The 1920’s was an extraordinary period for Germans. It was a period of extreme economic hardship, occasioned, not by a sharp drop in oil prices as is the case with Nigeria, but as a comeuppance of the First World War. Just smarting from the loss of the war, one could imagine the exasperation of the … Read more
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted the efforts of troops confronting Boko Haram terrorists for rescuing another Chibok schoolgirl. In a brief statement issued late on Saturday, the Nigerian leader commended the soldiers for their gallant efforts “to secure the people and territory of Nigeria” and described them as the nation’s heroes. “No man, woman, … Read more
The Iraqi prime minister has warned so-called Islamic State (IS) militants fighting in Mosul to lay down their weapons if they want to live, state media reports. Speaking on a visit to the front line to the east of the city, Haider al-Abadi said government-led forces “will not retreat and will not be broken”. He … Read more
How hip-hop turned on Trump and settled for Clinton in 2016 When it comes to the hip-hop vote in 2016, Newton’s law of energy seems to apply: A campaign at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force. The unbalanced force in this case, is Donald Trump, whose name for years … Read more
Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi told his followers on Thursday there could be no retreat in a “total war” against the forces arrayed against them, as advancing soldiers battled the militants inside their northern Iraqi stronghold. Expressing confidence that his Islamic State fighters would prevail against Shi’ite Islam, Western “crusaders” and the Sunni “apostate” … Read more
The Eastern regional branch of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and Ministry of Defence to compel President John Mahama to pay for using the army’s helicopters for campaigning purposes in some parts of the country ahead of the December 7 polls. Within the campaign season, the … Read more
The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told the electorate that President Mahama’s 8-year record in high office points to the fact that he cannot be trusted to do anyting to improve upon their socio-economic welfare. Nana Akufo-Addo was addressing residents of Gomoa Akotsi in the Gomoa East … Read more
A retired Captain of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Budu Koomson has welcomed the New Patriotic Party’s decision to review the retirement age of military personnel if elected into power. The NPP on Sunday announced that that it will review the defense strategy of the nation by adding five years to the retirement age of … Read more
The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told the electorate, with some 35 days to the holding of the December 7 elections, that President Mahama’s 8-year record in high office points to the fact that he cannot be trusted. According to Nana Akufo-Addo, instead of the President focusing … Read more
President John Mahama’s is synonymous with dumsor – erratic power supply, flag bearer of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Akufo-Addo has said. “What is the programme that is associated with the name of John Dramani Mahama in Ghana? Well, I’ll tell you. The only thing that is associated with John Dramani Mahama’s … Read more
The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has told the electorate, with some 35 days to the holding of the December 7 elections, that President Mahama’s 8-year record in high office points to the fact that he cannot be trusted. According to Nana Akufo-Addo, instead of the President focusing … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has described as cheap politics the opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) proposal to extend the service period for army recruits from 25 years to 30 years, thus pushing back their retirement. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Flagbearer also claimed this particular promise was a mere afterthought on the NPP’s part as … Read more
A retired Captain of the Ghana Army, Ebenezer Budu-Koomson, has said the opposition New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) proposal to review upwards the period before retirement for army recruits would be a step in the right direction. Whilst calling for “dispassionate discussion and planning” on such a proposal, he stated that, such a move would at … Read more
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has plans to review the period before retirement for recruits, popularly referred to as “other ranks” in the Ghana Armed Forces, should they return to office after the December elections. Currently, the recruits retire after 25 years, but the NPP believes a review is needed to give them more … Read more
Former president Jonathan to testify in $2.2b arms deals corruption case Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki, who is on trial for alleged mismanagement of $2.1billion arms funds, would like former President Goodluck Jonathan to be his witness, it was learnt yesterday. Dr. Jonathan has faulted the charges against Dasuki, claiming that the ex-NSA … Read more
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has disclosed that an Akufo Addo government will increase the number of years other ranks (Men) serve in the Ghana Armed Forces to thirty (30) years when the party is voted into power come December 7 elections. It has been the convention that other ranks serve in the Ghana … Read more
Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, NPP Campaign Sector Committee Chairperson on Security, has stated that an NPP government upon assuming office, will review, the defense strategy of the nation. “We believe that the men and women of the Ghana Armed forces will not be focused more on combat any longer. There are other things they will be … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will review the defence strategy of the nation by adding five years to the retiring age of servicemen and women in the Ghana Armed Forces. Instead of the compulsory retirement from the service after 25 years, the NPP will raise it to 30 years, Deputy Minority Leader Dominic Nitiwul … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will put up a military hospital in Tamale for the Northern Command of the Ghana Armed Forces, Deputy Minority Leader Dominic Nitiwul has said. Currently, the 37 Military Hospital is the only military hospital in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Sunday October 30 on … Read more
The civilians from southern villages appear to have been forced into the city by ISIS, and witnesses said they looked to be in poor condition, with no food or accommodation. However, it is unclear what ISIS’ intention is for these particular civilians. The United Nations had also received reports that civilians suspected of disloyalty had … Read more