Crime & Punishment of Monday, 19 January 2026Source: classfmonline.comThe Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has disclosed that security agencies have arrested 53 Nigerian nationals following intelligence-led operations targeting suspected cybercrime centres in parts of the Greater Accra Region. According to the minister, intelligence gathered over the past 48 hours by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) revealed the existence of several cybercrime hubs operating within East Legon Hills, Afienya, Kwabenya, Weija, and Tuba. During the operations, 9 Nigerian nationals were arrested as suspects, while 44 others, also Nigerian nationals, believed to be victims of exploitation, were rescued. In total, 53 Nigerian nationals were arrested, distributed across the locations as follows: East Legon Hills (5), Afienya (11), Kwabenya (10), Weija (10), and Tuba (17). George stated that all arrested persons have been properly profiled and handed over to the Ghana Immigration Service for safekeeping and further investigations.

Senegal, champions in 2021, were aiming to win a second AFCON in the last three tournaments and cement their place among Africa’s modern greats. Tight, tense, and tactical, it looked set to drift into extra time until a dramatic late twist changed everything. Deep into stoppage time, Brahim Díaz went down in the Senegal penalty box after a pull. Observers also noted that the Senegal players did not immediately celebrate with Mendy after he made the save, a rare reaction for a last-minute stop in a final. FKA/JEMeanwhile, watch Ghanaians rate Daniel Laryea’s performance and predict the 2025 AFCON final.

Sports News of Monday, 19 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA Women’s Premier League match between Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC and FC Savannah Ladies GH ended in violent scenes on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after supporters invaded the pitch and attacked match officials and players at the Techiman Urban Park. The Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League fixture was thrown into chaotic moments after the final whistle when tensions boiled over. Reports and video footage from the venue showed angry fans storming the field, leading to confrontations involving referees, players, and spectators. Referee Lovia Boadiwaa Duodo was reportedly assaulted during the chaos and sustained injuries as attempts were made to escort her to safety. The incident has raised serious concerns about security arrangements at Women’s Premier League matches, particularly the safety of officials and players.

Crime & Punishment of Monday, 19 January 2026Source: thechronicle.comTwo men—a trader and a mason—have been hauled before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly conspiring to defraud a civil servant of GH¢200,000 under the guise of selling an unregistered Honda CRV. On December 22, 2025, the complainant, accompanied by his mechanic, Charles Akonor, met the accused at Nima Roundabout. After withdrawing GH¢200,000 from the Access Bank, Ring Road Branch, the complainant returned to inspect the vehicle but discovered it could not start. As they left, A1 contacted the complainant and, after discussions with the mechanic, agreed to reduce the price to GH¢200,000 to enable the sale. However, upon attempting to tow the vehicle, the complainant was confronted by the rightful owner, who produced genuine documents.

It is the conviction of the retirees that the delay is in contravention of the Armed Forces (Amendment) Regulations (2020 C.I. The petitioners claimed that prolonged uncertainty surrounding the payment of their gratuity and pension has affected the sense of closure and dignity that should accompany retirement from national service. The Ministry of Defence per a letter of October 28, 2025 with Reference HA153/604/10 said the concerns raised regarding the computation of gratuity and pension under the Armed Forces (Amendment) Regulations (2020 C. I. Meanwhile, the office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice has acknowledged receipt of the petitioners' concerns. Vivian Opoku-Agyakwa, Chief State Attorney, said the Attorney General and Minister of Justice are awaiting the internal review processes at the Ministry of Defence.

GhanaWeb Business breaks down what the price floor means and why the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) enforces it. In Ghana’s fuel market, a price floor is the minimum ex-pump price set by the NPA. Fuel could sell for GH¢9.50 without NPA price floor - Star Oil CEO hints. Criticisms of the Price Floor policyCritics argue that the price floor limits competition and restricts consumer relief. Despite the floor, fuel prices have begun to ease across the country.

Business News of Monday, 19 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has justified its decision to maintain the Fuel Price Floor Programme, insisting that the policy remains crucial due to ongoing pricing disparities within Ghana's downstream petroleum sector. Fuel could sell for GH¢9.50 without NPA price floor - Star Oil CEO hintsPrices of petroleum products at the pumps for the second pricing window of January 2026 sparked conversations, with fuel selling at GH¢9.99 at Goil, while Star Oil, the leading Oil Marketing Company, is selling at GH¢9.97. The NPA’s stance comes amid mounting pressure from sections of the industry advocating for the removal of the price floor. However, the Chief Executive Officer of Star Oil, Philip Tieku, has argued that scrapping the policy would allow pump prices to decline further, given current market dynamics. The Petroleum Price Floor Programme was introduced by the NPA in April 2024, mandating Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and LPG Marketing Companies (LPGMCs) to adhere strictly to a minimum fuel price.

Entertainment of Monday, 19 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA GH¢100 million lawsuit has been filed by Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, against media personality Abubakar Ahmed, popularly known as Blakk Rasta, at the High Court in Accra. The suit stems from a video posted on Blakk Rasta’s social media pages, Blakk Empire Media, on December 15, 2025, titled “Shatta Wale, self-confessed king of fraud.”In the statement of claim, Shatta Wale argued that the comments made in the video were false, malicious, and intended to harm his reputation. Shatta Wale maintains that the statements portrayed him as a fraudster, thief, and morally corrupt figure, allegations he strongly denies. He further stated that Blakk Rasta accused him of associating with known fraudsters and permitting stolen funds to be routed through his bank accounts, allegations the musician insists are defamatory. The plaintiff, (Shatta Wale), is asking the court to declare the statements defamatory, order Blakk Rasta to permanently remove the video and related content from all social media platforms, and restrain him from making further defamatory publications.

Regional News of Monday, 19 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from the Eastern RegionThe Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, on Sunday, January 11, 2026, led the recognition of 48 distinguished indigenes of the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality for their outstanding contributions to the area’s development. The maiden Lower Manya Krobo Excellence Awards ceremony was held at the Laasi Astroturf in Odumase-Krobo and attracted a large gatherings of national, regional and community stakeholders. Addressing the gathering, Terlabi explained that the awards scheme was deliberately created to honour the heroes and heroines of Lower Manya Krobo whose achievements have often gone undocumented. The late Konor (Paramount Chief) of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area, Oklemekukuza Azu Matey Korley was honoured for his role in the establishment of Manya Krobo Senior High School, while the late R T Madjtey, the first Inspector-General of Police from the area, was celebrated for his profound influence on policing and mentorship within the security services. In a moment of appreciation, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi himself was also presented with an award in recognition of his contributions to the development of Lower Manya Krobo.

Mampong is the second most powerful paramountcy in Asanteman, and its occupant, the Mamponghene, holds the Silver Stool of the Asante Kingdom. In the event that an Asantehene dies, the Asante Mamponghene serves as the Regent of Asanteman until a new king is enstooled. Below is a brief profile of the man who is now occupying the Silver Stool of Asanteman. The new Asante Mamponghene was nominated by the queen mother of the Asante Mampong Traditional Area (Asante Mamponghemaa), Nana Agyakoma Difie II, to succeed Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, who died in April 2025. The 51-year-old Asante Mamponghene was born on March 14, 1974.

General News of Monday, 19 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe deportee of the United States (US) received by the government of Ghana, who made news headlines after she was captured being dragged on the floor by Ghanaian immigration officials, has spoken up for the first time about her ordeal. After staying at a hotel in Ghana for about six days, her worst fears came to pass when Ghanaian immigration officers told her they were sending her to her home country, which is what led to the scenes in the viral video. “They (the Ghanaian immigration officers) asked if I was ready, and I said, ‘I’m ready for what?’ They said they were about to take me to the airport. She went on to narrate how the Ghanaian officials began to forcibly remove her because of her resistance, disclosing that she was still suffering from injuries from the incident. Watch the interview below:BAI'To hell with them' – Professor Frimpong Boateng fires back at NPPTWI NEWS

General News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, John Dumelo, has highlighted the importance of Agriculture and value addition as key drivers of economic growth. According to him, value addition remains very important in transforming Ghana’s Agricultural sector. He also engaged with students of Asamankese Senior High School, where he encouraged young people to take agriculture seriously, as well as adding value to agricultural produce. What Martin Kpebu said about former president Akufo-AddoThe MP expressed appreciation to the Member of Parliament for Lower West Akim, Owen Kwame Frimpong, for a warm reception and support during his visit. John Dumelo's visit shows his commitment to inspiring the youth to participate in agriculture to promote sustainable development.

General News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be contested between the continent’s two highest ranked nations, as tournament hosts Morocco and Senegal meet with both hunting down just a second-ever title. For the third time in the last four editions of AFCON, Senegal will contest the final (W1, L1) looking to replicate their 2021 heroics when they beat Egypt to lift the trophy. The Lions of Teranga were victorious against the same opponents in this year’s semi-final (1-0), stretching their unbeaten run at these finals (W5, D1). Morocco have been even tighter, conceding just once en route to the final while keeping four successive clean sheets. The Atlas Lions’ attack may have let them down in the semi-final against Nigeria, but Walid Regragui’s men held their nerve to beat Nigeria on penalties and reach just a third-ever AFCON final.

Sports News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: cafonline.comAs the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025 reaches its climax on Sunday, one individual prize has ignited excitement across the continent — the Golden Boot. With 120 goals already scored ahead of the third-place playoff and the final, this edition has established itself as the most prolific since 2019. Now entering the home stretch, the race for the tournament’s top scorer is set for a thrilling finish, with the outcome to be decided in the final two matches — the third-place playoff and the grand final. Morocco’s poster boy Brahim Diaz leads the race, while Egypt’s talismanic skipper Mohammed Salah and Nigeria’s prolific striker Victor Osimhen lie in chase. A race worthy of the stageWhat this Golden Boot race reflects above all is balance.

General News of Sunday, 18 January 2026Source: metrotvonline.comThe Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), in collaboration with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has announced a scheduled power interruption for Cape Coast and nearby communities on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The five-hour outage, which will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., is to facilitate the completion and commissioning of upgrade works on a 66-megavolt-ampere (66MVA) transformer at the Cape Coast Substation. In a joint statement issued on Friday, the two power utilities said the exercise forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure in the area. The upgrade, according to the statement, is expected to increase the capacity of the substation and improve the stability and reliability of power supply to households and businesses within Cape Coast and surrounding communities. They apologised to residents and businesses likely to be affected by the planned outage and reaffirmed their commitment to delivering improved and reliable power services across the country.