Ken Ofori-Atta case in US court pushed to April
Business News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe case involving Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta and the United States has been adjourned after he appeared in court on January 20, 2026. The presiding judge granted the request after noting the overwhelming public interest generated by the advertised virtual hearing on January 20, 2026. Many Ghanaians joined the virtual hearing through the link provided. Ken Ofori-Atta, who was arrested and detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), appeared before the court on January 20, 2026. Payments from, and the utilisation of funds within, the Tax Refund Account of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
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January 21, 2026 17:07 UTC
Government to create 27,000 jobs from garment factories – Trade minister
Business News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has said the government will support the private sector to establish three large garment factories to drive industrial growth and create jobs. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the minister said; “The proposed garment factories are projected to create about 27,000 jobs in the long term.”The minister explained that the garment industry has strong job creation potentials because it employs a large number of people and requires minimal training before employees can engage. According to her, this initiative will provide employment and strengthen the country’s industrial base. She further added that the government support to the private sector remains central to its economic growth.
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January 21, 2026 16:42 UTC
Court congestion undermining justice delivery - Chief Justice
General News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comChief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has raised concerns about congestion in Ghana’s courts, describing it as a major obstacle to effective justice delivery and a threat to public confidence in the judicial system. The statement added that the Chief Justice further highlighted concerns about working conditions within the Judiciary, stressing that sustained support is critical to improving efficiency across the justice delivery system. “Justice Baffoe-Bonnie further raised concerns about working conditions within the Judiciary, stressing the need for sustained institutional support to improve efficiency and outcomes across the justice delivery system,” it added. In response, the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting judicial reforms and addressing challenges facing the courts. Open letter on boosting Ghana's judicial security, capacity for high-risk casesThe Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, was also present.
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January 21, 2026 16:21 UTC
Finance Minister explores 100% IGF retention by Judiciary
Dr Forson made the disclosure when the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, paid a courtesy call on him on Wednesday to discuss ways of strengthening collaboration between the Judiciary and the Executive arm of government. The Chief Justice explained that the visit was to formally express the Judiciary’s appreciation to the Ministry of Finance for its continued support. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie also raised concerns about working conditions within the Judiciary, stressing the need for sustained institutional support to improve efficiency and outcomes across the justice sector. In response, Dr Forson reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice to resolve the challenges confronting the courts, noting that the proposed IGF retention measure is intended to enhance the Judiciary’s flexibility in responding to immediate needs. The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, was also present.
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January 21, 2026 15:44 UTC
IES defends price floor policy, calls NPA to investigate Star Oil
Recent drops in global oil prices, combined with the relative stability of the cedi, have led to successive reductions in fuel costs at the pumps. However, some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), including Star Oil, argue that the price floor prevents them from passing on even deeper cuts to consumers. Fuel could sell for GH¢9.50 without NPA price floor - Star Oil CEO hints. “The NPA price floor was introduced as a competition-stabilising mechanism, not as a price-fixing tool. However, he lamented that the plan is impossible under the NPA’s price floor policy, which sets a minimum price below which fuel cannot be sold.
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January 21, 2026 15:37 UTC
Ekow Black granted GH¢30,000 bail
Entertainment of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSocial media personality, Christford Affadu Danful, known as Ekow Black, has been granted bail in the sum of GH¢30,000 with two sureties. He appeared before the Adabraka District Court on January 21, 2026, in connection with alleged domestic abuse and related offences. The case stems from an incident captured in a viral video in which Ekow was allegedly seen assaulting a woman. Ekow Black was arrested on January 15, 2026, following an intelligence-led operation by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Cyber Vetting Team. Police said initial findings point to a tense relationship between the suspect and the woman in the video, with repeated disputes.
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January 21, 2026 15:32 UTC
Breakdown: How much Senegal made from their 2025 AFCON victory
Sports News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Terenga Lions of Senegal have received the biggest prize money in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Senegal, who were crowned champions of the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in history after a chaotic grand finale in Rabat walked away with the prize money of $10 million. The Terenga Lions won their second AFCON trophy after beating host nation Morocco 1-0 in the final on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat. Host nation Morocco went home with the silver medal and a prize money of $4 million. Meanwhile, the Senegalese players and head coach Pape Thiaw have been formally given state honors as they were elevated to the rank of Commander within the National Order of the Lion following their victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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January 21, 2026 15:30 UTC
Ex-Gratia: The promise Mahama made vs recommendations of the CRC
General News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comOne of the major promises of President John Dramani Mahama in the run-up to the 2024 general election was to scrap the retirement benefits of Article 71 officeholders. "The payment of ex-gratia to members of the executive under Article 71 will be scrapped. Article 71 (2) states that Parliament should determine the remuneration of the President and the executive arm of government. The CRC report only recommended that an independent commission be established to determine the salaries and allowances of Article 71 office holders, without making any impact on the president’s promise to scrap ex-gratia. Maybe the proposed amendment of Article 71 (1) and Article 71 (2) ties into the “necessary constitutional steps” for the abolishment of ex-gratia promised by the president.
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January 21, 2026 15:12 UTC
Prestea hospital mortuary vandalised in latest theft incident
Health News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPrestea Government Hospital mortuary has suffered yet another setback after thieves vandalised the facility, stealing electrical cables and copper components, according to citnewsroom.com report. Dr Otoo Acheampong, the hospital’s caretaker, described the incident as part of a recurring pattern of theft at the facility. Michael Koomson, a hospital technician who responded to the incident, said he received a distress call around 1 a.m. reporting a power outage at the mortuary. “When I arrived, the main hospital had power, but the mortuary building was completely dark,” he explained. Upon inspection at daybreak, Koomson traced the fault to vandalised cables hidden in a nearby bush.
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January 21, 2026 14:26 UTC
What Patrick Boamah said about Ken Ofori-Atta’s extradition issues
General News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has commented on the issues surrounding the extradition process of former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, and his current detention by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He emphasised that all public officers appointed under Ghana’s laws must be prepared to account for their actions. Commenting on Ofori-Atta’s current legal situation in the United States, the MP said the matter is now in the hands of US authorities. Patrick Boamah’s comments follow the appearance by Ken Ofori-Atta before a US court over his immigration issues. What really happened in Ofori-Atta's US court case - Immigration lawyer explainsThe case has since been adjourned to April 27, 2026.
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January 21, 2026 14:25 UTC
Germany reportedly threatens to boycott 2026 World Cup over Trump’s tariffs
Sports News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA member of the Christian Democratic Union in the Bundestag, Jurgen Hardt, has claimed that Germany is considering boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. United States President Donald Trump threatened to steadily increase tariffs on European countries opposing his move to acquire Greenland, escalating a dispute over the semi-autonomous Danish territory he has long coveted. US Embassy congratulates Black Stars on 2026 World Cup qualificationAs part of measures to counter the tariffs, Jurgen Hardt claimed that withdrawing the national team from the World Cup in the US is being considered by the Germans. According to Hardt, the World Cup is very dear to Trump, and a boycott could influence efforts to curb the president’s ambitions. Reports suggest that other European heavyweights in football could join the conversation if alternative measures to counter the tariffs fail to yield positive results ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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January 21, 2026 14:14 UTC
No need for doom prophecies at December concerts – DJ Mensah asserts
Speaking on GhanaWeb’s X Space on January 16, 2026, DJ Mensah disclosed that he also received numerous such prophecies. He emphasised that Ghanaians do not need pastors to predict calamities, stating that effective security measures should instead be put in place at events. But sometimes we don’t need pastors to tell us anything. DJ Mensah also expressed concern about how event organisers often ignore basic security precautions during concerts. Meanwhile, GhanaWeb’s X Space airs every Friday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and is hosted by Joseph Henry Mensah and Isaac Dadzie.
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January 21, 2026 13:55 UTC
EXPLAINER: Understanding the format of CAF’s Africa Nations League
Sports News of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has adopted an annual Africa Nations League tournament, set to begin in 2029. The competition is similar to the UEFA Nations League in Europe, where teams from the continent compete among themselves for a trophy during international breaks. Since the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been shifted from a two-year cycle to a four-year cycle, the Africa Nations League is designed to keep national teams active during breaks when there are no qualifiers or major international tournaments. Mané, Gueye, Mendy: Meet the masterminds behind Senegal’s AFCON successThis article highlights the format of the inaugural tournament and how it will be organized, as explained by CAF:Structure: Participating nations will be divided into four geographical zones: North Africa, East Africa, West Africa, and Central & Southern Africa. Outcome: The final phase will determine the first-ever champion of the Africa Nations League, offering continental bragging rights and a new pathway for assessing national team progress outside major tournaments.
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January 21, 2026 13:51 UTC
Daddy Lumba's children speak on letters of administration filed by Akosua Serwaa
Entertainment of Wednesday, 21 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFollowing letters of administration filed by Akosua Serwaa, one of the surviving wives of Ghana’s Highlife icon Daddy Lumba, at the Kumasi High Court, new details have emerged. After pictures of the letters of administration surfaced online, some netizens accused Akosua Serwaa of forging her daughters’ names and credentials in the court document without her knowledge. Akosua Serwaa files letters of administration over Lumba's estate; Odo Broni's team 'fights' backIn a recent development, the children of the late singer, in a joint statement issued on January 20, 2026, have debunked the narrative circulating on social media. In the statement, they emphasised that the allegations claiming their mother included Charlyn Fosu’s name in the letters of administration without her knowledge are false. The children also addressed allegations implying that businessman Kenpong has ulterior motives regarding Akosua Serwaa.
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January 21, 2026 13:14 UTC