freefall athlete was crowned wingsuit world champion in both 2022 and 2024 and had been widely tipped to defend his title at the 2026 championships. French Parachuting Federation president Yves-Marie Guillot paid tribute to Wolnik, urging his bereaved family and teammates to stay strong in such trying times.

Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s aviation sector continued its strong post-pandemic recovery in 2025, with the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) reporting a total of 3.625 million travellers across international and domestic routes. Managing Director of GACL, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, disclosed the figures during the 5th AviationGhana Breakfast Meeting held in Accra on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She noted that the 2025 numbers represent a significant increase from the 3.4 million passengers recorded in 2024. “2024’s total passenger numbers were 3.4 million in and out of Accra, both international and domestic. Now in 2025, we are at 3.625 million, so there has been a significant increase in passenger numbers.

Sports News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is facing possible postponement as concerns emerge over the readiness of the three co-hosting nations. CAF bans Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for 5 matches, fines him $100KBeyond infrastructure, there are concerns about ticketing and security measures around stadiums in the three co-hosting nations. These issues were evident when they hosted the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) for locally based players. Security challenges during that competition have created another headache for authorities, who are determined to deliver a problem-free tournament. The third challenge involves scheduling qualifiers within the international football calendar, given the packed nature of fixtures.

Politics of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, Inusah Fuseini, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to demonstrate its commitment to governing differently by addressing concerns within its own internal processes. “The electorate gave NDC the power to govern this country on the promise that we will do things differently. Fuseini revealed that the committee reached a firm conclusion that illegal activities had occurred. “We came to an unalloyed and firm conclusion that there was widespread illegal activity, voter buying and inducement,” he said. He clarified that the misconduct was not limited to a single candidate, noting that vote buying and inducement were widespread.

Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service in the Okpoi-Gono District have arrested two suspects and rescued multiple victims from organized cybercrime activities in Tema. “The mission was focused on rescuing kidnapped victims, apprehending the suspects and disrupting ongoing cyber fraud activities.”The statement explained that two male suspects, Robinson Endurance and Derrick Glory, were arrested at Devtraco Estate, Community 25, Tema, without resistance. The operation also led to the discovery and safe rescue of ten victims who had been illegally detained and exploited for cybercrime purposes. Police begin investigations into Mahamo murder case“Law enforcement officers also recovered critical evidence used in the cyber fraud operations, including 19 laptops, 20 mobile phones and two WiFi routers. “Photographs of the suspects, victims and recovered exhibits have been documented and attached for official records.”The Okpoi-Gono District Police have assured that further updates on the investigation and prosecution of the suspects will be communicated as the matter progresses.

General News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) Chief Executive Officer, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has reportedly been granted bail. According to a report by JoyNews, on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the former NEIP boss was granted bail in the sum of GH¢500,000. Reports on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, indicated that Kofi Ofosu Nkansah had been hospitalised after his arrest and interrogation by the National Intelligence Bureau. The lawyer also claimed that operatives of the National Intelligence Bureau searched the residence of his client without a warrant. Former NEIP CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah admitted to hospital after NIB arrest - LawyerBAIOne of the prophets who accurately predicted Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's NPP flagbearer win had a sit down with GhanaWeb.

General News of Wednesday, 11 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA total of 12,802 police officers has been promoted between January and the first week of February 2026. This was disclosed to the media following several requests to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Secretariat. According to the Secretariat, the promotions were mainly administrative and based on special recommendations, in line with the Police Service Regulations, 2012 (Constitutional Instrument 76). The Secretariat disclosed that it had received numerous petitions concerning alleged unfair treatment meted out to some officers. After reviewing their cases, the Service promoted them posthumously.

In a statement issued by its Finance Directorate, the NHIA announced that a total of GH¢392,031,851.26 was paid out between December 2025 and January 2026. The payments cover claims submitted by healthcare providers in the previous year and thoroughly vetted by the NHIA before approval. Public and private health facilities received the largest share of the funds, accounting for about 80.55 per cent of the total disbursement. Public facilities were reimbursed GH¢157,164,301.62, while private facilities received GH¢158,630,317.29. "The payments reflect the Authority's resolve to promptly pay claims to enable healthcare providers to continue delivering quality services to NHIS members across the country," the statement concluded.

Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA survey by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) shows that public confidence in President John Dramani Mahama remains strong despite socioeconomic challenges. In a press statement dated February 11, 2026, the IEA disclosed that 68 percent of respondents approve of the President’s performance in office, while 22 percent disapprove and 10 percent expressed no opinion. According to the IEA, the survey was conducted in December 2025 and involved more than 1,000 participants from all regions of the country. A year later, the IEA noted that although some key economic indicators appear to be improving, many Ghanaians continue to face huge socioeconomic difficulties. The survey also pointed out widespread concern about the cost of living.

According to Akwasi Anti Asamoah, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, despite several unsuccessful attempts at the presidency, consistently maintained Dr Bawumia as his running mate. He believes the same strategy should be applied by maintaining Dr Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, as Bawumia’s running mate. Speaking in an interview on Angel TV, which has since been shared on social media, Anti Asamoah said every individual has flaws but Dr Opoku Prempeh has acknowledged his shortcomings and worked on them. Akufo-Addo contested with him as running mate three times, and they eventually won. Dr Bawumia has since been elected again to lead the NPP and is yet to name his running mate for the upcoming election.

General News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the University of Ghana (UG) have emerged among the leading tertiary institutions in West Africa, following the release of the 2026 global university rankings. Global league tables such as the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings and the QS World University Rankings have played a significant role in spotlighting this progress. It was placed in the 801–1000 band of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, making it one of the highest-ranked universities in the region. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, UG was recognised as one of West Africa’s top universities, performing particularly well in employment outcomes and international research networks. University of Lagos (Nigeria): The university secured a place in the 801–1000 band of THE’s 2026 rankings, reflecting its rising research impact and expanding international collaborations.

General News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Supreme Court has dismissed a review application filed by businessman Adolph Tetteh Adjei, who sought to overturn a judgment entered in favour of investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas in a protracted land dispute, according to myjoyonline.com report. According to the report, the review application was heard on January 27, 2026, by a panel presided over by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang. The dispute, which also involves Holy Quaye, has travelled from the High Court to the Court of Appeal and eventually to the Supreme Court. Lawyers for Tetteh Adjei presented six grounds which they argued amounted to a miscarriage of justice and a misapplication of the law. However, the court held that those arguments did not satisfy the strict requirements for invoking its review jurisdiction.

General News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into a suspected arson incident at the auditorium of Grace Mountain Ministry, led by Alpha Hour convener Pastor Elvis Agyemang. According to Police, the suspect allegedly gained access to the auditorium under the guise of praying before setting the place ablaze. Watch CCTV footage of how a lady set Alpha Hour church auditorium on fireInitial findings suggest the suspect entered the auditorium carrying a liquid substance stored in rubber containers. Investigators at the scene retrieved four rubber containers believed to have been used in the act. The Accra Regional Police Command has also encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

Business News of Thursday, 12 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe former President of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA), Joseph Obeng, has reiterated that the Association has never consented to the Marine Cargo Act, citing longstanding concerns from the business community that remain unresolved. Under the law, importers are expected to obtain marine cargo insurance from a Ghana-based insurer before clearing goods, with sanctions applicable for non-compliance. “Suppliers have their own preference for insurance companies at any place and on terms of their choosing,” he noted. He also questioned the readiness of local insurers to handle marine cargo insurance competitively. Joseph Obeng maintained that until these concerns and unanswered questions are adequately addressed, GUTA cannot be said to have endorsed the Marine Cargo Act.

General News of Wednesday, 11 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is urging government to reconsider and reduce the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration fees for private school candidates, describing the latest increment as excessive and unfair. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 GNAPS Week Celebration at Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, GNAPS President, Professor Damasus Tuurusong, said private schools are struggling to cope with a 24.24 percent increase in BECE registration fees this year. “This year’s increase of 24.24% in the BECE registration was unconscionable,” he said. “We plead for a reset of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) registration charges to reflect the current economic situation,” he added. GNAPS is therefore calling for collaboration, understanding and broad-based support to protect private education and prevent further fee hikes that could affect thousands of students across the country.