Politics of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, says the emerging United Party (UP) reflects the values once exhibited by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the early years of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. A look at high-profile ousters as NPP moves to expel Prof Frimpong-Boateng from party“I’m happy UP is coming up. But some professors, party groups and virtual members say they are no longer seeing those values in the party,” he stated. His comments come in the wake of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) initiating disciplinary proceedings against Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng over his description of the party as a “fake party” and allegations he made of irregularities in the 2023 presidential primary of the party. Watch the video below:'Alan Kyeremanten's United Party reflects the original true ethos and ethics of the 1992 NPP we used to know.'

Entertainment of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghanaian music industry has produced several talented artistes who have not only gained attention for their sound but also for their unique sense of style. In recent times, an artiste’s appearance has become an important part of branding, with hairstyles playing a major role in shaping public perception. Below are some Ghanaian artistes who are often discussed for their unusual hairstyles1. Lord PaperLord Paper’s hairstyles are often experimental, sometimes featuring dyed colours, exaggerated shapes, and irregular cuts that defy traditional grooming standards. Quamina MPQuamina MP’s textured cuts, twists and playful hair choices often attract attention.

Reacting to the minister’s remarks on JoyNews on January 14, 2026, Davies dismissed suggestions that Ghana had secured any major breakthrough. “… If you all understand without prejudice, I wonder why the foreign minister will be waving a white handkerchief as if any significant victory has been coped. Davies explained that extradition is governed by strict legal rules and international law, not political assurances. “Generally, no extradition requires the involvement of the country where the person is located (sic) and here is why. According to him, the statement attributed to the US ambassador simply reflects respect for legal procedures, not approval of extradition.

Business News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA labour expert, Claudia Otchere, has dismissed media reports suggesting that recent resignations at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) amount to a crisis. According to her, staff resignations, particularly in institutions undergoing reforms and strengthening governance frameworks, do not in themselves constitute a crisis. “From the perspective of a labour relations expert, the concerns raised about staff resignations at the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) deserve to be addressed with clarity and balance,” she said. She continued, “In any institution, particularly one undergoing reforms, strengthening governance frameworks, and consolidating operational systems, staff movements, including at the management level, are not unusual. The labour expert mentioned that the CEO’s ability to sustain the Fund despite a drastic reduction in its royalty allocation, from 77.6 percent to just 2 percent, is a testament to her resilience, leadership, and results-driven focus.

At the time, she was a Circuit Court Judge in Cape Coast. According to him, they are not close friends and he was not aware she had been promoted and transferred to Kumasi as a High Court Judge. Watch as Akosua Serwaa sheds uncontrollable tears while listening to Lumba’s songHe said although he lives in Accra and frequently visits Kumasi, he only found out about her transfer after reading that she presided over the Akosua Serwaa case. “Until she presided over the Akosua Serwaa case, I had no idea she had been transferred to Kumasi as a High Court judge. He stated, “The allegation that I took care of her in school is not true because the first time I ever met her, she was already a High Court judge.

The 2010 World Cup quarterfinal between Ghana and Uruguay is etched into the memory of millions. While Gyan missed the decisive spot kick that would have sent Ghana into the semifinals, he scored Ghana’s first penalty during the shootout. AFCON is like the World Cup to me – Asamoah Gyan“You remember after the game, we went to a penalty shootout, and I took it first. I would have ended my career,” Gyan revealed. Ghana took the lead in the 24th minute through a powerful strike from Sulley Muntari.

We agreed to find a solution that would help us avoid giving birth to an SS child, and decided to pursue IVF. I asked him to perform my marriage rites, but he said IVF was expensive and that we should focus on it first. I told him the past is past, and since he doesn’t want us to break up, he should perform my marriage rites. Still, he declined and insisted on giving birth first. Should I forget about marriage and focus on giving birth, or reconsider my stance?

Sports News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLegendary Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan has said that Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen not joining a big club surprised him greatly, considering his quality. Watch highlights of Nigeria's penalty shootout defeat to MoroccoSpeaking in an interview with Rio Ferdinand, he appealed to his favorite club, Manchester United, to sign Osimhen to bolster their attack and produce more goals. And I’m surprised the big clubs didn’t come for him this transfer window." "But hopefully, I’m appealing to Manchester United too, if only he wants to come because of their history and everything. Osimhen was reportedly monitored by Chelsea, Liverpool, and other top European clubs, but they paused their interest due to his high wage demands.

Politics of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: 41507351The Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, Kwadwo Owusu Bempah, has been granted bail of GH¢10 million with three sureties, one of which must be justified. He is the fifth accused in the case involving Akonta Mining, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Benard Antwi-Bosiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi and Edward Akuoko over alleged illegal mining in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. Wontumi Illegal Mining Case: Court dismisses request for further disclosuresHe was initially granted bail but was subsequently re-arrested on January 12, 2026, for failing to report as required. Despite this, Chairman Wontumi allegedly entered the forest and conducted activities without authorisation. Three accused,Chairman Wontumi, Edward Akuoko, and one other were arrested and arraigned.

Speaking during a visit to the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment as part of her second round of engagements with first-time ministers, on January 14, 2026 Prof Opoku-Agyemang lauded Ghana’s youth for their innovation and potential. The Vice President stressed that youth development is a cross-cutting issue, spanning education, health, agriculture and security. Prof Naana Jane becomes first female Ghanaian vice president to address AUMinister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, highlighted the pressing challenge of youth unemployment, noting that 22.5 percent of young people in Ghana are unemployed, with higher rates among women and urban youth. “This is Ghana’s youth ministry. The visit concluded with the presentation of a plaque by the ministry to the vice president in recognition of her immense support for the welfare and development of Ghana’s youth.

General News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Labour Commission (NLC) has summoned the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Minister of Finance to appear before it on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM, following JUSAG’s threat to embark on a nationwide strike. The summons comes after JUSAG issued a notice of intended industrial action on January 13, 2026, warning that its members would lay down their tools from January 19, 2026, if outstanding salary arrears are not paid. In a letter dated January 14, 2026, the NLC confirmed receipt of the strike notice and invoked its mandate under Section 139 of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) to intervene. The association insists that repeated engagements with the relevant authorities have failed to yield results, prompting its decision to notify the commission of its intention to strike. “With this intervention, the association is advised to stay the intended action(s) and appear as scheduled,” the statement said.

General News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Dr Nii Moi Thompson, has stated that extending the tenure of Ghana’s presidents would not automatically lead to better governance or development outcomes. “There’s no empirical basis, really, for it,” he said, adding that longer mandates could encourage inefficiency rather than productivity. “If I ask you to perform a certain task in an hour, you will do it in an hour. But if I ask you to perform the same task in six hours, you simply take your time,” he explained. Constitutional Review Committee proposes five-year Presidential termHe further warned, "Once tenure is extended, after a while they’ll come and say give us seven, give us ten.

Sports News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comCameroonian football legend and current FA president, Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match suspension and a $20,000 fine by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following alleged misconduct during Cameroon’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Morocco on Friday, January 9, 2026. Reports state the ruling comes amid heightened scrutiny of the match, in which Eto’o was seen gesturing angrily toward Moroccan FA chief Fouzi Lekjaa while CAF president Patrice Motsepe watched from nearby. In a statement, CAF said: "The CAF Disciplinary Board charged Fédération Camerounaise de Football (FECAFOOT) President Mr Samuel Eto’o Fils with misconduct following the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 fixture between Morocco and Cameroon in Rabat, on 09 January 2026. Sadio Mané breaks Egypt’s hearts again to send Senegal into the 2025 AFCON finalThe CAF Disciplinary Board found Mr Eto’o guilty of violating the principles of sportsmanship set out in Article 2(3) of the CAF Statutes and Article 82 of the CAF Disciplinary Code for his misconduct during the said match. The CAF Disciplinary Board imposed a stadium ban on Mr Samuel Eto’o Fils for the next four (4) official CAF matches played in the context of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025.

General News of Thursday, 15 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Government of Ghana, as part of its efforts to enhance operational capacity in defence, emergency response, and transport, has ordered four Airbus helicopters. Ghana has ordered two H175M multi-role helicopters, one ACH175, and one ACH160. H175M: Multi-Role Military HelicopterThe H175M is derived from Airbus Helicopters’ proven H175 civil rotorcraft and is designed to deliver high performance across a wide range of missions, from sea level to hot-and-high environments. The system also offers cockpit commonality with other Helionix-equipped Airbus helicopters such as the H135, H145, and H160, reducing pilot training and transition time. ACH160: Advanced and Ultra-Modern HelicopterThe ACH160 represents the latest in Airbus aviation technology and luxury transport design.

General News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSenegal take on Egypt in a keenly contested semi-final game on January 14, 2026, to decide who advances to the final. Senegal have established themselves as one of the best teams, with star players such as Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Idrissa Gueye, and others rising to the occasion. They have been scoring numerous goals, with their attack thrashing opponents and dominating, including a convincing victory over Mali in the quarter-final. From Meme to Mastermind: Éric Chelle’s redemption with Nigeria at AFCON 2025Egypt, meanwhile, are determined to win the game as they aim to extend their record number of AFCON titles. The Pharaohs face a tough challenge, as Salah seeks to win his first AFCON trophy to cement his legacy with the national team.