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01/02/2026

Prophet El-Bernard breaks silence on prophecy about NPP presidential candidate, which he boldly prophesied that Kennedy Agyapong will win.

01/02/2026

The Prophet acknowledged in a message titled "Public Statement & Apology" that he had incorrectly predicted that Kennedy Ohene Agyapong would win the NPP's flagbearer contest and guide the party into the upcoming election.

"That term did not materialize. I didn't see it. I sincerely apologize, I was mistaken, and I beg your pardon," he said.

Speaking with what he called prophetic power, Prophet Nelson-Eshun recognized that he made the pronouncement publicly through a book, videos, and other media appearances, leading many people to rely on his message.

He acknowledged that the prophecy affected people politically, emotionally, and spiritually, particularly those who acted in accordance with the forecast.

He emphasized that he was not trying to assign blame or provide an explanation for the result when he said, "I take full responsibility for this prophetic word."

The prophet claimed that the apology was a component of his pledge to be honest and accountable to his supporters and the general public in the wake of the primary results.

Bellow is a link to his statement
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29/01/2026

Hon. John Dumelo shares fuel to Taxi Drivers and a man with a gallon gets his share, he then rides the man’s Buzanga Bicycle…

28/01/2026

The statement comes after the streamer's intense "Speed Does Africa" tour, which ended on Monday, January 26, with a huge "homecoming" in Ghana.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, affirmed the decision and commended the YouTuber for his genuine ties to the country and his contribution to promoting Africa on the international scene.

Hon. Ablakwa wrote on his official page that the decision was made following talks with prominent Ghanaian creator WodeMaya and confirmation of Speed's personal connections to Ghana.

"I am happy to notify you and our fellow citizens that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has authorized the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to IShowSpeed following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana," the Minister said.

As "worthy ambassadors" of the Ghanaian spirit, the Minister also thanked Speed and Wode Maya, who was given a diplomatic passport in 2025. "Continue to make our beloved African continent and our wonderful country Ghana proud," he continued.

The issuance of a passport is the last confirmation of a trip that attracted international attention. Speed was given the name Barima Kofi Akuffo during a spiritual naming ceremony while he was enrolled in Akropong's traditional educational system.

Speed's visit was more than just a leisurely excursion; it was a cultural experience, from the tranquil Asenema Waterfalls to the boisterous crowds and supercar drifting at Independence Square.

He interacted with well-known Ghanaians like Dancegodlloyd and Bukom Banku, adopted regional customs, and tasted Ghanaian Jollof.

28/01/2026

Kennedy Agyapong, a former member of parliament for Assin Central, was sued for slander by Kwasi Twum, the CEO of The Multimedia Group, and Joy FM.

The Multimedia Group filed a lawsuit in 2021 against the former politician, his media organization, and three of his staff members for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the business and some of its employees.

Among other things, the lawsuit asks for an injunction requiring the defendants to provide evidence to support the allegations.

After rejecting a motion for a stay of proceedings, the court had previously used its discretion in 2023 to postpone the trial while Mr. Agyapong filed an interlocutory appeal soon after the trial began on October 17, 2023.

But when it became apparent that the defendants were no longer actively pursuing the case at the Court of case, the court subsequently indicated that it was prepared to resume the trial.

In order to continue the trial and adopt proceedings, the case has now been postponed until February 11th, 2026.

28/01/2026

Due to steady growth in mobile money usage and increasing consumer activity throughout the holiday season, the December figure is the highest monthly value of 2025. Transaction volumes increased from 892 million in November to 982 million, indicating both increased expenditure and broader use of digital payment methods.

In December, there were 26.7 million active mobile money accounts, up from 25.5 million the previous month. Additionally, there were 80.5 million registered accounts, indicating ongoing improvements in financial inclusion.

By the end of the year, there were 491,000 active mobile money agents in the network, which had also grown.

Mobile money wallet balances increased to GH¢39.6 billion, the highest amount in 2025, indicating increased trust in mobile wallets as a store of value and improved liquidity in the digital payments industry.

Thanks to more cross-network transfers during the holiday season, interoperable mobile money transactions also improved in December, with transaction amounts increasing to GH¢5.8 billion from GH¢4.9 billion in November.

Traditional payment methods, on the other hand, continued to be less important. While electronic payment channels like GhIPSS Instant Pay registered GH¢73.3 billion in transaction value throughout the month, check transactions totaled GH¢37.3 billion in December, far less than mobile money values.

With seasonal spending, growing smartphone pe*******on, and agent network expansion predicted to sustain growth until 2026, the data supports mobile money's status as the foundation of Ghana's retail payments system.

26/01/2026

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) mainstay denied rumors that Mr. Ofori-Atta had no intention of returning to the nation in an interview with Accra-based GHOne TV.

Why wouldn't he go back to Ghana? He declared, "I think Ken will visit Ghana, and I know he wants to."

"Not so long ago," he said when asked when he had last spoken with the former minister.

In addition, Mr. Otchere-Darko discussed Ofori-Atta's status after being detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating that although he hasn't spoken to him since the incident, he is optimistic about his mental health.

"I haven't spoken to him since his detention, but from what I've heard, he is doing okay. I'm confident that his mental toughness will keep him safe," he continued.

In the meantime, Ofori-Atta's bail hearing has been set for February 19.

His immigration status in the US is at the heart of the dispute. After being held by ICE earlier in the month, he appeared before a US immigration court in Virginia on January 20, 2026.

According to US authorities, he has no legal authorization to stay in the country after his visiting visa was revoked.

According to court records, the former finance minister is being detained at the Caroline Detention Center while the legal proceedings are ongoing.

26/01/2026

For a considerable amount of time, President Trump has been critical of the World Health Organization, charging it of being unduly "China-centric" in its response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

The United States has already tried to withdraw from the international health organization. President Trump announced a similar withdrawal in July 2020, a few months after the WHO designated COVID-19 a global pandemic and as infections skyrocketed globally. However, the decision never went into effect since WHO regulations call for a one-year notification period. President Joe Biden later overturned the decision when he took office in 2021.

But this time, the exit is official, ending one of WHO's most important financing partnerships. In the previous ten years, the United States has contributed between $160 million and $815 million yearly, making it one of the organisation's biggest donors. The United States was expected to provide around $988 million for the 2024–2025 budget cycle, or nearly 14% of WHO's $6.9 billion budget.

Health professionals caution that vital international health initiatives could be seriously jeopardized by the loss of U.S. financing. These include maternal and child health programs, polio eradication efforts, and research to detect and contain new viral risks. Approximately 95% of the organization's tuberculosis activity in Europe and over 60% of TB programs in Africa, the Western Pacific, and at WHO headquarters in Geneva are funded by the United States, according to WHO documents.

The WHO has made an effort to use U.S. funding to pay for previously authorized expenses since the executive order was signed. Many of these initiatives, nevertheless, have failed or been postponed. According to sources, Washington has failed to pay its assessed contributions for 2024 and 2025, which has resulted in a large number of job losses within the organization.

Washington has rejected the WHO legal advisers' claim that the US is still required to pay the estimated $260 million (£193 million) in arrears. According to U.S. authorities, all government financing to the WHO has been cut off, hundreds of formal interactions with the organization have been suspended or discontinued, and American employees and contractors have been called back from WHO offices across the globe.

It is anticipated that the U.S. withdrawal will have a significant impact on emerging nations, especially those in Africa. Following reductions in USAID financing, a number of governments are already reassessing their health and education initiatives. For example, Ghana anticipated receiving more than $150 million in aid from USAID last year.

It is feared that the United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization will further erode prospects for alternative funding for health interventions, which could put greater pressure on the continent's already precarious health systems.

22/01/2026

The purpose of the training is to bolster security in front of the January 31 New Patriotic Party Presidential Primaries.

Eighty security professionals participated in the exercise, including ten officers from the Ghana Immigration Service and seventy policemen selected from seven police districts in the Central North Region.

Ten employees were sent by each of the seven districts, and ten police were also sent by the Immigration Service.

DCOP Abraham Acquaye, the Central North Regional Police Commander, stated at the conclusion of the training that it was "designed to enhance the operational readiness, professionalism, and tactical competence of personnel to effectively respond to any security breach."

He clarified that the training aims to advance a coordinated, tactical, and professional approach to election security in cooperation with the Ghana Immigration Service and is a component of strategic security preparations ahead of the impending NPP Presidential Primary poll.

DCOP Acquaye claims that the school concentrated on tactical operations, public order management, border patrol responsibilities, and other crucial operational skills to guarantee that officers are suitably equipped to handle obstacles that may emerge prior to, during, and following the elections.

He pointed out that the exercise would greatly increase officers' self-assurance and empower them to successfully combat any threats that could jeopardize the primary and upcoming security operations.

Experienced security specialists from the National Police Headquarters in Accra led the training, which ran from Monday, January 20, 2026, to Wednesday, January 22, 2026. They were assigned to provide participants with useful, field-oriented, and election-related security skills.

The Formed Police Unit and other operational teams were among the beneficiary units. Their involvement is anticipated to improve tactical deployment, interagency coordination, and overall efficacy in upholding law and order during election-related activities and other security operations.

According to DCOP Abraham Acquaye, the initiative is in line with Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohonu's vision to create a highly professional, disciplined, and well-equipped police force that can protect public safety and uphold peace, especially during significant national political events.

He also advised supporters of different political candidates to uphold the law and abstain from actions that would disturb the peace, emphasizing that the security services are capable of handling any wrongdoing.

As the election season draws near, ACP Felicia Ayesu, the Deputy Regional Commander, urged the officers who took part in the training to continue practicing the skills they had learnt and to be guided by the teachings they had learned in order to guarantee increased professionalism and efficiency. G-Matters Arising

22/01/2026

The Sefwi Asuopiri Community Center in the Western North Region's Bia West District is hosting the mass burial event. To grieve and pay their final respects, a sizable gathering of locals, family members, and traditional leaders has taken place.

One family is burying five relatives among the victims, according to Augustine Boah of Adom News, who reported from the funeral.

One man and six females—64-year-old Isaac Acquah, 70-year-old Akua Bronya, 70-year-old Yaa Ampomah, 64-year-old Dora Asiedu, 62-year-old Ama Yamoawa, 55-year-old Cecilia Samah, and 53-year-old Elizabeth Asiedu—are among the deceased.

The seven market ladies were being transported on a tricycle, known locally as an aboboyaa, when it crashed head-on with a truck carrying lumber that was going in the opposite direction.

According to witnesses, the aboboyaa rider had to swerve in an effort to avoid a collision since the timber truck was speeding. Despite the effort, it is said that the vehicle struck the trike with full power, instantaneously killing all seven people inside.
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21/01/2026

🕯️ A NATION WEEPS: 13 Young Dreams Cut Short in Heartbreaking Vaal Crash 🇿🇦💔
It was supposed to be a normal Monday. Uniforms were pressed, bags were packed, and 13 families said "see you later" to their children. But for these families in Vanderbijlpark, that reunion never happened.

The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed that the death toll from the horrific accident on Monday, January 19, 2026, has risen to 13 learners. 🕊️

🚨 THE LATEST UPDATES:
The Incident: Around 07:00 AM, a private minibus carrying learners collided head-on with a side-tipper truck on Fred Droste Road (near the R553 Golden Highway).

The Loss: 11 children tragically died at the scene. Two more later succumbed to their injuries in the hospital.
Schools Affected: The learners were reportedly heading to various schools, including Noordhoek Primary, Vaal High, and Sun Crest High.

Investigation: Preliminary reports from the SAPS suggest the minibus was attempting to overtake two vehicles when the collision occurred. A case of culpable homicide has been opened.

🏛️ LEADERS SPEAK OUT:
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, who visited the scene with Premier Panyaza Lesufi, described the day as "one of the most painful" for the province. President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Siviwe Gwarube have also expressed their deepest grief, reminding us that our children are our most "precious assets."

🙏 STAND IN SOLIDARITY
There are no words for this kind of pain. Today, we don't just share a news story; we share the weight of 13 empty desks and 13 broken homes.
Please leave a "🕯️" in the comments as a sign of respect and strength for the grieving families. Let’s show them they are not alone.

Credit: South Africa Breaking News

21/01/2026

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Mr. Ofori-Atta went before a US immigration court in Virginia as the legal process about his immigration status continues. During the hearing, he was observed donning a face mask and a dark clothing.

The hearing came after he was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month. US authorities contend that the former finance minister's visiting visa was revoked, making it illegal for him to stay in the country.

Immigration Judge David Gardey heard the case at the Annandale Immigration Court, concentrating on a bond redetermination and a preliminary evaluation of his case.

According to court documents, Mr. Ofori-Atta is presently being detained at the Caroline Detention Center.

Christopher Chaisson of Whiteford Taylor & Preston and Kwao Amagashi, who was identified in court as Mr. Ofori-Atta's longtime immigration attorney, were part of his legal team.

Citing the delicate nature of the topics anticipated to be discussed, counsel asked that the bond hearing and the associated master calendar hearing be closed to the public during the proceedings.

Judge Gardey approved the request, directing non-parties watching via Webex to leave the session before proceedings resumed and mandating that the sessions be held in private.

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared Mr. Ofori-Atta wanted in connection with allegations of corruption and corruption-related offenses, including issues pertaining to the Strategic Mobilization Ghana Limited contract and other procurement matters. Mr. Ofori-Atta is facing numerous criminal charges in Ghana.

The conclusion of the immigration case might decide whether Mr. Ofori-Atta stays in the US or is sent back home to face justice, as Ghana is requesting his extradition from the US. As the lawsuit develops, further hearings are anticipated.

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