OPAG warns against sharing 'Russian sex videos', cites criminal liability
General News of Sunday, 15 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Online Publishers Association of Ghana (OPAG) has issued a stern warning to its members and the general public against publishing or sharing the so-called “Russian sex videos,” describing such acts as criminal offences under Ghanaian law. Secret Filming of Ghanaian Women: Russian man to be extradited to Ghana – Sam GeorgeOPAG President Michael Petit Mawugbe, also known as Efo Mawugbe, emphasized the ethical responsibility of online journalists, stating, “As online publishers, we must always bear in mind that ethics cannot be sacrificed for speed, as ethics remains the overarching rudiment of our profession. Publishing images or videos of females can cause psychological trauma to the victims and their families.”He further urged members of the public and online publishers to refrain from circulating the videos. “It is in light of this that OPAG urges all members to cease the publication or sharing of the videos as a way of protecting the dignity of the victims,” the statement said. Highlighting OPAG’s commitment to a safe online environment, Mawugbe added, “OPAG remains committed to raising awareness in ensuring a safe online space devoid of misinformation, disinformation, and cybercrime.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
Here are the 10 best performing African currencies in 2026 so far
In 2026 so far, African currencies have shown mixed performances; however, new exchange rate data indicates that several currencies on the continent are exhibiting strength and appreciation against the US dollar. Read about the top-performing African currencies in 2025Tunisia tops the list, ranking as Africa’s strongest currency by value. Here are the 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in 2026:1. South Africa – South African RandThe South African Rand is widely used across southern Africa and plays a major role in the regional trade economy. Eswatini – Swazi LilangeniThe Lilangeni, pegged to the South African Rand, serves as Eswatini’s official currency and symbolises economic cooperation in the region.
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February 15, 2026 13:32 UTC
Fugu sellers welcome government’s National Fugu Day declaration
General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: GNATraders of Fugu, or smock dresses, in the Western North Region have welcomed the government’s declaration of Wednesdays as National Fugu Day, describing it as a step that will boost sales and promote cultural diversity. At Sefwi-Dwenase, Madam Alice Adoma and Osamam Imoro, both Fugu traders, said they had received increased orders following the President’s directive. She proposed the introduction of Fugu wear in schools to nurture interest among children and encourage nationwide adoption. The traders expressed gratitude to the government for recognising the cultural significance of Fugu and elevating it as a national attire. They called on Ghanaians to patronise the initiative by wearing Fugu on Wednesdays to support the local textile industry.
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February 15, 2026 00:48 UTC
Watch as Popcaan enjoys 'Kuriya Kuriya' massage in Ghana
Entertainment of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comJamaican reggae and dancehall artiste Andre Hugh Sutherland, professionally known as Popcaan, added a cultural stop to his stay in Ghana by visiting the renowned Shea Butter Museum in Accra for a traditional “Kuriya Kuriya” massage experience. During the visit, the international star enjoyed an authentic shea-butter-based massage using products made from raw shea butter. His visit contributed to heightened interest in the country’s cultural and tourism offerings, particularly the shea butter sector. In February this year, the curator of the Shea Butter Museum, Hamamat Montia, was commissioned by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts as the Cultural Ambassador for Shea Butter. Watch the video below:Award winning dancehall act, Popcaan visits the viral Shea Butter Museum for his share of the ‘Kuria kuria’ Massage experience with the Hamamat Village girls.
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February 14, 2026 23:07 UTC
Reduce COCOBOD management salaries - Appiah-Kubi advocates
Business News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLawyer and former Asante Akim North MP, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, has called for a 28% reduction in salaries for management at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to align with cuts imposed on cocoa farmers. Appiah-Kubi expressed puzzlement over reports suggesting that managerial staff were seeking pay increases while cocoa farmers faced reduced earnings. “I cannot understand why someone working as a manager in the cocoa sector would want cocoa institutions to increase their salaries while they decrease ours,” he told host Alfred Ocansey. COCOBOD crisis linked to mismanagement under Akufo-Addo - Dr OtokunorHis comments come amid backlash from cocoa farmers and the Minority in Parliament over ongoing structural reforms in Ghana’s cocoa sector, including the reduction in the cocoa producer price. Appiah-Kubi further proposed that if such pay adjustments, which he described as “haircuts”, are necessary, they should be applied industry-wide.
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February 14, 2026 22:22 UTC
Criminalising paternity fraud is 'bad for our democracy' – Lawyer warns A-Plus
General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: starrfm.com.ghLegal practitioner Prince Benson Mankotam has raised concerns about plans by Gomoa Central MP, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, to introduce a private member’s bill to criminalise paternity fraud and false rape allegations. Speaking on Starr Showbiz with Feeling Daddy, Mankotam argued that paternity fraud in Ghana is currently not a criminal offence but can be pursued as a civil wrong through claims of misrepresentation and compensation. “In Ghana, as we speak, paternity fraud is not a crime; rather, it can be a civil wrong,” he said. “I don’t think that anyone can say that she is pregnant for another person she has never slept with before,” he said. Mankotam urged persons who feel defrauded to pursue the matter through civil action instead of calling for imprisonment.
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February 14, 2026 21:55 UTC
Court adjourns VEMAG-DVLA case to allow settlement talks
The decision followed notification by lawyers for Original Manufacturing and Embossment Company Ltd that discussions were underway to resolve the matter amicably. When the case was called on Friday, February 13, counsel for Original Manufacturing and Embossment Company Limited, led by Prof. Kwame Gyan, informed the court that the second defendant had initiated settlement talks with the plaintiffs. Lead counsel for VEMAG, Martin Kpebu, confirmed the ongoing discussions and appealed to the court to adjourn proceedings to allow the parties to pursue an amicable resolution. Presiding judge, Justice Isaac Addo, subsequently adjourned the case and directed the parties to file the terms of settlement before the next hearing date. In the event that the parties are able to settle the suit out of court, the terms of settlement should be filed before the next court date,” the judge ruled.
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February 14, 2026 20:52 UTC
'Cocoa farmers are losing income' - Kofi Tonto
In a recent Facebook post, Tonto highlighted a significant drop in the income of a typical farmer, citing a sharp decrease in the price per bag of farm produce. The farmer who used to earn GH¢310,000 under the Akufo-Addo administration is now receiving just GH¢258,700, an alarming loss of GH¢51,300. Kofi Tonto compared the two administrations’ financial handling of agriculture, specifically how the pricing of agricultural products has impacted farmers’ bottom lines. Under President Akufo-Addo, cocoa farmers who produced 100 bags of goods were paid GH¢3100 per bag, totaling GH¢310,000 for 100 bags. Tonto voiced his concerns about the loss of income for farmers and the long-term effects on the agricultural sector, which is a critical part of the economy.
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February 14, 2026 20:22 UTC
Grief as social media users mourn death of popular Ghanaian pastor
General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSocial media users have been pouring in tributes since February 13, 2026, following the alleged passing of Pastor Prince Elisha Osei Kofi, a popular Ghanaian pastor and leader of the Springs of Grace Executive Fellowship. Rest well, a member of the Lord’s Army.”Other tributes read: “Good night, Prophet Elisha Osei Kofi… Rest well, mighty man. The reported death of Pastor Elisha Osei Kofi has sparked an outpouring of grief online, with many Ghanaians expressing disbelief. Pastor Osei Kofi also courted controversy multiple times, engaging in public spats with figures like Mzbel and Prophet Kofi Oduro. #tiktok #viral #dailywatchtv #politics ♬ original sound - de blessed @lady_julia85 Popular Ghanaian pastor Prophet Prince Elisha Osei Kofi, widely known as Pastor Prince, has reportedly passed away.
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February 14, 2026 20:07 UTC
Haruna Iddrisu discharged from hospital after Bolgatanga-Tumu road accident
General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has been discharged from the 37 Military Hospital following a road crash on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road. Haruna Iddrisu, Adams Sukparu involved in road accident“The Office of the Honourable Minister of Education announces that Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has been discharged from the 37 Military Hospital following a road traffic accident. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, were involved in the road crash on the Bolgatanga-Tumu Road on February 12, 2026. The crash occurred while the ministers and their respective teams were travelling to official engagements in the Upper West Region.
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February 14, 2026 17:58 UTC
'The video is not important, help me!' - Crash victim's plea sparks outrage
General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA disturbing video circulating on social media captures the emotional moment an accident victim pleaded for help following a serious crash on the Accra-Kumasi highway. The accident reportedly occurred late at night after a broken-down vehicle was allegedly left on the road without proper warning signs. The video is not important,” the victim is heard saying, as some individuals at the scene appeared to be recording the incident. The video has since sparked outrage online, with many social media users condemning the act of filming accident victims instead of offering immediate help. Watch the video below:“Bossu, Help Me, the Video Is Not Important” - Acc!dent v!ctim pleads for rescue after crash on Accra–Kumasi highway pic.twitter.com/oE5ywvZdBw — EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) February 14, 2026PAH/MA
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February 14, 2026 17:45 UTC
COCOBOD crisis linked to mismanagement under Akufo-Addo - Dr Otokunor
General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Director of the Presidential Initiatives on Agriculture, has argued that COCOBOD experienced persistent mismanagement and needless procurements under the Akufo-Addo government. Dr Peter Otokunor added that constant mismanagement and underperformance over the eight-year period under the Akufo-Addo administration led to the collapse of cocoa syndication. He further stated that COCOBOD under the Akufo-Addo administration engaged in needless procurements while neglecting its agronomic responsibilities. Watch the video below:COCOBOD witnessed constant mismanagement and needless procurements under the Akufo-Addo government. - Dr Peter Otokunor Boamah, Director of the Presidential Initiative on Agriculture#TheKeyPoints… pic.twitter.com/gV9YN2maLS — #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) February 14, 2026AK/MA
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February 14, 2026 17:16 UTC
Barcelona players allegedly criticise Hansi Flick’s 'high-line' tactics
Sports News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSome Barcelona players have reportedly raised concerns about head coach Hansi Flick’s tactical approach in big games, particularly his reliance on the ‘high-line’ system and the exclusion of certain key players. After the game, the German coach criticised his players for their lackluster performances, which he said contributed to the poor result. It was suggested that the players urged Flick to adopt a more “pragmatic approach in key games,” expressing concern over the high defensive line. They argued that tactics should be adjusted based on the strength of the opposition and the availability of key players, as absences could negatively affect performances. Barcelona were without Raphinha and Pedri during the heavy defeat, with many believing their absence dealt a significant blow to the team’s ability to execute Flick’s system effectively.
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February 14, 2026 17:02 UTC
Why tempering is important in chocolate making - Defli Ventures explains
During a visit to Defli Ventures, GhanaWeb’s Gifty Merley Tetteh was taken through the art of chocolate making by Afadi Nii Kwei Tetteh, Production Manager at the company. He explained that tempering is one of the most important steps in chocolate production. According to Nii Kwei Tetteh, melting chocolate without tempering it will not produce the smooth, appealing finish consumers expect. The purpose of tempering is to pre-crystallise the cocoa butter in the chocolate, ensuring it forms a stable crystalline structure. If the temperature drops too low and the cocoa liquor becomes too solid, the chocolate must be melted and the tempering process repeated.
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February 14, 2026 16:46 UTC
Choose Ghanaian chocolate this valentine - Vice President to Ghanaians
General News of Saturday, 14 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Vice President of Ghana, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has extended warm wishes to Ghanaians on the occasion of Chocolate Day and Valentine’s Day celebrations. In a post shared on her official X page on February 14, 2026, the Vice President encouraged Ghanaians to celebrate the season with locally produced chocolate. According to her, the occasion represents a season of love, kindness, reflection, and appreciation. Happy Chocolate Day and Happy Valentine’s Day to all Ghanaians. Today, as we celebrate love, kindness, and appreciation, let us also honour one of Ghana’s finest gifts to the world: our premium cocoa and chocolate.
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February 14, 2026 16:46 UTC