SOME recently enrolled Form One students of Labone Senior High School in Accra sit on the floor while the rest cram on dining hall benches during lessons.

The situation has raised concerns among parents, who were asked to contribute GH¢300 for infrastructure in addition to the GH¢100 Parent Teacher Association dues, but say they have seen no improvement.

When The Mirror visited the school on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, a number of classrooms had students in uncomfortable positions, especially as all the good desks were being used by the seniors (Form Three students) who were writing a mock exam.

Although vasectomy is one of the safest and most effective forms of male contraception, many men shy away from the procedure due to misinformation and stigma.

Some of the common myths are that the procedure reduces sex drive and affects a man’s ability to get or maintain an erection.

However, according to a medical doctor at the Maries Stopes International ,Ghana, Dr (med) Akua Gyenimaa Mills Danso, these purported side effects of vasectomy are untrue as there was very little evidence of any significant long-term side effects.

GHANAIAN drummer and leader of the Nativ Afrik Band, Emmanuel Pee Amponsah, has been crowned the 2025 Africa Gospel Instrumentalist of the Year at the ninth edition of the Christian Legendary and Impact Makers (CLIMA AFRICA) Awards.

LittleBigSouls Ghana has illuminated the National Theatre in Accra in a striking purple glow to mark World Prematurity Day, drawing national attention to the urgent need for improved neonatal care as thousands of premature babies continue to lose their lives to preventable causes. 

The University of Alabama in the USA and the University of Ghana-Legon (UG) have held discussions that will establish a broad academic partnership covering research collaboration, student exchange programmes, faculty mobility, summer programmes, among others. 

The Senior Deputy Chair of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Ambassador Dr Abu Zein, has paid a courtesy call on the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, at his residence in Accra.

When Kelvyn Cullimore and Kay Haness met at Classen High School in Oklahoma City (Class of 1953), he knew right away that he liked her a lot.

That mutual feeling just kept growing and both decided to attend Brigham Young University, marrying in 1955 at age 20 while they were still in school.

They worked their way through and his parents helped them a bit financially, as well. They joke now that he got a degree in marketing and business, while she earned her “PHT” degree. She “put him through.”

But even in those heady days of young love, early adulthood and new adventures, neither of them could have predicted they’d still be crazy about each other 70 years later, still energetic and engaged with the world at 90 years old each.

I love soups, especially palm nut soup. They breathe life into my life. Like every meal, every ingredient ― no matter how little ― is very important. When soup lacks an ingredient, it does not taste the same.

A careful observation of all the recent happenings in the African landscape points to how leadership is perceived in this part of the world.

The standards of leadership have sunk so low, and the living standards of Africans keep sinking even lower. Slavery in the hands of the white man was bad. Unfortunately, slavery in the hands of our fellow black men has been worse. 

In 2 Kings 5, we read the story of Naaman, the commander of the army of the King of Aram. He was a great and valiant soldier, highly regarded by his master, for through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. Yet, he had leprosy.

On the advice of a slave girl, Naaman went to the Prophet Elisha and, though initially reluctant, obeyed the instruction to dip himself seven times in the River Jordan. His flesh was restored and he became clean like a young boy.

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the Bank of Ghana launched the Cedi@60 commemoration event.

As a national event, it brought together both foreigners and nationals to the Accra International Conference Centre for a colourful celebration. It was, indeed, a day of national pride.

The story of the cedi is well documented. In July 1965, Ghana took a bold step toward asserting its economic sovereignty, introducing the cedi as its national currency. This move symbolised not only monetary autonomy, but also national identity and pride. 

Dear Mirror Lawyer, I bought a parcel of land from a family with the intention of building a shopping mall.

The purchase agreement was made three years ago between three members of the family and me. 

Just a week ago, I was on the land when a group of people confronted me with a man who introduced himself as the head of the family and cautioned me that, though the land belonged to the family, it had not been sold by the head of the family and the elders, so I should stay away from the land. 

ACROSS Ghana and much of Africa, vaccination is often met with suspicion. Some believe vaccines are tools for the West to reduce or control Africa’s population.

Others fear vaccines weaken the “natural strength” of Black people.

A common belief is that vaccines secretly reduce fertility or introduce chemicals that limit reproduction.

Some claim vaccines are linked to hidden diseases, microchips, or toxins, while others argue that traditional herbs and diets are sufficient, making vaccines unnecessary.

A Legal Practitioner, Ms Nina Sackey, has stated that Ghana’s laws provide no protection for mistresses and side chicks in matters of inheritance, property sharing or spousal benefits, even if they have cohabited with a man for years.

Sharing her thoughts in an interview with The Mirror last Wednesday, Ms Sackey said under Article 22 of the 1992 Constitution, the law protects only legally recognised spouses in cases of divorce or the death of a partner. 

She said the provision allowed a surviving spouse to apply to the court for a reasonable share of the deceased’s estate if nothing had been left for them.

Every new senior high School (SHS) student remembers their first week: navigating unfamiliar corridors, adjusting to dormitory life and meeting new friends. It’s an exciting time, but it also comes with risks.

The internet is a wonderful place for learning, connecting and exploring. But for today’s youth, it has also become a hunting ground for scammers, predators and fraudsters. One wrong click can cost money, reputation or even safety.

A Georgia mother has been accused of leaving her seven-month-old baby to die inside a hot car while she worked nearby on a scorching day.

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), 22-year-old Nyla Simmons allegedly left her infant unattended in a parked vehicle before reporting for work at a Kia automotive dealership on Ledo Road in Albany.

She later discovered the baby unresponsive and rushed the child to a hospital, where the infant was pronounced dead.

It often begins with a whisper in the dormitory or a daring challenge after prep: “Try it, nothing will happen.” For many students, the pressure to fit in can feel stronger than the voice of reason. 

Let’s be real for a second, most men spend their lives chasing something that doesn’t actually exist.

We’re sold a story from an early age: study hard, work harder, climb the ladder, and one day, you’ll “make it.” The problem is, nobody tells you what “it” actually is.

So we chase. We grind. We sacrifice sleep, health, and relationships, all for the vague promise of success. And by the time many men finally stop to look around, they realize the race they’ve been running wasn’t even theirs to begin with.

Between deadlines, school runs and the constant "what's for dinner?" chat, even the best relationships can start running on autopilot.

It doesn't mean the spark has gone or that you've stopped loving your partner, but rather that life has got in the way.

Music was indirectly part of her life from childhood. Her dad played all kinds of music on the way to school, and her mom played gospel music on Sundays.

Over time, she became familiar with different songs and instruments without even trying.

In primary and junior high school, she joined the school band and played the euphonium, a brass instrument known for its rich, warm sound.

In Wesley Girls Senior High School, she learned the trumpet for about a year.

Recently, a woman travelled from the north to Accra and stormed the home of her son. It was obvious to the young wife that her in-law was not in for a friendly visit because the old lady turned down all protocols like drinking water.

When the husband returned from work, the message the mother gave was simple; she wanted the wife out of the house because she believed the wife was the reason her son was neglecting her.  The young wife wept.