Business News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has uncovered a dangerous cyber attack scheme where criminals are exploiting WhatsApp Web to steal sensitive information, including banking credentials and mobile money verification codes. According to the CSA, the attack primarily targets Windows computer users through malicious ZIP files disguised as legitimate documents. In a release sighted by GhanaWeb Business, the Authority explained that attackers send victims ZIP files via WhatsApp, often posing as work documents, invoices, or shared files. Criminals can then use this stolen information to gain unauthorised access to bank accounts, compromise mobile money wallets, and carry out fraudulent transactions. The stolen information can then be used by criminals to gain unauthorised access to bank accounts, compromise mobile money wallets, and carry out fraudulent transactions," part of the release read.

The lecturers, in two separate statements, listed the reasons why Professor Jinapor and his deputy, Professor Augustine Ocloo, can no longer hold office. The statement by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) UCC branch accused the GTEC leadership of destabilising public universities in the country with its actions. “UTAG-UCC hereby demands the immediate resignation or removal of the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, and the Deputy Director-General of GTEC, Professor Augustine Ocloo. Call for resignation of GTEC Deputy Director-General is unfounded - EducationistThe statement by UTAG KNUST accused Professor Jinapor and his deputy of using GTEC to fight their personal battles, adding that the commission was not performing its mandate under the watch of the two men. Read the statements by UCC, KNUST UTAG below:BAI/MA'Veep has chosen Haruna Iddrisu as her running mate' – Afenyo-Markin alleges:Meanwhile, watch more videos from the Minority's presser on government accountability below:

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Office of the Attorney General is reportedly set to probe the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) over allegations of unlawful detentions and investigations. NPA Case: High Court rebukes OSP over detention of accused persons - ReportIn response, Principal State Attorney Adelaide Kobiri-Woode denied that the OSP was investigating the accused persons over the same case, insisting that the interrogations related to separate matters. Justice Kocuvie-Tay subsequently criticised the OSP's handling of the matter, stressing that accused persons and their lawyers must not be detained or investigated over issues pending before the court. As a result, the judge varied the bail conditions of the accused persons, reducing their reporting schedule at the OSP from weekly to once a month, effective March 2026. The judge then asked the Deputy Attorney General, who was also in court, to look into the allegations against the OSP.

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comHajia Amina Adam, the widow of the late Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mahama Naser Toure, has reportedly asked to be vetted online ahead of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary primaries scheduled for February 7. The request was made public by the Greater Accra Regional Secretary of the NDC, Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, on Tuesday, January 27. Hajia Amina Adam officially filed her nomination to contest the NDC parliamentary slot in the Ayawaso East constituency, entering a competitive race that features four other aspirants. 'I don't see why I should resign' – Baba Jamal on NDC primary bidAmong those seeking the party’s ticket is Baba Jamal Mohammed Ahmed, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria. The NDC is expected to communicate its decision on the virtual vetting request in the coming days as preparations for the primaries continue.

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Supreme Court has reportedly dismissed a review application filed by the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, challenging the court's earlier ruling on criminal disclosures in the case involving former National Signals Bureau Director-General, Kwabena Adu-Boahen, and his wife. The court had ruled that the accused persons were not required to prove the relevance of the disclosures they requested from state prosecutors when it dismissed an attempt to halt the High Court proceedings on the case. How Adu-Boahene's case has changed the 'law of relevance' - Deputy AGThe panel of the Supreme Court, chaired by Justice Lovelace Johnson, by a 6–1 majority decision, rejected the AG’s argument, maintaining its earlier position. The Court is expected to release its full reasoned judgment on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. BAI/MA'Veep has chosen Haruna Iddrisu as her running mate' – Afenyo-Markin alleges:Meanwhile, watch more videos from the Minority's presser on government accountability below:

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA suspected thief was caught red-handed by church members after an alleged attempt to loot the church's treasury. The video was taken during the ongoing incident and quickly became a viral sensation shared via X on January 27, 2026. In the video, the individual reportedly entered the house of worship under the guise of seeking a "quiet time/moment" with God. The video captures church members confronting and apprehending the suspect, who allegedly tried to steal from the church treasury. Watch the video below:Church members nab a suspected thief, who had entered the house of God under the guise of seeking a quiet time with God before breaking into the church’s treasury and looting their savings.

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSupreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang has reportedly rebuked and criticised social activist and private legal practitioner Oliver Barker-Vormawor over comments he made regarding a decision of the Kenyan High Court. In his social media commentary, Barker-Vormawor praised the Kenyan High Court for declaring the appointments unconstitutional and questioned Ghana’s judicial posture in similar matters. Kenyan High Courts are doing things that even our Supreme Court is afraid to imagine. According to Barker-Vormawor, the Kenyan court held that executive authority must be exercised within constitutional limits, including transparency, merit-based recruitment, fiscal responsibility, and public oversight. By creating and filling these offices outside the established public service framework, the executive acted unlawfully.

Politics of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has criticised former Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, over comments he recently made about the party. According to Blay, Prof Frimpong-Boateng’s remarks are damaging to the image of the NPP and undermine the principles of internal party democracy. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on January 27, 2026, Freddie Blay described the comments as reckless and irresponsible. It be recalled that, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, recently stated that the opposition NPP has two branches, one he calls “fake” and the other “real.”According to him, he no longer considers himself part of the “fake” NPP. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on January 12, 2026, Professor Frimpong-Boateng said the party’s current way of handling affairs is tantamount to corruption.

General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comInvestigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has refuted claims that he is investigating the founder of the Philadelphia Church, Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah. In a post on his official Facebook page on Tuesday , January 27, 2026, Anas dismissed the allegation as false. You operate like a terrorist – Kwesi Nyantakyi fires AnasHe shared an image circulating on social media which purportedly announced an investigation under his name and clearly tagged it as fake. The claim had gained traction online following reports suggesting that the award-winning journalist was preparing to release findings from an investigation into the death of a young boy popularly known as “Samsung Boy.”The alleged investigation was said to be linked to Ghanaian actor Lil Win and Prophet Stephen Adom Kyei-Duah. However, Anas has categorically denied any involvement in such an investigation.

Politics of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMember of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has expressed gratitude to the Supreme Court after it overturned a High Court order that sought a rerun of the parliamentary election in the constituency. BREAKING: NPP retains seat as Supreme Court cancels Kpandai rerun order“I also use this opportunity to thank the Supreme Court judges for the ruling because it's clear that the people wanted to change the will of the people of Kpandai but the Supreme Court has affirmed the will of the people and I'm most grateful to them,” he said. The apex court, by a majority decision (4–1) quashed the ruling of the High Court in Tamale, which nullified the parliamentary election results for the Kpandai Constituency. Consequently, the proposed parliamentary election rerun in Kpandai will not take place. Supreme Court to rule on Kpandai election rerun on January 28The Supreme Court’s decision effectively upholds the election of the NPP’s Matthew Nyindam as the duly elected Member of Parliament for Kpandai.

General News of Tuesday, 27 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minority in Parliament has defended its recent calls for the resignation of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. "We in the minority don’t attack personalities. "How can our foreign minister have engagements with some ambassadors, write on social media and the next day, we hear of an embargo? Afenyo-Markin blasts Speaker BagbinHe continued, "If our foreign minister were that measured, he would have known that attacking Israel had consequences. He’s not walked the path of his predecessors who took foreign policy measures to a higher level," Afenyo-Markin stressed.

President Mahama revealed that Ghana’s economic transformation had drawn international attention, with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank expressing surprise at the speed and scale of the recovery. President Mahama said these achievements underscore the need for national gratitude, stressing that thanksgiving should be central to Ghana’s identity as a people of faith. Looking ahead with optimism, President Mahama expressed confidence in Ghana’s future, stating that continued faith, discipline and unity would position the country for greater global recognition. “As we prepare for this year’s National Thanksgiving Day on Republic Day, I am confident that by the end of 2026, the whole world will stand and applaud Ghana,” he said. The National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving brings together Christian, Muslim and traditional leaders to pray for peace, good governance and sustained economic progress, reinforcing Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony.

Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAntonio Conte has fired back at Diego Costa following the striker’s recent scathing comments about their time together at Chelsea. Costa, speaking on John Obi Mikel’s podcast, described Conte as bitter, untrusting and responsible for his premature exit from Stamford Bridge. Diego Costa slams Antonio Conte in explosive rant“Honestly, I’m not a person to lose energy reading what people say in the paper. I know very well that around football, there are intelligent people, clever people and stupid people, so I don’t waste my time reading intelligent people or stupid people,” Conte said. “Diego Costa played with me for one season, so I can talk about the football.

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Crime & Punishment of Tuesday, 27 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Central East Regional Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Alex Darko, over a viral video in which he allegedly published false information about the Ghana Police Service. The police further stated that during investigations, the suspect admitted that he was the one seen in the viral video. "During investigations, suspect Alex Darko admitted to being the one seen in the viral video and that he personally recorded it," the statement said. The Central East Regional Police Command also cautioned the public against making unverified and inflammatory statements capable of undermining public confidence in security institutions. “The Central East Regional Police Command wishes to caution the public against any such unfortunate statements,” the statement added.