Petitioner faults KsTU Council over handling of vice-chancellor qualification probe
General News of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA petitioner has raised serious concerns over the handling of an investigation into the academic qualifications of the Vice-Chancellor of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), accusing the University Council of procedural lapses, lack of transparency and failure to uphold established governance standards. He further criticised the decision to allow the vice-chancellor to remain in office while investigations are ongoing, noting that the allegation under review relates directly to academic credibility. The petitioner also referenced directives issued by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), pointing out that some technical universities, including Takoradi Technical University, have complied fully with such directives, while KsTU’s posture, he argued, raises governance concerns. Copies of the letter were sent to the Minister of Education, the Director-General of GTEC, members of the KsTU Governing Council and various media houses. The University Council is yet to publicly respond to the concerns raised.
Source:GhanaWeb
January 05, 2026 18:34 UTC
Shots fired at US Vice President JD Vance's residence
General News of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGunfire has been reported at the residence of United States Vice President James David (JD) Vance in Ohio on Monday, January 5, 2025, according to Fox News. It was further noted that one suspect was detained by Secret Service agents upon their arrival at the scene. “The US Secret Service is coordinating with the Cincinnati Police Department and the US Attorney’s Office as charging decisions are reviewed,” the statement read. Vice President Vance and his family were out of town at the time of the incident and were not in the home. BREAKING: Secret Service agents detained a man after he allegedly broke windows at VP Vance's home in Cincinnati.
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January 05, 2026 18:34 UTC
IEAG defends BoG, credits policies for cedi's 2025 turnaround
Business News of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has publicly defended the Bank of Ghana (BoG), asserting that recent criticisms of the central bank's operations lack technical context. However, according to a report by citinewsroom.com, the association credited the BoG's disciplined monetary policy for the cedi's strong recovery and improved trade conditions throughout 2025. Speaking at a New Year engagement in Accra, IEAG Executive Secretary, Samson Asaki Awingobit, addressed what he described as ‘false reportage’ surrounding the central bank. “These outcomes demonstrate that Ghana’s macroeconomic groundwork, anchored by robust monetary policy, has restored confidence and enhanced stability in foreign exchange markets,” the IEAG Executive Secretary said. The IEAG, thus, expressed optimism for 2026 and called for continued prudential monetary policy and closer engagement between policymakers and the private sector to sustain confidence and expand trade.
Source:GhanaWeb
January 05, 2026 16:48 UTC
14 months as United manager, here is Ruben Amorim’s performance statistics
Sports News of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comPortuguese manager Ruben Amorim recorded one of the worst statistical runs as Manchester United manager during his stint with the club. Under Amorim, United conceded the fourth‑most goals in the Premier League with 72. In 45 of Amorim’s 47 Premier League games, he deployed a three‑man defence, a decision widely questioned by fans and pundits as a factor in the poor performances. Following a tense relationship with the club’s board, coupled with disappointing results, Manchester United released an official statement on January 5, 2025, announcing his dismissal. Darren Fletcher, who previously served as an under‑18 coach at Manchester United, has since been appointed as the new manager of the English side.
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January 05, 2026 16:37 UTC
Coalition of Natural Rubber Groups disowns ANRAG over deceptive conduct
Business News of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comSeven prominent groups, including the Rubber Farmers Association of Ghana (RUFAG), rubber traders, exporters, and freight forwarders, have publicly disowned the Association of Natural Rubber Actors of Ghana (ANRAG). In a joint press statement released on January 5, 2026, they accused ANRAG of persistently misleading the public and policymakers while advancing a narrow agenda that harms the rubber farming industry. According to the statement, the coalition claimed that ANRAG is "purely run and managed by rubber processors/dryers" and consistently promotes policies that serve this single group's interests. They argue that this comes at the "clear disadvantage" of farmers, traders, nursery operators, and exporters across the entire value chain. They further urged the government of Ghana to engage in "broad, inclusive, and transparent consultations" with all legitimate stakeholders before making any decisions affecting the sector.
Source:GhanaWeb
January 05, 2026 16:28 UTC
Ruben Amorim sacked as Manchester United manager
Sports News of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comEnglish football club Manchester United has sacked its manager, Ruben Amorim. The decision came after the former manager met with Director of Football Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada on January 5, 2026. Darren Fletcher, who previously served as an under-18 coach at Manchester United, will take over as the new manager of the English side. Ruben Amorim’s dismissal follows a dramatic press conference on January 4, 2025, in which he claimed to have joined Manchester United as their manager, not head coach. Meanwhile, United is sitting in sixth position on the Premier League table after a dramatic 1–1 draw against Leeds United in their most recent fixture.
Source:GhanaWeb
January 05, 2026 16:28 UTC
Heartwarming moment as policeman sends MoMo to man pretending to be stranded
When asked, Francis then explained that he had run out of fuel and did not have money to get more from the closest filling station. The driver, explaining his motivation to the officer, said, “You made me feel like I have a helper. Watch the video below:A police officer assisted a driver who reported that he was low on fuel and did not have money to continue his journey. The officer sent the driver money via mobile money (MoMo) to enable him to purchase fuel. The driver later gave the officer a large sum of cash in return for… pic.twitter.com/yq3hU8JPBa — GhanaWeb (@TheGhanaWeb) January 5, 2026ID/AE
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January 05, 2026 16:28 UTC
FABAG rejects Tema Port claims
The FABAG had earlier, in December 2025, warned of staff strikes and labour unrests, which it said threatened operations at the port. The port management, in response, had labelled the statement as inaccurate and unreflective of true happenings at the port. “This represents a 90% decline in operational efficiency, with devastating consequences for bulk and bagged cargo port users. Instead, inadequate staffing, low morale, and unresolved worker grievances continue to negatively affect throughput and turnaround times,” the body warned. The association noted that Tema Port is a critical national asset and that public relations statements cannot substitute for real operational improvements.
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January 05, 2026 16:28 UTC
'I have thought of resigning' – AG Ayine laments chaos in Ghana's Parliament
General News of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: gbcghanaonline.comAttorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has voiced deep frustration over the intensifying disorder in Ghana’s Parliament. Speaking during an interview on Bolgatanga-based A1 Radio, Dr Dominic Ayine painted a grim picture of the Parliament house. Dr Ayine emphasised the need for MPs to embrace respectful engagement as a cornerstone of democracy. He warned that continued unruly behaviour erodes public confidence in Parliament and weakens Ghana’s democratic foundations. We should try to resolve our differences in Parliament through debate and persuasion, rather than through rancorous conduct,” he added.
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January 05, 2026 15:46 UTC
'Have mercy on my son!' – Ebo Noah's mother pleads with leaders and police
Entertainment of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe mother of embattled social media personality Ebo Noah has appealed to Ghana’s leaders and the Ghana Police Service to show mercy and pardon her son over his recent legal troubles. “I know Ebo Noah didn’t do the right thing. She admitted that her son’s actions negatively affected the emotions of many people on social media, stressing that he is genuinely sorry. “He played with everyone’s emotions on social media and he’s sorry about that,” she shared. Ebo Noah’s mother further explained that her son is not mentally unstable but is unemployed and may have been influenced by the success of others using social media platforms to make money.
Source:GhanaWeb
January 05, 2026 14:42 UTC
Dr Ayine cautions NDC against early flagbearer jostling
According to him, the immediate priority of government officials and party members should be the effective delivery of governance programmes, rather than premature debates about succession. Ghana Federation of Labour warns NDC against premature campaigns“I am more interested in working to be a good Attorney General and serving the people of this country. Dr Ayine explained that discussions about succession should only arise at the appropriate time, after the party has concluded its internal elections at the branch, constituency, regional and national levels. He further urged party members to concentrate on policies and programmes that improve the welfare of Ghanaians, rather than speculating about who may succeed President Mahama in the future. “We should be more interested in the welfare-enhancing programmes of the government than in who is going to succeed His Excellency,” he emphasised.
Source:GhanaWeb
January 05, 2026 12:24 UTC
'A map is useless if nobody trusts it' - Moses Tangwam on utility-grade geospatial standards
Moses Tangwam: Data only becomes valuable when people can depend on it under pressure. Moses Tangwam: It means a field engineer can pull up an asset record and act confidently without guessing, calling three people, or re-surveying. Moses Tangwam: When assets and customers can be linked spatially, invisible patterns suddenly become measurable. Moses Tangwam: That’s precisely where asset-based navigation becomes powerful. Moses Tangwam: Construction doesn’t tolerate ambiguity because mistakes are expensive immediately.
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January 05, 2026 12:10 UTC
Immigration officer arrested in suspected transport of 2,600 AK-47 ammunition to Walewale
It said that the suspect, who is currently based in Paga in the Upper East Region, was handed over by the Regional Provost of the Bolga Regional Immigration Office. “During interrogation, the suspect disclosed that he was a dispatch rider at the Tema Regional Immigration Head Office. “On 26/12/2025, he asked one Isaac, also an Immigration officer at the main headquarters, Accra, to send the body armour to him. “The Ashanti South Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of 2,600 AK-47 ammunition and related accoutrements at the Kantanso–Asankare Police Barrier in the Ashanti Region. It added, “A thorough search conducted on the bus revealed two containers concealed in the vehicle, which contained a total of two thousand six hundred (2,600) AK-47 ammunition.
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January 05, 2026 03:34 UTC
At least 30 killed in attack on Nigeria village
General News of Monday, 5 January 2026Source: bbc.comArmed men have violently stormed a village in Nigeria’s Niger state, killing at least 30 people and looting shops, state authorities have said. Abdullahi Rofia, an official with the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, confirmed the journalist’s report that villagers were rounded up and killed. A witness to the attack told BBC Hausa that there were no security forces in the village. What can we do as ordinary people?”The attack happened just a day after authorities in Niger state announced the phased reopening of schools, after a mass kidnapping forced them to close as part of emergency security measures. In November, more than 250 students and staff from St Mary’s Catholic school in Papiri, Niger state, were abducted.
Source:GhanaWeb
January 05, 2026 02:12 UTC