LIVESTREAMED: 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards Nominees Unveiling
General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter months of anticipation, the nominees for the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards are finally set to be unveiled. Thousands of nominations were submitted by readers and viewers of GhanaWeb and GhanaWeb TV across the award categories, presenting the Awards Board with the challenging task of shortlisting outstanding nominees for each category. This year’s nominees reveal will be hosted by Estey Atisu and Victoria Kyei Baffuor, with the support of the entire team at Superweb Technologies. Watch the livestream below:
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January 28, 2026 20:15 UTC
CAF to reveal verdict on Senegal after AFCON final walk-off
The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed that head coach Pape Thiaw appeared before the CAF Disciplinary Committee alongside players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr to defend themselves. The summons stem from referees’ reports and observations submitted by the Moroccan Football Federation following the chaotic closing moments of the final in Rabat. In protest, Thiaw was seen urging his players to leave the pitch. The Senegalese team walked off, momentarily throwing the final into uncertainty and stunning the crowd inside the stadium. CAF’s decision, expected within 48 hours, could determine whether the dramatic protest carries disciplinary repercussions for the African champions.
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January 28, 2026 19:07 UTC
Why a woman once cursed Yaw Sarpong - Bishop JY Adu shares
Entertainment of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Founder of New Jerusalem Chapel, Bishop JY Adu, has recounted how a woman once cursed veteran gospel singer Yaw Sarpong. In an interview with Smart Ghana TV on January 26, 2026, Bishop Adu claimed that the woman invoked a curse on the late Yaw Sarpong over an unpaid debt. The preacher explained that a spiritualist eventually reversed the curse after the woman declined to make peace with Yaw Sarpong. Bishop Adu added that the woman passed away on the same day Yaw Sarpong regained his ability to walk amid his health battle. Yaw Sarpong had battled ill health for several years, occasionally stepping back from public performances to focus on treatment and recovery.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
UCL: Two Chelsea fans stabbed ahead of Napoli clash
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo Chelsea supporters have been stabbed following an altercation with Napoli Ultras on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. According to the Daily Mail, the fans were attacked while heading to a bar at night. It was reported that the two victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. However, fans were warned to be extra careful in Naples to avoid further incidents that could escalate the situation. Pressure has been mounting ahead of Chelsea’s game against Napoli, with a win for either side crucial to their qualification hopes.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
Champions League: Tiebreak rules that could decide final places
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAs the UEFA Champions League league phase reaches its dramatic conclusion tonight, January 28, 2026, the spotlight is not only on who wins and loses, but on how the final positions will actually be decided. Manchester United youngster Patrick Dorgu ruled out for monthUEFA has a strict tiebreaking system in place, and goal difference is the first separator. If goal difference is identical, total goals scored comes next. Should teams remain inseparable, away goals scored becomes the third deciding factor, rewarding sides that have performed strongly on the road. If that still does not settle matters, the number of wins is considered, followed by the number of away wins.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
Manchester United youngster Patrick Dorgu ruled out for months
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManchester United defender, Patrick Dorgu will be on the sidelines for over two months after sustaining a hamstring injury against Arsenal in the Premier League. The defender scored a brilliant goal to help propel the Red Devils to a stunning 3-2 win over the league leaders at the Emirates Stadium. Following further diagnosis, the injury is expected to sideline him for about 10 weeks before he fully recovers and rejoins the squad. He was converted from a left wing-back in Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system to a left winger in Carrick's 4-2-3-1 formation, a move that has transformed him into a top player flourishing in the role. Sports pundit and former Manchester United player Gary Neville praised Dorgu’s transformation in recent games, saying: “Patrick Dorgu looked like such an average wing-back under Ruben Amorim.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
Seven PAOK fans die in accident en route to Europa League game
The vehicle, transporting 10 men from Greece to France, was involved in a head-on collision in Timis County, according to Romanian police. Manchester United youngster Patrick Dorgu ruled out for monthThe passengers were supporters of PAOK Thessaloniki, travelling to attend an away match in France. Thessaloniki Mayor Stelios Angeloudis confirmed that the minibus was carrying fans to the Europa League game against Lyon, scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his sorrow on social media, saying he was “deeply shaken” by the news. He offered his “most sincere condolences to the victims’ loved ones and to the PAOK family,” highlighting the profound impact of the accident on the Greek community.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
Gbeniyiri performs purification rites, warns against renewed violence
“This matter [Gbeniyiri conflict] has come to an end today. The conflict began in August 2025 after a dispute over a ten-square-metre parcel of land in Gbeniyiri escalated into violence. The matter was reportedly taken to the palace of the Gbeniyiri chief for settlement, but one party rejected the decision, sparking clashes that quickly spread beyond the community. The purification rites started at Janivuro, near Gbeniyiri — the area where the first five of the 38 victims were killed — before moving to Dagbebu for further rituals. A new palace has been constructed to replace the Gbeniyiri chief’s palace, which was burnt down during the unrest.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
Here are the herbal companies shut down by the TMPC over expired licenses
General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has shut down Nana Boakye Herbal Centre and sanctioned several facilities in the Tema Metropolis for operating with expired licenses and employing unregistered staff. According to a report from GNA, breaches were uncovered during a regulatory enforcement exercise conducted by the Council’s Compliance, Inspection and Enforcement (CIE) Unit. Inspections proved that Oduma Herbal Boutique employed an unregistered worker, while Ancient Herbal operated with an expired license. Both facilities, however, were deemed compliant and allowed to reopen after immediately initiating the registration process and license renewal, respectively. “Enforcement actions are not punitive, but intended to uphold standards and build public confidence in traditional and alternative medicine practice,” he said.
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January 28, 2026 17:18 UTC
'I was very sad' – Oda MP on appointment by Akufo-Addo
According to him, by the time his appointment was made, almost all the lucrative positions had already been filled. “I was also made a board chairman at the Grains and Legumes Development Authority. “On the day I received my appointment letter and went there, I was very sad because all the positions had already been filled. “They said that because the Oda MP didn’t get anything, he should take this,” he recounted. He further disclosed that he was encouraged by a party member, Oppong Bio, to remain in the position.
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January 28, 2026 15:42 UTC
Gold breaks $5,300 mark for the first time
Business News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGold prices on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, hit a new record high of $5,300. Other precious and industrial metals also posted strong gains, with silver reaching a record high, while platinum and copper hovered near their respective peaks. Gold price hits record high $5,100In the first two weeks of 2026, silver gained about 20%, boosting margins compared to previous years. The largest producers of gold are China, Australia, the United States, South Africa, Peru, Russia, and Indonesia. The biggest consumers of gold jewelry, however, are India, China, Turkey, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the UAE.
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January 28, 2026 15:37 UTC
Agyeman-Rawlings family threatens legal action over 'concocted' will claims
General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe family of the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has announced that it is taking action over a purported will circulating on social media, which it has labelled as false. In a statement signed by Kobina Andoh Amoakwa and dated January 27, 2026, the Agyeman-Rawlings family described the document as a complete fabrication and condemned its circulation. Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings makes final journey home“The Agyeman-Rawlings family wishes to categorically state that a publication circulating especially on social media, referring to a purported Will of Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, is false,” the statement said. The family stressed that the publication should not be taken seriously, insisting it was deliberately fabricated by mischievous individuals. “The entire publication is a concocted fabrication and should be treated with absolute contempt,” it indicated.
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January 28, 2026 15:37 UTC
'I'm risking my credibility on Bawumia' – Mussa Dankwah
General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comExecutive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwah, has made a bold statement, putting his career and credibility on the line in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership race. 'I felt pity for Bawumia' – Mussa Dankwah on NPP’s defeat“There was no election more difficult for me than Akwatia because we only had two polling cycles there. “I have heard people talk about NPP trends, but those trends are outdated, and relying on them is the reason many people got the last election wrong. Mussa Dankwah further noted that the only prediction his organisation had gotten wrong throughout his seven-year career was during the 2024 parliamentary elections in Takoradi and Sekondi. — Musah Danquah, Executive Director, Global Info Analytics #EkosiisenJHM/AE
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January 28, 2026 15:22 UTC
'Play for Ghana'- Kotoko fans beg Samba O’Neil ahead of 2026 World Cup
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSome supporters of Asante Kotoko have appealed to Congolese defender Samba Oneil to switch his nationality allegiance to play for the Black Stars ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a viral video sighted by GhanaWeb Sports, the supporters sighted in the video begged the Congolese defender to stay at Asante Kotoko and play for Ghana by switching his allegiance. Asante Kotoko believes Samba has been outstanding in the ongoing 2025/2026 Ghana Premier League season and will be a great addition to the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stay here and play for the Black Stars, we will take you to the World Cup," one Asante Kotoko supporter, kneeling before the Congolese defender said. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.
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January 28, 2026 15:12 UTC