Dancehall Artiste, Shatta Wale, has acknowledged Samini’s role in his success as an artiste.
According to him, he and other colleagues, Dancehall artistes are enjoying the fruit of Samini’s labour, and therefore, the needed respect must be accorded him.
Shatta Wale was speaking at the Samini Live Experience event at Laboma Beach on December 24, 2025.
He said, “I know most of you know we used to beef, but this is my legend. Whatever you see Shatta Wale enjoy today it is because of Samini”.
He urged his fans to accord Samini the needed respect as a sign of appreciation for the work he put in ti ensure that the genre they feed on made inroads in Ghana.
On paper, the U.S. looks well-connected. Airports, hotels, cafés, and coworking spaces all advertise free WiFi. Most people carry smartphones with large data plans. In real use, though, reliability is often tested the moment you sit down to work.
Some common problems come up again and again:
Crowded public WiFi during busy hours
Unstable connections that cut out during calls or uploads
Phone hotspot speeds slowing after moderate use
Battery drain from constant tethering
Uneven performance as you move from place to place
For casual browsing, this can be annoying but manageable. When you’re trying to work, attend a meeting, or send something time-sensitive, it quickly becomes a distraction.
Work and Travel Have Changed What “Good Internet” Means
Remote and hybrid work are no longer edge cases. They’re part of everyday life for a lot of people. At the same time, business travel and short-term stays are back on the calendar.
That combination changes expectations. A fast home connection is great, but it doesn’t help much if everything slows down the moment you leave your desk. People now need internet access that can move with them, support more than one device, and work without constant adjustments.
For most users, this means relying on more than one option instead of expecting a single network to handle everything.
Why Phone Hotspots and Public WiFi Don’t Always Hold Up
Phone hotspots are usually the first backup people reach for. They’re convenient, but they’re not built for long sessions. Battery life drops fast, performance can dip under load, and many plans quietly throttle speeds after a certain point.
Public WiFi has a different set of issues. It might work fine early in the morning and struggle completely an hour later. You don’t control who’s connected, and quality can change without warning. It’s common to spend more time reconnecting than actually working.
Because of this, a lot of people end up looking for something in between.
Where Portable Internet Devices Make Sense
Portable internet devices are meant to sit between home broadband and phone-based connections. Instead of leaning on a single smartphone, they act as a separate access point for laptops, tablets, and other devices.
A mobile hotspot device ( lets users create a private WiFi network using cellular service, without draining a phone’s battery or depending on public networks. For people who work while traveling, this can mean fewer interruptions and less time spent switching connections.
These devices aren’t replacements for home internet. They’re more like a backup you actually end up using.
A Typical Travel Day (and Where Things Break)
Think about a fairly normal travel day. You start the morning at home answering emails. Later, you’re in an airport lounge trying to join a call. In the evening, you’re uploading files from a hotel room.
Public WiFi might work in one spot and fail in the next. A phone hotspot might be fine for quick tasks, then struggle when you need it most. Having another option available doesn’t solve everything, but it removes a lot of friction.
This is where portable connectivity tends to earn its place.
When Portable Connectivity Is Most Useful
Portable internet options usually help the most in repeat situations:
Remote or hybrid work from cafés or rentals
Business travel through airports and hotels
Family trips where several devices need access
Temporary housing without reliable broadband
In these cases, reliability matters more than raw speed. A steady connection that handles email, cloud documents, messaging, and video calls is often enough.
Choosing a Portable WiFi Option Without Overthinking It
Not all portable internet options are the same, and faster isn’t always better. What matters more is whether the device fits how you actually work or travel.
Things worth paying attention to:
Coverage where you actually go
How many devices connect comfortably
Battery life during normal use
Setup that doesn’t require constant tweaking
Clear visibility into data usage
If you want to see how Portable Wifi options are generally grouped and used, you can click here ( to get a sense of how different setups are positioned for everyday situations.
Why Consistency Often Beats Speed
For most people, a connection that works all day is more valuable than one that’s fast only part of the time. Video calls that don’t drop and uploads that finish matter more than headline numbers.
Cost predictability also plays a role. Surprise charges or sudden slowdowns are usually what turn a “convenient” option into a frustrating one. Tools that make usage easier to understand tend to fit better into regular travel or remote work routines.
A Quick Note on Brand Approach
Some companies in this space focus on simplifying connectivity rather than adding layers of complexity. GlocalMe is often mentioned for that reason—its portable WiFi products are designed to be practical and straightforward, which is what many people actually want when they’re working on the move.
That emphasis on usability tends to matter more than extra features.
Making Connectivity Part of Travel Planning
For a lot of travelers, internet access is now part of basic trip planning. Beyond flights and accommodations, people think ahead about where they’ll work and how they’ll stay online.
A few simple habits help:
Estimate how many devices will be connected
Know when work sessions are likely to happen
Keep at least one backup option available
This doesn’t eliminate problems, but it reduces stress when things don’t go perfectly.
Conclusion
Staying connected in a mobile-first world isn’t about chasing the fastest network. It’s about having the right options available when you need them. Public WiFi and phone hotspots still have their place, but they don’t cover every situation.
By understanding where those options fall short and planning around them, people can stay productive, avoid unnecessary frustration, and keep work moving—whether they’re at home or on the road.
Sammy Gyamfi has rejected claims that Ghana recorded losses under the gold-for-reserves programme, insisting that the Ghana Gold Board has not suffered any financial setback since it began operations.
“First and foremost, the Ghana Gold Board has made no losses. Rather, the GoldBod has made a significant profit or surplus under its gold trading programmes in the year 2025,” the Chief Executive Officer said, dismissing reports suggesting a US$214 million loss as inaccurate and misleading.
He clarified that the sale and trading of gold purchased under the programme does not fall within the mandate of the Gold Board.
“The selling or trading of gold purchased by GoldBod to off-takers lies in the exclusive domain of the Bank of Ghana,” Mr Gyamfi said, adding that GoldBod is “not aware of any loss of $214 million incurred by the BoG.”
Addressing claims about fees charged to off-takers, he described such assertions as false.
“For the records, there is nothing like ‘GoldBod off-taker fees’ under the ASM gold trading programme. That assertion is incorrect,” he stated.
He further stressed that “the GoldBod does not deal with off-takers, nor does the GoldBod charge any off-taker fees. All off-take agreements are signed and implemented by the Bank of Ghana.”
Mr Gyamfi also dismissed suggestions that the Board had increased fees in 2025. “There has been no increase by the GoldBod of these fees in the year 2025,” he said, explaining that the charges in question constitute the bulk of the institution’s internally generated funds.
He maintained that the Board’s performance remains strong, noting that
“it remains an indisputable fact that the GoldBod has generated over $10 billion in foreign exchange for the country in 2025 alone.”
Looking ahead, Mr Gyamfi said that from January 2026, GoldBod will assume full responsibility for the artisanal and small-scale gold trading programme, a move he said would make debates around fees and alleged losses “a thing of the past.”
Seasoned journalist Kwesi Pratt has issued a stark warning about Ghana’s future, saying the country is in “very, very deep trouble” and requires an urgent, collective rescue effort that rises above partisan interests.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana monitored by MyNewsGh, Pratt said the scale of institutional decay confronting the country should alarm all citizens.
“Everybody knows that Ghana is in trouble and we need to rally all the forces we can find in order to carry on a rescue mission,” he said, describing the situation as one that could rapidly spiral if ignored.
He cautioned that failure to unite around the national interest could have dire consequences.
“If we don’t rally around the flag and the interest of working people, this country can very very quickly become a banana republic,” Pratt warned, adding that his concern extended beyond the present to Ghana’s long-term future.
Pratt argued that the moment demands leadership that looks beyond party loyalty.
“You need people who have membership of NDC or NPP or CPP or PNC who can look beyond the narrow objective of capturing power and focus on the national interest,” he said.
According to him, the gravity of Ghana’s challenges cuts across multiple state institutions, making unity and honesty indispensable.
“I’m so very deeply worried about the present and future of this country,” he added.
Kwesi Pratt has described the state of the Ghana Cocoa Board as frightening, saying revelations about its finances left him “very, very depressed” and deeply concerned about the broader economy.
Reacting to a recent media briefing by Randy Abbey, Pratt said the disclosures confirmed the scale of the problem confronting the institution.
“The mess is huge. It’s so so huge,” he stated, pointing to information showing that COCOBOD’s liabilities now exceed its total assets. “It’s a bankrupt company,” he added during a panel discussion on Metro TV monitored by MyNewsGh.
He said the briefing vindicated earlier concerns he had expressed following the appointment of the board’s chief executive.
“Yesterday I felt right vindicated,” Pratt said, recalling that he had openly questioned the burden the role would carry. “Somebody must work for Ghana, but the burden is heavy.”
Pratt highlighted a sharp decline in cocoa production, describing it as alarming. “Over the last three years or so, we’ve lost 50 percent of production. That’s massive,” he said, attributing the situation to the effects of galamsey and the swollen shoot disease.
He also raised concerns about reckless procurement practices, citing the importation and abandonment of cocoa sacks at the ports. “That’s clearly a case of causing financial loss,” he said, describing the situation as “really, really terrible.”
Kwesi Pratt has argued that Ghana’s long-standing governance failures will not be solved through prosecutions and punishments alone, insisting the real issue lies in unchecked privilege and broken systems.
Speaking on Good Morning Ghana monitored, Pratt said his concern is not centered on jailing individuals. “My interest is not just prosecution and sending people to jail,” he said. “My major interest is what systems do we introduce in order to stop the bleeding.”
Drawing on historical examples, Pratt questioned the effectiveness of harsh punishments in curbing corruption.
“Over the years, we’ve been sending people to jail. We’ve even been killing people. Has it changed anything? It hasn’t,” he said, referencing executions carried out in the late 1970s.
He argued that privilege enables abuse of public resources. “If you’re not in a privileged position, you cannot tamper with public funds,” Pratt stated, adding that limiting privilege is key to reform. “We need to begin to look at how to limit privilege to solve the problem.”
Pratt extended his criticism to the banking sector, citing loan abuses and financial mismanagement.
“People were given millions and the money did not go into the projects at all,” he said, noting that funds meant for productive sectors were diverted into luxury spending.
He described the situation across public institutions as a “complete mess,” questioning how those responsible still find the confidence to speak publicly on national issues. “You don’t leave this mess and not feel a sense of guilt,” he added.
Nigerian singer and actress Omawumi says she deliberately avoids taking herself too seriously as a way of protecting her emotional wellbeing.
The award-winning artiste explained that deeply engaging negative emotions often traps her in moods she finds hard to shake off.
“When you take yourself too seriously, you can get into a place you can’t easily come out of,” she said in an interview monitored by MyNewsGh.
“You start breaking everything down, how you feel, why you feel it, and for me, it doesn’t help.”
Omawumi said her decision is not driven by fear, but by experience. She explained that when she allows emotions like anger to take over, the feeling can linger long after the issue has passed.
“The thing that caused the anger might have stopped, but I can still stay there for three days,” she noted. “So it’s a conscious effort not to give room to that.”
According to her, choosing a less complicated life has brought her contentment, especially as a wife and mother.
“The less complicated life is, the more content I will be,” she said Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo
Nigerian singer Omawumi has revealed that despite having what many would consider a fulfilled life, she reached a point where she realised she was not happy and needed help.
In her conversation with Chude Jideonwo monitored by MyNewsGh, the singer disclosed that she sought therapy after questioning why her inner feelings did not reflect her outward comfort.
“I had everything. A lovely family, an amazing husband, beautiful children,” she said. “But I wasn’t happy, and I needed to understand why.”
Omawumi said speaking to a therapist helped her reshape her mindset and learn how to prevent things from bothering her unnecessarily.
“One of the things that helped me was shaping myself into a place where nothing really bothers me,” she explained.
She also addressed the stigma around therapy, encouraging people to seek help when emotions begin to affect their work or relationships.
“When it starts affecting the people you love and your work, then you need help,” she said. “Sometimes help is just letting it all out.”
According to her, therapy helped her embrace rest without guilt and enjoy her own company.
“I enjoy my alone time. I don’t feel guilty sitting down all day in my pyjamas watching TV,” she added.
Activist, Oliver Barker Vormawor has counseled the Attorney General to take a different approach in the fight against white collar crimes.
According to him, instead of the Deputy Attorney General being seen representing in all the cases, it will be imperative to huge team to Mould and lead.
He wields the view that without such a team which is well oiled, the NDC’s much touted ORAL will fail.
Making this known in a post shared via social media, he said “I think for 2026, the Attorney-General must engage the Finance Minister for serious funding to be released to set up a powerful 40 man white collar crime unit at the AG’s department.
Justice Sai is a brilliant lawyer. But he needs a huge team he can mould and lead.
This man, is prosecuting, and defending and appearing in a thousand constitutional cases from Torkonoo to Nutorko.
Then he has to attend meetings; travel to represent Ghana. How can one man do it all?
For ORAL to succeed, we need a new approach for 2026!
That will be the best Christmas gift anyone can give Ghana.
Someone should tag John Mahama and Ato Forson for me!
Nigerian Omawumi has shared her views on motherhood, marriage, and setting personal boundaries, saying women should never feel pressured into marriage because of pregnancy.
The singer recalled becoming pregnant just months into her relationship with her husband and choosing to take her time despite pressure from family.
“We didn’t really know each other,” she said. “So I said, let’s take our time. If marriage will happen, it will happen.”
She explained that having a child and deciding to marry are separate choices.
“To keep the baby is a different decision. To marry the man is a different decision,” Omawumi stated.
The singer also opened up about how motherhood changed her personality, making her more careful about how others felt, sometimes at her own expense.
“I became softer and more concerned about people’s feelings,” she said. “But I later asked myself, what do I want?”
According to Omawumi, learning to speak up for herself was necessary, even if it meant being seen as selfish.
“Sometimes selflessness makes you become someone you don’t like,” she said. “You are not being selfish. You’re being self-full.”
She encouraged young women not to rush into marriage and to prioritise their personal readiness.
“If you’re not ready to marry, don’t marry,” she said.
