Author: SAMUEL
President John Dramani Mahama is set to begin a nationwide tour on March 18, 2026, aimed at checking the progress of government projects and connecting directly with citizens across the country. The initiative, dubbed the “Resetting Ghana Tour,” is designed to take the presidency closer to the grassroots, giving communities the chance to engage leadership while receiving updates on key policies and development efforts. Ghana’s reset begins with values, accountability – President Mahama The tour will kick off in the Bono Region, where the president will be joined by regional ministers, local government officials, and other stakeholders as they visit…
The Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, Hon. Adam Abubakari Takoro has assured residents of an imminent improvement in water supply following ongoing repair works at the Nawuni water intake. According to the Mayor, addressing the persistent water crisis in the metropolis has remained a top priority since assuming office, with interim measures such as water tanker services already deployed to support affected communities. During a visit to Nawuni, the Mayor, together with the Regional Chief Manager of the Ghana Water Company Limited, Stephen Amihere Mensah, inspected ongoing rehabilitation works at the intake facility. The inspection revealed that…
A divorced single mother has taken to social media to share the emotional toll of navigating life and love after her marriage ended. In a candid post, the woman revealed that it’s been one year since she divorced her husband, but instead of finding meaningful relationships. She keeps encountering men who are only interested in sleeping with her without any commitment. “Men keep sleeping with me without marriage. I’m even tired,” she partly said, expressing frustration and heartbreak. Her raw honesty has struck a nerve online, drawing both sympathy and solidarity from others who’ve faced similar struggles. Many encouraged her…
The Ghana Police Service has rolled out a major policy shift under the leadership of IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and it’s one that drivers across the country will likely welcome. According to the new directive, police officers are no longer permitted to demand or seize your physical driver’s license during routine traffic stops. If your documentation needs to be verified, you may simply provide your license number, the actual card stays in your pocket . The move is part of broader efforts to reduce direct interactions between motorists and officers, minimize opportunities for bribery, and cut down on unnecessary delays…
A pure water seller has become an unlikely internet sensation after stepping in to direct traffic at Nyamekye Junction in Accra when the traffic lights malfunctioned. In a video that has since gone viral, the woman is seen standing confidently in the middle of the busy intersection, using clear hand signals to stop and release vehicles from multiple directions. Despite having no formal training, she managed the flow of traffic with the calm and precision of a seasoned MTTD officer. Motorists approaching the junction obeyed her signals without hesitation, following her lead as she worked to prevent gridlock and potential…
A young woman in the Akrofuom community of the Adansi South District in the Ashanti Region has expressed heartfelt gratitude to her Member of Parliament, Hon. Joseph Azumah, for providing free Wi-Fi in the area. According to the resident, the initiative has not only improved connectivity but has also strengthened her relationship with her boyfriend. She explained that she can now communicate with him through video calls and send intimate photos, which she says has helped keep the romance alive. “We send naked pictures to our boyfriends, and this has saved my relationship,” she said in an interview. The free…
The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has distanced himself from claims that a body known as the National Broiler Project Directorate is implementing poultry-related programmes under his ministry. According to the Minister, he is unaware of any such office undertaking projects, insisting that all government agricultural initiatives fall under his direct supervision. The issue was discussed on The Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, where host Bernard Avle sought clarification over reports that some beneficiaries of the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” programme received fewer than the expected 50 birds. Earlier on the programme, the National Coordinator of the…
Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer at the World Bank Group, has cautioned Ghana and other developing nations to urgently adopt policies and programmes that will help absorb the growing number of young people entering the labour market each year. According to him, countries across the developing world are on the verge of a major employment challenge as millions of young people prepare to join the workforce within the next decade. Without deliberate investment in education, training, and skills development, he warned, many of these young people could struggle to find meaningful employment. Paschal Donohoe therefore urged governments,…
Ghanaian media personality Afia Pokua has accused the government of deliberately shifting public attention away from what she claims is the sale of 19 tonnes of Ghana’s gold to unknown or “ghost” buyers. According to her, recent national conversations and controversies may be part of a broader attempt to divert focus from the alleged gold deal. She raised concerns about transparency and accountability, insisting that such a significant transaction should not go unchecked. “Government is busy diverting attention from selling 19 tonnes of Ghana’s gold to ghost buyers,” she said. Afia Pokua warned that Ghanaians deserve clear answers regarding the…
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has been sued for conducting deliverance on a girl in a school premises. The popular actress was slammed with a $145,750 lawsuit at a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court by human rights lawyer, Ikechukwu Obasi. Obasi, who filed the suit on behalf of the Rivers State-born Junior Secondary School, JSS 1 student, emphasised that the teenage girl was subjected to what he tagged as a harmful religious ritual, which was later shared online. He further noted that the circulation of the clip without the girl’s consent violated her privacy rights “under Section 37 of the…