Thomas Frank admits Tottenham tried to sign Semenyo before City move
Sports News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTottenham Hotspur head coach, Thomas Frank has publicly confirmed that Spurs tried to sign Antoine Semenyo before the Ghanaian's transfer to Manchester City. Speaking ahead of Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Manchester City, Frank went against his usual practice of avoiding comments on players at other clubs by acknowledging that Spurs “did everything” to bring Semenyo to north London. “There’s no doubt it was clear that the club wanted to sign Antoine Semenyo. I think that’s a clear signal that the Lewis family is very committed,” he said. Thomas Partey plays through pain amid criticismsSemenyo eventually opted to join Manchester City in a deal worth around £62.5–£64 million, becoming one of the most significant African transfers of the winter window.
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January 31, 2026 15:15 UTC
Okraku-Mantey expresses confidence in Bawumia, calls for unity after primaries
General News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed confidence in Dr Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries. Speaking during the voting process on Saturday January 31, 2026, Okraku-Mantey said Dr Bawumia has demonstrated the qualities needed to lead and unite the party. He noted that while party members may hold strong views during internal contests, unity must prevail once the results are declared. “When emotions rise, we must return to rational thinking,” he added, calling on party members to rally behind whoever wins the contest. SO/MAKen Agyapong speaks after casting vote in NPP presidential primary
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January 31, 2026 14:37 UTC
Disqualified NPP delegates clash with constituency chairman, journalist at Korle Bu
General News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTension flared at the Korle Bu Police Station polling centre in the Ablekuma South Constituency after two disqualified delegates confronted the constituency chairman over their exclusion from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries and verbally attacked a journalist covering the event. NPP Primaries: 'If I respond, this election centre can't contain us' - Hawa KoomsonThe situation quickly escalated into heated exchanges and insults, with the disqualified delegates allegedly accusing constituency chairman Collins Asante of conspiring against them. Asante is reportedly affiliated with Kennedy Agyapong’s camp, while the two aggrieved delegates are known supporters of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The journalist covering the event, identified as Fostina Sarfo, was verbally attacked by one of the delegates, who also attempted to obstruct filming at the polling centre. “During the confrontation, one of the delegates verbally attacked me while attempting to obstruct filming at the polling centre,” the journalist said.
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January 31, 2026 13:08 UTC
Thomas Partey plays through pain amid criticisms
The condition, which causes persistent pain around the groin area, has made it difficult for Partey to play without discomfort, limiting his effectiveness despite his continued availability for selection. In spite of the pain, Partey is understood to have pushed himself to remain on the field in a bid to support his club, a decision that underscores his commitment and professionalism. However, the injury has inevitably taken its toll, prompting concerns over his fitness and long-term wellbeing. The same issue has also kept the midfielder out of recent national team assignments. Partey opted to prioritize recovery in order to properly address the injury, with the aim of returning to action fully fit rather than risking further complications.
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January 31, 2026 09:59 UTC
Kwabre East: Angry NPP delegates accuse Adutwum's agent of withholding funds
According to the aggrieved delegates, a woman identified as Pat is alleged to have kept the money for reasons unknown to them. They have therefore called on Dr Adutwum to intervene and caution his agent before the situation escalates. The delegates claimed that the agent has been selective in distributing the money, allegedly giving it to only a few individuals. We are calling on Adutwum to call her to order, otherwise he will secure zero votes,” one of the delegates said. We are very disappointed that Adutwum’s agent, Pat, has allegedly run away with the money.
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January 31, 2026 09:50 UTC
NPP Primaries: Voting underway at Pastoral Centre in Sunyani
Regional News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Bono RegionVoting in the presidential primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has commenced at the Pastoral Centre in the Sunyani East Constituency on Saturday January 31, 2026. In line with the regulations governing the election, voting started at exactly 7:00 a.m., amid tight security provided by personnel of the Ghana Police Service. In all, a total of 891 party delegates are expected to cast their ballots at the Pastoral Centre in the ongoing intra-party contest. In the Bono Region, a total of 7,871 delegates are expected to cast their ballots at 13 voting centres across 12 constituencies. Watch GhanaWeb's live coverage of 2026 NPP presidential primary
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January 31, 2026 09:45 UTC
Watch as NPP delegates in Weija-Gbawe cast votes in flagbearer election
General News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDelegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Weija–Gbawe Constituency on Saturday queued at the New Gbawe Cluster of Schools at Mallam to cast their votes in the party’s flagbearer election. Security personnel were deployed at the polling centre to maintain law and order and ensure the smooth conduct of the exercise. Party officials were also present to supervise the process and address any challenges that might arise. As of the time of filing this report, voting was progressing peacefully, with officials expressing confidence that the election would be conducted successfully and transparently. NA/MAWatch GhanaWeb's live coverage of 2026 NPP presidential primary
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January 31, 2026 09:27 UTC
Newborn baby girl abandoned at Gomoa Nyanyano; police launch manhunt for mother
Regional News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: classfmonline.comA newborn baby girl has been discovered abandoned in a polythene bag at Fiifi Prat, a suburb of Gomoa Nyanyano in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region. Residents who discovered the baby acted swiftly, rushing her to a nearby clinic for emergency treatment before she was referred to the Mother and Child Hospital at Kasoa for specialised care. The Chairman of the Fiifi Prat Landlord Association, Charles Oduro, told Accra FM news that the prompt intervention by residents was crucial in saving the baby’s life. Confirming the incident, the Central Regional Coordinator of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), DSP Doris Laryea, said the baby is currently in the care of the Department of Social Welfare. She noted that police investigations are ongoing to locate the mother and determine the circumstances that led to the abandonment.
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January 31, 2026 09:25 UTC
NPP Primaries: The men who have more to lose than the contenders
However, these men and their supporters are not the only people who have something to lose after voting on Saturday. Prophet ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, who seems to be on a ‘one-man commando’ mission, has consistently prophesied that Kennedy Agyapong will win the NPP primary. The prophet has consistently predicted that Bawumia will win the NPP primary, adding that Kennedy Agyapong has no chance. Dr George Domfe:Studies by Dr George Domfe’s Africa Policy Lens (APL) have consistently predicted a victory for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the NPP primaries. The latest poll by APL tipped former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for an emphatic first-round victory.
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January 31, 2026 07:35 UTC
LIVESTREAMING: GhanaWeb's live coverage of 2026 NPP presidential primaries
General News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe largest opposition political party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is set to hold its presidential primary on Saturday, January 31, 2026, to elect its flagbearer for the 2028 election. GhanaWeb TV brings you comprehensive, wall-to-wall coverage of the primary, as over 200,000 delegates across the country head to the polls to elect the party’s next flagbearer. From the opening of polls to the decisive announcement of the winner, viewers will receive minute-by-minute coverage. GhanaWeb TV encourages viewers to stay glued to their TV screens for credible, balanced, and undiluted coverage of this pivotal political exercise. From the first ballot cast to the final declaration, GhanaWeb TV remains your trusted destination on decision day.
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January 31, 2026 07:13 UTC
Why President Mahama wore the Air Force uniform at military academy commissioning
General News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has explained his striking decision to wear the Ghana Air Force ceremonial uniform at the Ghana Military Academy’s officer commissioning ceremony held on January 30, 2026. Despite having no personal military service, President Mahama, who serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, has made it a tradition to appear in full military regalia at major official ceremonies of the Ghana Armed Forces. For the 2026 commissioning, he arrived dressed in the sky-blue colours of the Ghana Air Force. Joining the President at the commissioning ceremony, the number of graduating cadets for which remains unconfirmed, were the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, and the Deputy Minister for Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi. Photos of President Mahama in the Air Force uniform have since sparked widespread discussion on the airwaves, with many praising the gesture as a strong show of solidarity with Ghana’s security forces.
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January 31, 2026 07:03 UTC
Stan Dogbe apologises after shoving military officer
General News of Saturday, 31 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Chief of Staff, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, has issued a public apology for shoving a military officer at the Ghana Military Academy on January 30, 2026. In a post shared on his Facebook page, he explained that the action occurred “after his repeated disruption of a live camera operator during today’s ceremony.”"This is to apologise to my friend, Cpl. Ofosu, for physically pushing him away after his repeated disruption of a live camera operator during today’s ceremony," he said. 'No phone-chasing of mourners at state funeral' – Stan DogbeHe expressed confidence that the apology would be accepted by the officer and other security personnel involved. Stan Dogbe breaks silence on 'hijacking' Mahama’s appointmentsCorporal Ofosu reportedly disrupted a live camera operator covering the ceremony, prompting the Deputy Chief of Staff to push him, a moment captured on video and shared widely on social media.
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January 31, 2026 01:12 UTC
Charles Taylor petitions Hearts of Oak to name Pobiman pitches after '64 Battalions'
Sports News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Accra Hearts of Oak winger, Charles Taylor has called on the club's hierarchy to name the Pobiman training pitches after members of the “64 Battalions” squad. According to Taylor, the 64 battalions' contributions to the club's global image deserve proper recognition. “A board with pictures of the 64 battalions can be placed on the training ground of the players, making it easier for them to identify and appreciate those who laid the foundation for the club’s success.”“The game played by the 64 battalions isn’t a game for kids ,others played before us but we were able to achieve what no one has achieved," Charles Taylor said. The "64 Battalions” squad under the legendary coach Cecil Jones Attuquayefio won Accra Hearts of Oak's only CAF Champions League title after beating Espérance de Tunis in 2000. Accra Hearts of Oak added the Ghana Premier League and FA Cup to compete a historic treble.
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January 31, 2026 00:20 UTC