Author: SAMUEL
A Nigerian national living in Ghana has expressed shock after the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) promptly replaced a blown community transformer without demanding any payment from residents. The man could be heard praising the efficiency of the Ghanaian power utility, noting how quickly the replacement was carried out. He specifically highlighted that no money was collected from citizens before the new transformer was installed — a situation he appeared to contrast with experiences in Nigeria. The video has sparked mixed reactions online, with many Ghanaians expressing pride in the service while others pointed out ongoing power challenges in parts…
Nigerian chess prodigy and philanthropist Tunde Onakoya has shared a deeply moving account of his early struggles, revealing how financial hardship forced him out of school — only for him to later rise as one of Africa’s most celebrated chess figures. In a widely shared video clip circulating on social media, Onakoya recounted the difficult period when his family could no longer afford his education. His father, a commercial danfo driver, suffered a serious accident, while his mother earned a meager income as a cleaner. With limited resources, the family could only keep his younger brother in school. “I learnt…
Fosu-Boakye Isaac, an administrator at the University of Cape Coast, has argued that formal schooling should not be treated as a compulsory path for every child. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Apiah-Kubi on Fabea FM’s “Me Man Ho Dadwen” programme, Fosu-Boakye said that while formal education plays a role in shaping children, it is not the only respectable route to a successful life. He observed that students with low academic performance are often neglected in teaching and learning activities. Forcing such students through a rigid academic system, he argued, may do more harm than good. Fosu-Boakye urged parents to…
Deputy Attorney-General, has firmly pushed back against assertions by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the party opposes the establishment of an independent prosecutorial body. In a clear and direct response, Srem-Sai dismissed the claims as unfounded, underscoring the current government’s commitment to strengthening legal institutions and ensuring prosecutorial decisions are free from political interference. The statement comes amid ongoing national discussions about judicial independence and efforts to insulate key prosecutorial roles from partisan influence — a topic that has repeatedly surfaced in Ghana’s political landscape, especially during election cycles. Critics from the NDC have previously suggested that moves toward…
The Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Justice Srem Sai, has stated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) does not have independent authority to initiate prosecutions without the approval of the Attorney-General. Speaking on Point of View on Channel One TV, Dr. Srem Sai stressed that the relevant Act governing the OSP does not authorise the office to prosecute cases on its own. “I don’t believe that the Act authorizes the OSP,” he said, adding that the Special Prosecutor must obtain explicit approval from the Attorney-General before proceeding with any prosecution. The comments come amid ongoing discussions about the powers and…
A disturbing incident involving a retired police officer has sparked widespread public outrage in Ghana, with accusations of excessive force by National Security operatives. Chief Inspector Seibu Sidi (Rtd.), a retired officer, was allegedly assaulted and brutalised by National Security personnel in Trede in the Ashanti Region. A viral video circulating on social media shows the elderly officer being restrained, dragged, and flogged by several men dressed in tactical gear, as bystanders look on. The footage has drawn strong condemnation, with many Ghanaians calling for immediate accountability. According to reports, the confrontation reportedly occurred after National Security operatives dismantled a…
A 42-year-old cocoa farmer identified as Mr. Kofi Assum, is receiving treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi after he allegedly attempted to take his own life by slashing his manhood at Aworowa in the Techiman South Municipality of the Bono East Region. Family members revealed that the incident occurred following persistent complaints from Kofi Assum about hearing voices urging him to harm himself — raising serious concerns about his mental health. In a video interview circulating on social media, the survivor expressed gratitude for making it through the ordeal, stating: “Thank God I survived.” He reportedly attributed…
A video circulating on social media has sparked heated debate after a Ghanaian pastor, Rev. Mordecai Takal, reportedly told female members of his congregation that men who give only GH¢10 or GH¢20 as church offerings are not financially or spiritually ready for marriage. In the clip shared by popular Ghanaian content page SIKAOFFICIAL1 on X (formerly Twitter), the pastor argues that a man’s inability to give generously in the house of God is a clear sign he lacks the capacity to provide abundantly for a wife and family. “Any man who gives GH¢10/GH¢20 offering is not ready for marriage,” the…
Nantes, France — In a rare and deeply personal act, an 86-year-old Frenchman has become the first person in France to publicly apologise for his family’s historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. Pierre Guillon de Prince made the apology during a gathering in Nantes, once France’s largest slave-trading port. His ancestors were shipowners who, according to historical records, transported approximately 4,500 enslaved Africans across the Atlantic and owned plantations in the Caribbean. The moment came just ahead of the inauguration of an 18-metre replica ship mast in the city — a symbolic structure intended to prompt reflection on Nantes’…
Senegalese-American singer Akon has ignited widespread online discussion after claiming that men are biologically “not built to be committed” to a single partner and are instead “natural breeders” wired for multiple relationships. In a candid interview on Stepping Into The Shade Room, Akon (real name Aliaune Badara Thiam) argued that strict monogamy conflicts with male nature, which he described as driven by an instinct to “populate.” “We’re not committed. We’re not built to be committed. We’re natural breeders by nature, right? Okay. We populate because that’s how God created us to be. So we can’t be committed to one, or…