In a recent presentation delivered on behalf of the Chief Justice at the University of Education, Winneba, Justice Kweku T. Ackaah-Boafo underscored the critical role Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) plays in easing the burden on Ghana's courts. He noted that over the past two decades, court-connected ADR mechanisms have helped settle more than 37,000 cases — a striking testament to the growing relevance of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration in the Ghanaian legal landscape.

Ghana’s story is often told through the bold moments of history—independence, leadership, and national milestones. Yet, beyond these defining events lies a quieter, more enduring narrative shaped by ordinary lives. It is found in the trembling hands of a young clerk witnessing the birth of a nation, in the fragile beginnings of a child fighting to survive, and in the simple but profound lessons of childhood marked by love, struggle, and resilience.

These personal stories remind us that nation-building is not confined to history books or grand political stages. It lives in our homes, our workplaces, and our daily sacrifices. Across generations, from independence to the present day, Ghanaians have carried forward a shared spirit of perseverance, responsibility, and hope. We bring you some real-life stories of some personnel of the Prudential Bank.

A few years ago, a young lady doctor joined a social club and met a young man of her dreams.

Everything about him matched her expectations; he was a committed Christian, a successful businessman and had good manners and sense of humour.

She, however, detected some deficiency in his spoken English and sometimes what he said in public embarrassed her.

Dear Mirror Lawyer,  I bought a piece of land at Adum, Kumasi. I was so excited to get that land because it lies in a busy area. After negotiations with the vendor, we entered into a contract of sale.

By the terms of this contract, I was to pay an initial instalment of one-third of the total purchase price, which I paid to the vendor.

Climate change is no longer a distant problem for Africa. It is a daily reality. Across the continent, communities are already experiencing its effects, from prolonged and extreme droughts affecting farmers, to floods displacing families, to rising temperatures making cities hotter and more difficult to live in.

In Ghana, coastal communities are losing land to erosion, floods continue to affect parts of Accra every year, and illegal mining is destroying forests and polluting rivers that communities depend on for their livelihoods. 

These environmental disruptions are not just ecological problems. They are economic, social, and development challenges that affect Livelihoods, food security, water availability, health, jobs and overall living standards.

At 80, she carries her years lightly, but her legacy with unmistakable weight. In a nation shaped by moments of upheaval, reform and renewal, Joyce Rosalind Aryee stands as one of the enduring figures who did not merely witness history, but helped to steady it.

“I don’t feel 80,” she says with a soft laugh. Yet behind that remark lies a life defined by service, conviction and an unwavering sense of purpose.

Her secret? “God has blessed me with a child’s heart, and I cherish it—it has been my greatest blessing.

Yesterday, Friday, April 17, 2026, was World Haemophilia Day, commemorated on the theme: “Diagnosis: First step to care".

This theme highlights the urgent need to identify the estimated 75 per cent of people with haemophilia and an even more significant gap for other bleeding disorders, implying that hundreds of thousands of people around the world still lack access to basic care.

It is heartwarming to know that we have the power—and the shared commitment—to change this.

Some commercial motorbike riders have complained that fares on ride- hailing apps are too low despite the convenience of the apps.

This concern comes months after Parliament passed the Road Traffic Amendment Bill in December 2025, legalising their operations and ride-hailing apps introducing commercial motorbikes (okada) options along cars.

The passing of the bill means that beyond booking motorbikes for package delivery on these apps, passengers can now request rides, often at a lower rate than the existing car options.

A farmer and spiritualist, Sammed Yussif, has been arraigned before the Tarkwa Circuit Court for allegedly defrauding four persons of GH¢10,700 under the pretext of doubling the money.

He was before the court presided over by Mrs Bernice Mensimah Ackon, but his plea was not taken. He has been charged with four counts of defrauding under false pretences contrary to Section 131 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).

Hearty, basic and cheap, oats have been eaten for centuries and now, they’re a staple of wellness culture — for good reason.

Oats are a “balanced food” with a good amount of protein, relatively little fat and a variety of vitamins and minerals, said Elizabeth Hyde-Daddio, a dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Northwell Health in Long Island. 

All bell peppers offer health benefits, but color reflects ripeness and nutritional maturity, both of which are important for immune support. 

While red bell peppers provide the strongest combination of immune-supporting nutrients, consuming a mix of colors can ensure a wider range of protective plant compounds.

A baby is home for the first time after spending over 100 days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

On Thursday, April 16, the King's College Hospital in Dubai, UAE, announced that a baby girl named Talia, "born at just 22 weeks," was finally released from their care.

The University of Ghana (UG) has reached a historic milestone with the promotion of Prof. Daniel Adu Ankrah from the rank of Associate Professor to the rank of Professor, making him the first and youngest Professor in Agricultural Extension since the Department of Agricultural Extension was established nearly 50 years ago in 1976. 

Prof. Ankrah, the current Head of Department, has risen through the academic ranks with unprecedented speed, completing the journey from Lecturer to Professor in just nine years—one of the fastest trajectories in the University’s history. 

His achievement breaks long-held assumptions that professorial ranks are reserved for much older academics, especially within public universities in Ghana.

The University of Ghana has promoted Prof. (Mrs.) Dilys Sefakor MacCarthy, Head of the Soil and Irrigation Research Centre (SIREC), School of Agriculture, College of Basic and Applied Sciences, to the rank of Professor of Plant Nutrition. 

This well-deserved elevation marks a significant milestone not only in her distinguished career but also in the history of the University. 

Prof. MacCarthy becomes the first female Professor of Plant Nutrition and the first female Professor within the School of Agriculture, an achievement that underscores her outstanding commitment, dedication, passion and academic excellence.

A 25-year-old unemployed woman, Helena Aba Kwansah Abakah, who allegedly stole an eight-month-old baby boy and circumcised him, has appeared before the Tarkwa Circuit Court in the Western Region.

The mother of the baby, Ms Halima Joll, told the police that circumcision was against the cultural practices of her people.

The Easter festive season ended last weekend, and for me, it was one of the best celebrations I have observed over the past decade.

This is because I had the opportunity to observe Good Friday, which was marked on April 3, 2026, in Accra, and had to leave on Saturday, April 4, for the Kwahu Business Forum, a national platform that brings together captains of industry, bankers, insurers, investors and everyone interested in business and related matters.

Dear Mirror Lawyer, Benedicta and I have been friends for four years. As a good friend, she supports my dream of becoming a fashion designer by motivating me and pushing me to pursue it.

I decided, out of the goodness of my heart, to sew three dresses for her.

With schools on break and children spending more time at home and outdoors, ensuring their safety becomes a shared responsibility for parents, guardians and the children themselves.

Vacation periods are meant for rest and fun, but they can also expose children to risks if proper precautions are not taken.

A 31-year-old motor tricycle rider, Godfred Sugri Sobbeng, has been convicted by the Tarkwa District Court of stabbing a farmer during a domestic dispute at New Domeabra, Mile 5, Tarkwa, in the Western Region.

His sentence was, however, deferred to April 14, 2026.

One type of visitor whose classification among tourists generates controversy is the business traveller.

As the name implies, the business traveller is an individual who visits a country for business purposes.

The affair he comes to conduct could be a feasibility study, a market survey or a conference. Other business tourists come in to escort goods or negotiate deals.

The game of football has become very technical, and coaches devise strategies to win their matches.

One such strategy is ‘close marking,’ where players stand close to their opponents to make it difficult for them to receive a ball, control it, pass or score.

This strategy works for some teams, and some lovers are tempted to apply this ‘stra’ to their relationships.