General News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comClaims circulating in parts of the media suggesting that Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are being exploited have been dismissed by the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF). The GAF explained that movement restrictions are due to the unstable security situation in UNIFIL’s area of operations and are not intended to exploit peacekeepers. Regarding leave travel, the GAF also clarified that Ghanaian peacekeepers do not pay their own airfare. The GAF further warned that the spread of false information could negatively affect troop morale and damage Ghana’s international image. The Armed Forces urged media houses to properly verify information before publication, especially on matters relating to national security and peacekeeping.

Politics of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer aspirant, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged delegates of the party to rally behind him to build a better party all members will be proud of. In a post on his Facebook page, Dr Bawumia said a win for him in Saturday's Presidential Primaries, will be a win for all members of the party, which will mark the beginning of rebuilding the party capable of winning to serve the country. "Let's win together on January 31, 2026, for a greater NPP for all, which will win and be of immense service to Ghana again," he wrote. Also to ensure inclusive development in all constituencies, Dr Bawumia has proposed to introduce a constituency-based national budget, which he explained, will ensure that no constituency is left behind in national development. In his Facebook post, Dr Bawumia reiterated his commitment to these visions, which said "will effectively address the thorny issue of exclusion, and the perennial welfare concerns of our committed members."

General News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Education (MoE) has responded to concerns raised by members of the Ga and Adangbe communities over the exclusion of their language from a proposed Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered educational tool being developed with Google. This announcement sparked widespread condemnation from the Ga and Adangme communities, who described the exclusion of their language as discriminatory. According to the Ministry, the pilot phase is intended to test the effectiveness, adaptability, and educational impact of the technology before scaling it up nationwide. “At no point is the pilot intended to marginalize or permanently exclude any linguistic or cultural group,” the statement said. SP/MADVLA set to go global with licensing services in USA, Germany, other countriesDVLA boss hits back at VEMAG over cancellation of alleged contract

Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has arrested a 38-year-old man, identified as Godsway Kwaku Dogbey, for alleged possession and transportation of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs in a vehicle registered to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). According to a police statement, the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation on Friday, January 23, 2026, in the Volta Region. Officers intercepted the GHS-registered vehicle bearing number GV 2460-14 near Tarso Hotel in Ho after the driver failed to stop at a routine checkpoint at OLA Top. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered quantities of suspected narcotic substances. This development is part of intensified security operations aimed at tackling drug trafficking and related offences in the region.

Business News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: bbc.comUS President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if the country strikes a trade deal with China. "If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% Tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.," Trump said on Truth Social. It is unclear what deal Trump is referring to in his social media post. Canada's US trade minister Dominic LeBlanc said in a statement: "There is no pursuit of a free trade deal with China." Carney said the progress made with China sets Canada up "well for the new world order".

The win keeps Hearts firmly in the title conversation and lifts them to second place on the table, pending the outcome of Sunday’s fixtures. Mawuli Wayo opened the scoring just eight minutes into the game with a moment of individual brilliance, weaving past multiple challenges before calmly finishing. Hearts of Oak entered the match with confidence after winning three of their previous four games and asserted control from the opening exchanges. Eleven Wonders struggled to cope with the Phobians’ tempo and attacking movement, as Hearts produced their sharpest offensive display of the campaign. Hearts of Oak now turn their attention to a clash with Bechem United, while Eleven Wonders will look to regroup ahead of their next fixture against Young Apostles.

Bernard claimed the society had influence at the mortuary where his mother’s body was kept. He alleged that the group secretly swapped his mother’s body with that of an unclaimed woman. He used it to dress the unclaimed body to look like my mother on the burial day,” Bernard alleged. According to him, the unclaimed body was buried and mourned by family members as though it were his late mother while her actual body was never laid to rest. Bernard said that due to his illness, he was unable to visit the mortuary regularly to check on his mother’s body.

The Ghanaian winger was instrumental in the Citizens’ 2-0 win over Wolves, scoring a goal and hitting the crossbar for what could have been a brace. Meanwhile, two of the club’s key players, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, were left out of the starting XI, a decision that raised eyebrows among fans and pundits. Black Stars budget review saved Ghana about $700,000 – Kofi AdamsIn a post-match press conference, Guardiola explained that Semenyo’s current form surpassed that of the players who were benched. They’ve played a lot… a lot, a lot. Antoine [Semenyo] came with incredible energy and, you know the numbers, strikers are a question of numbers.

Entertainment of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian comedian OB Amponsah has raised concerns over what he describes as unfair tax demands by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) following his Greetings From Abroad comedy show held in December 2025. In a Facebook post that has since generated widespread discussion, the comedian shared an official GRA notification of tax liability addressed to Africa Arts Network, organisers of the event staged at the Bukom Boxing Arena on December 20, 2025. GRA reveals how it tracks income of creativesHowever, OB Amponsah insists the figures do not reflect the financial reality of the event, revealing that the show recorded a loss of about GH¢5,000 despite the gate numbers observed by tax officials. He called on the GRA to engage event organisers more closely by reviewing their books rather than relying solely on ticket counts, stating that a deeper audit would reveal the financial strain faced by creatives. Describing the situation as a “loud cry for help from a growing industry,” OB Amponsah appealed directly to GRA officials, including Chief Revenue Officer Mariama Ewuntoma, to reconsider how taxes are assessed for live entertainment events.

Sports News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSenegal midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has dismissed rumours that some of his teammates suffered from food poisoning ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco. Speculation circulated on social media that Moroccan officials had allegedly poisoned members of the Teranga Lions to weaken the team before the high-stakes final. Reports claimed that some Senegalese players experienced stomach upsets and other unusual illnesses a day before the game. Mané, Gueye, Mendy: Meet the masterminds behind Senegal’s AFCON successHowever, the Everton midfielder rejected the rumours, labelling them as false, and insisted that nothing of the sort occurred. Gana Gueye highlighted that the team’s chefs were competent and strictly followed dietary protocols to ensure the players’ health was never compromised.

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General News of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe GaDangme Council has raised concerns over the exclusion of the Ga language from the Ministry of Education’s initiative to incorporate some local Ghanaian languages into an AI educational tool. This announcement sparked widespread condemnation from the Ga and Adangme communities, who described the exclusion of their language as discriminatory. The Council therefore called on the Minister to clarify whether the exclusion of Ga was an oversight or an intentional decision. “While we commend government efforts to promote indigenous languages through technology and AI, inclusivity must not be selective. A national AI policy that elevates some languages while sidelining others creates linguistic inequality and sets a dangerous precedent,” the statement read.

Politics of Sunday, 25 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comChairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Presidential Elections Committee, Joseph Osei-Owusu, popularly known as Joe Wise, has endorsed former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko as a suitable chairman for the party, citing his firmness, discipline and ability to restore unity within the NPP. “It got to a point where many people are leaving the NPP to join the NDC and the numbers keep increasing. In this regard, Osei-Owusu threw his weight behind Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, describing him as experienced, firm and widely respected within the party. “If Boakye Agyarko decides to lead the party, I will abandon everything I’m doing to support him. He is the person who can restore discipline and bring everyone back together,” he affirmed.

After the passing of her husband, calls emerged within the party urging her to step forward. Responding to these appeals, Hajia Amina officially declared her intention to run on January 22, 2026. All the best, Hajia.”Conversely, another commenter argued, “The good people of Nima should demonstrate to this woman that the parliamentary seat is not part of her late husband's will. This is a wake-up call for all Muslim men: don’t die thinking your wife will genuinely mourn and pray for you. Ameen.”Ayawaso East by-election: Calls grow within NDC for the late MP’s widow to contestVKB/MAMeanwhile, watch as family of taxi driver murdered at Tetegu recounts incident

In a statement following engagements in the Ashanti Region, Dr Bawumia specifically thanked party faithful in the Asante Akim Central, Juaben, Ejisu and Oforikrom constituencies for the strong show of support during his visit. He said the encouragement from party members and supporters had been deeply inspiring and reaffirmed his commitment to leading efforts to rebuild and reposition the NPP. “The unwavering support of fellow patriots and the confidence you continue to repose in me have truly been inspiring,” he stated. With seven days to the party’s presidential election, Dr Bawumia urged supporters to remain focused and united, stressing the need to keep “eyes on the prize” as the contest draws to a close. Dr Bawumia’s campaign activities in the Ashanti Region form part of his nationwide outreach as contenders intensify efforts ahead of the crucial internal election.