Why Mugabe once described Akufo-Addo as walking in Nkrumah's shoes
The moment came in March 2017 during Ghana’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Accra, where Mugabe was among several African leaders invited to the historic event at the Black Star Square. After listening to him deliver his speech during the independence parade at the famous Black Star Square in Accra, Mugabe said he could not but tell President Akufo-Addo, ‘Thank you for making Nkrumah great. Mugabe explained that Akufo-Addo’s references to Nkrumah during the address were not merely ceremonial but symbolic of genuine belief in the ideals of Ghana’s founding leader. Mugabe also recalled his long-standing personal and political ties with Ghana, describing his relationship with the country as one of brotherhood. It reinforced Ghana’s historical position in Africa’s liberation narrative and positioned the former president, Akufo-Addo, as a leader seen by some of his contemporaries as reviving Nkrumah’s Pan-African vision.
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January 10, 2026 11:50 UTC
'Let's get to work' – Erling Haaland welcomes Antoine Semenyo
Sports News of Saturday, 10 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManchester City striker Erling Haaland has given a warm welcome to the club’s new signing, Antoine Semenyo, after the 26-year-old joined from Bournemouth for a reported £65 million. Haaland shared a selfie of himself with Semenyo on social media, captioning it simply: “Welcome”, signaling both camaraderie and excitement at the arrival of the versatile attacker. Manchester City’s official accounts also posted the image with the message: “Let’s get to work”, underlining the team’s readiness to integrate the Ghana international into Pep Guardiola’s plans. Semenyo, who will wear the number 42 shirt, arrived at City following a prolific start to the 2025/26 season at Bournemouth, scoring 10 Premier League goals and providing three assists. The early glimpses of Semenyo at the club, from training sessions to the friendly introduction with Haaland, suggest he is already settling into the squad.
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January 10, 2026 10:52 UTC
AG Ayine confirms Ofori-Atta arrest was due to extradition request
What We Know: Ken Ofori-Atta's visa, ICE detention and Feburary 14 deadline“I didn't make this public, but I started investigating Ofori-Atta. I mean, we have not come to any conclusion,” Dr Ayine revealed. Describing the investigations as serious and potentially far-reaching, the Attorney General emphasised that collaboration with US authorities began long before the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) issued any public statements. According to Dr Ayine, the US State Department revoked Ofori-Atta’s visa in July (sic) and gave him until November 29 to leave the country. And I can tell you that it is the Attorney General who, in his attempts to get Ofori-Atta back here, made the US authorities revoke his stay status.
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January 10, 2026 09:45 UTC
Semenyo speaks after Manchester City move
Sports News of Saturday, 10 January 2026Source: classfmonline.comNew Manchester City signing Antoine Semenyo has expressed confidence that his best performances are still ahead of him as he prepares to begin his career at the Etihad Stadium. Speaking to Manchester City’s official website, the Ghana international said he believes he can make a meaningful contribution as the club competes on multiple fronts in the second half of the season. And City are in a great position, still involved in four competitions. "I really feel I can help them have a strong second half of the season,” Semenyo said. Semenyo’s arrival adds pace, power, and versatility to the squad, with the Black Stars forward eager to make an immediate impact in his new environment.
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January 10, 2026 08:25 UTC
Family of US-based Ghanaian security guard who was stabbed to death speaks
General News of Saturday, 10 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe family of George Ennin, the 53-year-old US-based Ghanaian security guard who was stabbed to death in the Bronx, a borough in New York City, has spoken out following the incident. She said that the media report showed that her brother was stabbed in the heart. That's why he couldn't survive… I'm afraid to come out, maybe they will kill me like my brother,” she said. The police have also indicated that George Ennin, a father of two, was stabbed while he was on his way to work. After the deed, George Ennin, who was holding his head, could be seen staggering forward, his steps uneven and visibly struggling, as he called for help.
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January 10, 2026 07:16 UTC
24-Hour Authority to be established - President Mahama
Business News of Saturday, 10 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPresident Mahama Announces Creation of 24-Hour Authority to Implement 24-Hour Economy PolicyPresident John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will soon establish a 24-Hour Authority as part of its efforts to implement its flagship 24-hour economy policy fully. The Authority will be responsible for registering businesses that opt into the initiative and outlining the incentives available to support their operations. 24-hour economy policy inspires remarkable GPCL turnaroundPresident Mahama said the committee mandated to review the 24-hour economy framework has completed its work and is expected to submit its report to Parliament to enable the creation of the Authority. “I’m happy to note that the committee has finished considering it, and it’s supposed to go onto the floor of Parliament to set up the 24-Hour Authority, which would then open the way for implementation and registration of all the businesses that will be involved in the 24-hour economy initiative,” he said. President Mahama urged management of companies to formally register under the 24-hour economy initiative once the Authority is established, expressing confidence that the policy will enhance productivity, strengthen state-owned enterprises, and drive broader economic transformation.
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January 10, 2026 06:05 UTC
2025 AFCON: Senegal narrowly beats Mali to advance to the semi-finals
Ndiaye netted after 27 minutes, taking advantage of a goalkeeping howler to put Senegal ahead in a tense quarter-final against their West African neighbours. Mali were reduced to 10 men for the second half after captain Yves Bissouma was sent off for a second caution on the stroke of halftime. "It was not an easy match because we played against a very talented Mali team but we achieved our objective," said Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw. But that doesn't take away the fact that my players played gallantly and played very well," he said. Senegal will take on the winner of Saturday’s clash between Egypt and defending champions Ivory Coast.
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January 10, 2026 05:55 UTC
2025 AFCON: Host Morocco defeats Cameroon
Sports News of Friday, 9 January 2026Source: reuters.comBrahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final clash on Friday to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years. Ismael Saibari was also on target in another workmanlike display in which Morocco were efficient enough, but also created little in the way of chances, netting from two of their three shots on target. The hosts took the lead in the 26th minute via the prolific Diaz as the Real Madrid player showed his scoring instinct. Achraf Hakimi's corner was headed goalwards by Ayoub El Kaabi and Diaz deflected the ball in from close range. Morocco made it 2-0 minutes later to kill off the contest when Saibari was left unmarked at the back post and had time to control the ball and fire low into the far corner of the net.
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January 10, 2026 05:30 UTC
Man dies after domestic fire at Assin Foso
Regional News of Saturday, 10 January 2026Source: gbcghanaonline.comOne person has died after a domestic fire broke out at Mempeasem, near the Railway Station Quarters in Assin Foso, in the early hours of Thursday, January 8, 2026. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says the fire was reported at 6:32 a.m. and started in a kitchen and storeroom before spreading to a Renault Duster saloon car and a nearby wooden kiosk. A man in his thirties, identified as Kwabena Effutu, was killed in the blaze. His badly burned body was handed over to the police for conveyance to the St. Francis Xavier Morgue. Some residents have renewed calls for increased public education on fire safety, especially in densely populated neighbourhoods.
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January 10, 2026 03:00 UTC
FIFA secretary Grafstrom applauds AFCON 2025 standards
“It’s been a privilege to watch a few games, and it’s been a great experience both organizationally and sportingly,” Grafström said during a roundtable engagement with selected African journalists at the FIFA African Hub in Rabat. Ghana drawn in Group L for 2026 FIFA World Cup“The tournament has really shown the experience of Morocco as a host for the Africa Cup of Nations, which is also good as they are hosting the FIFA Africa Hub Office,” he added. “FIFA is here to invest, develop and work hand-in-hand with CAF, Member Associations and Media to make African football great. He emphasised that much of this support is being delivered through the FIFA Forward Programme, which has become a cornerstone of football development for African Member Associations. The discussions took place during a tour of the FIFA Africa Office, located at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé-Rabat.
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January 09, 2026 15:42 UTC
Dr Apaak meets stakeholders to resolve UG fee hike dispute
General News of Friday, 9 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ministry of Education has convened a high-level stakeholder meeting to address the ongoing dispute over recent University of Ghana fee increases amid students' disapproval and regulatory intervention. He stressed that any fee adjustment must comply with the Fees and Charges Act, noting that Parliament had not approved an increase. In a January 5, 2026, letter to the Vice-Chancellor, the commission ordered an immediate reversal of all fee increases and newly introduced charges made without statutory approval. The UGSRC has previously attempted to justify some third-party fee adjustments, citing administrative errors, higher utility bills and the need to finance a proposed SRC hostel project. Thursday’s meeting is expected to harmonise these competing positions and ease tensions as stakeholders work toward a solution that balances student welfare and adherence to the law.
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January 09, 2026 14:30 UTC
Details of the sexual abuse lawsuit against Donnie McClurkin
“There are many more things that need to be done to break the curse of homosexuality, but that’s another book,” McClurkin wrote. Corletto then said when he read Donnie McClurkin’s book, he felt an immediate connection. When confronted about the incident, the lawsuit says, McClurkin told Corletto that he was on medication and didn’t remember anything. Apology EmailAfter the assault at a Niagara Falls hotel in 2013, the lawsuit says McClurkin wrote Corletto an email apologising for his actions. “At no time did Pastor McClurkin engage in any form of sexual abuse, assault, or sexual coercion of Corletto.
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January 09, 2026 14:10 UTC
She was Ghana's 1st woman lawyer, and 1st woman High Court judge in the Commonwealth
General News of Friday, 9 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn Ghana, women in various fields have consistently fought for their integrity and excelled in their professions. One such trailblazer is Justice Annie Jiagge, who made history as Ghana’s first woman lawyer and who also became the first woman High Court judge in the entire Commonwealth. For context, Ghana had a female High Court judge before countries like England, Australia, and Canada. Such is the magnitude of achievement of Anne Jiagge who clearly deserves much more recognition than she is given. From there, she worked her way up and became Ghana's first female High Court judge in September 1961.
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January 09, 2026 13:26 UTC
Nigeria: Dangote drags ex-NMDPRA boss to EFCC over corruption claims
This was disclosed in a statement made available to our correspondent by the Dangote Group media team on Friday. Recall that Dangote had earlier petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate Ahmed for allegedly spending $5 million on his children’s secondary education in Switzerland. Onoja, Dangote urged the EFCC to investigate allegations of abuse of office and corrupt enrichment against Ahmed, and to prosecute him if found culpable. The petition further stated that Dangote would provide evidence to substantiate claims of financial misconduct and impunity. Onoja further urged the commission, under the leadership of Olanipekun Olukoyede, “To investigate the complaint of abuse of office and corruption against Engr.
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January 09, 2026 13:18 UTC