CID boss details arrest of 7 linked to highway robbery involving Council of State member
General News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested seven suspects in connection with a highway robbery involving a member of the Council of State, which occurred along the Tamale-Buipe Highway in July 2025. Man arrested in Bekwai over unlawful narcotic drug possession“The police have arrested seven suspects in a highway robbery involving a Council of State member, which occurred sometime last year,” she said at a press briefing on January 29, 2026. She said a major breakthrough in the case occurred on January 11, 2026, when intelligence gathered by the CID led to an operation in Salaga in the Savannah Region. “Following intelligence gathered by the CID, a team from the anti-armed robbery units was dispatched to Salaga in the Savannah Region. “Further investigations led officers to a mobile phone shop located at Dagomba Line in Salaga.
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January 30, 2026 04:01 UTC
OSP seizes properties, cash, linked to Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid
The seized properties form part of exhibits in The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & Nine Others (CR/0603/2025), currently before the Criminal High Court in Accra. Among the assets under OSP management are four fuel stations in Opeikuma, Dansoman, Abeka Lapaz, and Millennium City, as well as GH¢951,995.56 in cash. Additional assets include six-unit residential blocks at Agbogba valued at GH¢10 million, 23 fuel tanker trucks, and unfinished apartment developments in Airport City and Roman Ridge. Separately, the OSP has seized luxury vehicles worth GH¢18.6 million in connection with its investigation into the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF). The case remains before the High Court as the OSP continues asset-tracing, seizure, and prosecution processes.
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January 30, 2026 04:00 UTC
NPP Elections Committee reinstates 58 TESCON delegates, sets strict voting rules
Politics of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Chairman of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Elections Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, has announced the reinstatement of 58 TESCON youth organiser delegates who had earlier been removed from the list of voters for the party’s upcoming flagbearer election. Following a formal petition submitted to the National Executive Committee (NEC), the Elections Committee reviewed the situation and has now reversed the earlier decision, restoring the delegates to the official voting list. On the issue of proxy voting, the Elections Committee chairman made the party’s position clear: there will be no proxy voting under any circumstances. “There will be no proxy voting during these primaries. Any delegate in the diaspora who wishes to vote must travel home and vote in person,” he said.
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January 30, 2026 03:51 UTC
How a $2m compensation claim dispute is delaying Adjiringanor Overpass - Agbodza
General News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has disclosed that compensation demands totalling about $2 million by two private building owners significantly delayed the Adjiringanor Overpass project. Here's the projected timeline for the Eastern Corridor Road project“That road actually links all the way back to UPSA. “Whiles the project was being put together, people quickly went building so that they would pay compensation,” he revealed. Agbodza disclosed that two buildings are at the centre of the dispute, with one owner demanding about $500,000 and another asking for as much as $1.5 million for portions of their structures to be demolished. "But those buildings were not actually full buildings at the time the project was conceived,” he explained.
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January 30, 2026 02:01 UTC
Photos of deteriorating Napoli stadium emerge after Chelsea clash
The images, which began circulating on social media shortly after the match, appear to show cracked concrete pillars, exposed iron reinforcement rods and visible wear within parts of the stadium structure. The ground, which hosted Chelsea’s 3–2 win over the Serie A champions, was packed with supporters for the high-profile European fixture. The stadium, which regularly hosts domestic and international matches, is among the older arenas in European football. Infrastructure experts note that exposed reinforcement bars and cracking concrete can indicate long-term wear and may require urgent assessment if structural integrity is compromised. However, the emergence of the photos is likely to increase scrutiny over stadium standards, particularly as Napoli continue to compete at the highest level in both Serie A and European competitions.
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January 29, 2026 23:51 UTC
Youth urge President Mahama not to remove GTEC Deputy Director-General
General News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe youth of the Ketu South Constituency have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama not to bow to pressure to remove the Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Augustine Ocloo. According to the group, any attempt to remove Prof. Ocloo would be unnecessary, politically motivated and detrimental to institutional independence, particularly at a time when the tertiary education sector is grappling with complex challenges. “Professor Augustine Ocloo has at all times operated within the confines of the law and discharged his duties professionally. The youth further noted that the challenges facing the tertiary education sector are systemic and cannot be resolved by singling out individuals for blame. The Ketu South youth reaffirmed their support for Prof. Ocloo and called on academics, students and civil society organisations to rally behind reforms anchored in consultation, fairness and respect for the rule of law.
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January 29, 2026 22:51 UTC
Benin Coup Plot Tests Cross-Border Counterterrorism Readiness
Benin Coup Plot Tests Cross-Border Counterterrorism ReadinessExecutive Summary:On December 7, 2025, Nigeria and other members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) helped Benin’s government thwart a military coup attempt, which the plotters justified as a response to escalating jihadist insecurity in the north. The intervention re-established Nigeria as a regional security guarantor and prevented Benin from falling under a junta that might have pivoted toward Russia’s sphere of influence. On December 7, 2025, Benin nearly became the latest country in Africa’s expanding “coup belt” to experience an overthrow of the country’s leadership (African Business, December 13, 2025). Any coup and ensuing political instability, moreover, would have further increased insecurity in Benin, thereby jeopardizing Nigerian security along their porous mutual border. While ISGS is yet to claim an attack in Nigeria, its Nigerian ally, Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP), has done so.
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January 29, 2026 22:00 UTC
AFCON Final Fallout: Senegal Coach rejects fan donations to settle fine
Sports News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comJust over 10 days after one of the most chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in history, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has asked fans not to donate to cover his disciplinary fine. Following the 2027 AFCON final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) issued fines totaling more than $1 million (€835,000) and handed bans to players and staff from both finalist teams. Fans attempted to storm the pitch, journalists clashed and after a 15-minute delay, Morocco missed the penalty. Morocco head coach Walid Regragui later described the match as giving African football a “shameful image.”In the wake of the sanctions, supporters had begun organizing fundraising campaigns to help cover Thiaw’s fine. The coach, however in an Instagram post, urged restraint in a heartfelt message, “People of Senegal, my family, your solidarity since the announcement of the sanctions has touched me deeply.
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January 29, 2026 20:45 UTC
Global oil prices surge to four-month high
Business News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGlobal oil prices surged on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as rising tensions involving Iran fueled fears of supply disruptions. US West Texas Intermediate crude briefly rose above $65 a barrel, also reaching a four-month high. Oil prices projected to fall below $60 in 2026 - ReportAnalysts said the price rally reflected a widening geopolitical risk premium as investors weighed the consequences of escalating tensions in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Tehran to end its nuclear programme, with threats of military strikes and the arrival of a US naval group in the region. SP/AMBoG lowers policy rate from 18% to 15.5%Banking sector shows resilience as assets, profits grow in 2025 - BoGBanking sector shows resilience as assets, profits grow in 2025 - BoG
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January 29, 2026 20:40 UTC
Here's when Ghana's new national airline will take off
According to Nikpe, all outstanding documentation and regulatory processes would be completed in time for the national carrier to commence operations. “For some time, since Ghana Airways was liquidated, several attempts have been made to re-establish a national airline, but these efforts have not come to fruition. “However, I firmly believe that under President Mahama, we have set up a task force, and the task force is working. Efforts to restore a national carrier in Ghana have faced challenges in the past. As part of renewed efforts, the government inaugurated a 10-member National Airline Task Force on May 8, 2025, to drive the revival of the carrier.
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January 29, 2026 19:46 UTC
GFA explains why Ghana received 12 media accreditations for World Cup
The GFA announced that 12 accreditations; 10 slots for written press and two for photographers were issued by FIFA to Ghana for coverage of the World Cup. Per the analytics they shared, it was disclosed that most Ghanaian journalists often leave the tournaments when the national team is eliminated. "During the World Cup in Qatar, the analytics showed that there were only two Ghanaian journalists, one photographer and one online reporter. He added that journalists who may not get accreditation through the GFA could also apply via other FIFA media rights categories. “The explanation is that when it comes to World Cup accreditation, we have three types: broadcast rights holders, non-rights holders, and written press/photography combined.
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January 29, 2026 18:36 UTC
SML Case: Here's the latest update from court
According to a report by graphic.com.gh, the order was issued by Justice Francis Aponga Achiponga during a case management conference held on Thursday, January 29, 2026. On disclosures, Woode told the court that the Republic had already filed some witness statements with attached exhibits and served them on the accused persons. “In view of the outstanding disclosures and the ongoing international processes, the prosecution applied for more time,” the report stated. The OSP has filed 78 charges against Ofori-Atta and seven others over alleged corruption and procurement-related offences linked to revenue assurance contracts with Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML). The High Court charge sheet, filed on November 18, 2025, accuses the group of conspiring to improperly influence a procurement process to secure an unfair advantage, contrary to Ghana’s Criminal Offences Act and the Public Procurement Act.
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January 29, 2026 18:36 UTC
'I deserved the 2025 Ballon d'Or' - Raphinha
Sports News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comMonths after the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony crowned Ousmane Dembélé as the world’s best player following his treble-winning season with Paris Saint-Germain, Raphinha has reopened the debate. Dembélé’s Champions League triumph with PSG ultimately tipped the scales in his favour, underlining how decisive Europe’s premier competition can be in shaping Ballon d’Or narratives. Reflecting on the outcome months later, Raphinha made it clear he felt his consistency across the entire season merited more recognition. “I think I deserved to be first in the Ballon d'Or for the titles I won, numbers I achieved and everything I contributed. It's mainly an award based on a single competition (UCL), and Dembélé deserved it too, but if we talk about the overall season, I think I deserved to win, yes,” he told SofaScore.
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January 29, 2026 18:36 UTC
'Water will flow again' – GWL boss assures Anfoega after months of shortages
Regional News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana Water Limited (GWL) has assured residents of Anfoega and nearby communities that efforts are underway to restore steady and reliable water supply after months of persistent shortages. “For a long time, we have tried to engage Ghana Water, but it hasn’t been easy,” the Paramount Chief said. We want sustainable solutions, solutions that will make water flow consistently and fairly to every household, not just a few areas,” he added. Michael Botse Baidoo, Deputy Managing Director in charge of Operations; Michael Klutse, Chief Manager in charge of Corporate Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation; Ing. Amidu Musah, Chief Manager of Operations; Stanley Martey, Chief Manager for Public Relations and Communication, along with other senior officials.
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January 29, 2026 18:36 UTC
CAF considering banning towels in football games
Sports News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comOlivier Safari, the President of the Referees Committee at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed that his outfit is considering banning the use of towels in football matches across the continent. This comes after controversies involving goalkeepers’ towels during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosted in Morocco, which marred the tournament’s reputation. Addressing the issue, Olivier Safari described the phenomenon as worrisome, noting that CAF is reviewing the incidents to come up with measures to prevent future occurrences. "Once it is used to shout instructions or influence the game, I believe the towel should be removed from the playing area,” Olivier Safari told Canal+ Afrique. Meanwhile, CAF fined the Moroccan Football Federation $200,000 for the inappropriate behaviour of the ball boys.
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January 29, 2026 18:36 UTC