We will bring mattresses and sleep at US Embassy if Ofori-Atta is not returned - Mornah
Business News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comLead Convenor of Arise Ghana, Bernard Mornah, has said that the group will continue its protest at the United States Embassy in Accra for at least two weeks. According to him, this is as part of efforts to demand the return of former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta to Ghana. Speaking to GhanaWeb on January 20, 2026, he said that the group initially sought permission from the police to stage an indefinite picket but later agreed to a temporary arrangement. The group has been calling for Ofori-Atta to return home to respond to investigations being conducted by various state institutions into financial transactions approved during his tenure as finance minister. MAG/MAOne year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORALMeanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention
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January 21, 2026 03:35 UTC
Police investigate fatal shooting involving female officer at Tetegu
Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service is investigating a fatal shooting incident involving a policewoman that occurred on January 19, 2026, in Tetegu near Weija in the Greater Accra Region. "The Ghana Police Service is investigating a shooting incident involving a policewoman that occurred on 19th January 2026 around the Tetegu area near Weija," it stated. The police said their preliminary investigations found that a policewoman allegedly shot a taxi driver following a confrontation. Police probe fresh sextortion charges against Ekow BlackAccording to the police, exhibits retrieved from the scene include one live 9mm round, a magazine and one empty 9mm cartridge. See the full statement below:JKB/AMWe’ve been giving poll data to pastors to use as prophecies – NPP’s Karbo
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January 21, 2026 02:26 UTC
Ghana's economic growth must be reform-led, not aid-driven – Veep
Business News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has said Ghana’s economic reality has changed significantly in recent times, citing improvements in key macroeconomic indicators, including single-digit inflation, a more stable cedi, and stronger real GDP growth. “Ghana's reality today is different from what it was not too long ago. Our macroeconomic situation has improved, with single-digit inflation, a more stable cedi, and stronger real GDP growth. She also reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama’s position that Ghana’s relationship with the IMF must evolve beyond emergency support. The Vice President pointed to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a key opportunity for growth and self-reliance, stressing the need for coordinated and fair international cooperation to support Africa’s long-term development ambitions.
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January 21, 2026 00:02 UTC
No casualties recorded during Tip Toe Lane market fire – GNFS PRO
General News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Head of Public Relations of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), DOII Desmond Ackah, has confirmed that no casualties were recorded in the fire outbreak at the Circle Tip Toe Lane market. “…We have not recorded any fatalities or injuries, whether among firefighters or civilians,” he revealed. The fire, which began around mid-morning on Tuesday, gutted several shops and properties, completely destroying them. Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly through the densely packed wooden structures before firefighters arrived. Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly with fire tenders and managed to bring most of the fire under control.
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January 20, 2026 23:06 UTC
Court adjourns trial of Anthony Joshua’s driver
Sports News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA Magistrates’ Court in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver involved in the fatal road crash that claimed the lives of two aides of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, to February 25, 2026. Kayode, 45, appeared before the court on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for the continuation of proceedings in a case involving a four-count charge. The charges against the defendant include dangerous driving causing death, reckless and negligent driving, driving without due care and attention resulting in bodily harm and damage to property, as well as driving without a valid national driver’s licence. He applied for an adjournment to allow the case file to be forwarded to the Ogun State Attorney-General’s Office through the Department of Public Prosecutions for legal advice. However, Magistrate Somefun granted the prosecution’s application and adjourned the matter to February 25, 2026, for further hearing.
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January 20, 2026 23:06 UTC
US court to hear Ken-Ofori Atta's case in private hearing
General News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA United States court has ruled that the case involving Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will be heard in private. So all the individuals who are in the WebEx, the matter is going to be held as a private hearing under United States immigration law. If either party requests that a hearing be closed to the public, under the circumstances, the court is going to close this hearing. Ken Ofori-Atta, who was arrested and detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), appeared before the court on January 20, 2026. Payments from, and the utilisation of funds within, the Tax Refund Account of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
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January 20, 2026 19:55 UTC
'We run Africa for Africa' - CAF president slams journalist over claims of European control
Motsepe, however, was quick to shut down those claims when confronted by a journalist, making it clear that CAF’s leadership answers only to Africa. He stressed that CAF’s mandate is firmly rooted in the interests of the continent, insisting that African football administrators remain accountable to Africans alone. “We run Africa for Africa and our job is to listen to people like yourself,” he added. "Where you are also speaking absolute nonsense, is to say to me that we will run Africa for Europe, the CAF President said, "Absolute rubbish, it is nonsense. We run Africa for Africans #nigeriatiktok #ghanatiktok🇬ðŸ‡FKA/JE
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January 20, 2026 18:53 UTC
Former Metro Mass Transit management refutes allegations of bus sales
According to Nana Osei Bamfo, the assertion is misleading and does not reflect the realities of operations at Metro Mass Transit. “Metro Mass does not sell buses; we sell scrubs,” he stated, explaining that the buses disposed of were old, broken-down vehicles that could no longer be used on the road. Nana Osei Bamfo outlined a rigorous process involved in scrapping buses at Metro Mass Transit. Addressing concerns about mismanagement, Nana Osei Bamfo revealed that Metro Mass Transit recorded losses for 12 consecutive years, with accumulated losses estimated at GH¢4 million. “The only time Metro Mass recorded profit was after these reforms.
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January 20, 2026 18:37 UTC
Enzo Maresca set to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City - Report
Sports News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFootball pundit Richard Keys has suggested that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola could resign from the club if performances do not improve. Manchester City lost 2–0 to Manchester United in the derby, which marked the first game of interim coach Michael Carrick, much to the dismay of the champions. Mané, Gueye, Mendy: Meet the masterminds behind Senegal’s AFCON successSpeaking on beIN Sports, the analyst noted that former Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca would replace Guardiola if he steps down from the role. But do not rule out, remember where you heard this first, do not rule out him leaving this week. And if he goes this week, Maresca will be in charge for the match against Wolves next week.
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January 20, 2026 17:47 UTC
US Embassy opens thousands of visa appointment slots
General News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe United States Embassy in Ghana has announced that it has opened thousands of additional visa appointment slots. In a post shared on its Facebook handle, the embassy indicated that the additional visa appointment slots are for non-immigrant visas. “The U.S. Embassy in Accra has opened thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots, many available now. Embassy Accra continues to process non-immigrant visa applications,” part of the post reads. “Reminder to apply via the official U.S. visa appointment website: https://gh.usembassy.gov/visas/,” the post concludes.
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January 20, 2026 17:19 UTC
Young man killed in tipper truck crash
General News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: rainbowradioonline.comA young man, identified as Justice Kojo Antwi, also known as OyuokyÉ›, was killed on Sunday afternoon after being run over by a tipper truck near Obaa Golden Plaza in the Birim North District. According to the victim’s father, known as Okit, the family had spent the morning together at home. Okit later arrived at the same location in search of a friend. While at the station, Kojo was approached by a peer who asked him to help retrieve a motorcycle from Abirem. Reports indicate that the crash was caused by a tipper truck driver who was allegedly speeding and entered a junction without checking for oncoming traffic.
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January 20, 2026 17:02 UTC
GIADEC denies sale of Volta Aluminium Company
Business News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has dismissed reports suggesting that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold, describing them as false. GIADEC, partners seal US$60 million deal to develop Nyinahin Bauxite ProjectGIADEC described the partnership as a key pillar of its integrated national strategy to develop a fully integrated aluminium industry value chain, spanning bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, and downstream manufacturing. The committee has since submitted its recommendations to the GIADEC Board and the sector minister. Chief Executive Officer of GIADEC, Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, reiterated that the government has no intention to sell VALCO. “The modernisation of VALCO is a pivotal component of GIADEC’s plan to build a fully integrated aluminium industry in Ghana,” he said.
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January 20, 2026 16:59 UTC
Ayawaso East by-election: Calls grow within NDC for the late MP’s widow to contest
General News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSome party stakeholders are pushing for the widow of the late MP, Hajia Amina Adam, to be considered as the party’s candidate for the contest. With about six weeks to the March 3, 2026, by-election in the Ayawaso East constituency, internal discussions within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over a replacement for the late Member of Parliament, Naser Toure Mahama, are intensifying. EC to conduct Ayawaso East by-election on March 3 following death of MP Mahama Naser ToureAccording to them, their position is informed by her active involvement in party activities, her contributions during the 2024 general election, and her familiarity with the developmental and social issues affecting the constituency. According to them, allowing Hajia Amina Adam to serve the remainder of her late husband’s term would ensure continuity and stability in the constituency’s representation, even though she has not publicly declared her intention to contest the by-election. Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission has set March 3, 2026, for the by-election to fill the vacant Ayawaso East parliamentary seat following the death of the incumbent MP.
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January 20, 2026 16:57 UTC
GoldBod, Gold Coast Refinery ink historic agreement to refine gold locally
Business News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana is set to begin refining its own gold from February 1, 2026, following a landmark agreement between the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) and Gold Coast Refinery. At the signing ceremony on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, GoldBod’s Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, announced that Gold Coast Refinery will refine one metric tonne of gold every week under the new partnership. Under the agreement, gold sourced from both artisanal and large-scale mining operations will be refined locally before being traded and exported. "The establishment of the Ghana Gold Board shows Ghana advancing toward a self-reliant, strong, and confident nation. Dr Saed Deraz mentioned that Gold Coast Refinery is a modern, fully equipped facility that meets international standards and has the capacity to process up to 100 metric tonnes of gold per year.
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January 20, 2026 16:57 UTC