Many people believe peanut is not as nutritionally valuable as true nuts such as almonds, walnuts or cashews.

But actually, peanuts have many of the same health benefits as the more expensive nuts and should not be overlooked as a nutritious food.

Peanuts are a good source of healthful fats, protein and fibre.

In the military world, intelligence is as critical as weaponry. The size of what you know is as important as the size of what you have.

Indeed, your intelligence is counted as part of your resources because what an enemy is ignorant of can be the weapon one can exploit. Great intelligence is knowing what others do not.

The art of war is strategy. Nations win wars because of strategies. The best strategy almost always wins. Imagine a military that publicises its strategy before it even goes to war. 

In today’s digital age, screens are almost impossible to avoid. From laptops and tablets to smartphones and televisions, many people spend hours each day staring at digital devices.

While technology has made work and communication easier, constant screen exposure often leads to red, irritated and dry eyes.

This condition, commonly referred to as digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome, is becoming increasingly widespread. 

Dear Mirror Lawyer, I trade at a market in Kumasi. A few weeks ago, after closing my stall for the day, I was walking to the bus station when a group of police officers stopped me.

They accused me of loitering and demanded to search my belongings. Despite my cooperation, the situation quickly escalated. 

One of the officers became aggressive, pushing me against a wall and roughly searching my pockets. I felt humiliated and frightened. 

A GROUP of traditional leaders in the Ho municipality, Queens of Legacy, has expressed grave concern over the rising cases of HIV among teenagers in the municipality recently, saying their future looks very bleak if the trend continues.

The President of Legacy Queens, Mama Atrato II, has, therefore, called on parents to sit up to their responsibilities and team up with school authorities to investigate the cause and help curb the trend as a matter of priority.

An Akan axiom says “Sika ye mogya,” meaning money is blood. This shows that money is essential in all areas of life, especially in marriage, which is one of the most important human investments. 

Money is one thing that never seems to be enough. Couples argue over money regardless of how much they earn. 

There is always one excuse or another for not taking the family out on a travel/tour trip. It is either there is never any time quite right enough or there isn’t enough money.

These are very convenient excuses and they are enough to postpone this much-needed family adventure. 

Same relevance works other social groups when they decide to plan a leisure tour, it improves mood, bonding and productivity. 

President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted the crucial role of nationalism, collective resolve and unity of purpose in advancing the country’s development during his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Accra on Friday, February 27.

Reflecting on a recent diplomatic and cultural incident in Zambia, he emphasized how unified action and a shared national identity turned a potential embarrassment into an opportunity for international goodwill.

A man in the Wassa East District in the Western Region is appealing for urgent financial assistance after his wife delivered quadruplets.

He explained that medical scans initially indicated a triplet pregnancy, but doctors delivered four babies through a Caesarean section. 

The newborns are currently in incubators, resulting in rising and unforeseen medical expenses.

Half the time, when you talk about domestic tourism, the average compatriot doesn’t really know what hymn you are singing or which sheet you are singing it from.

In the spirit of the month of love, let us take a fun, soft approach. The point at hand is that we can make our people’s participation in tourism a bit more attractive. But this must be strategised.

I always love it when PaJohn Dadson romanticises his domestic travel initiatives with tags such as ‘Wango Wango’, ‘A Highlander Affair’, ' A Fling in the Brong’, ' Savannah Safari’, etc.

A fulfilling relationship is one of the best things that can happen to you. It offers companionship, support, unconditional love and shared decisions.

However, all the beauty in a relationship can quickly evaporate if one partner begins to control the other.

In fact, one of the most common reasons relationships fall apart is controlling behaviour.

We all know that since childhood, eating fruits and vegetables has been important for overall health; yet, do you know just how important it is? 

A well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables doesn't just benefit overall health; it plays an important role in maintaining a healthy urinary system as well. 

The headline for this week, “Patience is a strong virtue in finance”, is actually a direct quote from the headline of the August 19, 2016, edition.

Yes, almost 10 years ago, but it is still relevant today and, perhaps, will remain relevant for years to come. Why? You will soon find out!

I went back to this headline this week, mainly due to a statement from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to the effect that a company that calls itself Mekanism Marketing Ltd., and was taking deposits from the public, was not licensed to engage in deposit-taking activities. 

When Maud Lindsay-Gamrat talks about food, she does not speak merely of meals — she speaks of systems, safety, dignity and opportunity.

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Atlantic Catering and Logistics Limited, she leads what has become Ghana’s foremost indigenous hospitality and logistics company.

Dear Mirror Lawyer, my six-year-old granddaughter, Elsie, is fascinated by the concept of law, equality and justice for all. Last week, she asked me an intriguing question. 'Granny, do the laws of America apply in Ghana?'

I laughed with joy, wondering how a six-year-old could ask such an intelligent question. Interestingly,

I too, do not know the answer to this question because it appears that we have a lot of similarities in our legal system. 

A lecturer stood out in my department when I was an undergraduate at the University of Ghana. He was the favourite of almost every student because of his unconventional approach to teaching.

Unlike other lecturers, he would mark our examination papers and interim assessments and share them with us. He would go ahead and ask anyone who felt unfairly assessed to come to his office for a remark.

What made his personality even more unique was that most of our lecturers were his former students in the same department. He not only taught them but also guided them on their path of career to stand at par with him! 

PLAN International Ghana has urged journalists to refrain from extracting stories from survivors of sexual violence while they are still in a state of trauma.

The Head of Programmes and Influencing at the organisation, Eric Ayaba, said such conduct was not only unprofessional but also deeply uncompassionate.

A SUSPECTED armed robber has been shot dead in a gun battle with police at Dormaa-Gonokrom, a border community in the Dormaa Municipality of the Bono Region.

According to the police, the incident occurred last Thursday during an intelligence-led operation targeting robbery gangs operating in the region.

While many people reach for a coffee the moment they wake up, the body’s real first need is just water.

After six to eight hours without fluids, your system is craving hydration.

Water is a necessary part of life. The body is 70 per cent water, so it is not surprising that you need to drink water every single day to maintain a healthy body. 

Valentine’s Day is a popular festive occasion, second only to Christmas. It is widely known as a celebration of love.

Ironically, the origin of Valentine’s Day is not entirely clear. For some, it is linked to birds that were seen flying in pairs in mid-February. 

Others associate it with an ancient fertility festival where people met and selected future partners. Some also believe it commemorates a priest who was killed because of his acts of kindness.

Dear Mirror Lawyer, do I need a lawyer to look over a contract to make it valid? Ama Owusu. 

Dear Ama, while it is prudent to have a lawyer look over a contract to ensure that your interests are well protected thereunder, a lawyer’s oversight over a contract is not what makes it valid. Generally, the following elements are determinants of whether a contract is valid and enforceable.