Sports News of Thursday, 1 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comChelsea have parted ways with head coach Enzo Maresca, according to a statement released on January 1, 2026. 2025 AFCON: Late Appollis penalty fires South Africa into knockout stages“Chelsea Football Club and Head Coach Enzo Maresca have parted company. During his time at the Club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Under his leadership, Chelsea won the Conference League and the Club World Cup in 2025, and he guided them back into the Champions League. Read the statement below:Club statement: Enzo Maresca.
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January 01, 2026 13:07 UTC
Cudjoe specifically appealed to the president to relieve Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson of his additional duties as Minister of Defence, arguing that the scale of upcoming government projects requires the finance minister’s undivided attention. In a Facebook post on January 1, 2026, the policy analyst acknowledged what he described as a promising start by President Mahama but stressed that the period of goodwill was over, with tougher governance tests ahead. New poll shows Ato Forson overtaking Asiedu Nketiah in 2028 NDC succession“Now, though the honeymoon is truly over. Please free Finance Minister Ato Forson from the additional duty as Defence Minister so he can focus and continue being fiscally disciplined,” Cudjoe indicated. Cudjoe also singled out the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, for praise, describing him as efficient and urging that similar standards be entrenched across the Presidency.
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January 01, 2026 13:07 UTC
Sports News of Thursday, 1 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comChelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is reportedly considering resigning from his role, following growing tensions at the club due to a poor run of results. Chelsea have been struggling recently, winning just one of their last seven matches and dropping points in both the Champions League and the Premier League. Chief reporter for British media outlet Sky Sports, Kaveh Solhekol, gave more insight into the rumours:Anthony Joshua’s coach and close friend among accident fatalities - Reports“Enzo Maresca is considering his position as Chelsea head coach. The veteran football reporter also hinted that Maresca could tender his resignation before Chelsea face Manchester City in the Premier League due to growing frustrations. Chelsea won the Conference League and the Club World Cup in 2025 under his leadership, and he guided them back into the Champions League.
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January 01, 2026 12:53 UTC
General News of Thursday, 1 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFounder and Leader of the International God’s Way Church, Bishop Daniel Obinim, has revealed a vision he claims to have received concerning former President John Agyekum Kufuor. Speaking during the 2025 31st Night Service, Obinim recounted that in the vision, he saw the former president waving at him in the midst of a large gathering. According to him, he had only shared the vision with one person in his church prior to the 31st night service. “I saw former President Kufuor waving at me in a vision. Bloody NPP Primaries, Coup against Mahama, Deaths and More: 2026 prophecies by Owusu-BempahThe revelation, delivered at the church’s December 31st night gathering, has stirred widespread some debates on social media platform X.
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January 01, 2026 11:57 UTC
Crime & Punishment of Thursday, 1 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has arrested a key suspect in connection with the GH¢7.5-million-armed robbery at a jewellery shop at Adabraka that happened on November 2, 2024. The suspect, identified as Ali Mohammed, popularly known as ‘Bawasam,’ was arrested on November 20, 2025, while receiving medical treatment at a hospital at Ashaiman. Briefing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in efforts to unravel the high-profile robbery. Serial break-in suspect arrested as police nab 28 in Koforidua festive crackdown“This arrest is a significant breakthrough in efforts to unravel the high-profile robbery,” she said. A daring daylight robbery unfolded at Adabraka Market in Accra on Saturday, November 2, 2024, sending shockwaves through the busy commercial area.
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January 01, 2026 11:30 UTC
The event, organised by the popular non-denominational prayer movement Alpha Hour, saw the stadium filled to its maximum capacity, with "Alpharians" eager to usher in 2026. Led by Pastor Elvis Agyemang, the night was marked by fervent spiritual activities, but the highlight for many was a series of unconventional "financial miracles." These 'Momo miracles' became a focal point of the night, with many claiming the funds appeared instantly as they prayed for financial deliverance. The sheer scale of the gathering underscored the massive influence of the Alpha Hour movement. While the financial testimonies drew significant cheers, the core of the night remained focused on the crossover transition.
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January 01, 2026 09:29 UTC
“Again, I saw America crying. I saw America crying prophetically after September. If they don't act on it, if they don't pray and physically act on it, it will come to pass,” he said. And when the Spirit of God carried me, I saw Mr Tesite leading and seemingly as though he has won. If we don't pray, the World Cup may not come on, or maybe we may postpone it, or there will be a problem with the America one.
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January 01, 2026 06:32 UTC
A dollar and a cedi noteGhana’s local currency, the Ghana cedi (GH¢), has, for the first time in about three decades, made an annual gain against the United States dollar ($). According to a report by Bloomberg, the Ghana cedi appreciated by 41% against the dollar for the year 2025, making it (the cedi) the best performer among 144 currencies tracked by Bloomberg after the Russian ruble. The Bloomberg Dollar Index is headed for its worst decline since 2017,” part of the report reads. It added that the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to regulate the purchase of gold in the country played a key role in the cedi’s performance. Read the full Bloomberg report below:BAI
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January 01, 2026 05:19 UTC
Delivering his prophecies at his church’s December 31, 2025, Watch Night Service, the prophet asserted that Dr Bawumia, who was the flagbearer of the NPP in the 2024 presidential election, will snatch the victory from another contender in the race he called “Mr Tesite”. And when the Spirit of God carried me, I saw Mr Tesite leading and seemingly as though he has won. “Then I saw that the win that is for Mr Tesite, I saw another take it. I saw Dr Bawumia take it. I saw Mr Tesite going as though he has won.
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January 01, 2026 03:59 UTC
Sports News of Thursday, 1 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua lost two of his closest friends in a tragic car accident in Ogun State, Nigeria, on Monday, December 29, 2025. Joshua reportedly sustained minor injuries. Joshua’s two friends, Kevin Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, have been confirmed dead, as they could not survive the injuries sustained in the crash. Latif AyodeleAyodele was a close friend of Anthony Joshua long before the boxer gained fame and began winning world titles. Just hours before the fatal accident, Joshua posted a video on Instagram playing table tennis with his long-time friend, sharing joyful moments.
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January 01, 2026 03:45 UTC
According to multiple reports, Prophet Ebo Noah, who is popularly known as Ebo Noah, was picked up by the GPS Special Cyber Vetting Team on December 31, 2025. A photo of the arrest, which has gone viral, shows Ebo Noah in handcuffs at what looks like a police facility. Explaining his motive for building the ark, Ebo Noah claimed that God had warned him that the world would end on December 25, 2025, coinciding with Christmas Day. In many of his clips, Ebo is seen showing off the boats or building materials, claiming that he has built ten arks. Who is Ebo Noah and why is he building an ark like the biblical Noah?
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January 01, 2026 03:19 UTC
General News of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe founder and leader of the Prophetic Hill Church, Prophet Nigel Gaisie, is expected to release a set of prophecies for the ensuing year, 2026. Nigel is expected to release prophecies on global events, the nation, Ghana, and certain prominent people in the country. These prophecies are usually the climax of his church’s 31st night service. Watch a livestream of the prophecies below:BAI
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January 01, 2026 03:19 UTC
General News of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comOn the eve of every new year, Reverend Owusu Bempah releases a set of prophecies that cause a stir in the country. These prophecies are usually the climax of his church, Glorious Word Power Ministries’ 31st night service. This year, 2025, the church named its service ‘Prophetic Watch Night Service with Apostle Dr Isaac Owusu Bempah’. The service is underway at their Odorkor branch, and you can watch it here. Expect the renowned man of God to make interesting revelations about happenings in the country.
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January 01, 2026 02:44 UTC
Regional News of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comOne person has been confirmed dead, while two others sustained gunshot injuries following a violent disturbance that erupted during a police swoop operation at Aboso in the Western Central Region on Tuesday, December 31, 2025. The Western Central Regional Police Command has said that the incident occurred during a security operation aimed at flushing out drug peddlers, users, and traffickers ahead of the 31st December crossover night activities. To avoid further escalation, the police team tactically withdrew from the area but was pursued from the Gangway area to the Aboso Market. Police say calm has since been restored in Aboso, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. The Western Central Regional Police Command has appealed to the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement agencies, assuring residents that further updates will be communicated as investigations progress.
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January 01, 2026 01:52 UTC
Entertainment of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Nigerian media personality Adesope Shopsydoo has called on the public to show empathy towards artistes and entertainers. According to him, most people artistes interact with online are individuals they may never meet in real life, making comment sections the primary avenue for engagements, often without empathy. We are human beings and we get information just like everyone does but I try to be as fair as possible. “Give a little bit of grace to artistes as well, they are human beings, they have emotions and we hold them to this high standard that we ourselves can’t live up to. We expect entertainers to be the perfect human beings and it’s impossible,” he added.
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January 01, 2026 01:27 UTC