Ghanaian women secretly recorded by Russian man speak
General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA number of Ghanaian women who were captured in viral videos with a Russian man named Yaytseslav, who is accused of filming his sexual escapades with hundreds of Ghanaian women, have spoken out. She insisted that nothing sexual occurred between her and the Russian man and laughed at suggestions that she gave him her number simply because he was white. She, however, admitted that she went to the bedroom of the Russian man. “You see the Russian man who lured about 800 women to his bed, all I want to say is that I’m one of them. BackgroundA man identified as Yaytseslav, who claims to be Russian, became a trending topic in Ghana after videos of his interactions with several Ghanaian women surfaced online on 12 February 2026.
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February 15, 2026 14:17 UTC
I hid in a car boot from Germany to Switzerland - Kojo Antwi recounts
The man, affectionately known as Mr Music Man, recalled that at a point in his life he had to hide in a car boot while travelling from Germany to Switzerland. I had to slip into a car boot and hide while being driven from Germany, from Constance, into Switzerland,” he disclosed in an interview with Kafui Dey. 'I used to carry a picture of my wife' – Kojo Antwi shares“We’re talking about four of us. Three of them: two got into one car and one went into another car. After nearly two decades of preparation, the Highlife legend and Afro-pop pioneer has launched his long-awaited autobiography, titled From Bands to Ballads to Brilliance: Mr Music Man – The Journey.
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February 15, 2026 14:12 UTC
President Mahama celebrates wives of 8 'Black Wednesday' victims
General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama celebrated the wives of the eight (8) victims of the Wednesday, August 6, 2025, horrific helicopter crash on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026. The president, in a post shared on Facebook on Saturday, conveyed a Valentine’s Day greeting to the eight widows. Black Wednesday: How Z-9 helicopter crashed - Investigative team detailsAbout the CrashThe tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, involving a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter en route from Accra to Obuasi. The aircraft reportedly went down in the Dampa Range Forest Reserve, near Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom District of the Ashanti Region. Onboard were five officials and three crew members attending the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP).
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February 15, 2026 14:07 UTC
Randy Abbey is going nowhere - NEIP boss defends
Politics of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: peacefmonline.comThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Eric Adjei, has strongly rejected demands by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority for the removal of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) CEO, Randy Abbey. The Minority has accused Randy Abbey of mismanaging the cocoa sector, arguing that the recent reduction in cocoa producer prices reflects a failure of leadership. They have therefore called on President John Mahama to dismiss him immediately. Speaking in a one-on-one interview on UTV on Friday, Eric Adjei insisted that “Randy Abbey is going nowhere.”He explained that the price cut was a difficult but necessary decision to safeguard the long-term stability of the sector. He challenged the NPP to present a credible alternative if they believe the reduction was misguided.
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February 15, 2026 14:07 UTC
The unexplained physics of curling
This seems simple enough, but as curling coaches themselves acknowledge, there are still many unknowns about the physics of the sport. Rather than start with mathematical modelling, Murata began by filming the curling stones precisely. "Most of the discussion about the origin of the curling stone motions has not been based on precise enough observations," he says. The curling stone behaves the same as that. Is this the final word on the physics of curling?
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February 15, 2026 14:03 UTC
Efforts underway to restore traffic on Suhum-Nsawam Highway - Police
General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEfforts are ongoing to restore smooth traffic flow and ensure public safety on the Suhum-Nsawam Highway following a fatal accident involving a fuel tanker, the Ghana Police Service has announced. Watch as fuel tanker catches fire after accident on Nsawam-Accra RoadThe blast caused fuel to spill onto vehicles traveling behind the tanker, triggering a rapidly spreading fire. Firefighters from the Ghana National Fire Service stations in Suhum and Nsawam were dispatched to contain and extinguish the flames. Authorities are working to clear the burnt vehicles from the highway to ease traffic congestion and restore normal movement along the busy stretch. PRESS RELEASE:POLICE WORK TO RESTORE NORMALCY FOLLOWING FATAL MOTOR ACCIDENT ON SUHUM-NSAWAM HIGHWAY pic.twitter.com/1ABYSAm66K — Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) February 14, 2026AK/MA
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
'Thank you for 22 incredible years!' – Samira Bawumia celebrates husband
General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana’s former Second Lady, Samira Bawumia, marked Valentine’s Day with a heartfelt message to her husband, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, as the couple celebrated 22 years of marriage. In a post shared on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Samira expressed gratitude for their journey together. May Allah continue to bless our union ❤️❤️❤️,” she wrote, accompanying her message with warm wishes to the Vice President. Her Valentine’s Day message was seen as a reaffirmation of those values, resonating with admirers across the country. Meanwhile, First Lady Lordina Mahama also celebrated her husband, former President John Dramani Mahama, with a Valentine’s Day message of love and devotion.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
Female police officer directing traffic knocked down by drunk driver - Reports
General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA female police officer was reportedly knocked down by a driver believed to be intoxicated on February 14, 2026, while directing traffic at Patasi in Kumasi. An eyewitness reported that the driver, who appeared drunk, was recklessly operating a Toyota Corolla when he struck the officer. The vehicle reportedly somersaulted during the accident. He went to intoxicate himself and has used his car to knock down a female police officer directing traffic on the road. Watch the video below:A Toyota Corolla has reportedly knocked down a police officer who was directing traffic at the scene of an earlier accident at Patasi in Kumasi.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
'Not all women know the father of their child' - Vida Adutwumwaa
However, Vida Adutwumwaa, Public Relations Officer of Burniton Music Group, has cautioned that discussions around the bill should be handled carefully, noting that not all women genuinely know who the father of their child is. When the Honourable Member was speaking, he said every lady knows the father of her child. Not all women know who the father of their child is. Vida explained that there is a conception period for women, and if a woman has multiple sexual encounters with different men within that window, she may not know which man’s sperm fertilized the egg. @officialutvghana Not all women know who the father of their child is - Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng #UnitedShowbiz ♬ original sound - UTV GhanaAK/MA
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
NAP key to job creation and skills development – Osman Ayariga
Speaking at the ceremony, Ayariga said, “This programme is not just about training; it is about empowering our youth with the skills, tools, and confidence to create opportunities and drive economic growth. NYA CEO distributes equipment to NAP beneficiariesThe NYA CEO emphasised that the programme is fully aligned with the 2024 manifesto of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which prioritises inclusive growth, youth empowerment, and job creation. NAP ensures that no young Ghanaian is left behind due to financial or social barriers,” he added. Ayariga also highlighted the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in fostering industrialisation and reducing unemployment. “For the young Ghanaians here today, these tools are not just equipment, they are instruments of independence, dignity, and hope.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
NYA CEO distributes equipment to NAP beneficiaries
Business News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Youth Authority (NYA) has handed over essential tools and equipment to the first batch of beneficiaries under the National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP) in the Greater Accra Region. Speaking at the event, NYA CEO Osman Abdullai Ayariga expressed his gratitude and support to the first batch of beneficiaries. He emphasised that the National Apprenticeship Programme is aligned with the NDC 2024 manifesto, which prioritises inclusive growth, job creation, and practical skills development. Ayariga highlighted the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in fostering industrialisation and reducing unemployment. He also called on master craftspersons, communities, and private sector partners to mentor apprentices and create opportunities for them to thrive.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
Vehicle prices to drop by 15% - Automobile Dealers announce
Business News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana (ADUG) has announced a 15 percent reduction in vehicle prices, a move it describes as aligning with the stability of the cedi and the scrapping of the COVID-19 levy. According to the Union in a statement released on February 15, 2026, the adjustment is in line with its earlier commitment to review vehicle prices downward. It noted that over the past months, vehicle prices in the country were affected by exchange rate volatility, high import duties, and shipping costs, which largely impacted their businesses. Car dealers predict drop in prices as cedi strengthens against US dollar"This decisive action reflects the Union's long-standing promise to Ghanaians that any meaningful stabilization of the exchange rate would translate into fairer vehicle pricing, rather than excess profiteering. The statement further added that the price adjustment cuts across a wide range of vehicles.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
Semenyo beats Van Dijk to win Premier League Player of the Week
Sports News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian forward Antoine Semenyo has been voted Premier League Player of the Week following his impressive performances. In the voting, the former Bournemouth winger secured 39%, edging out Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, who finished second with 32% in a keenly contested poll. Following the win, Manchester City sit second on the league table with 53 points, trailing leaders Arsenal by four points. Read the tweet below:Antoine Semenyo, star of the show in @ManCity's win against Fulham ✨He has been voted by fans as Player of the Matchweek! — Premier League (@premierleague) February 13, 2026SB/MA
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
President Mahama leads global campaign for reparatory justice at UN
General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana's President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to table a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly in March 2026, seeking global recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime against humanity. President Mahama revealed that the process was initiated following his address at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in September last year, where he signalled Ghana’s renewed commitment to the global reparations agenda. According to President Mahama, significant steps have already been taken, including the establishment of an AU Coordination Team and a Committee of Experts on Reparations. Additionally, engagements have also been held with major global institutions such as the United Nations and UNESCO, alongside high-level discussions across four continents. President Mahama further called on AU Member States to strengthen national institutions, establish reparations commissions, and intensify diplomatic efforts to secure formal apologies, restitution, and binding agreements from responsible states.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
World Cup: FIFA set to rule on Nigeria's protest against DR Congo
Sports News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) is set to deliver a verdict on Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo over player eligibility in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on February 16. The argument is that DR Congo’s constitution does not permit dual nationality, yet several of its internationals are believed to retain foreign citizenship. Recently, NFF General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi, after submitting the petition, stated that they have a concrete case and are hopeful of a favourable outcome. We believe we have a strong case, and we are waiting for FIFA’s decision on our complaints,” he said. Meanwhile, DR Congo has denied the allegations made by the West African country, labelling them “bad losers” and accusing them of acting desperately after losing in the play-offs.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC