MP for Ayawaso East Naser Toure is dead - Reports
General News of Sunday, 4 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, Mohamed Naser Toure Mahama, has reportedly died. The information, according to multiple sources, indicates that he died on Sunday, January 4, 2026, afternoon. "Ayawaso East!" About Naser Toure MahamaNaser Toure Mahama, born on March 17, 1965, in Nima, Accra, was a seasoned politician who represented the Ayawaso East Constituency in the Greater Accra Region on the ticket of the NDC. He first entered Parliament in 2012 after winning the seat in the general elections and was re-elected in subsequent polls, including a resounding victory in the 2024 elections where he garnered over 70% of the votes.
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January 04, 2026 13:47 UTC
Spies, Drones and Blowtorches: How the US captured Maduro
General News of Sunday, 4 January 2026Source: bbc.comFor months, US spies had been monitoring Venezuelan President's Nicolas Maduro's every move. It was the result of months of meticulous planning and rehearsals, which even included elite US troops creating an exact full-size replica of Maduro's Caracas safe house to practise their entry routes. And we said: go," Trump himself told Fox & Friends on Saturday, hours after the overnight raid. "It was very complex, extremely complex, the whole manoeuvre, the landings, the number of aircraft," Trump told Fox News. They were heavily armed - and carried a blowtorch in case they had to cut through the metal doors of Maduro's safe house.
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January 04, 2026 13:27 UTC
Why January has ‘60 days’
Business News of Sunday, 4 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comYou may have heard the term “January has 60 days” before, whether at your workplace, at home, or just somewhere around. Surveys reveal that many people blame Christmas spending for January's financial strain, with many reporting regret and increased debts. This extended gap forces people to stretch limited funds further, especially after the holiday spending depletes their funds. Additionally, for many with children of school going age, school resumes, along with school fees, stationaries and additional expenses for the children. And the time spent waiting for the January salary can indeed feel like 60 days.
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January 04, 2026 12:44 UTC
They allegedly betrayed Kwame Nkrumah
Well, in this GhanaWeb article, we reflect on the names and the personalities of the people who betrayed Kwame Nkrumah; people who were mostly very close to the country’s first president. Right after the coup, Quayson-Sackey returned to Accra and pledged his loyalty to the men who had illegally seized power. To fully understand the situation, it is worth stating that Dr Kwame Nkrumah was on his way to Hanoi, Vietnam, at the invitation of President Ho Chi Minh as the Vietnam War was ongoing, and Nkrumah had been invited to help mediate peace. Nkrumah later described this act as a betrayal. Eric Otoo appears in accounts of early CPP politics as one of the figures who fell out with Kwame Nkrumah during the turbulent years after independence.
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January 04, 2026 11:49 UTC
'Spiritual fraudsters parading as prophets' - Nana Aba drags 'fake' prophecies
Entertainment of Sunday, 4 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, has fired salvos at some prophets in the country following the recent prophecies made during the 31st December crossover services across the country. In a post shared on X on January 3, 2025, Nana Aba described these pastors as fraudsters parading as prophets. According to the media personality, most of the prophecies about which candidates will emerge victorious in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries are mainly to chase clout. "Spiritual fraudsters parading as prophets," she said. Read her post below:Spiritual fraudsters parading as Prophets.
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January 04, 2026 11:39 UTC
MIIF to consolidate 2025 gains in 2026 - CEO
Business News of Sunday, 4 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) is set to consolidate the gains made in 2025 to position the fund as one of the best world-class sovereign wealth funds in the world. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer of the MIIF, Justina Nelson. "In 2026, together with our stakeholders, we will build on the successes of 2025; strong financial performance, robust internal systems, sound compliance and risk management, and strategic investments that secure value for both present and future generations." Ghana’s mineral revenue outlook showed strong momentum in 2025, with new data revealing significant growth in royalty payments across all major mining segments for the first three quarters of 2025. Payments increased from US$4.72 million in 2024 to US$12.75 million in 2025, driven by improved production and stronger compliance by operators.
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January 04, 2026 10:11 UTC
What we know about the five arrested for NAIMOS impersonation
Crime & Punishment of Sunday, 4 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into five persons who were arrested for impersonating officials of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). The arrests were made by the Eastern South Regional Command on January 2, 2026, at Akwadum in Abuakwa South near Kibi. The suspects were caught dressed in security uniforms, claiming to be NAIMOS operatives, and extorting money from mining sites in the area. The NAIMOS team arrested the suspects at Akwadum, who were on board a Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup with registration number GS 536-25, and handed them over to the Eastern South Regional CID at Kibi. Read the statement below:SB/BAIMeanwhile, watch President John Dramani Mahama’s 2026 full New Year Message below:Meanwhile, watch as Rev.
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January 04, 2026 09:32 UTC
GoldBod made GH¢960 million in financial surplus – Sammy Gyamfi
General News of Sunday, 4 January 2026Source: gbcghanaonline.comChief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, has dismissed allegations that his institution recorded losses under the Gold-for-Reserves programme, revealing a substantial financial surplus for 2025 instead. During his appearance on Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, Gyamfi refuted reports of a US$214 million deficit as completely inaccurate. He disclosed that GoldBod generated over GH¢960 million in revenue last year against expenditures under GH¢120 million, according to preliminary unaudited management accounts. He further rejected assertions that GoldBod shifted losses to the Bank of Ghana, calling the claim nonsensical. Gyamfi questioned why pre-existing programme losses were being pinned on GoldBod, insisting they have meticulously accounted for every cedi from BoG, delivered equivalent gold value, and collected only authorised agency fees.
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January 04, 2026 09:23 UTC
Gold for Reserves distorts competition, favours Bawa Rock – Bright Simons
Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, January 3, 2026, Simons said independent, self-financed gold aggregators are struggling to compete with the state-designated apex aggregator, Bawa Rock Limited. According to him, Bawa Rock receives interest-free funding from the Bank of Ghana, while private aggregators depend on commercial bank loans that attract market interest rates. Who will win?”He explained that this advantage enables Bawa Rock to operate at lower costs and outcompete private aggregators when buying gold from small-scale miners and licensed buyers. Simons further noted that private aggregators are unhappy that Bawa Rock is operating more as a direct competitor rather than a coordinating apex body. “They are telling us that right now Bawa Rock, beyond the fact that it sits at the apex, is competing with the self-financed aggregators.
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January 04, 2026 00:53 UTC
Queen mother constructs detention ward for Amedzofe Health Centre
General News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Queen mother of Korkorlipome, Avatime Amedzofe in the Ho-West District of Volta Region, Her Royal Majesty Asafodzei Korkorwa Otublum II, has constructed a detention ward for the Amedzofe Health Centre. The Chief of Avatime Dzokpe, Okusie Kpornuglo X, who represented the Paramount Chief of Avatime, urged the staff of the Health Centre to ensure proper maintenance of the detention ward and other associated furnishings. Whilst lauding the initiative of the queen mother in putting up the detention ward for the health centre, Mr Torkornoo appealed to other philanthropists to provide a separate maternity ward to the health centre. The Amedzofe Health Centre was established by the community four decades ago as a Health Post and later as a Clinic to serve the basic health needs of local residents. Currently, the Health Centre is beset with critical challenges that are hampering its effective operation.
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January 03, 2026 21:03 UTC
German tourist urges Ghanaians to keep beaches clean
Regional News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA German tourist has admonished Ghanaians to keep the country’s beaches tidy in order to maintain them as attractive destinations for tourism. The tourist, who visited the Busua Beach, was spotted along the shore picking up plastic bags and other rubbish to dispose off properly. He noted that one of his key observations was the improper disposal of waste around the beach, which raises concerns about public health. "I think it would be great if you placed a garbage can every 20 meters so people can use them. I’m 100% sure, because Ghanaians are great people, that this will work.
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January 03, 2026 19:50 UTC
Trailer runs over okada rider in Suame killing him on spot
Regional News of Saturday, 3 January 2026Source: otecfmghana.comA trailer full of soya beans has run over an okada rider, believed to be 27 years old, killing him on the spot at Suame Maakro in the Ashanti Region. The sad incident occurred on the afternoon of Saturday, December 3, 2026, leaving residents in shock. According to an eyewitness, the trailer with registration GT-1963-13 ran over the man after a hook on the vehicle trapped the okada rider who was driving beside the long vehicle, leaving him under the truck. "This is not the first time we have seen dozens of accidents here, but this time around, we are not lucky; a soul is gone. The ongoing construction work has rendered the road very difficult to ply, causing accidents.
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January 03, 2026 18:42 UTC