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Businessman donates Incubator to St. Martin’s Hospital 

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ERNEST BEST ANANE
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Kwaku Abonee presenting the incubator to the hospital authorities

Mr. Kwaku Abonee, a Businessman and Philanthropist has donated an incubator estimated to cost GH¢10,000 to St. Martin’s Catholic Hospital at Manso Agroyesum, to enhance Neonatal Care in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti region.

The new incubator is expected to improve the hospital’s capacity to handle neonatal emergencies and giving new born babies in the district a better chance of survival and a healthy start to life.

One of the Incubators

Mr. Abonee, also known as Osama, explained that the donation was geared towards improving neonatal care.

According to him, the hospital’s management had reached out to him, concerning the urgent need for an incubator to properly care for vulnerable infants.

He indicated that the facility was in need of new equipment to provide specialised care for new born babies.

Mr. Abonee reaffirmed his commitment to improving healthcare in the constituency, adding that the donation is just one of many steps he intends to take in strengthening healthcare services in the community.

Mr. Abonee also assured the hospital staff and authorities that his outfit would continue to support St. Martin’s Catholic Hospital and other healthcare facilities in the district.

He entreated them to ensure the incubator had been used for the intended purpose.

Sister Mary Assumpta thanking the philanthropist

Sister Mary Assumpta Taabazuing, Nurse Manager at the Hospital, expressed the facility’s profound gratitude to Mr. Kwaku Abonee for this timely and life-saving donation.

She disclosed that the incubator would make a difference in their ability to care for new born babies who are critically ill or premature.

She noted that Amansie South District continued to face challenges and that the donation was a beacon of hope for better healthcare delivery.

She observed that the generous contribution from the Philanthropist to the Hospital makes it better equipped to provide life-saving care for new born babies and also marks a positive change for healthcare in the district.

Prefos Limited rewards 20 dedicated workers

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SEBASTIAN R. FREIKU
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Mr. Alexie Fosu (right) presenting the CEO’s Special award to Ing. Lenam

Twenty workers of Prefos Limited, drawn from the Northern and Southern regions of Ghana, have received awards for excelling in their areas of operation.

The awards ceremony formed part of activities to mark the 34th anniversary of the founding of Prefos Limited, an electrical engineering company.

The awardees took home cash prizes ranging between GH¢40,000 and GH¢60,000 and Television sets and refrigerators.

The Project Engineer, Mr. Lenam, won the CEO’s Special award and received GH¢60,000 as his prize.

Prefos workers and staff of the hospital during the presentation ceremony

Other award winners included: Ama Pokuaa (Best administrative officer) who received GH¢50,000; Martin Owusu and Azuma as best electrician and best driver who received GHc40,000 each.

From the Northern sector, Mandella Osei emerged the best administrative officer to win GH¢50,000 cash prize, with Yaw Adjei and Robert Abass taking GH¢40,000 each, as the best electrician and best driver respectively for 2024.

The CEO of the Prefos Limited, Mr. Alexie Fosu congratulated the award winners and urged them to work harder to ensure the growth of the company.

Meanwhile, the management of Prefos Limited has donated a number of items to the Children’s ward of the Juaben Government Hospital.These included baby foods, detergents, diapers and toiletries.

Nurse Manager Asenso receiving the items from Mr. Dwomoh

Mr. Thomas Dwomoh, a Director of the Prefos Electrical Training Centre presented the items to the hospital, on behalf of the company.

Lydia Asenso, Nurse Manager of the hospital, who received the donation on behalf of the hospital, expressed appreciation for the gesture and appealed to other institutions to come to their aid.

She said the female ward lacked adequate beds, mattresses and drip stands among others, and called for assistance.

Madam Asenso indicated that the hospital was erecting a fence wall around its premises from its IGF and appealed for support from the government and general public to help equip the Intensive Care Unit and the Mother and Baby unit.

Naira appreciates against dollar again

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Naira up against dollar

The naira extended appreciation against the dollar at the official market to end the week on a positive note, Friday.

This comes as FMDQ data showed that the naira gained at N1,547.58 against the dollar on Friday from N1,548.47 exchanged on Thursday.

This showed N0.89 improvement against the dollar on Friday.

Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira remained unchanged at N1680 per dollar on Friday, the same exchange rate as on Thursday.

DAILY POST reports that in the last six days, the Naira has recorded mixed sentiments of gains and losses against the dollar and indeed other foreign currencies.

The Naira started the week on Monday, 13 January, 2025, at N 1,548.89 and N 1,667 per dollar at the official market but closed at N 1,547.58 and N 1,680 per dollar in the black market.

This showed that in the week under review, while the gain was N1.31 against the dollar at the official rate, it lost N3 at the parallel market.

On Thursday, the Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the apex bank will consolidate gains in the foreign exchange market, remittance, diaspora engagement, and others in 2025.

“By engaging transparently with stakeholders— from local communities to international partners— we bolstered Nigeria’s credibility at the global level while addressing our nation’s unique challenge,” he stated.

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Katsina: Police foil bandit attack, neutralise seven suspects

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Katsina State Police

The Katsina State Police Command has thwarted a bandit attack on Ruwan Doruwa village in Dutsinma Local Government Area, neutralised seven suspected bandits, and recovered over 100 rustled animals during a joint security operation.

This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu.

According to the statement, the incident occurred on Saturday, at about 9:00 am.

He revealed that the Dutsinma Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call reporting an attack on the village by armed bandits wielding AK-47 rifles.

In response, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), in collaboration with the military, Department of State Services (DSS), Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KTSCWC), and local vigilantes, mobilised a swift operation to confront the attackers.

“Upon arrival, the team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun battle, neutralising seven of them, while others fled with varying degrees of injuries, abandoning the rustled animals,” Aliyu stated.

The operation led to the recovery of 61 cows, 44 sheep, two donkeys, a goat, and a dog.

Commending the operatives, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, praised their gallantry and professionalism during the operation.

He reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents and called for continued public support through timely and useful information.

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IGP Distributes Kits, Uniforms To Police Officers

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IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has distributed new kits and uniforms to police officers nationwide.

Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the gesture reaffirms the IGP’s commitment to improving officers’ welfare and boosting their morale.

“This initiative supports his vision to enhance improved working conditions and professionalism within the force,” the statement read.

Egbetokun expressed optimism that, with the approval of the 2025 budget, more welfare-focused projects will be implemented to further support officers to carry out their duties effectively.

He stated that the Force “remains dedicated to maintaining a well-equipped and motivated workforce for the safety and security of all Nigerians.”

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APC Wins 16 Of 18 Local Govt Chairmanship Seats In Ondo

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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won 16 out of the 18 chairmanship seats in the local government elections in Ondo State.

The Chairman of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Joseph Aeemo, declared this at the headquarters of the commission in Akure on Sunday.

He noted that while the rescheduled election is being held in Ondo West LGA, results are being expected from Owo LGA.

Only twelve political parties contested for the chairmanship and councillorship offices in the elections held on Saturday.

Ahead of the poll, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) announced its decision to withdraw from the election, saying it does not believe in the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission to conduct a credible election.

The names of the 12 political parties contesting in the election include: Action Alliance, Action Democratic Party, Action People’s Party, All Progressives Congress, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Boot Party, and Labour Party.

Others include the National Rescue Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, Social Democratic Party, Young Progressive Party, and Zenith Labour Party.

Before the Saturday poll, the last council election in the state was conducted on August 23, 2020, with the tenure of the elected council officials elapsing on August 22, 2023.

Since then, the administration of the 18 council areas of the state has been managed by civil servants, specifically the Heads of Local Government Administrations.

However, after several postponements, the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission finally fixed January 18, 2025, for the conduct of the election.

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Fuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people

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Niger state tanker explosion

A tanker has exploded after crashing in Nigeria, killing 77 people who had rushed to collect fuel from the scene, authorities say.

The tanker overturned and spilled its contents in the Suleja area of North Central Niger state on Saturday.

It exploded moments after people began scooping up fuel, killing dozens and leaving 25 others injured, including rescuers, officials said.

Fuel tanker explosions and accidents are common in the country – often caused by the poor state of roads and badly maintained vehicles.

Those injured in Saturday’s explosion are being treated in nearby hospitals, the emergency management agency said.

Nigeria has seen a number of similar incidents in recent months.

Two weeks ago, a fuel tanker involved in a crash exploded in the oil-rich Delta state, killing at least five people, and at least 153 people died in an explosion while trying to collect leaking petrol in October.

Fuel prices have increased by more than 400% in the last 18 months following bold economic policies by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, including the removal of long-standing fuel subsidies.

The changes have put millions of people into poverty, with many forced to turn to desperate measures for survival.

The government has said its policies are aimed at strengthening the economy.

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‘I was Whitney Houston’s real-life bodyguard’

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston may have been one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation but when David Roberts was asked to be her bodyguard he wasn’t exactly star-struck.

“I said ‘Whitney Houston, who’s he?’,” recalled the former police sergeant turned close protection officer.

He went on to spend six years protecting the late superstar as she toured the world and believes he was the inspiration for the 1992 film The Bodyguard, starring Houston and Kevin Costner.

“It was an eye-opener, bearing in mind I’m from a farming community on the tip of north Wales, the Llyn Peninsula.

“And here I am travelling the world right with arguably one of the most famous people in the world so it was quite an interesting experience,” said the 72-year-old, speaking from his home in Palm Beach, Florida.

Twenty-five years on he has written a book about his time with the star who died aged 48 in 2012.

David joined the RAF Police in 1968 and served in Northern Ireland before joining North Wales Police in 1972.

He later transferred to the Met Police, concluding his service in 1988 as a sergeant providing protection for visiting dignitaries and heads of state.

It was while working for the American embassy in London in 1988 he first met Houston after she flew into the UK.

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Adwoa Smart rejects suitors, says relationships bring ‘pressure and stress’

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NANA KWESI COOMSON
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Adwoa Smart

Belinda Naa Ode Oku, popularly known as Adwoa Smart, has candidly shared her current perspective on dating and relationships.

Speaking on the Ayekoo Ayekoo midmorning show with Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM, she revealed: “Dating is not part of my plans at all for this moment.”

Explaining her decision, Adwoa Smart said:

“You only engage in some of these things when you have sorted out some critical things in your life. My mind is on more important things.”

Despite her openness, she emphasised that she is neither a virgin nor promiscuous. Her focus, she says, is on avoiding “pressure and stress” often associated with relationships.

“You’d get into a relationship only to find out your partner is married or with someone else,” she lamented. “Due to this, I don’t like these things.”

When asked if she has suitors, Adwoa Smart enthusiastically admitted: “By God’s grace, I receive advances all the time. These are great men, but I’m only being careful, so I turn them down.”

She assured her fans that she is not closing the door on love entirely, adding: “In God’s own time, I will give someone a chance.”

Reflecting on her past, the beloved actress noted that although she has dated, she has never been married. She also shared: “I’ve been a mother before,” leaving her listeners with a glimpse of her life’s journey.

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Rex Omar tipped for Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Arts position

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Rex Omar

Media personality Kojo Preko Dankwa has endorsed renowned highlife singer Rex Owusu Marfo, known as Rex Omar, for nomination to the position of Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.

Speaking in a conversation on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning Show regarding President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment of a new creative arts minister, Mr. Dankwah, who is also the President of the Foundation of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP), delineated that, considering the effort Rex Omar has put into ensuring the vibrancy of the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO), his experience in the creative industry, and his role in representing the sector during the NDC campaign ahead of the 2024 elections, he is the right person to assist the minister-designate, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, in managing the affairs of the ministry.

“This man travelled to 12 out of the 16 regions to really meet creatives. This man really was able to gather creatives within the areas. Even if he was doing data, I’m sure by this time he could be able to tell us the number of creatives that we have.

This same man was the party’s lead when it comes to creative when they started the election; I mean for the presidential campaign team, he was the lead for the creatives. So, there was some expectation that was given to him from party level,” Mr. Dankwah explained.

Despite his expectation that Rex Omar would occupy the main position, the FOCAP president added that all hope is not lost, as he is rooting for the former GHAMRO president to be selected as the deputy minister.

He based his suggestion on how Rex Omar has effortlessly worked hard for the party’s victory in the polls, particularly within the creative arts sector.

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