Business News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has expressed surprise at Ghana’s rapid economic recovery, describing it as faster than anticipated. IMF Africa Director hails Ghana's gains in power access, living standardsHe said officials from both institutions now cite Ghana as an example for other African countries undergoing economic reforms. “Anytime I meet IMF and World Bank officials, they themselves cannot believe what has happened in Ghana. “In my own imagination, I thought it would take about two years to see an economic turnaround. Today, IMF officials themselves are surprised by Ghana’s progress,” — President @JDMahama, citing the drop in inflation from 23.8% to 5.4% in one year, describing Ghana as a poster boy… pic.twitter.com/tscnaRRw6H — CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 25, 2026SP/MA

Entertainment of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: vanguardngr.comNollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has publicly declared that she has reconciled with her ex-husband, Olakunle “Churchill” Oladunni, describing the reunion as a “divine restoration” following nearly ten years of bitter public conflict, separation, and legal disputes. In an emotional statement shared across her social media pages, Dikeh revealed that peace has finally returned to their relationship, replacing years of chaos, deep wounds, and broken communication. “After ten long years of public battles, deep wounds and pain, God stepped in. Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill married in 2015 in a high-profile ceremony, but their union ended less than two years later amid intense media scrutiny, mutual allegations, and protracted legal battles over custody and other matters. The surprise reconciliation follows Tonto Dikeh’s renewed devotion to her Christian fate.

According to the IEA survey, fifty-eight percent of Ghanaians endorse this position to which the IEA says, the result is not surprising considering macroeconomic gains recorded in 2025. This notwithstanding, a sizeable minority of the population remains discontented about national progress, highlighting the fragility of public optimism. The GSS estimates that more than 360,000 people exited multidimensional poverty between the second and third quarters alone. On a year-on-year basis, about 950,000 people moved out of multidimensional poverty between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025. GSS’ latest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures deprivation or poverty beyond income, capturing access to health, education, living conditions and employment through 13 indicators- including sanitation, housing quality, nutrition, health insurance, school attendance and job security.

Politics of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: classfmonline.comBroadcaster and communications practitioner Gordon Asare-Bediako has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), subject to the party’s constitutional processes and the official announcement of elections. Asare-Bediako brings to the table experience as a broadcaster, writer and communications professional, with formal training in Political Science, Marketing, Strategic Communication and Branding. He stated that these skills position him to contribute meaningfully to reshaping and strengthening the party’s communications strategy. He stressed that his intention remains in principle and will be pursued in full respect of the NPP’s internal democratic processes once nominations are officially opened. Asare-Bediako’s declaration adds to early indications of interest in key party positions as the NPP prepares for internal reorganisation and renewal ahead of future electoral contests.

General News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has reportedly failed to substantiate his claim that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo gifted him a house while he was in office. According to Darko, Dr Abdul-Hamid, during interrogation, claimed the property was a gift from former President Akufo-Addo but failed to provide any reason for the alleged gift. “One of the properties in question is a house which Mustapha Hamid claims was a gift from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. However, he has failed or refused to provide documents to support this claim. Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine others are currently facing 54 corruption-related charges brought by the OSP, with the case before the courts to determine the fate of the accused persons.

Sports News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: tennis.comThe Australian Open announced on Saturday, January 24, 2026, that Naomi Osaka had withdrawn from her upcoming third-round match against Maddison Inglis due to a left abdominal injury. “I guess if you look at my medical history, you can maybe do like a little guessing game,” Osaka said on Thursday. Cirstea gave Osaka a frosty handshake at net and later accused Osaka of poor sportsmanship because she yelled “Come on!” between serves in the third set of their match. “No one's ever complained about it before,” Osaka said, later apologising for her own comments towards Cirstea during her on-court interview. That was kind of what I thought.’ Like, I thought we moved past it, so…”Inglis will advance into the fourth round of the Australian Open, where she will face either No.

Regional News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: otecfmghana.comA clash between police personnel and illegal miners at Bepotenten in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region has resulted in the death of one person and left three others with gunshot wounds. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 24, 2026, during a routine police patrol. According to reports, the police team seized a firearm belonging to the illegal mining group, which led to a confrontation. The Amansie Central District Security Council (DISEC) has ordered an investigation into the incident. The Ghana Police Service has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

Business News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced that steel prices will remain unchanged in the market, following the steady appreciation of the cedi and the government’s continued efforts to stabilise the economy. Ghana to open trade office in ChinaShe emphasised that steel manufacturers had raised several operational challenges and had requested government support to address them. “I truly appreciate the fact that steel prices will not change. LIVE | Steel products will remain available on the market at the same price. Government will continue to support the steel industry to keep prices reasonable — Minister for Trade and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare.

Sports News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: bbc.comA German Football Association (DFB) official has said it is time to consider a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the wake of United States President Donald Trump's actions. US Embassy congratulates Black Stars on 2026 World Cup qualificationTrump has since rowed back on that threat, but tensions between European leaders and the US government remain high. Germany were involved in a row with Fifa at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when world football's governing body threatened players with a booking for wearing the OneLove armband during games. That's something that really, really, really bothers me. I would like to know from Donald Trump when he has reached his taboo, and I would like to know from [DFB president] Bernd Neuendorf and [Fifa president] Gianni Infantino."

Sports News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comReigning Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Spanish manager Xabi Alonso following the club’s poor run of form. This development comes as pressure mounts on Dutch coach Arne Slot, who has struggled to maintain consistency and replicate the success of last season. The recent dramatic 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League, his seventh loss of the campaign, did not sit well with the club’s hierarchy, who are increasingly concerned about the team’s direction. Alonso, a Liverpool legend, remains highly rated by the club despite his relatively short spell at Real Madrid and his unexpected departure. Whether Arne Slot will be sacked at the end of the season or earlier remains to be seen.

Business News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: reuters.comGoldman Sachs has lifted its end-of-year forecast for gold to $5,400 per ounce to reflect the yellow metal’s growing appeal among private-sector investors. “We assume private sector diversification buyers, whose purchases hedge global policy risks and have driven the upside surprise to our price forecast, don’t liquidate their gold holdings in 2026, effectively lifting the starting point of our price forecast,” the analysts wrote. This week, the metal crossed several key price levels ($4,700 and $4,800), and is now approaching $4,900 an ounce, which is the bank’s previous end-of-year target. Despite the 10% higher price forecast, the bank also warned of potential downside risks, namely a sharp reduction in perceived risks around the long-run path for global monetary policy. On Thursday, spot gold rose by 1% to around $4,885 per ounce, just inches short of its all-time high of $4,887.19 set the day before.

General News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comClaims circulating in parts of the media suggesting that Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are being exploited have been dismissed by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The GAF explained that movement restrictions are due to the unstable security situation in UNIFIL’s area of operations and are not intended to exploit peacekeepers. Regarding leave travel, the GAF also clarified that Ghanaian peacekeepers do not pay their own airfare. The GAF further warned that the spread of false information could negatively affect troop morale and damage Ghana’s international image. The Armed Forces urged media houses to properly verify information before publication, especially on matters relating to national security and peacekeeping.

Politics of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer aspirant, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged delegates of the party to rally behind him to build a better party all members will be proud of. In a post on his Facebook page, Dr Bawumia said a win for him in Saturday's Presidential Primaries, will be a win for all members of the party, which will mark the beginning of rebuilding the party capable of winning to serve the country. "Let's win together on January 31, 2026, for a greater NPP for all, which will win and be of immense service to Ghana again," he wrote. Also to ensure inclusive development in all constituencies, Dr Bawumia has proposed to introduce a constituency-based national budget, which he explained, will ensure that no constituency is left behind in national development. In his Facebook post, Dr Bawumia reiterated his commitment to these visions, which said "will effectively address the thorny issue of exclusion, and the perennial welfare concerns of our committed members."

General News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Education (MoE) has responded to concerns raised by members of the Ga and Adangbe communities over the exclusion of their language from a proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered educational tool being developed with Google. This announcement sparked widespread condemnation from the Ga and Adangme communities, who described the exclusion of their language as discriminatory. According to the Ministry, the pilot phase is intended to test the effectiveness, adaptability, and educational impact of the technology before scaling it up nationwide. “At no point is the pilot intended to marginalize or permanently exclude any linguistic or cultural group,” the statement said. SP/MADVLA set to go global with licensing services in USA, Germany, other countriesDVLA boss hits back at VEMAG over cancellation of alleged contract

Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has arrested a 38-year-old man, identified as Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, for alleged possession and transportation of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a vehicle registered to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). According to a police statement, the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation on Friday, January 23, 2026, in the Volta Region. Officers intercepted the GHS-registered vehicle bearing number GV 2460-14 near Tarso Hotel in Ho after the driver failed to stop at a routine checkpoint at OLA Top. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered quantities of suspected narcotic substances. This development is part of intensified security operations aimed at tackling drug trafficking and related offences in the region.