Health News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on the management of the Ministry of Health and its agencies to align all plans, programmes, and implementation strategies with the government’s priority commitments. He made this call during the ongoing sector-wide management retreat, which brings together leadership across the health sector to reflect on performance and chart a forward-looking path. Mintah Akandoh also highlighted the importance of strengthening tertiary health training and service delivery across the regions. Health minister kicks off two-day retreat to strengthen sector performanceHe emphasised that the government’s health sector priorities outline critical reforms and targeted interventions aimed at improving access, strengthening coordination, and enhancing service delivery nationwide. He encouraged participants to demonstrate renewed commitment, deepen inter-agency collaboration, and uphold accountability as they work collectively to advance Government’s health agenda and deliver improved outcomes for citizens.

Regional News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Volta Regional House of Chiefs has nullified the enstoolment of Roland Adiko as Paramount Chief of Tanyigbe, upholding the rotational system governing succession to the Tanyigbe Paramountcy. Tanyigbe Traditional Council calls for calm, reaffirms authority of Togbega Kodi Adiko VIAccording to the committee, the late Togbe Kwasi Adiko V legitimately succeeded Togbe Kwami Ekpe Akoto II. The committee found that the Tanyigbe Paramountcy operates under a rotational system, contrary to claims that it is the exclusive preserve of the Kodivi clan. The judgment was signed by the Chairman of the Judicial Committee, Togbe Gbordzor III, with Togbe Adrakpanya VI, Togbega Sei II, and Counsel Cephas Kwadzo Motey serving as members. The verdict brings both legal and customary clarity to a long-running chieftaincy dispute in the Tanyigbe Traditional Area and is expected to reset the leadership landscape in the area.

Crime & Punishment of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Tema Regional Police Command has stated that it has intercepted a total of 1,613 parcels of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs following what it described as a “well-coordinated intelligence operation” along the Akosombo-Tema road. The Assistant Superintendent of Police cum Head of Public Affairs at the Tema Regional Police Command, Dede Dzakpasu, stated that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking activities in the region. Police intercept bus carrying 396 suspected parcels of cannabis in YejiThe police explained that the operation was triggered by intelligence received on January 10, 2026, indicating that suspected narcotic substances were being transported from the Volta Region towards Tema. A search on the vehicles led to the discovery of several compressed yellow-wrapped parcels suspected to be narcotic drugs,” it said. The statement added, “The suspects were immediately arrested, and both vehicles were escorted to the station for further action.

In a post shared on X by The State News on January 12, 2026, it reported that the suspect, identified as Paa Kwesi, allegedly murdered his landlady, Madam Charlotte, following a dispute over unsanitary behaviour. Tenant arrested for allegedly killing landlady in Agona NyakromIn the less-than-one-minute video circulating online, the alleged suspect is seen narrating events that reportedly led to the death of Madam Charlotte. “A landlady, Madam Charlotte, has died after being assaulted by her tenant’s grandson, Paa Kwesi, during a dispute over unsanitary behavior in a shared compound at Agona Nyakrom. Watch the video below:UPDATE: Landlady Killed in Tenant Dispute at Agona NyakromA landlady, Madam Charlotte, has died after being assaulted by her tenant’s grandson, Paa Kwesi, during a dispute over unsanitary behavior in a shared compound at Agona Nyakrom. Police have arrested the suspect and begun… pic.twitter.com/NX1BYVTGQQ — THE STATE NEWS (@THESTATENEWSS) January 12, 2026JHM/SSM

General News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: classfmonline.comThe Presidency is set to roll out a new Government Accountability Series aimed at strengthening transparency and public engagement in governance. The inaugural session of the series will be hosted by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who is also the Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese in the Central Region. The event is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and will be presented by the Presidency Communications team. According to information from the Presidency, the Government Accountability Series is designed to provide regular briefings on government policies, programmes, and performance, while offering the public an opportunity to better understand decisions taken at the highest levels of government. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader commitment to accountability, transparency, and effective communication with citizens.

As part of the exercise, the Board and Management paid courtesy calls on Regional Ministers and toured airport facilities with them. During the inspections, the issue of land encroachment affecting some regional airport lands was identified, particularly in Wa, Sunyani, and Kumasi. World's largest passenger aircraft makes emergency stop in AccraIn Kumasi, the Board toured the Airport City mixed-use development project with the Ashanti Regional Minister and also participated in a staff engagement session with airport personnel. The regional airport inspections provided Board Members with first-hand insight into the day-to-day operations of the various airports and enabled them to identify and assess the specific operational needs of each facility. The Board and Management delegation was led by the GACL Board Chairman, James Agalga, Esq., MP for Builsa North, together with the GACL Managing Director, Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare.

General News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA fishmonger has threatened to invoke curses on two Ghanaian men and a White man after they allegedly used counterfeit US dollar notes to purchase fish worth GH¢1,600. In a viral video dated January 12, 2026, the fishmonger said the three men visited her stall and bought all the fish on her table, valued at GH¢1,600. She explained that although she requested payment in Ghana cedis, the men insisted she accept the foreign currency they offered. GIS arrests 11 foreign nationals over counterfeit money printing, cyber fraudAccording to her, the group made up of two Ghanaians and a foreigner paid with US dollar notes, which she later accepted. The fishmonger expressed anger and distress over the incident and warned that she would invoke traditional curses if the perpetrators failed to return her money.

General News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo occupants of a KIA Mini Truck, a male and a female, were burnt beyond recognition following a collision with a DAF truck at Offinso Old Town in the Ashanti Region on Monday, January 12, 2026. According to eyewitness accounts, the DAF truck collided with the KIA Mini Truck while attempting to avoid an oncoming vehicle during an overtaking manoeuvre. The impact caused both trucks to somersault and veer off the road, after which the KIA Mini Truck burst into flames. The KIA Mini Truck was completely destroyed by the fire, while the DAF truck sustained partial damage. The charred bodies of the deceased occupants of the KIA Mini Truck were handed over to the Police for further investigations.

Sports News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Director of the University of Ghana Sports and Wellness Directorate, Dr Austin W. Luguterah has assured stakeholders and football fans that the 2026 edition of the Corporate Football League will be more competitive and exciting. Speaking after a preparatory meeting with representatives of teams gearing up for the 2026 season, he expressed satisfaction with the 2025 season, which climaxed with the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) emerging as champions, and indicated that the 2026 season will be even more competitive. The 2026 season will feature 20 teams competing for the ultimate trophy. The competition, supported by the Ghana Football Association (GFA), has become a stable tournament for corporate bodies to showcase their potential, gain opportunities, and promote football in the country. SB/JEWatch highlights of the 2025 Danny List Foundation Junior golf clinic below

General News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Vice President of Ghana, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on the private sector to actively support the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative by the government. That is why the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative remains a priority for government, with GH¢292.4 million allocated in the 2026 Budget," she noted. Government committed to completing Gomoa Pomadze Poultry Project – VeepShe commended the Sunda Group for their contributions to the initiative. The vice president also touched on the potential of private sector partnerships to boost productivity, expand operations, and create jobs. The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, launched the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative to provide free sanitary pads to over two million schoolgirls across Ghana.

Entertainment of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGlobal sensation and US-based Ghanaian artiste, Amaarae, has dismissed claims that she identifies as Ghanaian only when it benefits her. In an interview on the ‘Stay By Plan’ podcast, which went live on January 9, 2025, Amaarae questioned the logic behind that narrative. She noted that she is from Ghana, did her first project in Ghana, and still carries out most of her work here. On April 13, 2025, Amaarae lifted Ghana’s flag high when she performed at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club. Aside from performing her own songs, she showcased Ghanaian music by performing tracks by Eazzy, Joey B, La Même Gang, Asakaa Boys and others.

In a suit filed on December 1, 2025, sighted by GhanaWeb, Akosua Serwaa prayed the Court of Appeal to overturn the decision. According to the suit, Akosua Serwaa is dissatisfied with the Judgment of the Kumasi High Court delivered by Justice Dorinda Smith Arthur on November 28, 2025. In her grounds for appeal, Akosua Serwaa argued that the High Court erred when it ruled that the marriage certificate she tendered was not admissible. “The High Court erred when it held that the Marriage Certificate exhibit “B”, “B1″ and ‘B2’ was not admissible per se. “That the whole Judgment of the High Court, be set aside and judgement entered in favour of the Plaintiff,” it added.

Central to the controversy is the Digital Land Acquisition and Management Platform (DILAP), an app reportedly created under the auspices of the Gomoa Central Special Economic Zone (GCSEZ). At the launch, it was projected that A-Plus had secured “litigation-free” lands earmarked for schools, industries, logistics, and commercial ventures. They argue that the digital platform is a deliberate ruse designed to lend legitimacy to what they describe as illegal land sales. “His duty is to make laws and represent the people in Parliament, not to develop apps for selling land,” another community member said. “Not to hide behind an app created by a politician with vested interests.”As of the time of filing this report, A-Plus had not publicly responded to the allegations.

Politics of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it has begun processes to expel Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng from the party following comments he made during a television interview earlier this week. According to the NPP, the 2023 presidential primary was conducted in line with democratic principles and reflected the will of party delegates. Describing Professor Frimpong-Boateng’s conduct as damaging to the party, the NPP said his utterances were inconsistent with its core values and unity. “Consequently, the Party has invoked the relevant provisions of its Constitution to commence the necessary processes to expel him from the Party, strictly in accordance with due process,” it added. 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.

Sports News of Tuesday, 13 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Black Stars midfielder, Laryea Kingston found himself on the receiving end of some playful discipline during the latest Monday Stars game at East Legon’s Bawaleshie Park. Kingston, who, according to reports, had been absent from the weekly matches for a long time, was tasked with performing push-ups, a punishment handed down by fellow ex-Black Stars player Augustine Ahinful. Alongside Kingston, former stars such as Dede Ayew, Mubarak Wakaso, Haminu Draman, and several others regularly lace up for the friendly fixtures. In the end, the game continued with Laryea getting back on the field to play. Watch the video below:FKA/JEWhich party leaves government with its finance minister missing – Ex Subin MP loses cool on Ofori-AttaTWI NEWS