Dear Mirror Lawyer, My aunt is a trader who fell on hard times during the COVID-19 pandemic and has not been able to recover financially since. 

She approached one of my bosom friends to secure a loan. It was agreed that she had to pay the loan amount of GHS 10,000.00 within five months, in five equal instalments. 

However, she defaulted on payment of this amount, and my friend has reported the matter to the police. One afternoon, the police stormed my aunt's house, where I also live, and arrested her. 

When vitamin B12 levels drop, symptoms like fatigue, headaches, muscle weakness, and depression can appear, but diagnosis can be tricky since these overlap with many other conditions.1

1. You May Feel Weak and Fatigued
Vitamin B12 plays a role in the production of red blood cells (RBCs). These cells carry oxygen through the body. Oxygen helps your body produce energy.

No matter the type of sandwich you’re making, the bread you choose is just as important as what you’re putting between the slices. 

While the healthiest bread types may seem obvious, if it’s wheat versus white bread, it’s not quite as cut-and-dried as you may think.

Wheat bread is often praised for its whole grain content, boasting more fiber, vitamins, and minerals. 

The Knights of Marshall Council 10, Accra, has officially launched activities to mark its 80th anniversary celebration. The colourful ceremony was held at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Kpehe, Accra last Sunday, April 19.

For the past few months, egg sellers at Kantamanto in Accra’s Central Business District have been grappling with an unusual challenge as crates of unsold eggs pile up and go bad due to low demand.

Wholesalers and retailers, many of whom have been in the business for over four decades, say the situation is unprecedented, as eggs once considered a fast-moving and affordable source of protein are now going to waste.

Three men have been remanded into police custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for the alleged theft of five vehicles belonging to different companies.

The accused persons are a 35-year-old driver, Kojo Amponsah, also known as Kamakazi who is a resident of Hwereso, Ejisu, Ashanti Region, a 35-year-old plumber, Emmanuel Appiah, also known as Taller, who is a resident of Danyema-Santanse, Kumasi, a and 33-year-old miner, Tanko Bashiru, also known as TK, resident of Atonsu-Ahensan, Kumasi.

They were before the court presided over by Mrs Bernice Mensimah Ackon on April 16, 2026. 

Ever heard or read of the remarkable tale behind the Trojan horse? It goes like this. When the Greeks had fruitlessly tried to invade Troy, they finally resorted to giving them a gift of a wooden horse.

Hidden inside the Greeks’ gift, however, was the elite force of the Greek army. When the city of Troy had gone to bed that night, the Greek soldiers descended from the horse and conquered them. 

The history of Oyarifa, a town in the Greater Accra Region, is shaped by the journey of a hunter.

It was originally called “Oyamfa”, but over time, it got adulterated to its present name, Oyarifa.

Oyarifa carries a historical heritage shaped by early settlement, cultural practices, and gradual transformation over time. 

Haemophilia is inherited, which means that it is passed on through a parent’s gene. It is located on the X chromosome, and since a male child inherits the Y chromosome from the father and an X chromosome from the mother, the disease tends to be seen more in male children. 

It is rarely seen in females if a father with the disease marries a woman who is a carrier of the gene. 

In that case, there is a 50 per cent chance of giving birth to a female with the disease. 

Today, unfortunately, most Ghanaians have adopted lifestyles that are completely alien to our tradition. For example, in the past, a woman was expected to stay with her parents and remain a virgin.

She was made to go through puberty rites to announce to the world she was ready for the marriage market. Then a man comes for her hand in marriage after an agreement between the families of the man and woman. 

FOR many women, pregnancy and childbirth are expected to be natural, even routine. But for many expectant and new mothers in Ghana, the experience is anything but simple.

Between clinical care and emotional support lies a gap — one that is quietly being filled by doulas.

Doulas are trained professionals who provide non-medical support to families during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, offering emotional, physical and informational assistance.

Dear Mirror Lawyer, will a contract only be valid if it is prepared and supervised by a lawyer? 

Frank Adams. 
Cape Coast.

THE Slaves Revisited”, a staging of the acclaimed 1982 play by the late playwright Dr Mohammed Ben Abdallah, will be performed today, April 25, at the National Theatre in Accra.

Produced by the Global Arts and Development Council (GADEC), this new staging brings together a vibrant ensemble of performers in a bold, contemporary interpretation of one of Ghana’s most significant theatrical works. 

Turmeric water contains curcumin, a compound that may help with inflammation and overall health. Here’s what may happen when you incorporate it into your routine.

Guava fruit is considered a superfood. It’s a tropical fruit with a similar texture to pears, but a sweeter flavor.

The leaves are edible and are often used to make an herbal tea.

Eating guava regularly has been associated with several health benefits, including improved digestion, cardiovascular health, and immune support.

Samsung tells Galaxy owners to restart their phones every day. 

The guidance appears in a company support document that dates to late 2021 but remains active policy. 

The page carries a blunt title: “Restart your Galaxy phone regularly to prevent it from slowing down or freezing.” No hedging. No caveats. Make it a daily habit.

A separate analysis examined the same question and landed somewhere else. 

Self-control is the ability to regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations or impulses to achieve long-term goals. 

It involves managing immediate desires for future benefits, such as exercising or saving money.

Key strategies include avoiding temptations, building adaptive routines, and fostering motivation. 

Most people treat self-control like a muscle, as if it’s something to be flexed, strained and eventually exhausted. 

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.