President Mahama has made NDC more attractive - Ernest Owusu Bempeh
Politics of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest Owusu Bempeh, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership style. In an interview on Atinka TV, and shared on X on January 15, 2026, Ernest Owusu Bempeh stated that the president has made his second tenure in office an attractive one. According to him, President Mahama has performed exceptionally well by appointing party loyalists who supported his campaign. Ernest Owusu Bempeh further noted that the NPP, as an opposition party, should be concerned about how the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is managing the affairs of the country. Strategically, NPP should be worried” — Ernest Owusu Bempeh, Deputy Director of communications, NPP pic.twitter.com/tq6VfFXVQL — Mahama The President (@CitizenTechiman) January 15, 2026JHM/AE
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January 16, 2026 14:47 UTC
I battled depression after betrayal within the comedy industry - David Oscar
Entertainment of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian comedian turned musician, David Oscar Dogbe, has opened up about a difficult period in his life, revealing how betrayal within the Ghanaian comedy scene pushed him into depression. Speaking in a recent interview on Talkertainment with GhanaWeb’s Elsie Lamar, David Oscar recounted how internal tensions within the comedy movement deeply affected him emotionally. David Oscar noted that the opposition did not come from outsiders but from people he considered part of the team, adding that some deliberately worked to undermine his progress. David Oscar explained that his journey into reggae went beyond music, as he fully embraced the culture during what he described as a transformative phase of his life. Watch the latest episode of Talkertainment with Elsie Lamar and David Oscar Dogbe below:FG/EB
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January 16, 2026 14:43 UTC
I almost had an accident after receiving a break-up call – Mzbel recounts
Entertainment of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian singer Mzbel has opened up about a devastating heartbreak that nearly ended in tragedy, revealing she almost crashed her car after a sudden breakup. “I was driving home, and he told me that I don’t fit into his world and we could still be friends and all that. “I was driving, and then I started crying, and I almost swerved out of the road,” she said. Allow your husband to cheat – Mzbel tells womenMzbel said she used the experience to discuss her newfound spiritual awakening. People who have not discovered their witchcraft will think that others who have discovered theirs are using it for something bad,” she said.
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January 16, 2026 14:43 UTC
Vice President to engage transport ministry over transport crises
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is set to visit the Ministry of Transport to engage the sector’s leadership over persistent public transport challenges in the Greater Accra Region on Friday, January 16, 2026. The engagement will focus on the acute shortage of commercial vehicles, long waiting times, and rising transport fares, particularly during morning and evening peak hours. Discussions are expected to be focused on measures currently being implemented by the Ministry of Transport and additional interventions being considered to restore vehicle availability and ease pressure on commuters. The situation has also led to increased demand for transport, with some operators taking undue advantage by charging unapproved fares. MAG/EBOne year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORALMeanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention
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January 16, 2026 13:57 UTC
Adabraka Gold Robbery: Police recover vehicle linked to heist
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has retrieved a Toyota Highlander vehicle believed to have been used in the high-profile Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery that occurred in November 2024, as investigations continue. “The Toyota Highlander, identified as an exhibit in the Adabraka gold robbery case, has been retrieved and impounded for further investigations,” the Police stated. “The Ghana Police Service reiterates its commitment to ensuring that all persons involved in the Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery face the full rigours of the law,” the statement added. The Adabraka robbery occurred when a group of armed men stormed the area in broad daylight and attacked a jewellery shop in 2024. Over GH¢7.5m stolen from gold dealer - Owners of jewellery shop give details of Adabraka daylight robberyThe incident left at least one person injured after being hit by gunfire from the suspected robbers.
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January 16, 2026 13:57 UTC
'One of the very few good men Akufo-Addo got right' - Franklin Cudjoe praises David Asante
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised the leadership of David Asante, who managed the Ghana Publishing Company from 2017, describing him as a resilient and effective leader who revitalised the state-owned enterprise. Speaking on social media, Cudjoe highlighted Asante’s quiet but impactful efforts to restore the company’s fortunes. “David was one of the very few good men Nana Addo got right,” he said, underscoring the former CEO’s role in transforming Ghana Publishing Company into a profitable and efficiently run institution. While Cudjoe admitted that he had yet to review the records of the current management, he commended David Asante’s tenure for setting a high standard in public enterprise leadership. He noted that the example left by him should serve as a benchmark for future managers in state-owned institutions.
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January 16, 2026 13:48 UTC
2026 is the 'Year of Action' for Petroleum Hub project - Dr Aubynn
Business News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has declared 2026 as “the year of action” for the Petroleum Hub. According to Dr Aubynn, 2026 is the year when the hard work invested in the project over the years will translate into tangible, on-site action in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region. Dr Aubynn attributed the Corporation’s confidence to the strong support provided by the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, in advancing the project. Dr. John Jinapor. Having laid a strong foundation in 2025, Dr Aubynn is now confident that the project is ready for takeoff, with major activities expected at the Jomoro site this year.
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January 16, 2026 13:34 UTC
Pregnant for over One-Year: Woman shares ordeal after cheating with husband's best friend
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA video is making waves online, detailing how a woman claims she has been pregnant for one-and-a-half years after having an affair with her husband’s best friend. In the video sighted by GhanaWeb on January 15, 2026, the woman, who did not disclose her identity, revealed that her ordeal began after she started an affair with her ex-boyfriend, who is also her husband’s best friend. According to the woman, during her marriage, her embattled ex-lover served as the best man to her husband. He was even my husband’s best man during our marriage and anytime we travelled together, we had an affair. The woman, while speaking on SOMPA FM, further confessed that she often slept with her ex-lover in the bush whenever they travelled together.
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January 16, 2026 13:32 UTC
Ghana's drainage infrastructure not keeping pace with urbanisation – HYDRO CEO
According to Dr Darko, the key challenge is that while urbanisation is accelerating, the expansion of drainage infrastructure has not matched the pace of development. We have to up our game in providing drainage infrastructure, but unfortunately, the rate at which we are building is not keeping pace with the rate at which the country is developing,” he explained. He attributed the situation largely to rapid and unplanned urbanisation, particularly in flood-prone areas, compounded by weak development control and management. Dr Darko disclosed that although HYDRO has clear plans and technical solutions to address flooding, limited funding remains a major constraint. Water retention and reservoir areas are being encroached upon and even filled,” Dr Darko lamented.
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January 16, 2026 13:09 UTC
'Illegal alien!' - US ICE confirms Ofori-Atta overstayed visa, faces deportation
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has described Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, as an “illegal alien” who may face extradition in the coming days. “Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta is an illegal alien from Ghana who is facing corruption and corruption-related charges in his home country. He added that Ken Ofori-Atta has been taken through the appropriate legal procedures and will be accorded due process before a Justice Department immigration judge. Contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority, aimed at enhancing revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum sector, upstream petroleum production, and the minerals and metals resources value chain. Payments and utilisation of funds from the Tax Refund Account of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
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January 16, 2026 13:06 UTC
Prophet Bernard El Bernard pays courtesy call on IGP
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comProphet Bernard El Bernard Nelson Eshun has paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno in a visit marked by goodwill and mutual respect. During the visit, Prophet Eshun extended his best wishes to the IGP and commended the Police Service for its efforts in maintaining peace, security and public safety across the country. He emphasised the importance of moral guidance, prayers and collaboration between faith-based institutions and state security agencies in promoting national stability. The Inspector-General of Police welcomed the gesture and expressed appreciation for both the visit and the encouraging words. One year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORALAMMeanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention
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January 16, 2026 12:28 UTC
'It's not an amusing situation' – Veep on 'trotro' struggles at peak hours
At times, these vehicles are nowhere to be found, leaving passengers stranded for hours and often late for work. Addressing the growing concern on January 16, 2026, the Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang described the situation as appalling. The transport sector seems to have been waiting to exhale, and now we are exhaling, which is good. She further noted that while the transport sector may finally be “exhaling,” it is crucial for all stakeholders to work together to address the challenges. Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang made these remarks during a visit to the Ministry of Transport on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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January 16, 2026 12:23 UTC
Labour Commission declares GhATSEA strike illegal, orders immediate halt
Business News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Labour Commission (NLC) has stated its position on the intended industrial action by the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA). In a statement issued by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on January 15, 2026, it was disclosed that the directive from the NLC followed a meeting between the Commission, the GCAA, and GhATSEA. Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association announces indefinite strikeThe Commission, therefore, directed members of GhATSEA to return to work with immediate effect. “The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) can confirm that the National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) to immediately call off its intended strike action, declaring it illegal under Ghana’s labour laws. “The directive was issued at a meeting held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, involving the NLC, the GCAA, and GhATSEA.
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January 16, 2026 12:12 UTC
Black Sherif wins legal dispute with former management
Entertainment of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe High Court (Commercial Division) has delivered judgment in the matter of Shadrach Owusu Agyei vs Mohammed Ismail Sherif, bringing finality to the legal dispute between internationally acclaimed Ghanaian artiste Black Sherif and his former management, Charvis Wayne’s Consult. The Court also rejected claims relating to construction works and other expenditures allegedly undertaken for Black Sherif, citing a lack of proof. The Court held that Black Sherif’s engagement with a third party during the subsistence of the management agreement constituted a technical breach of contract. The judgment effectively brings the matter to a close, with the Court rejecting the majority of claims advanced against Black Sherif and confirming that no significant liability arose from the dispute. Black Sherif remains focused on his artistic career and ongoing international engagements as he continues to represent Ghana on the global music stage.
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January 16, 2026 12:00 UTC