Author: johnmahama

The Naira-for-Crude initiative has ignited a profound debate in Nigeria’s economic landscape, yielding tangible results, such as the consistent drop in petrol prices. It is a development warmly received by many citizens.Meanwhile, the Federal Government’s influence on petrol prices demonstrates its authority, even as it raises fundamental questions about the interplay between state power and economic dynamics. If successfully implemented, the initiative could foster economic stability, diminish foreign currency dependence, and redefine Nigeria’s economic trajectory. However, a pressing question lingers: should these price drops translate to a reduced cost of living?The main thing about the Naira-for-Crude initiative is that it…

The management of the Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has called for urgent intervention to stop illegal sand winning activities along the banks of the Volta River at Adidome, citing serious operational challenges and threats to public health.In an interview wih the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Francis Lamptey, the Volta Regional Chief Manager of GWL, outlined the dire impact of the sand winning on water quality at the Agordome Water Treatment Plant, which serves Keta, Sogakope, Anloga and several other communities across the region.According to Mr. Lamptey, recent heavy rains have significantly increased the turbidity levels…

Former Kumasi Mayor, Kojo Bonsu and actress Kalsoum Sinare President John Dramani Mahama has appointed former Kumasi Mayor, Kojo Bonsu, and veteran actress Kalsoume Sinare, ambassadors.The appointments are however subject to parliamentary approval.According to a letter from the Office of the President dated June 10, 2025, and signed by Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, PhD, these nominations were made after consultations with the Council of State, in accordance with Article 74 of the 1992 Constitution.Kalsoume Sinare, a well-known actress and former model from Ghana, has been nominated to serve as ambassador to the Kingdom of Spain.Whereas Kojo Bonsu, a Ghanaian…

The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. The department said consular officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the United States, its government, culture, institutions or founding principles. In a notice made public Wednesday, the department said it had rescinded its May suspension of student visa processing but said new applicants who refuse to set their social media accounts to “public” and allow them to be reviewed…

Were he well-bonded to the truth and the factual reality of history, the diarrheal-mouthed proprietor of the Oman Communications Network and other entrepreneurial ventures in the country would have had absolutely no problem at all, whatsoever, in acknowledging that, in fact, there had been a widespread, albeit very divisive, talk among the vanguard operatives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) about having a widely anticipated failed Candidate Adu-Boahen afforded a second, highly likely to fail, once again, shot at the Presidency, even well after the internationally renowned historian and Retired Head of the History Department at the country’s oldest and…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is sounding the alarm over the inadequate penalties for establishing unauthorised fuel stations, pushing for a legislative review to introduce significantly stiffer fines. The authority contends that the current fines, pegged at less than GH₵ 20,000, fail to deter illegal operations, posing grave risks to public safety. Chief Executive Officer of the NPA, Godwin Edudzi Tamakloe, voiced the urgent need for more stringent measures during a recent engagement with Parliament’s Energy Committee. He highlighted the escalating proliferation of unlicensed fuel outlets, some of which have been directly linked to fatal explosions. “If the penalties are…

The next presidential election in Ghana is slated for December 7, 2028. That is roughly three and a half years away. It allows Ghana’s two main political parties – the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ample time to select their flag bearers for the race. Each party faces a different kind of political calculus. For the NDC, President John Mahama is term limited which means the party needs a new candidate capable of leading them into victory and extending their term in office for another four years. In that way, the traditional eight years for…

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Dr. Arthur Kennedy, has asked the party’s current national executives to seek a fresh mandate ahead of the 2028 general elections.Speaking on The Big Issue on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Dr. Kennedy stressed that this call is not necessarily a critique of their performance but a vital democratic step to realign the party’s leadership with its grassroots base.“I think the first order of business is that our current executives should renew their mandate,” he stated. “It doesn’t mean anybody did anything wrong or otherwise. But they should go for a fresh mandate.”He explained…

President John Dramani Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 15 individuals for appointment as Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and Consul-Generals designates to represent Ghana in different nations throughout the world.According to a formal letter from the Office of the President dated June 10, 2025, written by Secretary to the President Callistus Mahama, Ph.D., this comes after discussions with the Council of State.Among the nominees are:Benjamin A. Quashie – Republic of South Africa Kojo Bonsu – People’s Republic of China Kulsoume Sinare Baffoe – Kingdom of Spain Hammed Rashid Tunde Ali – United Arab Emirates Hon. Captain George Kofi Nfojoh –…

A federal judge has ordered Columbia University graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil to be released on bail, more than three months after he was detained. Mr Khalil became a symbol of the Trump administration’s crackdown on universities and foreign students when US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him in New York on March 8. Mr Khalil was a prominent voice in Columbia’s pro-Palestinian protests last year, and his arrest sparked demonstrations in New York and Washington DC. US District Judge Michael Farbiarz determined Mr Khalil was not a flight risk or threat to his community, and could be released…