General News of Monday, 26 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has opened up about his long and emotional journey to parenthood, disclosing that it took 14 years after marriage for him and his wife to have a child. Speaking in an interview with Delay on January 24, 2026, Dr Adutwum recounted how he met his wife while living in the United States. Dr Adutwum explained that after marriage, they struggled for many years to conceive, a situation that deeply affected his wife emotionally. Dr Adutwum further revealed that doctors had once told them that having a biological child would not be possible due to a medical condition his wife had developed. In a surprising turn of events, Dr Adutwum explained that their breakthrough came after they decided to host a child who needed accommodation in the United States.

Some media reports suggested that the American streamer would be hosted by dancehall artiste Shatta Wale during his visit. However, Shatta Wale has dismissed these claims, stating emphatically that there has been no engagement between himself and iShowSpeed. In a post shared on his X page on January 25, 2026, Shatta Wale noted that it would make more sense for other Ghanaian streamers, such as MadeinGhana, to meet iShowSpeed instead. IShowSpeed speaks on why he ignored Peller, other Nigerian content creators“There is no engagement between me and iShowSpeed. God bless him for letting the world see how peaceful and beautiful Africa is,” Shatta Wale wrote.

Business News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Ben Boakye, has said that the government’s decision to suspend the controversial Agyapa Royalties deal has been vindicated by rising global gold prices. How OSP actions stopped Agyapa and TOR deals – Sammy Darko detailsHe stated that Ghana currently produces about three million ounces of gold annually from large-scale mining. Using 2025 large-scale output of about three million ounces, at a minimum royalty rate of three percent, Ghana earns roughly 90,000 ounces. He dismissed claims that opposition to Agyapa was ideological, stating that halting the deal protected Ghana’s fiscal future. Had Agyapa gone ahead, the main beneficiaries of today’s global gold prices would have been the 49% private shareholders.

Regional News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: otecfmghana.comThe Ashanti Regional branch of the National Security Secretariat is set to launch a special joint security operation on Monday, January 26, 2026, to clamp down on commercial transport operators charging illegal fares within Greater Kumasi. The operation will be led by the Regional Security Liaison Officer, Captain (Rtd.) The exercise targets commercial drivers, conductors, and loading boys who unlawfully increase transport fares. “As a transport operator, you have no right to take the law into your own hands by increasing transport fares,” he said. The operation forms part of broader efforts to protect commuters and maintain order within the commercial transport sector in Kumasi.

Business News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident John Dramani Mahama has expressed surprise at Ghana’s rapid economic recovery, describing it as faster than anticipated. IMF Africa Director hails Ghana's gains in power access, living standardsHe said officials from both institutions now cite Ghana as an example for other African countries undergoing economic reforms. “Anytime I meet IMF and World Bank officials, they themselves cannot believe what has happened in Ghana. “In my own imagination, I thought it would take about two years to see an economic turnaround. Today, IMF officials themselves are surprised by Ghana’s progress,” — President @JDMahama, citing the drop in inflation from 23.8% to 5.4% in one year, describing Ghana as a poster boy… pic.twitter.com/tscnaRRw6H — CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 25, 2026SP/MA

Entertainment of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: vanguardngr.comNollywood actress and philanthropist Tonto Dikeh has publicly declared that she has reconciled with her ex-husband, Olakunle “Churchill” Oladunni, describing the reunion as a “divine restoration” following nearly ten years of bitter public conflict, separation, and legal disputes. In an emotional statement shared across her social media pages, Dikeh revealed that peace has finally returned to their relationship, replacing years of chaos, deep wounds, and broken communication. “After ten long years of public battles, deep wounds and pain, God stepped in. Tonto Dikeh and Olakunle Churchill married in 2015 in a high-profile ceremony, but their union ended less than two years later amid intense media scrutiny, mutual allegations, and protracted legal battles over custody and other matters. The surprise reconciliation follows Tonto Dikeh’s renewed devotion to her Christian fate.

According to the IEA survey, fifty-eight percent of Ghanaians endorse this position to which the IEA says, the result is not surprising considering macroeconomic gains recorded in 2025. This notwithstanding, a sizeable minority of the population remains discontented about national progress, highlighting the fragility of public optimism. The GSS estimates that more than 360,000 people exited multidimensional poverty between the second and third quarters alone. On a year-on-year basis, about 950,000 people moved out of multidimensional poverty between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025. GSS’ latest Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) measures deprivation or poverty beyond income, capturing access to health, education, living conditions and employment through 13 indicators- including sanitation, housing quality, nutrition, health insurance, school attendance and job security.

Politics of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: classfmonline.comBroadcaster and communications practitioner Gordon Asare-Bediako has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), subject to the party’s constitutional processes and the official announcement of elections. Asare-Bediako brings to the table experience as a broadcaster, writer and communications professional, with formal training in Political Science, Marketing, Strategic Communication and Branding. He stated that these skills position him to contribute meaningfully to reshaping and strengthening the party’s communications strategy. He stressed that his intention remains in principle and will be pursued in full respect of the NPP’s internal democratic processes once nominations are officially opened. Asare-Bediako’s declaration adds to early indications of interest in key party positions as the NPP prepares for internal reorganisation and renewal ahead of future electoral contests.

General News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has reportedly failed to substantiate his claim that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo gifted him a house while he was in office. According to Darko, Dr Abdul-Hamid, during interrogation, claimed the property was a gift from former President Akufo-Addo but failed to provide any reason for the alleged gift. “One of the properties in question is a house which Mustapha Hamid claims was a gift from former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. However, he has failed or refused to provide documents to support this claim. Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid and nine others are currently facing 54 corruption-related charges brought by the OSP, with the case before the courts to determine the fate of the accused persons.

Sports News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: tennis.comThe Australian Open announced on Saturday, January 24, 2026, that Naomi Osaka had withdrawn from her upcoming third-round match against Maddison Inglis due to a left abdominal injury. “I guess if you look at my medical history, you can maybe do like a little guessing game,” Osaka said on Thursday. Cirstea gave Osaka a frosty handshake at net and later accused Osaka of poor sportsmanship because she yelled “Come on!” between serves in the third set of their match. “No one's ever complained about it before,” Osaka said, later apologising for her own comments towards Cirstea during her on-court interview. That was kind of what I thought.’ Like, I thought we moved past it, so…”Inglis will advance into the fourth round of the Australian Open, where she will face either No.

Regional News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: otecfmghana.comA clash between police personnel and illegal miners at Bepotenten in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region has resulted in the death of one person and left three others with gunshot wounds. The incident occurred on Saturday, January 24, 2026, during a routine police patrol. According to reports, the police team seized a firearm belonging to the illegal mining group, which led to a confrontation. The Amansie Central District Security Council (DISEC) has ordered an investigation into the incident. The Ghana Police Service has yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

Business News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced that steel prices will remain unchanged in the market, following the steady appreciation of the cedi and the government’s continued efforts to stabilise the economy. Ghana to open trade office in ChinaShe emphasised that steel manufacturers had raised several operational challenges and had requested government support to address them. “I truly appreciate the fact that steel prices will not change. LIVE | Steel products will remain available on the market at the same price. Government will continue to support the steel industry to keep prices reasonable — Minister for Trade and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare.

Sports News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: bbc.comA German Football Association (DFB) official has said it is time to consider a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the wake of United States President Donald Trump's actions. US Embassy congratulates Black Stars on 2026 World Cup qualificationTrump has since rowed back on that threat, but tensions between European leaders and the US government remain high. Germany were involved in a row with Fifa at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar when world football's governing body threatened players with a booking for wearing the OneLove armband during games. That's something that really, really, really bothers me. I would like to know from Donald Trump when he has reached his taboo, and I would like to know from [DFB president] Bernd Neuendorf and [Fifa president] Gianni Infantino."

Sports News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comReigning Premier League champions Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Spanish manager Xabi Alonso following the club’s poor run of form. This development comes as pressure mounts on Dutch coach Arne Slot, who has struggled to maintain consistency and replicate the success of last season. The recent dramatic 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League, his seventh loss of the campaign, did not sit well with the club’s hierarchy, who are increasingly concerned about the team’s direction. Alonso, a Liverpool legend, remains highly rated by the club despite his relatively short spell at Real Madrid and his unexpected departure. Whether Arne Slot will be sacked at the end of the season or earlier remains to be seen.

Business News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: reuters.comGoldman Sachs has lifted its end-of-year forecast for gold to $5,400 per ounce to reflect the yellow metal’s growing appeal among private-sector investors. “We assume private sector diversification buyers, whose purchases hedge global policy risks and have driven the upside surprise to our price forecast, don’t liquidate their gold holdings in 2026, effectively lifting the starting point of our price forecast,” the analysts wrote. This week, the metal crossed several key price levels ($4,700 and $4,800), and is now approaching $4,900 an ounce, which is the bank’s previous end-of-year target. Despite the 10% higher price forecast, the bank also warned of potential downside risks, namely a sharp reduction in perceived risks around the long-run path for global monetary policy. On Thursday, spot gold rose by 1% to around $4,885 per ounce, just inches short of its all-time high of $4,887.19 set the day before.