During a recent interview with, American Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, stated in response to a question about his foreign policy agenda, “I’d rather not play my cards… I want to be unpredictable”. This sentiment is nothing new for Trump. When talking to Fox News last October about America’s debt limit he responded to Chris Wallace … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook meeting with innovators By Ahmed Olayinka Sule, CFA On 30 August 2016, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO and founder of Facebook caused a stir when he paid a surprise visit to Nigeria. During his stay, he visited the technology hub at Yaba (also known as Nigeria’s Silicon Valley), … Read more
A freight forwarder at Ricks Logistics has described Ghana’s port as an easier route for the importation of vehicles. The clearing agent confirmed that the custom officers at the ports, especially in Tema, make their work less hectic. “With genuine documentation, anyone can easily import a used-car. Those with false documents are the ones who … Read more
Russia and the US have announced an agreement on Syria starting with a “cessation of hostilities” from sunset on Monday. Under the plan, the Syrian government will end combat missions in specified areas held by the opposition. Russia and the US will establish a joint centre to combat so-called Islamic State and al-Nusra fighters. The … Read more
Donald Trump has showered Vladimir Putin with praise as he and rival Hillary Clinton took pointed questions from military veterans. The Republican presidential nominee told the forum the Russian president “has been a leader far more than our president [Obama] has been”. It came on the same day the chief of the Pentagon accused Russia … Read more
Donald Trump has said he will expand all areas of the US military if he wins the presidency in November. The Republican candidate said he wanted more soldiers and marines, more planes and more boats. He also said he would come up with a plan to destroy Islamic State (IS) in his first 30 days … Read more
In a statement issued Tuesday after a pretrial hearing in the criminal sexual assault case against him, Bill Cosby’s attorneys alleged racial bias in the abuse accusations and assailed “the trampling of Mr. Cosby’s civil rights.” “Mr. Cosby is no stranger to discrimination and racial hatred, and throughout his career Mr. Cosby has always used … Read more
RELIGION AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, OF THOUGHT Notwithstanding the preceding contentions in Part 3, it bears pointing out lest we overlook it, that, Prophet Daniel Asamoah-Larbi, Akosua Agyapong’s husband’s sanctimonious claim that Dark Suburb are “idol worshippers” and “demonic” and that the band courts evil influences are out of place, a mere talent-killing pontification. After … Read more
Notorious hate preacher Anjem Choudary, who led a flag-burning demonstration outside the US embassy on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and voiced support for jihad, has been jailed for inviting support for ISIS. The former lawyer was sentenced to five years and six months in prison. His supporters shouted “Allahu Akhbar” as he was … Read more
Too little noted, Protestant America has managed to nominate two Protestant candidates for president. As Clausewitz famously observed , “war is simply a continuation of political intercourse, with the addition of other means.” My corollary, from which most Americans might prefer to avert their eyes: “Politics is simply a continuation of religious intercourse, with the … Read more
In releasing the Montie three from jail, Mr John Mahama has crossed a RED LINE that has several very serious implications. As a matter of fact, it is an ABOMINATION! SEPARATION OF POWERS This idea or philosophy called separation of powers heavily influenced the writing of the Constitution of Ghana, according to which the Legislative, … Read more
The current guidelines for investing pension funds are too restrictive and do not allow for long term investment that could radically change the country’s economy, Kojo Addae-Mensah, CEO of Databank, has said. In an exclusive interview with the B&FT, the Databank CEO said pension fund managers need more leverage to invest in a lot more … Read more
Phyllis Schlafly, a leading figure in the US conservative movement, has died at her home in Missouri, aged 92. Mrs Schlafly was an outspoken opponent of feminism and abortion and helped Republicans block the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. She campaigned against Communism and is credited with creating the political climate that helped Ronald … Read more
Lil Wayne shared a cryptic message early Saturday morning that has many fans worried about the rapper’s future in music. “I am now defenseless and mentally defeated & I leave gracefully and thankful I luh my fanz but I’m dun,” the chart-topper expressed on Twitter, followed shortly by another tweet that read, “ain’t lookin for … Read more
Samuel Owusu appeared on the Ghanaian music scene with a string of instant smash hits from “Abusua Kyiri Ka,” “Mempe Me Ho Asem,” “Kokosakyi,” “Asem Beba Dabi,” “Yenka Wo Ntie No” to “Mo Bekae Me.” We may broadly classify the repertoire of his music genre as burgher-highlife. Yet, although the music for his classic songs … Read more
August 4th 2016 must be marked in the annals of Ghana as a Day of Betrayal and Shame when the majority of Ghana’s Parliamentarians on both sides of the House betrayed their collective conscience, that’s, if they have any at all or whatever is left of it, and surreptitiously without any fan-fare, transparency nor public … Read more
Steps taken by the Minority in Parliament to cause a Parliamentary probe into a controversial gift to the President was rejected on Thursday. Speaker of Parliament, Edward Doe Adjaho, single-handedly shot down the Minority’s motion which occasioned a recall of Parliament. Below is the Minority’s full statement I thank you for the opportunity to move … Read more
Don Jazzy, CEO of Mavin Records, says his business separation from Dapo ‘D’banj’ Oyebanjo, was not a good decision. The former collaborators split in 2012 over differences in interests, and this also led to the death of the once blooming Mo’Hits Records which they built together. Don Jazzy, whose real name is Micheal Ajereh Collins, … Read more
August 4th 2016 must be marked in the annals of Ghana as a Day of Betrayal and Shame when the majority of Ghana’s Parliamentarians on both sides of the House betrayed their collective conscience, that’s, if they have any at all or whatever is left of it, and surreptitiously without any fan-fare, transparency nor public … Read more
THE EPOCHAL APPEARANCE OF SAMUEL OWUSU ON THE GHANAIAN MUSIC SCENE Samuel Owusu appeared on the Ghanaian music scene with a string of instant smash hits from “Abusua Kyiri Ka,” “Mempe Me Ho Asem,” “Kokosakyi,” “Asem Beba Dabi,” “Yenka Wo Ntie No” to “Mo Bekae Me.” We may broadly classify the repertoire of his music … Read more