Author: johnmahama

Several people have died in South Sudan after an attempt by the UN to evacuate members of the national army came under fire, the UN has said. One crew member died when a UN helicopter was shot at, a statement from its mission in South Sudan, Unmiss, said. It added that an injured South Sudanese general and several other troops were also killed during the evacuation attempt in Upper Nile state. South Sudan President Salva Kiir said a second UN helicopter managed to take off after the attack, only to crash land, killing all passengers on board. Twenty-seven South Sudanese…

Dear Koku,I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. As a brother and friend, I feel compelled to reach out to you—not with judgment, but with care and a genuine desire to see you thrive in all aspects of life.Koku, you are a man of immense passion, conviction, and influence. Your voice carries weight, and your actions have the power to shape narratives and inspire change. But with great power comes great responsibility, and I believe this is a moment for reflection—a time to pause, look inward, and consider the legacy you wish to leave behind.As…

Priscilla Ampadu is an immgration officer Meet Immigration Officer, Priscilla Ampadu of the Ghana Immigration Service. Assistant Immigration Control Officer (AICO) II Priscilla Ampadu has been working as an immigration officer at the Mognori Sector Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for over three years. On a daily basis, Priscilla works with travellers crossing the border between Ghana and Burkina Faso. Her job involves recording travellers’ data, diligently ensuring that each traveller meets the minimum requirement for entering and exiting the country in accordance with the country’s immigration laws and regulations.Priscilla’s job is demanding, requiring quick decision-making and attention…

The Ashaiman Circuit Court presided over by His Worship Mr. Derrick Parden Eshun has sentenced a 20-year-old scrap dealer, Tahiru Issah, to 12 months in prison with hard labour.The conviction follows his guilty plea to the charge of stealing when he appeared before the court on March 5, 2025.Chief Inspector Henry Tetteh Nartey, prosecuting, said Tahiru is a Nigerien who resides at Fitter Line, a suburb of Ashaiman, adding that on February 26, 2025, the Gbetsile District Police were on their usual night patrol duty when they spotted him holding a black polythene bag containing some heavy items.The prosecutor added that the police…

Founder of defunct UT Bank, Prince Kofi Amoabeng The Bank of Ghana, in August 2017, revoked the license of two commercial banks – UT Bank and Capital Bank. The action was triggered by the inability of the two banks to turn around their negative capital adequacy positions, which lingered on for some time.According to the Central Bank, UT Bank and Capital Bank were deeply insolvent, meaning that their liabilities exceeded their assets.This put them in a position not to be able to meet their obligations as and when they fell due. It averred that despite repeated agreements between the Bank…

South Carolina allows witnesses to observe executions carried out by the state. A South Carolina prison inmate convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents with a baseball bat will be the first person in the US to be executed by firing squad in 15 years. If Brad Sigmon’s execution proceeds on Friday at 18:00 local time (23:00 GMT), three volunteers standing behind a curtain will simultaneously fire rifles at his chest with specially designed bullets. The state’s procedure requires that those put to death by firing squad be strapped to a chair when they enter the execution chamber. The inmate then…

If only we had known. If only we had understood earlier the weight of time, the fickleness of fate, the depth of love, and the unrelenting hand of loss. If only we had foreseen the burdens, the betrayals, the disappointments, and the battles that life would throw at us. If only we had known, would we have made different choices? Would we have been stronger, wiser, or perhaps more cautious? Or would we have still walked the same path, knowing that some things are inevitable, no matter how much we try to rewrite fate?Life is a master illusionist, a grand…

Ghana’s public service plays a crucial role for its 35 million citizens, but unfortunately, the economy has faced challenges due to payroll fraud, often termed “ghost identities.” The government has dedicated significant efforts to tackle this issue for many years. Despite these initiatives, it remains a concern across various sectors. However, recent audits and personnel censuses have shed light on the situation, revealing that payroll fraud costs around GHS100 million annually. With continued commitment and innovation, I believe we can effectively address this challenge and strengthen Ghana’s economy for a brighter future. Pay fraud is common in Ghana’s public sector…

On International Women’s Day, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reiterated that empowering women is not just a woman’s mission, but a national imperative.The Vice President in a video message to mark the Day said: “When women thrive, families, communities, nations prosper. Let us accelerate action for our mothers, our daughters, our sisters, and for the future of our great nation”.“A happy International Women’s Day to all of us. Let us continue to accelerate action.”The Vice President reiterated that, “International Women’s Day is our day. Women of Ghana, International Women’s Day is our day.”This year, it is being organized…

Ketu North MP Edem Agbana has praised President John Dramani Mahama for not only presenting the true state of the economy but also outlining bold plans to address the country’s challenges.Speaking in Parliament, Agbana criticized the opposition for failing to acknowledge the policy measures Mahama proposed.“President Mahama did not only give us the picture of the economy that he inherited, but he was also generous to the good people of Ghana by giving us a comprehensive plan for addressing the challenges as he met them,” he stated.He particularly emphasized Mahama’s plan to improve governance, stating that under the previous administration,…