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The Arithmetic of Pensioner Suffering and the SSNIT Indexation Conundrum
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (346+ words) Why Pensioners Feel Betrayed The root of pensioner suffering in Ghana is a multi-layered issue built on historical policies and economic shifts: A recurring point of frustration among retirees is whether SSNIT treats indexation transparently or manipulates the metrics arbitrarily....
Mahama pays tribute to senior citizens, pledges better healthcare and pensions
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (186+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has paid glowing tribute to Ghana's senior citizens, describing them as the foundation of the nation's progress and reaffirming government's commitment to strengthening healthcare, pensions, and social protection systems to ensure dignified ageing. Speaking at the…...
Unlike Nixon, Trump has tried unconstitutional actions "in the wide open: Fmr. Trump DHS official
1+ week, 4+ day ago (101+ words) Modern Ghana Unlike Nixon, Trump has tried unconstitutional actions "in the wide open: Fmr. Trump DHS official Vice President JD Vance claimed this week the Watergate scandal would only be a "12-hour news story" today and that the "deep state…...
Vance defends Nixon: The idea that Watergate took down a president 'is crazy"
1+ week, 5+ day ago (63+ words) President Mahama cuts sod for 24-hour economy market at Assin Bereku Big Push projects have slowed down because of heavy rainfall " Mahama Police probe suspected foul play after woman found hanging dead in Somanya" I've lifted the curse I placed…...
Stupid: Joe blasts Vances deep state comment
1+ week, 6+ day ago (65+ words) Opinion leaders must support road safety campaign " NRSA boss Fault on ECG distribution network disrupts electricity supply in parts of Tema June 26: Cedi sells at GHS12. 25 on forex market, GHS11. 27 on Bo G interbank" The true test of democracy is whether citizens…...
A Quiet Exit with Loud Echoes: Why Sophia Akuffo's Resignation Signals a Crisis of Judicial Independence in Ghana
3+ week, 2+ day ago (337+ words) Justice Sophia Akuffo's recent exit is not an isolated act of frustration, but the latest chapter in a long, uncompromising history of holding the state accountable. Time and again, she has refused to be a passive observer when state machinery…...
Sleeping Armchairs and "Tooli" Promises " The LEKMA Property Rate Ambush and the Crisis of Local Governance
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (515+ words) The Startle at the Gate At exactly 9: 15 a. m. on June 2, 2026, a violent, aggressive banging shattered the morning peace at my gate. It was the kind of loud, unannounced thumping that makes your heart skip a beat, leaving you wondering what emergency…...
Property Tax Exemptions For Ghanaian Senior Citizens: The Beautiful Law That Assemblies Ignore, And How To Claim Your Rights
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) The tragic irony is that our statutory frameworks explicitly shield them from this burden. The law protects our seniors, but the state's tax enforcement completely ignores it. It is time to bridge this gap, educate our senior citizens approaching the…...
The Torkornoo Case: A Defining Moment for Ghana's Constitutional Democracy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) The legal battle stems from a series of suits filed by the former Chief Justice, which the apex court has consolidated. Her legal actions rest on several critical pillars: When the Supreme Court delivers its final verdict, its decision will…...
Trump says U. S. and China share 'deep sense of mutual respect' at state banquet
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (56+ words) Govt will phase out double track'educational system by 2027 - Mahama NSA scandal case stalls as prosecution seeks more time to file disclosures Upper East: Rainstorm displaces residents, destroys homes and schools MP's detention abroad exposes gaps in candidate screening in Ghana…...