Author: johnmahama

The conversation surrounding environmental management and its sustainability in our country has reached a critical point likened to a state of emergency. It is commendable that the president is, among other things, considering a ban on Styrofoam containers, commonly referred to as take-away packs, as well as many plastic products. During the recent World Environmental Day, I attended a seminar focused on Climate Management that aligned deeply with the ongoing discussions in this field. Notably, there were no plastic materials or writing instruments present at the event. Even during the lunch break, typical bottled water and plastic drink containers were…

The stoudents lost their lives tragically when their canoe capsized on the Black Volta River The Ministry of Education has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic death of seven students from Lawra Senior High School who drowned on Saturday, June 14, 2025, when a canoe carrying ten members of the school’s cadet corps capsized on the Black Volta River.In a statement issued on Sunday, June 15, and signed by Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, the Ministry confirmed that the students were attempting to cross the river near Dikpe, along the Ghana–Burkina Faso border,…

The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month, according to a State Department memo reviewed by The Washington Post. Among the new list of countries that could face visa bans or other restrictions are 25 African nations, including significant U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, plus countries in the Caribbean, Central Asia and several Pacific Island nations. A State Department spokesperson said the agency would not comment on internal deliberations or communications. The White…

This is a hard truth — a reality many avoid — but it stands as a timeless principle. Sexual discipline isn’t about denying oneself; it’s about choosing what’s greater over what’s fleeting. Legacy, after all, is not forged by momentary pleasures, but by purposeful action, careful choices, and the ability to master oneself.Sexual Frustration Is Your Fuel — If You Learn to Contain ItEvery man feels that primal force within him — the raw, elemental urge to dominate, to seduce, to conquer. But the distinguishing mark between a man who realizes his greatest potential and a man who falls into…

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin CudjoeFounding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has welcomed the government’s decision to suspend the implementation of the contentious Energy Sector Levy, popularly known as the Fuel Levy.He describes the move as “sensible” and necessary in light of expected global oil price hikes triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East.Responding to the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) June 13 directive to indefinitely postpone the rollout of the GHS 1 per litre levy, Cudjoe took to Facebook to commend the government’s decision to step back and evaluate the potential economic fallout of such a policy.“As…

A man looks at flames rising from an oil storage facility after it appeared to have been struck by an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Israel launched an expanded assault on Iran on Sunday, targeting its energy industry and Defense Ministry headquarters, while Tehran unleashed a fresh barrage of deadly strikes. The simultaneous attacks represented the latest burst of violence since a surprise offensive by Israel two days earlier aimed at decimating Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. New explosions boomed across Tehran as Iranian missiles entered Israel’s skies in attacks that Israeli emergency officials said…

A former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Frederick Worsemao Armah Blay, has described the Akufo-Addo-led administration as one of the best governments in Ghana’s history.According to the veteran politician, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo delivered a solid performance despite the difficult circumstances under which he governed.Speaking in an interview on Kumasi-based Oyerepa TV on Saturday, June 14, Mr. Blay noted that the now-criticised NPP government would be favourably judged by posterity.“The government didn’t cause the mess. The NPP, under the circumstances for the eight years, I would say, will go down in history as one of…

The Islamic Republic of Iran has finally hit back and struck the Jewish state with missiles and drones. This was inevitable and it is just the beginning.The attack on Iran by Israel was not only unprovoked but is also a condemnable violation of international law. It is indeed a declaration of war.The Isrealis have not only targetted and bombed key Iranian infrastructures but they have also killed Iranian civilians, including women and children, and key Iranian military and civilian leaders and nuclear scientists.Israel has attacked Gaza, Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Yemen and now Iran in the last one year.The attack…

President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has thrown his weight behind Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, praising his handling of the National Service Authority (NSA) scandal as bold, transparent, and essential for public education.Cudjoe’s remarks were in response to criticism from the New Patriotic Party’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, who had accused the Attorney General of breaching due process by publicly naming former NSA officials allegedly involved in a GH¢548 million payroll fraud before court proceedings had commenced.“I am totally opposed to your viewpoint that these persons are being persecuted,” Cudjoe stated on Channel One…

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving teacher education in Ghana, announcing the formal absorption of the Savannah College of Education in Daboya into the public education system. Addressing the gathering during his “Thank You” tour of the region, President Mahama said the move forms part of his administration’s broader strategy to enhance teacher training and expand access to quality education in newly created and historically underserved areas. “To support teacher development, I’m pleased to announce that the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, which was previously a private-community initiative, has now been officially absorbed as…