General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Member of Parliament for Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh, has called on senior members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to end public disagreements and instead offer guidance as the party prepares for its upcoming internal elections. Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on January 16, 2026, Sylvester Tetteh raised concerns about recent public comments by Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, and the support those remarks received from Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe. Sylvester Tetteh said while Professor Frimpong-Boateng had served the party with distinction and deserved respect, public statements that create tensions within the party are unhelpful at a time when unity is crucial. Touching on Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe’s claim that he could not be expelled from the party because he is a founding member, Sylvester Tetteh noted that age and experience come with responsibility. He argued that senior party figures have a duty to provide guidance and direction, particularly to the younger leadership currently managing nationwide campaigns.

General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAn executive secretary of a private transport union Ibrahim Musa has dismissed claims that transport operators deliberately created the current shortage of commercial vehicles being experienced in certain parts of the country. 'It's not an amusing situation' – Veep on 'trotro' struggles at peak hoursHe explained that the lack of consistent resourcing for private transport operators has left many vehicles broken down, worsening the transport challenges being experienced across the country. They are all at the shops and then somebody in his publication will say we have created an artificial shortage. Musa further accused the government of sidelining private operators in budgetary allocations, while prioritising state-owned transport companies. Government directs STC buses back on roads amid transport congestion – Kwakye OfosuMusa also warned that unless urgent steps are taken to adequately resource private transport operators, the ongoing transport difficulties will persist.

“The Ministry of Education cannot disclaim responsibility for materials circulated under its authority. Highlighting the gravity of the matter, CDM called for immediate action, urging the withdrawal of all teaching materials that introduce or promote LGBTQ-related concepts in SHSs. The group also demanded full accountability from the Ministry of Education, NaCCA, and GES for the oversight failures that allowed the materials to reach classrooms. It is not value-neutral education; it is ideological insertion through state authority,” the CDM statement added. The organisation concluded that Ghanaians must actively defend the moral and cultural foundations of education, warning that silence is complicity.

Sports News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Paris Saint-Germain star, Neymar has given his friends a firsthand look at the grueling daily routine he undergoes to manage his recurring knee injury. Known for his meticulous treatment and intense recovery regimen, Neymar wanted his friends to experience the physical demands required to keep him fit for top-level football. At his training facility, Neymar’s three friends were taken through the same procedure he endures. As the machine was switched on, the discomfort became unbearable, and they began wailing in pain, clearly unprepared for the intensity of Neymar’s daily regimen. Neymar has faced multiple knee issues over the years, but is bent on making Brazil’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

From early exits to painful near-misses, the modern AFCON era has been unkind to those bold enough to host it. Only once in recent history has a host truly conquered the weight of expectation. Meet Daniel Laryea: Ghana's first AFCON semi-final referee in over 50 yearsAngola 2010Angola’s AFCON story began with fireworks. For the first time in the modern era, a host nation conquered AFCON. AFCON history whispers warnings to the hosts.

General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Hydrological Authority has stressed the need for a clear policy framework on rainwater harvesting to reduce flood risks in the country. He also pointed out the importance of rainwater harvesting, which slows down runoff into drains and allows water to be collected for future use. There are areas we can avoid developing, so that it can serve as water retention areas. When you travel elsewhere, there are recreation centers that are used as water retention areas. Dr Darko urged property developers to prioritise green spaces in planning and construction, while calling on the government and stakeholders to implement policies that support rainwater harvesting as part of sustainable urban development in Ghana.

The school has also come under intense public scrutiny after an alleged abuse incident involving an eight-year-old pupil. Authorities are expected to continue investigations into both the alleged abuse case and the school’s operations as part of efforts to safeguard the welfare of children in the region. BackgroundSt Olives Grammar School, formerly known as Happy Home School, is a private basic school located in Dodowa in the Shai Osudoku Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The school recently came under intense public and media scrutiny following an alleged abuse incident involving an eight-year-old pupil. The matter drew the attention of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council and other state agencies, prompting investigations into both the alleged abuse and the school’s compliance with educational regulations.

Politics of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia stormed the Ashanti Region on Thursday to begin the last lap of his national campaign tour for the NPP's Presidential Primaries this month. Dr Bawumia, who is widely tipped to win the race, started a nationwide tour about three months ago, and so far, he has visited 15 regions and about 230 constituencies, with the Ashanti Region outstanding. In his remarks to delegate, Dr Bawumia stressed on his vision to revitalise the party by addressing perennial welfare concerns of party members. In this regard, Dr. Bawumia revealed focal point will be created to liaise with contact points in constituencies to ensure that welfare issues captured by the system are addressed. Dr Bawumia is expected to tour all 47 constituencies in the Ashanti Region in the coming days ahead of the January 31 primaries.

Politics of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Deputy Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ernest Owusu Bempeh, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership style. In an interview on Atinka TV, and shared on X on January 15, 2026, Ernest Owusu Bempeh stated that the president has made his second tenure in office an attractive one. According to him, President Mahama has performed exceptionally well by appointing party loyalists who supported his campaign. Ernest Owusu Bempeh further noted that the NPP, as an opposition party, should be concerned about how the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is managing the affairs of the country. Strategically, NPP should be worried” — Ernest Owusu Bempeh, Deputy Director of communications, NPP pic.twitter.com/tq6VfFXVQL — Mahama The President (@CitizenTechiman) January 15, 2026JHM/AE

Entertainment of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian comedian turned musician, David Oscar Dogbe, has opened up about a difficult period in his life, revealing how betrayal within the Ghanaian comedy scene pushed him into depression. Speaking in a recent interview on Talkertainment with GhanaWeb’s Elsie Lamar, David Oscar recounted how internal tensions within the comedy movement deeply affected him emotionally. David Oscar noted that the opposition did not come from outsiders but from people he considered part of the team, adding that some deliberately worked to undermine his progress. David Oscar explained that his journey into reggae went beyond music, as he fully embraced the culture during what he described as a transformative phase of his life. Watch the latest episode of Talkertainment with Elsie Lamar and David Oscar Dogbe below:FG/EB

Entertainment of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian singer Mzbel has opened up about a devastating heartbreak that nearly ended in tragedy, revealing she almost crashed her car after a sudden breakup. “I was driving home, and he told me that I don’t fit into his world and we could still be friends and all that. “I was driving, and then I started crying, and I almost swerved out of the road,” she said. Allow your husband to cheat – Mzbel tells womenMzbel said she used the experience to discuss her newfound spiritual awakening. People who have not discovered their witchcraft will think that others who have discovered theirs are using it for something bad,” she said.

General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comVice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang is set to visit the Ministry of Transport to engage the sector’s leadership over persistent public transport challenges in the Greater Accra Region on Friday, January 16, 2026. The engagement will focus on the acute shortage of commercial vehicles, long waiting times, and rising transport fares, particularly during morning and evening peak hours. Discussions are expected to be focused on measures currently being implemented by the Ministry of Transport and additional interventions being considered to restore vehicle availability and ease pressure on commuters. The situation has also led to increased demand for transport, with some operators taking undue advantage by charging unapproved fares. MAG/EBOne year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORALMeanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention

General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has retrieved a Toyota Highlander vehicle believed to have been used in the high-profile Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery that occurred in November 2024, as investigations continue. “The Toyota Highlander, identified as an exhibit in the Adabraka gold robbery case, has been retrieved and impounded for further investigations,” the Police stated. “The Ghana Police Service reiterates its commitment to ensuring that all persons involved in the Adabraka Gold Jewellery Shop robbery face the full rigours of the law,” the statement added. The Adabraka robbery occurred when a group of armed men stormed the area in broad daylight and attacked a jewellery shop in 2024. Over GH¢7.5m stolen from gold dealer - Owners of jewellery shop give details of Adabraka daylight robberyThe incident left at least one person injured after being hit by gunfire from the suspected robbers.

General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has praised the leadership of David Asante, who managed the Ghana Publishing Company from 2017, describing him as a resilient and effective leader who revitalised the state-owned enterprise. Speaking on social media, Cudjoe highlighted Asante’s quiet but impactful efforts to restore the company’s fortunes. “David was one of the very few good men Nana Addo got right,” he said, underscoring the former CEO’s role in transforming Ghana Publishing Company into a profitable and efficiently run institution. While Cudjoe admitted that he had yet to review the records of the current management, he commended David Asante’s tenure for setting a high standard in public enterprise leadership. He noted that the example left by him should serve as a benchmark for future managers in state-owned institutions.

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