Man arrested in Bekwai over unlawful narcotic drug possession
General News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Ashanti South Regional Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Atampugri Akanyani for the unlawful possession of narcotic drugs. According to the police, officers discovered about seven hundred and thirteen slabs of substances suspected to be narcotic drugs during the inspection. According to the statement, the suspect, Atampugri Akanyani, allegedly attempted to bribe the officers with an amount of GH¢150,000. The sacks were opened, revealing a total of seven hundred and thirteen compressed slabs of dried leaves suspected to be narcotic drugs. “During the arrest, the suspect allegedly attempted to bribe the officers with an amount of GH¢150,000.00, which was declined,” the statement added.
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January 29, 2026 07:33 UTC
Joe Wise calls out Frimpong-Boateng’s big mistake
According to Joe Wise, the heart surgeon’s remarks would not have been problematic depending on where and how they were delivered. So, I believe if his comment has gone overboard, then the rules of the party must deal with him,” Joe Wise stated. It be recalled that, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, recently stated that the opposition NPP has two branches, one he calls “fake” and the other “real.”According to him, he no longer considers himself part of the “fake” NPP. Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on January 12, 2026, Professor Frimpong-Boateng said the party’s current way of handling affairs is tantamount to corruption. This is the beginning of corruption and it should not be allowed in any serious situation or in any serious party.
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January 29, 2026 07:33 UTC
I am broke after winning my election with every resource I had – Kpandai MP
I am broke because winning an election in Ghana is not a small battle. NPP retains seat as Supreme Court cancels Kpandai rerun order“Matthew cannot fight the forces of government. The Supreme Court, by a majority decision (4–1) delivered on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, quashed the ruling of the High Court in Tamale, which nullified the parliamentary election results for the Kpandai Constituency. Consequently, the proposed parliamentary election rerun in Kpandai will not take place. The Electoral Commission, after a notification from Parliament that the Kpandai seat was vacant, had set December 30, 2025, for a rerun of the election.
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January 29, 2026 07:11 UTC
General Legal Council sued over Ghana Law Society accreditation
General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA private citizen, Yaw Aning Boadu, has sued the General Legal Council, Registrar of Companies, and the Ghana Law Society over the recent accreditation of the latter to license lawyers. Yaw Aning Boadu, who is said to be a senior lawyer, contends that the accreditation was illegal because the Ghana Law Society has not met the requirement to be recognised as a professional body in the country. An order directed at the 2nd Defendant to expunge the 1st Defendant from the Register of Professional Bodies. c. An order directed at the 3rd Defendant to withdraw and expunge any purported accreditation, approval, or recognition granted to the 1st Defendant. d. A perpetual injunction restraining the 1st Defendant, its executives, and members from holding themselves out as a registered or accredited professional body of lawyers.
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January 29, 2026 02:27 UTC
NDC denies Hajia Amina's request for virtual vetting in Ayawaso East primaries
Speaking on TV3’s Ghana Tonight on January 27, 2026, the NDC Deputy Director of Elections, Rashid Tanko Computer, confirmed that the FEC received the request but maintained its established rules. Why the wife of late Ayawaso East MP requested virtual vettingHe said representatives of Hajia Amina had raised concerns, explaining that the late MP’s wife is in mourning and would prefer her vetting to be conducted online. “Indeed, the party leadership received a request from the camp of Hajia Amina this afternoon (Tuesday) requesting a virtual vetting. So, it is only that one that we give that kind of reverence to, but all candidates in the country are denied such privilege of going through virtual vetting. Tanko further explained that granting Hajia Amina’s request could set an undesirable precedent for future aspirants.
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January 29, 2026 01:12 UTC
'We have big plans to revive VALCO' - Lands Minister tells Veep
The sector minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, briefed the Vice President on the Ministry’s mandate, the agencies under its purview, and the challenges he inherited as Minister. GIADEC secures strategic investors for VALCO modernisation and alumina refinery projectIn outlining steps taken to address these challenges, the Minister discussed plans to modernise and revive VALCO. The minister said, “VALCO is a quiet lion that can change our country. We have big plans for its revival.”His statement comes weeks after a 12-member inter-ministerial committee, inaugurated in November 2025 to identify a strategic investor for VALCO, submitted its report to the Minister. The modernisation of VALCO is a key component of GIADEC’s strategy to establish a fully integrated aluminum industry in Ghana, in line with national industrial transformation objectives.
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January 29, 2026 01:01 UTC
Vote and Go: NPP enforces restrictions on polling day gatherings
Politics of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe New Patriotic Party (NPP) is implementing stricter measures for its upcoming presidential primary, emphasising a clear directive, vote and leave. According to a report by citinewsroom.com on January 27,2026, Joseph Osei Owusu, Chairman of the NPP's Presidential Elections Committee, announced that group gatherings at polling centers will be explicitly prohibited on voting day. “In our party’s rules, one thing we have insisted on is that on that day, we will not expect any group to congregate anywhere. The party is also cracking down on the practice of busing delegates, which is explicitly banned under NPP rules. The contenders for the NPP flagbearer position include Kennedy Agyapong, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Kwabena Agyepong, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum and Dr Bryan Acheampong.
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January 28, 2026 23:39 UTC
NOBISCO dormitory fire leaves 900 students displaced
General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comA fire has engulfed the Northern School of Business, NOBISCO, displacing nearly 900 female students. Reports indicate that the blaze broke out at the girls’ dormitory on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. However, the fire destroyed beds, mattresses, books, uniforms and other personal belongings, leaving many students distressed and without accommodation. No casualties recorded during Tip Toe Lane market fire – GNFS PROThis figure represents a slight decline compared to the 5,596 fire outbreaks recorded during the same period in 2024. Watch the video below:🇬🇠Breaking News:Fire Guts Northern School of Business (NOBISCO) Girls’ Dormitory.
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January 28, 2026 22:23 UTC
LIVESTREAMED: 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards Nominees Unveiling
General News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAfter months of anticipation, the nominees for the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards are finally set to be unveiled. Thousands of nominations were submitted by readers and viewers of GhanaWeb and GhanaWeb TV across the award categories, presenting the Awards Board with the challenging task of shortlisting outstanding nominees for each category. This year’s nominees reveal will be hosted by Estey Atisu and Victoria Kyei Baffuor, with the support of the entire team at Superweb Technologies. Watch the livestream below:
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January 28, 2026 20:15 UTC
CAF to reveal verdict on Senegal after AFCON final walk-off
The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed that head coach Pape Thiaw appeared before the CAF Disciplinary Committee alongside players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaïla Sarr to defend themselves. The summons stem from referees’ reports and observations submitted by the Moroccan Football Federation following the chaotic closing moments of the final in Rabat. In protest, Thiaw was seen urging his players to leave the pitch. The Senegalese team walked off, momentarily throwing the final into uncertainty and stunning the crowd inside the stadium. CAF’s decision, expected within 48 hours, could determine whether the dramatic protest carries disciplinary repercussions for the African champions.
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January 28, 2026 19:07 UTC
Why a woman once cursed Yaw Sarpong - Bishop JY Adu shares
Entertainment of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Founder of New Jerusalem Chapel, Bishop JY Adu, has recounted how a woman once cursed veteran gospel singer Yaw Sarpong. In an interview with Smart Ghana TV on January 26, 2026, Bishop Adu claimed that the woman invoked a curse on the late Yaw Sarpong over an unpaid debt. The preacher explained that a spiritualist eventually reversed the curse after the woman declined to make peace with Yaw Sarpong. Bishop Adu added that the woman passed away on the same day Yaw Sarpong regained his ability to walk amid his health battle. Yaw Sarpong had battled ill health for several years, occasionally stepping back from public performances to focus on treatment and recovery.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
UCL: Two Chelsea fans stabbed ahead of Napoli clash
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comTwo Chelsea supporters have been stabbed following an altercation with Napoli Ultras on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. According to the Daily Mail, the fans were attacked while heading to a bar at night. It was reported that the two victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. However, fans were warned to be extra careful in Naples to avoid further incidents that could escalate the situation. Pressure has been mounting ahead of Chelsea’s game against Napoli, with a win for either side crucial to their qualification hopes.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
Champions League: Tiebreak rules that could decide final places
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comAs the UEFA Champions League league phase reaches its dramatic conclusion tonight, January 28, 2026, the spotlight is not only on who wins and loses, but on how the final positions will actually be decided. Manchester United youngster Patrick Dorgu ruled out for monthUEFA has a strict tiebreaking system in place, and goal difference is the first separator. If goal difference is identical, total goals scored comes next. Should teams remain inseparable, away goals scored becomes the third deciding factor, rewarding sides that have performed strongly on the road. If that still does not settle matters, the number of wins is considered, followed by the number of away wins.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC
Manchester United youngster Patrick Dorgu ruled out for months
Sports News of Wednesday, 28 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManchester United defender, Patrick Dorgu will be on the sidelines for over two months after sustaining a hamstring injury against Arsenal in the Premier League. The defender scored a brilliant goal to help propel the Red Devils to a stunning 3-2 win over the league leaders at the Emirates Stadium. Following further diagnosis, the injury is expected to sideline him for about 10 weeks before he fully recovers and rejoins the squad. He was converted from a left wing-back in Amorim's 3-4-2-1 system to a left winger in Carrick's 4-2-3-1 formation, a move that has transformed him into a top player flourishing in the role. Sports pundit and former Manchester United player Gary Neville praised Dorgu’s transformation in recent games, saying: “Patrick Dorgu looked like such an average wing-back under Ruben Amorim.
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January 28, 2026 18:46 UTC