The major achievements in the fight against corruption - Agyebeng details
Therefore, it cannot be maintained by any form of argument that the Office has not performed as expected and that it is a drain on national resources." Beyond the Agyapa transaction, the OSP outlined several key interventions that, according to the report, resulted in substantial savings to the state. These measures, the OSP said, effectively shut down avenues for discretionary markdowns by officers of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, removing opportunities for corruption and saving the nation millions of cedis. According to the report, the office has also intensified corruption-prevention initiatives, become a significant deterrent to corruption, and is currently investigating more than 100 cases nationwide. JKB/AEReverse your prophecy or we will call you fake – Opare Ansah to pastors:
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January 30, 2026 13:34 UTC
Madrid vs Benfica: Full fixtures for the Champions League play-offs
Sports News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has conducted the draw for the 2025/2026 Champions League play-offs on Friday, January 30, 2026. The headline fixture is Real Madrid taking on Benfica in a two-legged tie, with the winner progressing to the round of 16. Atlético Madrid will face Club Brugge, Atalanta will meet Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen will play Olympiacos. The first legs of the play-offs will take place on February 17 and 18, with the second legs scheduled for February 24 and 25, 2026. Full fixtures below:Real Madrid vs BenficaInter Milan vs Bodø/GlimtAtalanta vs Borussia DortmundBayer Leverkusen vs OlympiacosJuventus vs GalatasarayPSG vs MonacoAtlético Madrid vs Club BruggeNewcastle United vs QarabagThe next draw for the Round of 16 will be held on Friday, February 27, after the final play-off matches.
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January 30, 2026 13:08 UTC
ECG to deploy franchise officers nationwide
Business News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will commence the nationwide deployment of franchise officers across all district operational areas, effective February 2026. Additionally, franchise officers will be responsible for disconnecting customers whose accounts are in arrears and identifying and reporting any illegal electricity-related activities for appropriate action. He further emphasised the importance of customer safety and transparency, urging the public to verify the identity of franchise officers before engaging with them. “All franchise officers will carry official ECG identification cards and signed authorisation letters from their respective districts. Kadjebi residents decry ECG overbilling, seek interventionThe company says the franchise deployment underscores its commitment to delivering efficient, transparent, and customer-focused electricity services nationwide.
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January 30, 2026 12:41 UTC
Pep Guardiola calls for action in Palestine as children suffer abuse
Sports News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has called on global leaders to take action to protect children who are being maltreated in Palestine. Viral videos have also shown children pleading for help and enduring distressing circumstances. Come help us," he said while speaking at a charity event in Barcelona to support Palestine, as reported by Daily Mail. What bombs cause, and what they want to cause, is silence, and for us to look the other way. We must simply not look the other way; we must get involved and participate,” he added.
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January 30, 2026 10:55 UTC
Father of abducted 3-year-old Joycelyn speaks
General News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe father of three-year-old Joycelyn Yamoah Dwomoh, who was reportedly abducted from her school by an unknown individual, has spoken out about the family’s ordeal. “My name is Kwabena Dwomoh, and my daughter is Joycelyn Yamoah Dwomoh, who was abducted from school, and we are yet to know her whereabouts. He stressed that such actions could undermine the work of the security agencies and derail efforts to trace the whereabouts of the missing child. The grieving father therefore appealed to the public to support ongoing investigations by avoiding speculation and the circulation of unverified content online. According to a Ghana Police amber alert, three-year-old Joycelyn was abducted from her school in Konongo on January 15, 2026, by a young woman.
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January 30, 2026 10:38 UTC
You have the chance to reverse your prophecy or we will call you fake – Opare Ansah to pastors
According to him, pastors who fail to retract what he describes as false prophecies after the primaries will be branded as fake. Opare Ansah stressed that pastors who have made inaccurate prophecies still have time to reverse them. I saw Dr Bawumia take it. Prophet Roga:Prophet Samuel Henry, popularly known as Prophet Roga, has also declared that Bawumia will win the NPP presidential primaries. “I haven't said anything regarding the upcoming presidential primaries of the NPP, which will select their flagbearer for the 2028 general elections,” he declared.
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January 30, 2026 08:58 UTC
Criss Waddle hails President Mahama over economic achievements
Entertainment of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMusic mogul and rapper Criss Waddle has heaped praise on President John Dramani Mahama over what he has observed as Ghana's glowing economic turnaround under the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Waddle jokingly asked if the President had engaged in traditional rituals before assuming office to be able to achieve such turnarounds. "Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa? multiple Road constructions ongoing concurrently, Dollar Rate very good, petrol prices way better than years ago, Tema oil refinery resumed crude oil processing, inflation dropped from 23.8% to 5.4%. See the post below:Na President Mahama nu Woagyei Sika Duro Anaa?multiple Road constructions ongoing concurrently,Dollar Rate very good,petrol prices way better than years ago,Tema oil refinery resumed crude oil processing, inflation dropped from 23.8% to 5.4%.Jesus Christ — Criss Waddle (@CrissWaddle) January 29, 2026ID/AM
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January 30, 2026 08:35 UTC
NDC announces dates for National Delegates Conference to elect new leaders
General News of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that it will hold its National Delegates Conference on Saturday, December 19, 2026, to elect new national executives. The party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey made this known at a press conference on Thursday, January 29, 2026. According to him, the process will begin at the branch level, progress through the constituency and regional stages, and conclude at the national level. Meet the four NDC national executives appointed by President Mahama into his governmentHe noted that, "Appeals will be done on Sunday, November 15 and November 16. Then, for the youth and women conference, we are looking at Saturday, December 12, 2026.”JKB/AMMeanwhile, watch the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards Nominees Unveiling below:
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January 30, 2026 08:31 UTC
Ghana secures AfDB funding for key infrastructure projects
Business News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has signed a US$12.83 million grant agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance feasibility studies and design development for major projects under the government’s Big Push programme. The agreement was signed with the AfDB’s outgoing Country Manager in Ghana, Eyerusalem Fasika. The grant will support detailed feasibility studies, including full designs, costings, and environmental and social impact assessments, for a proposed interchange at the 37 Military Hospital, aimed at easing traffic congestion in the capital. In her remarks, Fasika thanked Ghana for the strong cooperation and support extended to the AfDB, noting that the Bank and the Government of Ghana have worked closely to achieve these milestones. “Together, we have given it our best shot,” she said, reaffirming the AfDB’s commitment to Ghana’s development agenda.
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January 30, 2026 08:20 UTC
Kusaug NPP members condemn threats over support for Dr Bawumia ahead of primaries
According to the statement release on January 29, 2026, the alleged acts of intimidation are aimed at discouraging Kusaug NPP members from freely participating in the primaries and expressing support for their preferred candidate. Kusaug NPP members defended their support for Dr Bawumia, describing it "as a legitimate, lawful and strategic political choice made in good faith." The statement firmly rejected any attempt to coerce or intimidate Kusaug members into supporting alternative candidates. According to the group, such actions are presumptuous and disrespectful, stressing that Kusaug NPP members are capable of independently assessing political options and determining what best serves their collective interests within the party. The group called on the Kusaug Traditional Council, elders and opinion leaders to urgently caution individuals engaging in threats or intimidation.
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January 30, 2026 08:20 UTC
PUFA Ghana applauds President Mahama's push for private university charters
General News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Private Universities Founders Association (PUFA), Ghana, has praised President John Dramani Mahama and Vice-President Naana Opoku-Agyemang for granting audience to the group at Jubilee House. In a statement signed by Dr Paul Kofi Fynn on January 24, 2026, PUFA lauded the government's policy shift towards optional chartering of private universities, calling it a first‑of‑its‑kind move that addresses key gaps in Ghana's tertiary education landscape. The association hailed the high‑level engagement as vital for private sector sustainability and growth, describing the government's proactive chartering approach as essential for bolstering the private university sector. “This engagement marked a significant milestone for the Association and Private Universities, as it was the first time such an audience had been granted with the Vice-President of the Republic also in attendance. PUFA emphasised that the policy makes education more competitive, inclusive, and aligned with global standards, fortifying Ghana's higher education framework and said it is dedicated to working with government.
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January 30, 2026 08:20 UTC
Court throws out OSP's application to freeze Dr Sledge's and others' properties
According to Law Platform, the OSP had prayed the court to grant an order confirming the freeze placed on properties belonging to Dr Sledge, Goldridge Refinery Ltd., and other parties. These items were listed as properties whose freeze the OSP sought to have confirmed by the court. Additionally, the OSP requested that the court grant leave for the filing of written submissions and supporting documents. In his ruling, Justice Kotey ordered the parties to file and serve their written submissions by January 23. Inside the AG vs A Plus Clash: Who is Dr Sledge?
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January 30, 2026 08:20 UTC
Health Ministry to probe alleged unethical medical practices KBTH, Ridge Hospital
Health News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Health has announced the formation of a seven-member Investigation Committee to examine allegations of unethical medical practices at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge). This was contained in a statement issued by the ministry on Thursday, January 29, 2026. "We have constituted a dedicated Investigation Committee to conduct a thorough and independent inquiry into the allegations of unethical medical practices at these facilities. GRNMA Accra Chairman challenges Ridge Hospital assault reportIt said the committee is chaired by Alhaji Dr (Pharm) Inua Yusuf, Head/Dir Legal Affairs at the ministry. Other members of the committee include Dr Eric Kofi Ngyedu,CEO, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and Dean of CEOs for Teaching Hospitals, Dr Adam Abass, Neurosurgeon, Tamale Teaching Hospital and President, Ghana Academy of Neurosurgeons.
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January 30, 2026 08:20 UTC
Whistleblower alleges coordinated plot to undermine NPP presidential primaries
Politics of Friday, 30 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA plot to undermine the integrity of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026, has been exposed by a whistleblower. “I write to you under the Whistle Blower’s Act to inform you and the leadership of the New Patriotic Party about plans to compromise the outcome of the January 31 NPP Presidential Primary,” the whistleblower stated. Conduah alleges that the scheme involves the deployment of individuals posing as polling agents who would use a mobile application to circulate misleading results to the public before official collation and declaration by the Electoral Commission. He urged the leadership of the New Patriotic Party to treat his report with utmost seriousness and take immediate steps to safeguard the credibility of the primaries and protect the true will of delegates. NPP ReactsMeanwhile, the National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, has issued a strong warning against the presence of any unauthorised security personnel at polling centres.
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January 30, 2026 08:20 UTC