Men, by nature, often tend to be domineering and inward-looking. Many derive emotional fulfilment from their achievements and their role as providers.

In pursuing these responsibilities, however, we sometimes overlook the invaluable role our wives play in our lives.

In Ghana, it is common to hear some husbands proudly declare, "I take care of you and provide all your needs. What else do you need?" Yet, providing financially is only one aspect of marriage.

The Ghana Government announced a special two-day national general cleaning exercise— Friday, 10 July and Saturday, 11 July 2026—for the seven regions affected by the recent floods to desilt choked drains, clear sand, weeds and debris from roads and gutters, and undertake all other activities that would reduce the risk of further flooding.

Security agencies and waste management companies were called upon to be part of the process, as well as Ministers, Members of Parliament and government appointees.

A career in Public Relations (PR) and Communications was not something Faith Senam Ocloo had imagined for herself while growing up.

Like many young people trying to find their feet, her plan was simple: complete school, graduate and find a job.

However, what began without a clear career plan gradually led her into communications, where she has, over the years, carved a niche in fashion, beauty and lifestyle PR.

When floods hit communities, the immediate concerns are often destroyed property, displaced families and blocked roads.

However, another danger may remain even after the floodwaters recede: contaminated drinking water.

Heavy rains and flooding can increase the risk of waterborne diseases, including cholera and typhoid fever, particularly in communities with poor drainage and sanitation systems.

Forget Independence Day. Forget Founders' Day. Forget Greater Works. Forget Crossover Night.

Our most faithfully observed national event is the Annual Festival of Floodwaters, Floating Plastics and Official Sympathies—a spectacular production that has enjoyed uninterrupted annual performances since the 1950s.

Four people have appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly concealing 4.6 kilogrammes of marijuana in a parcel given to a traveller for delivery in Qatar.

The traveller, David Vouganye, was arrested after authorities in Doha, Qatar, found the suspected narcotic drugs hidden among food and personal care items in the parcel. He was subsequently prosecuted in Qatar and is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence.

The four accused persons are Isaac Techie-Menson, 57; Comfort Ofosu, 25; Catherine Quaye, 43, all travel agents and Kwaku Blorme, 38, a tiler.

Public Relations and Communications professionals have been challenged to embrace continuous reinvention, strategic leadership and ethical influence. This is as the profession responds to rapid advances in artificial intelligence, evolving stakeholder expectations and growing demands for trust and accountability.

The most popular names for babies born in 2025 in England and Wales have been revealed - with Lily moving up the charts into second place for girls.

Olivia held the top spot for the tenth year in a row for girls' names and Muhammad topped the list for boys' names for the third year running.

Amelia, which had been the second most popular girls' name previously, has dropped down to third, while Noah sits in second for boys. Leo has become the third most popular name for boys.

The Chief of Mamfe in the Eastern Region, Nana Ansah Sasraku III, has called on parents, teachers and community leaders to create safe and supportive environments where young people can openly discuss their struggles and seek help before turning to drugs.

The National Identification Authority (NIA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has launched a streamlined four-step process for Ghanaians living abroad to register for and obtain the Ghana Card, making it easier than ever for citizens in the diaspora to secure their national identification.

Women in PR (WiPR) Ghana, a professional network dedicated to empowering women in public relations and strategic communications, will host its 10th annual summit from 2nd July to 4th 2026 in Accra, under the theme “10 Years of Positioning Women in PR as Catalysts for Strategic Influence and Change.” 

The Minister of Tourism, Abla Dzifa Gomashie recently paid a working visit to the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) to engage with management and technical staff on matters aimed at preserving and sustainably managing the country’s historic forts and castles.

The forts and castles, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, stand as enduring symbols of the country's rich history and its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Marriage is not a place for a party or where you live happily ever after. This is because no matter how much you love each other, you will fight because you are two different people with different backgrounds, values and expectations who are trying to share all areas of your lives.

It is also sad to note that most of the things you fight about in your marriage have no solutions because they come from your inborn characteristics.

When you have an abusive partner and you have children in the marriage, the situation becomes very complicated. 

Last week, history was not merely remembered at the Christiansborg Castle in Accra—it was summoned through a historical theatre piece titled Echoes Through the Door of No Return.    

Indeed, curator and director Dr Abdul Karim Hakib transforms one of Ghana's most significant sites of the transatlantic slave trade into a living theatre of remembrance, where the ghosts of the past walk alongside contemporary calls for justice.

Dear Mirror Lawyer, In many countries facilities exist for the citizens to purchase property through credit facilities spread between 15 and 30 years.

Through such facilities, people are able to own houses easily and avoid the inconvenience of and hassle in paying rents to landlords and facing ejection from one place to the other.

Ideally, two people who fall in love should be allowed to live happily ever after in peace, sustained by romance, mutual respect and occasional electricity.

Reality, unfortunately, is a comedian with a dark sense of humour.

Marriage is often advertised as a union between two people. This is technically correct in the same way that a football match is technically about twenty-two people chasing a ball. It leaves out almost everything that is actually happening.

Goooooal! The FIFA 2026 World Cup is already underway.

Nations are cheering their teams on. It is that season again when hearts will be broken. Tactics and strategies are at play. Some underdogs will pull some strings of surprises. 

New talents will be born. All interests are on hold. The only interest now is which team takes home the cup. 

Men’s mental health is not a uniform issue; it is shaped by culture, ethnicity and geography. In some cultures, traditional roles of masculinity are even more rigid, making it harder for men to express vulnerability.

In others, mental illness may be stigmatised as weakness or even spiritual failure.

For many years, a spoonful of agushie (melon seeds) in soup, a little groundnut paste in a pot for ‘nkatenkwan’, or a dash of powdered pepper in stew was enough to transform an ordinary meal into a memorable one.

Today, many consumers say something has changed.

From homes to chop bars and market stalls, complaints about the quality of powdered pepper, agushie and groundnut paste are becoming common. 

The Managing Director of EDC Investment Limited, a member of the Ecobank Group, Paul Kofi Mante, has urged Ghanaians to adopt a culture of consistently investing, saying financial freedom and long-term wealth creation are achievable through discipline and patience rather than salary alone.

According to him, many people focus solely on earning salaries without taking deliberate steps to make their money work for them, a situation that often leaves them financially vulnerable.

Former CNN International correspondent Isha Sesay has spoken candidly about her decision to become a mother on her own at 46, describing the choice as an "embrace of my own autonomy" rather than a rejection of anyone.