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The essence of Christianity lies not in mere words, ritual observance, or denominational identity, but in the visible and active demonstration of love, kindness, and unity, all rooted in the Fatherhood of God. To be a Christian is to be a living reflection of Christ, who is the embodiment of divine love and the perfect expression of God’s compassion to humanity.

At the heart of the Christian faith is the command to love. Jesus Christ summarised all the law and the prophets into two great commandments: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind,’ and ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’ (Matthew 22:37-39).

These commandments reveal that love is not an optional virtue but the defining mark of every believer. A Christian must not only speak of love but must live it, in word, in deed, and in spirit.

The Love That Reflects God

The love a Christian is called to manifest is not the fleeting affection of emotion or preference, but the selfless, sacrificial love that mirrors God’s own nature. Scripture tells us plainly: ‘God is love’ (1 John 4:8). If God is love, then anyone who claims to belong to Him must bear that same nature in their daily life.

To preach love, therefore, is to proclaim the very character of God. When Jesus walked among men, His message was inseparable from His actions. He healed the sick, fed the hungry, comforted the broken-hearted, and forgave those who wronged Him (all as expressions of divine love in motion).

In a world increasingly marked by selfishness, division, and hostility, Christians are called to be beacons of this same love. Jesus Himself declared, ‘By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another’ (John 13:35). Our love for one another is not a private virtue; it is the public evidence of our faith.

The Kindness That Flows From Grace

Kindness is love in practical expression. It is love wearing work clothes, love with hands and feet. The Apostle Paul urged believers to ‘be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you’ (Ephesians 4:32). This form of kindness transcends human fairness; it mirrors the grace that God has shown to us in Christ.

True kindness is not measured by the size of a gift but by the spirit in which it is given. A kind word, a patient response, or a small act of mercy can transform another person’s day or even their life. Christians who practice kindness make visible the invisible love of God.

Jesus gave us a striking picture of this in the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). While religious figures passed by a wounded man, it was the Samaritan, considered an outsider, who stopped to show compassion. Christ concluded with a simple instruction: ‘Go, and do thou likewise.’ To follow Jesus means to live as that Samaritan lived (seeing the needs of others and responding with mercy, not indifference).

The Oneness of All in Christ

Equally vital to the Christian message is the oneness of all believers and the recognition of the universal Fatherhood of God. The Apostle Paul reminds us, ‘There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all’ (Ephesians 4:4-6).

This truth calls for the breaking down of every barrier: thus racial, cultural, social, or denominational, that divides the children of God. In Christ, there is no room for prejudice or exclusion.

‘There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus’ (Galatians 3:28).

The oneness of believers reflects the unity of the Trinity itself – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. When Christians walk in harmony, they reveal to the world the nature of the God they serve. Disunity, on the other hand, distorts the image of God and weakens the witness of the Church.

In His final prayer before the cross, Jesus prayed earnestly for this unity: ‘That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me’ (John 17:21). The unity of the Church, therefore, is not a mere human ideal. It is the divine strategy for revealing Christ to the world.

The Fatherhood of God

Recognizing the Fatherhood of God transforms how we see ourselves and others. God is not a distant ruler but a loving Father who cares for all His children. Jesus taught His disciples to pray, ‘Our Father which art in heaven’ (Matthew 6:9), reminding them that God’s love embraces the entire human family.

If God is the Father of all, then every person we meet is, in a sense, our brother or sister. This awareness should govern our attitudes and actions. It should move us to treat every human being with dignity, compassion, and respect, not because of what they have done, but because of who their Father is.

The Apostle John wrote, ‘Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the children of God’ (1 John 3:1). That divine love does not stop at the boundaries of the Church. It reaches into every corner of the world, calling all to reconciliation and peace.

Living the Message

To preach love, kindness, unity, and the Fatherhood of God is to live the gospel in its fullest sense. Words alone are not enough. Our lives must echo our message. The Christian who forgives when wronged, who shares when others hoard, who prays for those who persecute, and who seeks peace rather than conflict, that Christian is a living sermon.

In a world hungering for hope and healing, the most powerful message the Church can give is not found in eloquent sermons or impressive cathedrals, but in simple acts of love that mirror the heart of Christ. As the Apostle Paul wrote, ‘Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal’ (1 Corinthians 13:1).

Love is the proof of faith, the language of heaven, and the power that can renew the world.

Let every Christian, therefore, strive daily to embody that love; to be kind, to seek unity, and to honour the Fatherhood of God. For when love is manifested in our lives, we do more than preach the gospel; we become the gospel in flesh and blood, living witnesses to the truth that ‘God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him’ (1 John 4:16).

THE GHANA Football Association (GFA) on Friday, October 24, 2025, held a special thanksgiving service at the Imam Malik Hamburg Mosque in Maamobi, Accra, to express gratitude to Allah for the Black Stars’ qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The solemn service brought together key figures from Ghana’s football fraternity, including GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, Chief of Staff Michael Osekre, Executive Council Member Eugene Noel Nobel, Deputy General Secretary Ama Brobey-Williams, Director of Marketing Jamil Maraby, and Head of PR and Strategy Neil Armstrong-Mortagbe.

Also present were prominent football administrators such as GHALCA Chairman John Ansah, Accra Hearts of Oak Director Alhaji Brimah Akanbi, Tudu Mighty Jets President Abdullah Waheed (popularly known as Abu Sondonko), Dreams FC President Jiji Mohammed Alifoe and Vice President Prince Abdul Hamid.

The event also drew several FA staff and members of the Ghana Supporters Union led by their president, Moro Issaka Polo.

The GFA delegation was warmly received by the mosque’s leadership, led by Sheikh Zakariah Addo, Malam Abdul Razak Iddriss, and Alhaji Iddriss Yusif (Cliff).

The clerics commended the Association for its efforts in reviving Ghanaian football and offered prayers for continued success for the Black Stars and all national teams.

In his address, GFA President Kurt Okraku expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Muslim community for their unwavering prayers and support during Ghana’s World Cup qualification campaign.

He called for their continued intercession as the Black Stars prepare for the global tournament in 2026.

The mosque’s leadership, in turn, assured the FA of their continuous spiritual support and praised the Association’s recent achievements – including the Black Starlets’ qualification for the U-17 AFCON, the impressive performances of the Black Queens, and President Okraku’s elevation as CAF 2nd Vice President.

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu, has disclosed that she cancelled her wedding a day before it was meant to happen after enduring repeated domestic abuse from her former partner.

Speaking on Real Life with Aunty Ayo Adesanya, the screen legend recounted harrowing details of the violence she suffered – including a disturbing incident where her partner dragged her by the hair until she bled.

‘My husband was a violent person,’ Nwosu said. ‘I remember one day he broke the kitchen door while I was boiling water, dragged me by my hair, and I started bleeding. That’s a day I’ll never forget.’

She explained that despite intense pressure from her family and fiancé to go ahead with the ceremony, she refused to sign the marriage papers – choosing her safety over societal expectations.

‘It was not an easy decision, but I had had enough. Marriage is not a do-or-die affair,’ she said. ‘When domestic violence becomes too much, it’s best to walk away. If you accept it once, be ready to keep accepting it for the rest of your life.’

The Fuji House of Commotion actress revealed that at one point she even picked up a pestle to defend herself, saying she was ‘ready to go to jail’ to protect her life. ‘My neighbours even saw me naked,’ she recalled.

Ngozi Nwosu urged women not to remain in abusive relationships out of fear or shame, warning that abusers rarely change. ‘Don’t stay with a man who beats you and apologises later. Once it happens, it will happen again,’ she cautioned.

THE BLACK Queens have returned to Ghana following an emphatic 3-0 victory over Egypt in the first leg of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers in Ismailia.

The team arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Friday afternoon to a warm reception and will immediately switch focus to preparations for the decisive return leg, scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Goals from Doris Boaduwaa, Mary Amponsah, and Grace Asantewaa sealed a commanding first-leg advantage for the Queens, putting Ghana in a strong position to progress to the next stage of the qualifiers.

The team is expected to resume training on Saturday as they aim to finish the job in front of their home supporters. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has indicated that a detailed training schedule will be announced in due course.

The Black Queens will be hoping to replicate their first-leg performance and secure qualification as part of their quest to make a return to the continental stage at the 2026 WAFCON.

Academic qualifications, especially at the post-masters level, have never been so much on the spotlight.

It all started when Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai took over the headship of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as Director-General.

In line with the mandate of the Commission, he put some holders of certain qualifications under the microscope as it were.

It turned out that many could not defend their use of the PhDs they used for so long. They have subtly dropped the titles which they flaunted for so long with an air of hubris, especially on the political arena.

Indeed, until the GTEC crackdown, many did not know that honorary title holders can only keep these in their drawers; not to be flaunted about as many did.

The GTEC crackdown has opened our eyes and widely so.

Contained in today’s publication, there is a story about a petition questioning the man who has earned popularity and notoriety for leading the crusade against fake PhD holders; the Executive Director of GTEC whose professorship is being contested as the story suggests.

These are interesting times and the onus is on Prof. Abdulai Jinapor to prove the questioner wrong or right as the case may be.

Should the Prof. convince Ghanaians as to the appropriateness of his professorship, his integrity would be intact. In the case of the contrary, however, the negative impact would be too much for him to continue to lead the crusade against fake academic qualification holders in the country.

We doubt whether he would like to continue to hold the position should it turn out that his use of the professorship title is untenable.

He who asks for equity must come with clean hands, as the dictum goes, has come in handy under the circumstances.

The hornets’ nest has been disturbed and for us the moral lessons in these developments should not be lost, especially upon those who relish such integrity inadequacy.

While contributing to a radio discussion last Saturday, Prof. Isaac Boadi of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) made a wonderful submission when he said that the integrity of academic qualifications should be upheld. He added that it would be a step in the right direction if the integrity microscope is not restricted to PhDs only but expanded to include first and second degree holders.

We concur with his suggestion but wonder whether this herculean task can be accomplished. We are encouraged however that in a digitised world, no task is beyond accomplishment.

Be it as it may, we ask for a massive integrity auditing of such qualifications as suggested by Prof. Boadi, no matter how long it takes.

But before that step, let the outcome of the question about the professorship of Prof. Abdulai Jinapor be addressed and made public.

As part of his gratitude tour to organisations that supported the recently held ShattaFest, Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale visited Charterhouse, organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, last Saturday.

The meeting included discussions between Shatta Wale, Sammy Flex, Head of Public Relations, and Theresa Ayoade, CEO of Charterhouse, along with her executive team. The focus was on potential future collaborations.

During the meeting, Sammy Flex emphasised that the visit was a thoughtful initiative aimed at strengthening their relationship with the production giant. ‘As a team, we believed it was important to personally thank Charterhouse for their support and to foster a closer connection as we look forward to collaborating more in the future,’ Flex stated.

He also highlighted that the visit was part of a broader effort to acknowledge all major partners who played crucial roles in making ShattaFest 2025 one of the largest musical events in Ghana’s history.

This move has ignited a wave of online discussions and industry speculation, with many suggesting it could signal Shatta Wale’s potential return to the Ghana Music Awards-an event organised annually by Charterhouse.

The dancehall star has been absent from the awards for several years following his highly publicised altercation with fellow musician Stonebwoy during the 2019 edition, which resulted in a temporary ban for both artistes.

While neither Shatta Wale nor Charterhouse has confirmed any official plans regarding the awards, entertainment observers view this meeting as a promising sign of reconciliation.

Two of Manchester United stars, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo became the centre of attention after dancing to Moliy’s ‘Shake it to the Max’ following their 4-2 win against Brighton at Old Trafford.

After Mbeumo scored the goal, Amad Diallo joined the celebration by dancing to the ‘Shake it to the Max’ challenge, highlighting the track’s worldwide influence.

Moliy’s ‘Shake it to the Max’ challenge has gained significant attention globally, with various personalities and creatives joining the trend.

It will be recalled renowned fashion model Claudia K created a challenge for Shenseea’s verse in the song.

Internet sensations, Davy and Mélo created a challenge for the hook of ‘Shake it to the Max’.

Ghanaian musician Archipalago also created his own version of the song, but received mixed reviews. Others include Shenseea and Skillibeng, Cardi B and Tyla among other international stars, who have vibed to the track. Samini, Stonebwoy, and Edem have also created their own refixes of the hit song.

The song has garnered significant accolades, including multiple gold certifications in various countries, including Gold in France for selling 100,000 units, in New Zealand for selling 15,000 units, in Greece for streaming equivalent to 1,000,000 streams.

Also, it has received gold certification in the United Kingdom for selling 400,000 units and in the US for selling over 500,000 units.

In terms of chart performances, it reached number one on the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart, peaked at number one on the UK’s Official Afrobeats Chart for seven consecutive weeks among others.

Music legend, Kojo Antwi has paid an emotional tribute to the late former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, describing her as ‘a loving and supportive spirit’ whose compassion and dedication to empowering women left an enduring mark on the nation.

In a tribute on his social media pages, the celebrated musician expressed profound sorrow over her passing.

‘My condolences to The Rawlings Family. More than just a respected public figure, I regarded her as a loving and supportive spirit – a true advocate for women’s rights. Ghana suffers the loss of a graceful soul. Rest in perfect peace, Mrs. Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. Damirifa due,’ Kojo Antwi wrote.

Accompanying his tribute was a cherished photograph of himself with the late former President, Jerry John Rawlings, and late former First Lady, Nana Konadu, taken nearly three decades ago at his first-ever ’24th December Kojo Antwi Experience’ concert at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra.

Reflecting on their long-standing friendship, the Maestro recalled how the Rawlings’ were loyal supporters of his music and frequent guests at his annual concerts. He revealed that Nana Konadu’s last appearance was at the 2023 edition of the Kojo Antwi Experience held at UPSA – a memory he now treasures even more deeply.

Kojo Antwi also recounted how the late First Lady once invited him and his band to perform in Côte d’Ivoire for then-First Lady, Henriette Konan Bédié, during the tenure of President Henri Konan Bédié, describing it as a testament to her unwavering support for Ghanaian arts and culture beyond the nation’s borders.

Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, Ghana’s longest-serving First Lady and founder of the 31st December Women’s Movement, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the age of 76.

Her death has been met with widespread mourning across the country, as tributes continue to pour in celebrating a woman remembered for her strength, grace, and lifelong commitment to the empowerment of women and the advancement of Ghanaian society.

The Eastern Nzema Traditional Council in the Western Region has made it clear that Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli II, remains the gazetted Paramount Chief of Atuabo.

The Council has, therefore, called on the police to as a matter of urgency investigate and bring to book some individuals creating tension and disrupting the peace of the area.

About six months ago, the Paramount Chief had to flee for his life and seek ‘asylum’ elsewhere because of some chieftaincy clashes between him and his direct nephew, one Awulae Blay.

The traditional council, at a press conference in Takoradi, appealed to the Paramount Chief to come back to the area, to continue his development agenda.

Nana Etwe Kpanyinli VI, Chief of Anyinase and a member of the King Makers of the Paramountcy said, ‘We the Traditional Council had not sat on any such case of destoolment or declared that Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli II is not our Paramount Chief.’

Nana Kwabena Bentum II, Chief of Salman, described the current happenings in Atuabo as uncalled for and needing urgent government intervention to end the growing tension in the area.

He called on the law enforcement agencies to deal with all offenders within the paramountcy.

Nana Simali Kpanyinli V, Chief of Anwia, said the police in particular must ensure that peace and sanity prevail in the area to propel development.

The chiefs were accompanied by other citizens of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area.

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the government’s launch of several major national programmes without submitting their official documents to Parliament for scrutiny, describing the situation as a clear breach of accountability and transparency standards.

According to the caucus, at least 11 flagship programmes have been publicly announced and allocated funding, yet none of them has been properly laid before Parliament for approval.

The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Economic Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, said these initiatives include the One Million Coders Programme, 24-Hour Economy Initiative, Jobs Export Programme, Adwumawura Project, National Apprenticeship Programme, Tree for Life, Accra Reset Programme, One Child-One Tree, Ghana Infrastructure Plan, Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities, and the No Fee Stress Programme.

Speaking to the media, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah explained that although these programmes have been featured prominently in government communications and on national platforms, they have not been accompanied by programme documents outlining their objectives, selection criteria, funding frameworks, or performance indicators.

‘These are initiatives that have been launched, and ministers have received hundreds of millions of Ghana cedis to execute them,’ the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP said.

‘But not one of them has had a programme document presented to Parliament. So how do we know the targets, the beneficiaries, or the performance benchmarks? Without these documents, Parliament cannot perform its oversight role effectively,’ he intimated.

He stressed that the lack of proper documentation and parliamentary approval makes it difficult for the legislature, the media, and civil society to track the real impact of government policies.

‘Even ordinary citizens have no way of knowing how to access these programmes or measure their progress,’ Mr. Nkrumah added.

The MP revealed that there are growing calls within Parliament for the executive to immediately submit all programme documents for review.

He also disclosed that ‘intelligence suggests the matter has already been discussed at Cabinet level, and the President has instructed ministers to bring the relevant documents to Parliament.’

He described this as a welcome but long-overdue step, emphasising that transparency should be institutionalised rather than left to executive discretion.

‘We don’t need to run away from accountability. If programme documents are properly laid before Parliament, oversight can begin, and we can all follow the results,’ he stated.

Drawing comparisons with past administrations, the MP recalled that when the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative was introduced under the previous government, Parliament debated the policy and insisted that every transaction under the programme be brought before the House for approval.

‘That is not to say that everything in the past was perfect,’ he admitted and pointed out, ‘but even if there were shortcomings then, it doesn’t mean we should continue bad practices. Governance should improve year by year.’

He also revealed that Parliament’s committees are preparing to hold public hearings on the Annual Progress Reports (APRs) of various ministries, departments, and agencies in the coming weeks.

‘The 2024 APRs are ready and ministers will soon be invited to explain what they achieved with the funds allocated to them,’ he said.

He noted that the absence of programme documents makes it impossible to establish baseline data for evaluating future performance.

‘When we eventually review progress, what will we compare it to?’ he asked and added, ‘We need those documents to know what the targets were in the first place.’

To prevent similar lapses in the future, the MP suggested that Parliament consider a new law compelling all governments to lay programme documents before the House once funding has been approved.

‘Today we rely on moral persuasion. But if a bill becomes necessary to make it mandatory, then it is something Parliament should consider seriously,’ he asserted.

He urged the government to demonstrate its commitment to good governance by ensuring that all national programmes, whether new or ongoing, are subjected to full parliamentary scrutiny, noting, ‘Transparency is not optional. It is the foundation of trust between the government and the people.’