LifeStyle of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDear GhanaWeb,I got married three weeks ago to a 33-year-old man. I wanted to settle down and have children, but he said he wasn’t financially ready, so I sponsored the entire ceremony. I channeled the money through him so it would appear as though he was responsible for everything. We married on Saturday, and by Monday evening, I had withdrawn the money and handed it to him. None of his explanations made sense, but because he was my husband, I felt I had to trust him.

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Sports News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManchester City’s new signing, Antoine Semenyo, made his mark once again in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday, January 13, 2025. However, it was a disallowed goal that dominated headlines after City’s 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Moments later, Semenyo thought he had added a second, flicking Tijjani Reijnders’ cross past Nick Pope, only for officials to rule it out following a lengthy VAR check. Watch Semenyo’s goal against Newcastle UnitedSemenyo shared his frustration on the on-field camera after the final whistle. “The second goal should’ve counted by the way, just saying,” he said.

General News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has ordered the withdrawal of hard copies of the Senior High School Physical Education and Health teachers’ manual following controversy over a section that defined gender identity, graphic.com.gh reports. In an exclusive interview with Adom News on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, NaCCA Board Chairman Professor Vincent Assanful said teachers who received the manual have been instructed to return it as part of a broader curriculum review. He further noted that although the manual had gone through several expert review stages, the inclusion of the controversial definition exposed gaps in the internal quality control process. It is obvious that during the preparation of the document, a subject expert reviewed it. He said he would contact the subject expert and find out how come that definition came into the document.

Politics of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian media personality Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has criticised former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo over the ongoing extradition process involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. According to Okatakyie, during President Akufo-Addo’s tenure, he resisted calls to allow Ofori-Atta to resign or be removed from office, despite sustained pressure from numerous individuals, including the then Majority caucus in Parliament. President, the same energy you used to refuse to sack Ofori-Atta or allow him to resign, despite pressure from Parliament, use that same power to bring him back,” he said. Meanwhile, Ken Ofori-Atta has been charged with corruption and corruption-related offences in connection with the Strategic Mobilisation Limited (SML) scandal. AM/EBWhich party leaves government with its finance minister missing – Ex Subin MP loses cool on Ofori-Atta

The two individuals are former Minister of Finance Ken Ofori Atta, and former MASLOC Chief Executive Officer Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. Does convicted Sedinam have blood in her veins while Ofori-Atta has palm kernel oil in his? Ablakwa indicated that the meeting reviewed the state of Ghana–US relations and law enforcement cooperation, noting that Ghana facilitated the extradition of nine suspected individuals to the United States in 2025. He revealed that the US government had given a clear assurance regarding Ghana’s request for the extradition of Ken Ofori-Atta and Sedina Tamakloe Attionu. “The United States Government has assured, that without prejudice to judicial processes, it will not stand in the way of Ghana as regards the removal of Ken Ofori-Atta and Sedina Tamakloe Attionu,” the minister said.

Meanwhile, vehicle owners will be required to validate their number plates every 2 years. He however noted that vehicles registered between January 2022 and December 2023 are not yet included in the exercise. Vehicle Owners to Validate Plates Every Two Years – DVLASemevo also announced that vehicle owners will be required to validate their number plates every two years. This upgrade is expected to strengthen the security features of number plates and enhance road safety. The RFID system will also make it easier to identify vehicle owners and help eliminate revenue losses caused by uncustomed vehicles that have been illegally licensed.

General News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, has for the first time addressed rumours of his death and being bedridden from a stroke. Malik Basintale reacted to these rumours after returning to work on January 13, 2026, following some weeks of absence. He only asserted that every human being is bound to fall sick, and he is no exception. Malik Basintale breaks silence on stroke rumoursHe added that; “And so when I hear people saying, ‘Basintale is sick, Basintale is dead’ and all of that, anybody can die. Reports on social media suggested that the YEA CEO, who had not been seen in the limelight for weeks, was seeking medical treatment in London.

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General News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBelow are some of today's major news headlines:DAILY GUIDEOfori-Atta faces immigration judge Jan.20Romance Scam: Abu Trica, 2 others' fates hangHuman trafficking syndicate busted, 48 victims rescuedDAILY GRAPHICBoG's forex intermediation hits $10bn in 2025Agenda 111 projects stall after millions paidSurrogate mother delivers quadruplets - Rare in assisted reproductive technologyTHE CHRONCILENyidam Prays Supreme Court: Quash the High Court judgmentPolice in Landmark Arrests: Man goes in for 20 years, alleged rapists remandedVote for Kennedy Agyapong - Twifo-Hemang MP urges delegatesTHE GHANAIN TIMES25,000 TB cases unreported ... Ghana risks missing WHO target -Dr AmenyoTrade minister visits Abossey Okai market to encourage fair pricingSupreme Court to rule on Kpandai election re-run on January 28

So far, Brahim Díaz has scored five goals in the tournament, while El Kaabi and other teammates have also contributed. Victor Osimhen opened his AFCON goalscoring account in that game, while Wilfred Ndidi and Lookman added goals to finish off their tough opponents. The quarter-final gave Nigeria the chance to make a statement, and they lived up to expectations by beating Algeria 2–0 comfortably. After five matches, Nigeria have scored 14 goals, conceded 4, and kept two clean sheets. Galatasaray striker Osimhen has scored four goals, Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman has three, while Akor Adams has registered two.

Business News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSilver hit a record high of $90 per ounce for the first time on Wednesday, January 14, 2025, amid ongoing international trade wars and rising tensions. Silver, popularly referred to as the “white metal,” surged to a new record by gaining 5.3%. The surge is believed to have been driven by expectations that the United States may cut interest rates. Silver breaks $75 mark as gold, platinum hit record highsIn the first week of 2026, silver rose by about 20%, boosting profits compared to past years. The top consumers of silver jewelry are India, China, the United States, Thailand, and Italy.

This follows approval from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who signed off the initiative to allow DVLA to operate abroad. To curb this, DVLA partnered with the Foreign Affairs Ministry to directly provide licensing services overseas. We therefore asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to allow us to offer licensing services directly in some overseas countries. With this expansion, Ghanaians abroad will soon be able to renew licenses, acquire new ones, and access other DVLA services without fear of fraud. Below are the countries to host DVLA services- United States of America- United Kingdom- Canada- Germany- NetherlandsSA

Sports News of Wednesday, 14 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo years ago, in Côte d’Ivoire, Éric Sékou Chelle was not a hero. CAF appoints Ghanaian referee for AFCON semi-final between Morocco and NigeriaWhen Nigeria came calling in January 2025, the job was not glamorous. At AFCON 2025 in Morocco, Chelle arrived quietly. Now, as Nigeria stand one match from the AFCON final, the contrast could not be sharper. From a meme in Abidjan to a contender in Rabat, Chelle has turned his lowest moment into the foundation of his strongest one.

The NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, announced on January 13, 2026, that the party had initiated internal processes to expel Prof Frimpong-Boateng following what it described as disparaging remarks against the party’s leadership and internal structures. He added that any decision to expel Frimpong-Boateng should be extended to other longstanding members who share similar views. “What I will say at this stage is that if they sack Frimpong-Boateng, then they should sack me. They should sack Kwame Pianim, they should sack Dr Arthur Kennedy and quite a number of us,” Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe stated. MRA/AEWhich party leaves government with its finance minister missing – Ex Subin MP loses cool on Ofori-Atta