SHS Curriculum Scandal: CDM faults Ministry of Education, NaCCA and GES
“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.
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January 16, 2026 16:03 UTC
Watch Neymar put friends through the pain of his daily knee routine
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.
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January 16, 2026 15:57 UTC
When Home Turns Heavy: How AFCON has repeatedly broken host nations
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.
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January 16, 2026 15:29 UTC
Green spaces, rainwater harvesting policy can reduce flooding – Dr Darko
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.
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January 16, 2026 15:19 UTC
Here is why Linda Ocloo is vowing to shut down St Olives Grammar School
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.
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January 16, 2026 15:19 UTC
Mammoth welcome for Bawumia in Ashanti Region as he begins final charge towards NPP flagbearer
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.
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January 16, 2026 15:17 UTC
President Mahama has made NDC more attractive - Ernest Owusu Bempeh
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
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January 16, 2026 14:47 UTC
I battled depression after betrayal within the comedy industry - David Oscar
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
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January 16, 2026 14:43 UTC
I almost had an accident after receiving a break-up call – Mzbel recounts
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.
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January 16, 2026 14:43 UTC
Vice President to engage transport ministry over transport crises
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
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January 16, 2026 13:57 UTC
Adabraka Gold Robbery: Police recover vehicle linked to heist
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.
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January 16, 2026 13:57 UTC
'One of the very few good men Akufo-Addo got right' - Franklin Cudjoe praises David Asante
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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January 16, 2026 13:48 UTC
2026 is the 'Year of Action' for Petroleum Hub project - Dr Aubynn
Business News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC), Dr Toni Aubynn, has declared 2026 as “the year of action” for the Petroleum Hub. According to Dr Aubynn, 2026 is the year when the hard work invested in the project over the years will translate into tangible, on-site action in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region. Dr Aubynn attributed the Corporation’s confidence to the strong support provided by the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, in advancing the project. Dr. John Jinapor. Having laid a strong foundation in 2025, Dr Aubynn is now confident that the project is ready for takeoff, with major activities expected at the Jomoro site this year.
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January 16, 2026 13:34 UTC
Pregnant for over One-Year: Woman shares ordeal after cheating with husband's best friend
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA video is making waves online, detailing how a woman claims she has been pregnant for one-and-a-half years after having an affair with her husband’s best friend. In the video sighted by GhanaWeb on January 15, 2026, the woman, who did not disclose her identity, revealed that her ordeal began after she started an affair with her ex-boyfriend, who is also her husband’s best friend. According to the woman, during her marriage, her embattled ex-lover served as the best man to her husband. He was even my husband’s best man during our marriage and anytime we travelled together, we had an affair. The woman, while speaking on SOMPA FM, further confessed that she often slept with her ex-lover in the bush whenever they travelled together.
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January 16, 2026 13:32 UTC