Ghana's drainage infrastructure not keeping pace with urbanisation – HYDRO CEO
According to Dr Darko, the key challenge is that while urbanisation is accelerating, the expansion of drainage infrastructure has not matched the pace of development. We have to up our game in providing drainage infrastructure, but unfortunately, the rate at which we are building is not keeping pace with the rate at which the country is developing,” he explained. He attributed the situation largely to rapid and unplanned urbanisation, particularly in flood-prone areas, compounded by weak development control and management. Dr Darko disclosed that although HYDRO has clear plans and technical solutions to address flooding, limited funding remains a major constraint. Water retention and reservoir areas are being encroached upon and even filled,” Dr Darko lamented.
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January 16, 2026 13:09 UTC
'Illegal alien!' - US ICE confirms Ofori-Atta overstayed visa, faces deportation
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has described Ghana’s former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, as an “illegal alien” who may face extradition in the coming days. “Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta is an illegal alien from Ghana who is facing corruption and corruption-related charges in his home country. He added that Ken Ofori-Atta has been taken through the appropriate legal procedures and will be accorded due process before a Justice Department immigration judge. Contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited and the Ghana Revenue Authority, aimed at enhancing revenue assurance in the downstream petroleum sector, upstream petroleum production, and the minerals and metals resources value chain. Payments and utilisation of funds from the Tax Refund Account of the Ghana Revenue Authority.
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January 16, 2026 13:06 UTC
Prophet Bernard El Bernard pays courtesy call on IGP
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comProphet Bernard El Bernard Nelson Eshun has paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno in a visit marked by goodwill and mutual respect. During the visit, Prophet Eshun extended his best wishes to the IGP and commended the Police Service for its efforts in maintaining peace, security and public safety across the country. He emphasised the importance of moral guidance, prayers and collaboration between faith-based institutions and state security agencies in promoting national stability. The Inspector-General of Police welcomed the gesture and expressed appreciation for both the visit and the encouraging words. One year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORALAMMeanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention
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January 16, 2026 12:28 UTC
'It's not an amusing situation' – Veep on 'trotro' struggles at peak hours
At times, these vehicles are nowhere to be found, leaving passengers stranded for hours and often late for work. Addressing the growing concern on January 16, 2026, the Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang described the situation as appalling. The transport sector seems to have been waiting to exhale, and now we are exhaling, which is good. She further noted that while the transport sector may finally be “exhaling,” it is crucial for all stakeholders to work together to address the challenges. Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang made these remarks during a visit to the Ministry of Transport on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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January 16, 2026 12:23 UTC
Labour Commission declares GhATSEA strike illegal, orders immediate halt
Business News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe National Labour Commission (NLC) has stated its position on the intended industrial action by the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA). In a statement issued by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on January 15, 2026, it was disclosed that the directive from the NLC followed a meeting between the Commission, the GCAA, and GhATSEA. Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association announces indefinite strikeThe Commission, therefore, directed members of GhATSEA to return to work with immediate effect. “The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) can confirm that the National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered the Ghana Air Traffic Safety Electronics Association (GhATSEA) to immediately call off its intended strike action, declaring it illegal under Ghana’s labour laws. “The directive was issued at a meeting held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, involving the NLC, the GCAA, and GhATSEA.
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January 16, 2026 12:12 UTC
Black Sherif wins legal dispute with former management
Entertainment of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe High Court (Commercial Division) has delivered judgment in the matter of Shadrach Owusu Agyei vs Mohammed Ismail Sherif, bringing finality to the legal dispute between internationally acclaimed Ghanaian artiste Black Sherif and his former management, Charvis Wayne’s Consult. The Court also rejected claims relating to construction works and other expenditures allegedly undertaken for Black Sherif, citing a lack of proof. The Court held that Black Sherif’s engagement with a third party during the subsistence of the management agreement constituted a technical breach of contract. The judgment effectively brings the matter to a close, with the Court rejecting the majority of claims advanced against Black Sherif and confirming that no significant liability arose from the dispute. Black Sherif remains focused on his artistic career and ongoing international engagements as he continues to represent Ghana on the global music stage.
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January 16, 2026 12:00 UTC
Justice for abused 8-year-old pupil non-negotiable – Linda Ocloo
According to a viral video circulating on X on January 15, 2026, Linda Ocloo stressed that securing justice for the child is non-negotiable. The news is all over, so we can assure you that justice for her is rest assured,” she stated. She further disclosed that complaints about mistreatment of pupils at the school had previously been raised by residents in the area. St Olives Grammar School, formerly known as Happy Home School, is a private basic school located in the Shai Osudoku Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The matter has since attracted the attention of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council and other state agencies, which are currently investigating both the abuse allegations and the school’s regulatory compliance.
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January 16, 2026 11:58 UTC
Meet the two former Ghanaian state officials held in US custody
Here are the two public officials detained in the United States in 2026. Sedina Tamakloe- Attionu was sentenced to 10 years in prison on April 16, 2024, for embezzling GH¢3.19 million during her tenure at MASCLOC and causing a deliberate financial loss of GH$90 million to the state. This decision came after Attionu was permitted to travel to the United States in 2021 for medical treatment but failed to return. 2.Ken Ofori-AttaFormer Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has also been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as of yesterday (6 January 2026), detained the former Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, regarding the status of his current stay in the United States.
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January 16, 2026 11:42 UTC
Chamber of Agribusiness calls for long-term strategy to revive Ghana’s agricultural sector
Business News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chamber of Agribusiness has urged the government and stakeholders in the sector to adopt a long-term strategy to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector, following years of weak growth performance. Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, while presenting the Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG) on January 14, 2026, announced that Ghana’s economy expanded by 3.85%. He added that agriculture, however, contributed the least to this growth, recording just 0.9%, a sharp decline compared to previous years. Agriculture to drive Ghana's economic transformation - Dr Jasaw“First of all, we need to lay down a long-term plan. He stressed that without proper regulation of Ghana’s import structure, food security and post-harvest losses will continue to cost the country billions of dollars.
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January 16, 2026 11:35 UTC
Government seeks support of private sector to tackle transport challenges
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has urged private transport operators to cooperate with government efforts in addressing the ongoing transport challenges, describing the situation as a national crisis requiring urgent attention. Vice President to engage transport ministry over transport crises“Don't let us be giving excuses, and don't let us be shirking responsibilities and be shifting blames. Ahmed Ibrahim also stressed the importance of private sector participation. He warned that if private transport operators fail to cooperate, the government may be compelled to expand the public transport fleet to meet demand, potentially affecting the role of private operators in the sector. Edudzi Tameklo describes transport challenges as ‘manufactured crisis’The stakeholder meeting comes amid increasing pressure on the government to address challenges in the transport sector and point out a need for collaboration between public and private stakeholders to improve Ghana's public transport system.
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January 16, 2026 11:34 UTC
Meet Daniel Axim, former MASLOC COO jailed with Sedina Tamakloe
Crime & Punishment of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comDaniel Axim, a former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), is currently challenging his five-year prison sentence at the Supreme Court. In addition to the bail sum, Daniel Axim is required to provide two sureties, one of whom must be justified with a landed property. The security for the bail must be a landed property valued at the bail sum and verified by a land surveyor. Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu has since been arrested and detained in the United States. In a statement issued on January 15, 2026, and signed by Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Smith, it was disclosed that Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu was arrested by U.S.
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January 16, 2026 11:32 UTC
Ghanaian referee at the centre of AFCON controversies speaks
General News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian referee Daniel Laryea has spoken publicly for the first time since finding himself at the centre of controversy following Morocco’s dramatic Africa Cup of Nations semi-final victory over Nigeria on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Laryea, who officiated the tense clash in Rabat, was approached on the streets of Morocco by Nigerian journalist Klinton Kod a day after the match. The semi-final, which ended with Morocco winning on penalties, sparked widespread backlash from Nigerian supporters, many of whom blamed the Ghanaian referee for their team’s exit. Laryea has been widely discussed since the semi-final, not only because of the decisions in the game but also because he became the first Ghanaian referee to take charge of an AFCON semi-final since George Lamptey in 1972. Watch the video below:I found our referee from yesterday’s match o. I know what street guys would have expected from me but i am a peaceful guy 😀 pic.twitter.com/eA9jhKAGoJ — KlintonCod (@klintoncod) January 15, 2026FKA/AM
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January 16, 2026 10:58 UTC
'Sunderland asked me to leave' - Asamoah Gyan on his move to Al Ain
Sports News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comFormer Black Stars captain, Asamoah Gyan has disclosed that Premier League side Sunderland urged him to leave the club after receiving an offer from the United Arab Emirates. According to him, when Al Ain proposed a lucrative loan deal, Sunderland assessed it with the idea that he might return at the end of the season. “There were a lot of stories coming up at that time, but it was Sunderland who told me to leave. I said, 'okay, I’ll go with the option to buy because I fell in love with the place',” he said. Gyan joined Sunderland from French club Rennes in August 2010 for £13 million following his impressive performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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January 16, 2026 10:58 UTC
Fuel prices drop to single digits across various pumps
Business News of Friday, 16 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comConsumers are getting some relief at the pumps as fuel prices dropped at several outlets on Friday, January 16, 2026. Petrol has fallen from GH¢10.99 to GH¢9.99 per litre, marking a full GH¢1 reduction. Petrol, diesel and LPG prices expected to fall from January 16For everyday motorists, the reduction translates into lower refuelling costs and extra disposable income for other needs. Transport operators are also expected to reflect the relief in their fares, offering some respite to commuters. New GOIL fuel prices:SUPER XP: GH¢9.99DIESEL XP: GH¢11.21SUPER XP 95: GH¢13.97SA
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January 16, 2026 10:58 UTC