Kerosene is a common household commodity used mainly as fuel. It is a petroleum distillate and one of the more dangerous hydrocarbons found in homes.

Besides its use in cooking, particularly among low-income households, kerosene lamps or lanterns remain an important source of lighting in some towns and villages.

The danger kerosene poses in the household lies not only in its inflammability, which can cause severe burns, but also in accidental ingestion by children.

If you say you love someone, time will tell. If you say you badly need them in your life, time always has a way of telling whether you mean it or not.

Time will test whether it is love… or just some passing desire. We will always need to pass life’s test of time!

Time has power. Like a prophet, it will let the world know why we do what we do. If you say you love me, only time will tell. If you say till death do us part, only time will tell if poverty will not put a wedge between us.

The growing popularity of second-hand and rental wigs among women seeking affordable alternatives to buying new ones could expose users to scalp infections if the wigs are not properly cleaned and disinfected, a dermatologist, Dr Franklin Osei-Wusu, has cautioned.

According to the dermatologist, who works with Eden Clinic at Adenta, wearing a wig previously used by another person without proper hygiene could facilitate the spread of fungal infections, lice and other scalp conditions.

Dr Osei-Wusu, who spoke to The Mirror last Thursday, said the concern was not with second-hand or rental wigs themselves, but with how they were handled between users.

It was a sense of unity, comradeship and fun as sons and daughters from the Greater Nandom Area in the Upper West Region converged at the Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in New Jersey in North America to strategise for development back home in Ghana.

A traditional Ugandan ruler named as the world's youngest monarch has died aged 34, his prime minster announced.

Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV became king of Tooro in western Uganda at just three years old in 1995 after the death of his father.

The Tooro kingdom did not disclose the cause of King Oyo's death, but a Ugandan government minister was quoted in local media saying that he had been critically ill and was seeking treatment in the US.

The husband of a 31-year-old woman who died following a Caesarean section at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, popularly known as Ridge Hospital, has accused the facility and some medical personnel of negligence.

Daniel Ofori Asante made the allegation in a Facebook post on Friday, August 28, 2026, as preparations were underway to bury his wife, Theresa Boakye Dua.

The couple had been married for 19 months, and Mr Asante said the Caesarean section was Theresa’s first childbirth experience.

A 35-year-old mason has been sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment for repeatedly defiling his two daughters at Oyibi in Accra.

Charles Seddoh was sentenced by the Circuit Court, housed at the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Police Headquarters, after he was found guilty on five counts of defilement and incest.

The court, presided over by Annette Sophia Essel, also ordered that the two victims be referred to a psychologist for clinical therapy to help them overcome the trauma associated with the offences.

Meta said Wednesday it has agreed to an about $18 billion settlement to resolve claims brought by 29 state attorneys general that it intentionally designed addictive platforms that harmed young people’s mental health.

The settlement ends a landmark legal battle for the social media giant.

As part of the settlement, Meta has agreed to make changes to its platforms, such as establishing daily time limits for teen users, according to a court filing. The nearly $18 billion payment will provide funding for state “youth online safety initiatives,” according to the company.

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Osman Ayariga, has cautioned young people against recording and sharing nude photographs and videos, warning that such content could have serious consequences for their future.

He urged them to be mindful of the potential impact of intimate content shared with partners, particularly as such material could resurface when they take up leadership or other public positions.

Nestlé Ghana Ltd officially launched the CERELAC Akyɛdeɛ Pa ("The Good Gift") Promotion on August 21, 2026, at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. 

This milestone campaign marks the first-ever national consumer promotion for the CERELAC brand in Ghana. 

It is designed to express gratitude to mothers, caregivers, and families who have relied on the brand for generations.

The lively and exciting beachfront event, hosted by the ever-vibrant Crystal Kwame Aryee of TV3 fame, brought together families, management and staff of Nestlé Ghana for a memorable celebration.

An elderly woman, who the authorities say is 101, has been arrested in Nigeria for allegedly selling cannabis, in a case that has drawn widespread attention.

Esther Ogunmabo, described as a great-grandmother, was apprehended on Saturday in Ogun state, in the south-west of the country, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced.

Femi Babafemi, the agency's media director, said the centenarian was found with "retail sachets of skunk, a strain of cannabis weighing 90 grams, which she claims she sells to locals".

Belgium's Prince Laurent has legally recognised 26-year-old former car salesman Clément Vandenkerckhove as his son and heir.

Vandenkerckhove, the result of a relationship between the royal and Belgian singer Wendy Van Wanten, was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony six months ago, although details have only just emerged.

While he formally becomes a prince, he will not receive a royal allowance.

Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a 3.1kg (6.8lb) bladder stone from a man - which they believe to be the largest of its kind on record.

The procedure was carried out last week at a hospital in Trincomalee, in the east of the country.

The 55-year-old patient had been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke. But while receiving treatment, doctors found stones in his urinary bladder after noticing that he was experiencing difficulty urinating.

In tourism, few things roll off the tongue as smoothly as a well-polished statistic.  

We hear it at conferences, in ministerial briefings, and plastered across glossy brochures: visitor arrivals up 12 per cent, average spend per tourist rising, occupancy rates soaring.

The numbers sound authoritative. The question is, are they true? And even if they are true, do they mean what we think they mean?

Incest, is sexual abuse involving members of the same family. Fathers are sexually abusing their daughters, siblings are engaging in sexual activity and children are being abused by people they should be able to trust most.

Recently, there was a report of a man with three wives who had allegedly impregnated two of his daughters.

In another disturbing case, a 55-year-old man was accused of sexually abusing his six-month-old daughter. There have also been cases involving young men and their mothers or aunties.

Investing is a critical component of personal finance and economic growth that plays a significant role in individual wealth accumulation and the broader economy.

Understanding the significance of investments can empower individuals to make informed financial decisions and contribute to sustainable economic development.

At its core, investment refers to the allocation of resources, typically money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Dear Mirror Doctor, I have a two-month-old baby boy with right scrotal swelling that reduces in size on its own.

It is usually noticed when he is held in an upright position and improves when he lies down. Please, what causes this condition?

Worried Dad Accra.

Per the description of the condition, I think your son has a condition called hydrocele. A hydrocele is a fluid collection within the covering of the testis.

Many years ago, I bought myself an acoustic guitar. I love music, and I thought it would be great if I could strum some chords myself and create some compositions, too. I started learning all by myself.

It was a difficult start. My fingers began hurting after a few rehearsals, but I made some progress anyway.

The further I went, the more tedious the lessons became. They demanded a lot more time and attention than I imagined. Finally, the excuses set in.

When Ghana introduced the Ghana Automotive Development Policy in 2019, government made an ambitious industrial promise.

The country would move from its heavy dependence on imported vehicles to become a competitive automotive manufacturing hub in West Africa.

The policy was not simply about attracting global manufacturers to establish assembly plants.

It included commitments on tax incentives, affordable vehicle financing, government procurement, market protection, local component manufacturing, skills development and export promotion.

MUSIC therapy is gaining popularity at Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), where it forms part of a pioneering initiative under the facility’s growing wellness and medical tourism agenda.

The initiative seeks to integrate evidence-based complementary therapies into conventional healthcare, the Chairman of the Governing Board of HTH, Dr Delanyo Dovlo, has said.

He said since the establishment of the Music Therapy Studio at the hospital, it had attracted clients from across Ghana, as well as international visitors, including ambassadors and high commissioners, seeking its unique therapeutic services.

Passengers who use public transport (trotros) have been advised by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Retd), David Eklu, to remain alert to their surroundings and avoid exposing cash and other valuables.

The advice follows reports circulating on social media about alleged attacks on unsuspecting commuters.

Speaking to The Mirror in Accra last Wednesday, DCOP (Retd) Eklu, who is a security expert, said passengers should develop the habit of assessing their surroundings and identifying anything that appeared unusual while travelling.