Health personnel at the Akoti Health Centre in Assin Wurakese in the Assin Fosu Municipality of the Central Region have called for enhanced security measures following a violent attack on a patient receiving treatment at the facility.

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced plans to deploy union guards and enforcement teams on major roads in Accra to curb the practice of charging multiple fares on a single journey and dropping passengers midway, commonly referred to as short shot and roadside fare collection.

The Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) has directed all Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSPs), Cybersecurity Establishments (CEs), and Cybersecurity Professionals (CPs) to take immediate steps to legalise their operations or be prepared to face the law.

Firefighters from the Anfoega and Kpando Fire Stations have averted a potential explosion after a fuel tanker overturned on the Nyangbo–Tafi Mador road in the Volta Region.

China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump's tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy.

Beijing, on Wednesday, reported the world's largest-ever trade surplus — the value of goods and services sold overseas compared to its imports — at $1.19tn (£890bn).

It's the first time China's full-year trade surplus has passed $1tn, beating 2024's record figure of $993 billion.

The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has expressed concern over the increasing misuse of drugs among young people.

Residents of Kaiser Flats in Tema Community 4 have raised alarm over what they describe as an unlawful and forceful eviction exercise allegedly carried out by officials linked to the Tema Development Company (TDC). 

The Ministry for the Interior and the Ministry of Education have signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for the production of sanitary pads, uniforms and furniture by the Ghana Prisons Service for schools in the country.

Senegal will face hosts Morocco in the final of the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations after an emotionally charged semi-final night produced two tightly fought contests and decisive moments at opposite ends of the country.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, through its work, has helped to retrieve public funds of close to GH¢12.7 billion, the Chairperson of the committee, Abena Osei-Asare, has said.

Ghana’s economy expanded at a faster pace in October 2025 compared to the same month a year earlier, with provisional government data pointing to stronger activity in the services and industry sectors recently.

The Ministry of Transport is scheduled to hold crunch talks with commercial transport operators following concerns over the alleged deliberate creation of scarcity in the sector to hike fares. 

Ghana’s Embassy in Washington DC has moved to calm public anxiety over reports of sweeping United States visa restrictions, stating that non-immigrant B1 and B2 visas for business and tourism remain unaffected and continue to be issued.

Senegal secured a place in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over record champions Egypt in Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Tangier.

In a tense encounter between two continental heavyweights, Senegal showed composure and tactical discipline to overcome an Egyptian side driven by the quest for an elusive eighth AFCON title.

The decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute, when Sadio Mané put the Teranga Lions ahead in Tangier. The Senegal captain struck a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball into the bottom left corner.

Ghanaian Engineering Reconstruction team of the Ghana Armed Forces and the 1 Engineering Regiment of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF) have recorded significant progress in rebuilding homes in Black River and Saint Elizabeth communities following the recent Hurricane that struck Jamaica.

The United States (US) has frozen visa processing for 75 countries, including Nigeria, Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Thailand among nations affected by an indefinite pause starting January 21, 2026.

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the University of Ghana (UG) to adhere strictly to the fees approved by the Ministry of Education for the 2025/2026 academic year, cautioning that non-compliance will attract sanctions.

The Operations Manager of Akonta Mining, Kwadwo Owusu Bempah has been granted a GH¢10 million bail with three sureties, one of which is to be justified.

Owusu Bempah, who is the fifth accused person in the matter, appeared before the Accra High Court on Wednesday [Jan 14, 2026] following his recent arrest. 

As an interim measure to help deal with the current commuter congestion being experienced in Accra amid transport fare hikes by private transport operators, the government has ordered the Metro Mass Limited (MML) to immediately repair all its broken-down buses and deploy them in Accra to help deal with the congestion.

Accra has been experiencing commuter congestion, especially at peak hours in the evenings, which private commercial bus operators have taken advantage of to hike fares even though fuel prices have gone down.

The Ministry of Transport is set to hold talks with commercial transport operators following concerns that some players in the sector may be deliberately creating artificial scarcity to justify high fares.

The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has promoted 17 policemen to their next ranks in recognition of their conduct and work on duty.

The promotions were granted on January 14, 2026, with two senior officers and 15 others moving up after being assessed for their performance.

Ghana Customs officials at the Takoradi Port have intercepted a large consignment of suspected illicit drugs concealed in two 40-foot containers, following an intelligence-led operation at the Atlantic Terminal Services Limited terminal. The containers were initially declared to contain ceiling fans.

Ghana’s economy grew at a faster rate in October 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to provisional government data released on January 14, 2026. 

Ghana and the United States have agreed on special measures to speed up visa applications for people travelling to the World Cup after Ghana raised concerns over delays in securing visa appointments.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said the United States government has informed him that it will not stand in the way of Ghana’s actions involving the extradition of former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and former Microfinance and Small Loans Centre Chief executive Sedina Tamakloe Attionu.