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Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 8 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Kade District Court in the Eastern Region has remanded five students of Kade Senior High Technical School (SHTS) in connection with the brutal assault of a teacher, Michael Quayson, during strict invigilation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Four of the accused, all above 18 years, were remanded into prison custody, while the fifth, a 17-year-old juvenile, was also remanded into police custody. The juvenile’s case will be transferred to a Juvenile Court, according to a statement from the Ghana Education Service, and all five are scheduled to reappear on January 20, 2026. Reacting to the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Daniel Fenyi, said the ruling underscores the seriousness with which authorities are protecting teachers and safeguarding the integrity of the WASSCE. “This demonstrates the level at which the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service can go to safeguard and protect the welfare of teachers, and uphold the integrity of the WASSCE,” he stated.

However, the KsTU faculty insists that the GTEC communiqué did not describe any certificates as fake or fraudulently acquired. “Crucially, nowhere in that communiqué did GTEC state that the certificates in question were fake or fraudulently acquired. The university faculty further noted that the petitioner himself acknowledged reviewing the vice-chancellor’s academic profile on the university’s official website, where his educational background is publicly stated. They argued that if Nana Yaw Acheampong believed the GTEC communiqué supported his claims, the appropriate route should have been through the courts rather than what they describe as a 'media-driven campaign.' “There is no faculty of KsTU whose academic credentials have not been validated by GTEC,” the statement stressed.

Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 8 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has reportedly arrested a man in his late 30s who is accused of killing his girlfriend at Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, a community in the Central Region. According to a report by GHOne TV, the accused allegedly killed his girlfriend, who has been identified as Sister Yaa, after she refused to have sex with him. “A man in his late 30s has been arrested for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Sister Yaa, at Awutu Yamoah Nkwanta, Central Region. “Police say he attacked her after she denied him sex, cutting her face with a cutlass and smashing her head with a concrete block,” part of the post read. View the post below:BAIYou can also watch more videos from Naser Toure's funeral below:

Sports News of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Sports and Recreation, in conjunction with the Ghana Athletics and the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ahead of the 2026 African Athletics Championships, set to take place in Ghana. “We are here to sign the MoU for the Senior African Athletics Championships. Meanwhile, Ghana Athletics President Bawa Fuseini reiterated the country’s determination to host the championship with minimal challenges and to compete for laurels. Following the speeches, the sports minister and the CAA president signed the MoU to officially kick-start preparations for the event. The 2026 African Athletics Championships are scheduled to be held in Ghana in May 2026.

General News of Thursday, 8 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has clarified comments he made about the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), which is led by its Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, posting losses of about $214 million. You said at your press conference you never said Sammy Gyamfi’s Gold Board has made losses,” he said. Oppong Nkrumah retorted, saying that what he stated was that the losses were incurred “between the interaction of the Bank of Ghana” and the Gold Board. “You can watch the entire video; I was the one who addressed the press conference. “I said that we have made losses between $214 million and $300 million based on the interaction between the Bank of Ghana and GoldBod.

Politics of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: mynewsgh.comMember of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, has described Member of Parliament for Nhyeaso, Dr Stephen Amoah, as a bigot. According to him, the only reason Sticka refused to support his bid to become the Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser in the past was due to tribal issues. He explains that the legislator has, over the years, been a tribal bigot and should not be entertained. Gideon Boako’s comments come on the back of claims by Stephen Amoah that Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo wanted to appoint him as Minister of Finance, but Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia wanted someone from the North. “Tribalism was the only consideration why Sticka campaigned against me for the position of Ashanti regional youth organizer despite being a close friend and knowing I was the best candidate.

Business News of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana cedi was Africa’s best-performing currency in 2025. According to a chart released by the platform, the cedi appreciated by nearly 40% against the US dollar over the year. The Congolese franc and the Zambian kwacha followed in second and third place, respectively, rounding out a year of positive momentum for several African currencies. The South African rand also posted a solid performance. See the posts below:Most African currencies performed well against the dollar in 2025 but the CEDI was the star performer at almost 40% y/y appreciation, followed by the Congolese franc, Zambian Kwacha and SA Rand in that order.

General News of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Justice has said that it did not receive any case docket from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) regarding Akonta Mining Company Limited until September 2025, even though investigations had begun three years earlier. The response, signed by the Ministry’s Information Officer, Lydia Attoh, outlines the timeline of events surrounding the controversial case. In the statement, the ministry said the CID opened investigations into Akonta Mining in October 2022 after petitions were submitted by Ing Ken Ashigbey and lawyer Martin Kpebu, who raised concerns about alleged illegal mining activities within the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. However, the Attorney General’s office noted that it could not confirm exactly when the CID completed its investigations. “This office did not receive a docket in respect of Akonta Mining within the stipulated time frame,” citinewsroom.com quoted the minister as saying.

Politics of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Minister of Finance and sitting Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has dismissed claims by the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, regarding his appointment as Minister of Finance under the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo administration, describing them as petty and distracting. His comments follow public remarks by Dr Stephen Amoah, who questioned the decision to appoint Dr Amin Adam as substantive finance minister after the removal of Ken Ofori-Atta. Dr Amoah, who briefly served as Deputy Minister of Finance, insisted he was better suited for the role. He claimed pressure was mounted for a northerner to be named finance minister. Dr Amin Adam’s response adds to growing internal debates within the NPP as the party prepares for the next general elections.

In a citinewsroom.com on January 7, 2026, Karbo described President Mahama as a ‘gentle and relatable leader’ whose demeanor resonates with Ghanaians. He added that Dr Bawumia exhibits similar traits of humility, calmness, and accessibility, which he believes position him as a candidate capable of meeting the expectations of voters seeking a president who listens and leads with composure. If you listen to Bawumia in Cape Coast and then meet him in Yendi, you will hear the same message. People are beginning to see a consistent presidential candidate, a person who is very knowledgeable, very humble, very calm, who is the type of President Ghanaians are looking for,” Karbo said. Karbo’s remarks underscore the Bawumia campaign’s focus on projecting a leadership style that mirrors the calm, approachable qualities many Ghanaians value in their leaders.

March–April 2025: Stabilisation takes centre stageMarch–April 2025: Stabilisation and the Politics of ReversalBy the end of the first quarter, the administration’s focus had crystallised around economic stabilisation, reinforced by decisive parliamentary action. The government framed the tax repeals as both economic relief and political reconciliation, arguing that restoring consumer confidence would help revive economic activity. May–June 2025: Policy reset and structural fiscal reformsWith the headline tax reversals completed, attention shifted to deeper fiscal and policy reforms. September–October 2025: Economic decisions under public pressureAs the year progressed, parliamentary debates became more contested. As Ghana enters the second year of Mahama’s leadership, the central question has shifted from what to undo, to what to build.

General News of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn attempted coup plot in Burkina Faso has been foiled. "The military government of Burkina Faso says it has foiled a plot to kill the president, Ibrahim Traore, and destabilise the country. "The security minister alleged that the plot was funded from Ivory Coast. There's been no comment from Ivory Coast or Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba," the BBC post said. The military government of Burkina Faso says it has foiled a plot to kill the president, Ibrahim Traore, and destabilise the country.

Health News of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs has instructed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to take immediate steps to address the resurgence of filth in parts of the capital following the festive season. According to a citinewsroom.com report on January 6, 2026, Prince Boakye Boateng, the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, said assemblies must deploy all available resources to restore cleanliness in their jurisdictions. He noted that MMDAs are permitted to recruit temporary sanitation workers where necessary, particularly using funds generated from toll collections to help manage sanitation challenges. “We encourage them to recruit temporary staff, using the funds collected from tolls, to assist in managing filth,” he said. He warned that without collective efforts from both authorities and the public; sanitation problems could escalate and lead to disease outbreaks.

Business News of Wednesday, 7 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), Nana Akwasi Awuah, has clarified that the $214 million trading loss reported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under the Gold for Reserve programme occurred after he had left office and should not be attributed to his tenure. Awuah said PMMC recorded no losses from the Domestic Gold Purchase and Gold for Reserve programmes between 2022 and 2024, stressing that this position is supported by audited financial statements and the State Ownership Report for 2024. He emphasised that PMMC’s financial performance improved markedly under his leadership, moving from a loss position to profitability, with net profits rising sharply in 2024. According to him, these results make it inaccurate to link PMMC’s record during his tenure to losses reported after 2024. Awuah urged policymakers and managers of GoldBod to draw lessons from PMMC’s past trading challenges and to implement strict risk controls to avoid a repeat of large-scale losses in future gold trading operations.