The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Ghanaians are looking up to the Ghana Armed Forces to be at the forefront in the fight against illegal mining, otherwise referred to as ‘galamsey’. According to President Akufo-Addo, as his government intensifies its efforts to curb ‘galamsey’, which is polluting the country’s waters, destroying … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said Ghanaians are looking up to the Ghana Armed Forces to be at the forefront in the fight against illegal mining, otherwise referred to as ‘galamsey’. According to Akufo-Addo, as his government intensifies its efforts to curb ‘galamsey’, which is polluting the country’s waters, destroying farmlands and forests, and … Read more
A former Minister of Power Dr. Kwabena Donkor has lashed out at Akufo-Addo’s ministers over the use of the Ghana Gas helicopters, which became the subject of controversy this week. Dr. Donkor who did not mince words claimed the ministers use the choppers like a mini commercial bus, popularly called ‘trotro’ in Ghana, and was … Read more
The Akufo-Addo administration, appears very far away from the realities of governance, despite having enough time to march utopian campaign promises against national resources and requirements of a strategic institution like the Ghana Armed Forces. The government, according to the Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, is set to introduce a Bill in Parliament that will alter … Read more
The management of Ghana Gas has denied media reports suggesting that four helicopters it purchased in 2015 are missing. In a statement on Wednesday, the management was emphatic that the four helicopters, and not seven as was reported, “are currently stationed at the Air Force Headquarters at Burma Camp”. The four Z-9 EH helicopters was … Read more
The Management of Ghana Gas has clarified that the helicopters procured for the security surveillance of the oil and gas enclave in the Western Region are currently stationed at the Air Force Headquarters at Burma Camp. There were claims that some helicopters purchased by the Mahama administration in 2015 for Ghana Gas were missing. But … Read more
The Management of Ghana Gas has clarified that the helicopters were procured for the security surveillance of the oil and gas enclave in the Western Region are currently stationed at the Air Force Headquarters at Burma Camp. There were claims that some helicopters purchased by the Mahama administration in 2015 for Ghana Gas are missing. … Read more
The Ghana National Gas Company has categorically denied media reports that four helicopters procured by the previous administration to provide surveillance at the Gas Processing Plant at Atuabo in the Western Region are missing. The company has said those media reports indicating that the helicopters are missing are erroneous and must be disregarded. A statement … Read more
The Ministy of Defence, has successfully reviewed the cost of a $6 million Military Cemetery The Ministy of Defence, has successfully reviewed the cost of a $6 million Military Cemetery at Burma Camp to $ 4.5million. The agreement, according to the Deputy Minister of Defence, Maj. Rtd Derrick Oduro was reached with the contractors of … Read more
A probe ordered into the cost of a military cemetery under construction at the Burma Camp last week has resulted in the downward review by some $1.5 million. The Minister of Defence, on his tour of the site last week, ordered an investigation into the cost of the project which was estimated at $6 million … Read more
The two are in police custody and will be arraigned before court Two men who posed as soldiers are in the grips of the Kasoa Divisional Police Command after assaulting and threatening residents in Gomoa Ojobi in the Central region. The two suspects are part of five persons held by the police in Kasoa for … Read more
Two suspects are in the grips of the Kasoa Divisional Police Command after assaulting and threatening residents in Gomoa Ojobi in the Central Region. The two suspects are part of five persons held by the police in a land dispute case. The dispute is between Madam Brakuaa, whose bidding was being done by the suspects, … Read more
The government is set to introduce a Bill in Parliament that will alter the number of years personnel can serve in the Ghana Armed Forces. This is in line with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) campaign promise to increase the number of service years for army personnel from 25 years to 30 years Addressing soldiers … Read more
Two young men who posed as military men and assaulted some residents of Gomoa Amonda, near Kasoa, in the Central Region have been arrested by the police. The two men, posing as Lance Corporal Rydbeck Afrifa and AC II Prince Asante from the Burma Camp, both 27, and clad in military uniforms, were arrested on … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul has indicated that government will not hesitate to deploy the military to fight the galamsey menace in the country. He said the Armed Forces will help restore sanity to the mining sector if it becomes necessary to support the ongoing efforts. Speaking at an interactive session with some soldiers … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul has indicated that government will not hesitate to deploy the military to fight the galamsey menace in the country. He said the Armed Forces will help restore sanity to the mining sector if it becomes necessary to support the ongoing efforts. Speaking at an interactive session with some soldiers … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul says government is likely to deploy military personnel in the coming days to augment the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He explained that the military’s involvement to combat the menace will be part of their duties to maintaining internal securities. “I can assure you that the … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul has ordered an immediate investigation into the cost of a new Military Cemetery at Burma Camp valued at $6 million. According to the Minister, the cost is simply outrageous and must be probed for a possible review. The cemetery is being constructed as an alternative to the Osu Military … Read more
The Minister of Defence, Dominic Nitiwul has ordered an immediate investigation into the cost of a new Military Cemetery at Burma Camp valued at $ 6 million. According to the Minister, the cost is simply outrageous and must be probed for a possible review of the cost. The cemetery is being constructed as an alternative … Read more
A driver and his mate endured some painful strokes of a cane on Friday morning from a man in military uniform at 37 for allegedly violating road traffic regulations. An amateur video footage available to citifmonline.com showed the man in uniform subjecting the driver’s mate to some lashes, having instructed him to bend. Reports say … Read more