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Fifty 50 Club donates GH¢10,000 to support treatment of 8-yr-old boy

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Edmond-Aquah, President of the Fifty 50 presenting the to Mr the father of the beneficiary child

Fifty 50 Club, an Obuasi-based Non-Profit Making Association has donated an amount of GH¢10,000 to support the medical bill of Stephen Aboagye, a 8-year old boy suffering from congenital disorder, that causes the skull to grow abnormally large and heavy.

The condition affects the patient’s vision, hearing, speech and mobility and puts him at risk of serious complications such as infections, seizures and brain damage.

The latest World Health Organisation (WHO) data published in 2020 indicated that Encephalitis Deaths in Ghana reached 357 or 0.20% of total deaths.

She noted that the age adjusted Death Rate is 1.69 per 100,000 of population, with Ghana ranking 8th in the world.

Members of Fifty 50 Club include employees of AngloGold Ashanti and its subsidiaries, as well as employees of other corporate organisations across the country and abroad. The over 250 members of the club contribute monthly to support the Club’s objectives.

Madam Hannah Amponsah, the class teacher of Stephen Aboagye, explained that the boy was diagnosed with the rare condition, owing to the impact on his sense of vision and hearing which have affected his academic performance.

According to her, the parents of the innocent boy have struggled to find appropriate medical treatment for him, prompting her to seek assistance from the Fifty 50 Club.

Mr. Jacob Edmond-Acquah, the President of the Club, who gave details about Stephen Aboagye’s condition and support for the club, said Stephen was admitted to the hospital with a complaint of a progressive mass in the parietal capital region of his head.

He said the mass had been present since birth, but had increased in size and caused headaches and visual disturbances in the past few months.

He disclosed that an MRI Scan revealed a large, well-defined, cystic lesion with a solid component and enhancement after contrast administration.

He said the Club, known for similar support and donations over the years, decided to step in with an amount of GH¢10,000 to take care of the medical expenses and hoped the boy goes through the processes smoothly to enable him live a normal life.

Mr. Edmond-Acquah affirmed the Club’s resolve to continue to make impact in the lives of people, stressing that they have launched a survey to ascertain the impact of the plethora of support it has rendered to people since July 2020.

Founded in July 2020, the Fifty 50 Club has raised GH¢360,000 and made several donations over the past 3-and-a-half years, including contributing to the cost of surgeries or medical treatments for kids and other individuals with various heart medical conditions, supporting community clinics with medical equipment and supplies, providing scholarships to brilliant but needy students.

Stephen Aboagye’s case is the 12th donation by the Club, making it the third beneficiary at a total cost of about GH¢27,600.

The Club also donated GH¢9,200 covering tuition, hostel and other incidental costs for the 2024/25 academic year to Clifford Wilson, who is currently pursuing a BSc. Human Biology (Medicine) programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, and GH¢8,400 to David Ababio Awuni who is in the final year of his 4-year Computer Science Programme at KNUST.

Kunle Oluomo impeached as Ogun Assembly Speaker

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Kunle Oluomo

Kunle Oluomo has been impeached as the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly. Eighteen of the 26 members of State Assembly voted for Oluomo’s impeachment at plenary session on Tuesday.

Oluomo was impeached for alleged embezzlement of funds, highhandedness and related offences.

The Assembly immediately elected a member, Oludaisi Elemide, as the new Speaker.

Giving his maiden speech after the impeachment, the new speaker asked for calm among member.

He said that the impeachment was not targeted against the governor of the state Dapo Abiodun as being speculated in some quarters.

He said that the development is within the constitutional rights of the members to elect those lead them in the House.

The House later adjourned plenary for two weeks, with the new speaker in possession of the maze, the symbol of authority of the House.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had on September 6, 2022, arraigned Oluomo before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over an alleged N2.475bn money laundering.

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Nnamdi Kanu requests UK’s intervention in his continued detention, trial

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Nnamdi Kanu, leader of IPOB.

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has requested the UK authorities to intervene in his trial and continued detention at the facility of the Nigeria’s State Security Service (SSS).

Since his re-arrest in July 2021, Mr Kanu, a British-Nigerian citizen, has been detained at the SSS facility. He is facing terrorism trial at a Federal High Court, Abuja.

In a letter dated 18 January and addressed to the House of Commons, the lower chamber of the UK parliament, the IPOB leader appealed to the lawmakers to prevail on the UK Government to intervene in his matter in Nigeria.

Aloy Ejimakor, Mr Kanu’s special counsel, who signed the letter, said he had the instruction of the IPOB leader to do so.

Mr Kanu, in the letter to the parliament, detailed how he was first arrested, his initial trial, and how he fled Nigeria after Nigerian security forces invaded his home town in Abia State, Nigeria’s South-east.

The IPOB leader, in the letter, presented some prayers which he pleaded with the parliament to consider for possible implementation.

“Urgently intervene in His Majesty’s (UK) Government, strongly urging it to promptly make demands on the Government of Nigeria to unconditional release of Mr Kanu from detention and repatriate him to the United Kingdom and to levy sanctions against the Government of Nigeria if it fails to comply within a reasonable time,” the letter read in part.

Mr Kanu argued in the letter that his extraordinary rendition to Nigeria from Kenya “inherently destroys every prospect for a fair trial in a jurisdiction that levied the rendition.”

He cited previous court rulings in the UK to support his position.

The IPOB leader said, in the alternative, the parliament should “promptly intervene with His Majesty’s Government, strongly urging it to make binding proposals to the Government of Nigeria to agree to conduct” his trial in the UK instead of Nigeria.

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Customer sues Electricity Company, demands N50 million damages

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Abuja Electricity Distribution Company

An aggrieved customer has sued the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) at the Kogi State High Court in Lokoja, demanding N50 million in general damages over alleged wrong billing.

The claimant, Ugochukwu Orakwue, a resident of Kogi State, in the suit filed before the judge, Nicodemus Auwalu, alleged that the AEDC deliberately refused to read his Postpaid Metre for billing him, and instead, imposes outrageous estimated bills on him.

Mr Orakwue prayed the court to restrain the defendant from further issuing him electricity bills based on estimation, but based on the actual reading of his postpaid meter.

He prayed the court to declare that the defendant’s act of issuing him electricity bills based on estimation instead of based on the actual meter reading of his postpaid electricity meter contravenes the regulations of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, and therefore illegal, null and void.

His other prayers include: “A declaration that all the electricity bills issued to the claimant by the AEDC based on estimation starting from the bill of 19” Oct. 19, 2015, being exercise or action founded on illegality are null, void and of no legal effect or consequence.

“A declaration that AEDC’s action of concealing the information of the claimant’s status as a metered customer by the wilful refusal to insert his meter number in his electricity bills contravenes the NERC’s regulation and therefore illegal, null and void.

“A declaration that the defendant’s act of disconnecting the claimant’s electricity supply for nonpayment in less than ten (10) days of the bill date, without issuing a disconnection notice to the claimant’s even when the complaint filed by him against the bills remains unresolved and contravened the NERC’s regulations and therefore illegal, null and void.

“A declaration that the claimant is entitled to be refunded the sum of N25,000 and Three Thousand Naria (N3,000) reconnection fee coercively collected from him by the defendant on July 28, 2023, before the reconnection of his electricity supply illegally or unlawfully disconnected by the defendant.”

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Tinubu justifies large cabinet, says merging ministries will lead to non-performance

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President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Monday justified his 48-man cabinet, saying merging ministries will lead to non-performance. The President, who urged Nigerians to join hands to fix the country and have a change of mindset towards money, spoke when he received a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by its President, Daniel Okoh, at the State House in Abuja.

“We have no other country but Nigeria. If you do not preach the sermon of understanding, tolerance, perseverance, and hope for Nigerians, you are doing damage to the country, and nobody will help us repair it,” Tinubu said, according to a statement from his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale.

“I have had a number of criticisms, including the rationale behind the size of my cabinet. If you want efficient, mobile, and resourceful people, we have to give people a load they can carry. If you combine too many ministries because you want to save money, you will have a future of non-performance and no results.

“Nigeria needs to turn the corner to grow, and we must give people challenges they can manage, and that is what we are doing”.

Despite the challenges facing the country on many fronts, Tinubu said his government is unrelenting, promising to be fair to all Nigerians.

“We are here to listen, and if you observe any inadequacies in my government, let us know. I am here today because of your prayers and the will of God Almighty. What I have challenged myself to do each day is to be fair to all Nigerians,” he maintained.

Tinubu was not the only one who spoke at the event. The CAN President said the group believes in Tinubu’s administration and is ready to always partner with it.

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Miners angry over harassment by state security agencies

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Kwabena Amoateng, Spokesman for the Youth in the Community Mining addressing the media

Some irate youth of Manfo, Subrisu and Fante Communities in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region have asked the government to, as a matter of urgency, stop the state security agencies from unnecessarily harassing them at the community mining site at Fante.

Some of the aggrieved Youth at the community mining site

They have threatened the government not to, in its wildest dream, bring ballot boxes to the catchment areas in the upcoming 2024 general elections, if the said harassment of the local miners continues.

Mr. Samuel Akowuah, an NPP polling station Chairman at Manfo and Chairman for the site at a press conference last Monday at Fante explained that the community mining was officially opened by the Deputy sector Minister, Mireku Dukar and the MCE Matina Nyantakye for the since 2021.

According to him, the youth have been working at the site as mandated, without flouting any of the rules and regulations guiding mining, yet the security agencies, including the Police, Military and Forestry guards continue to harass them on daily basis.

He disclosed that not too long ago, two of their members were shot dead by the forestry guards, and just recently five of the members including the NPP polling station Chairman at Subrisu were also arrested and detained to date, with their whereabouts unknown. He said the military are harassing them at the site without any provocation.

The scene at the Community Mining Site

Mr. Akowuah sounded a word of caution to the government, stakeholders and anybody behind the unlawful attacks to stop immediately, else they may be compelled to stage non-stop demonstrations against the authorities and policy makers in the municipality.

Mr. Kwabena Amoateng, the spokesman for the youth in community mining, also expressed worry over the stress and psychological trauma that the women among them go through, because the military are always on their heels.

According to him, the livelihood of the youth, especially women in the area, is being threatened.

Forestry Commission destroys mining equipment in Wassa Forest reserve

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One of the machines set ablaze in the Wassa Forest Reserve

The Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Forest Service Division has confiscated and set ablaze 29 chamfines, ten pumping machines and three motorbikes in the upper Wassa Forest, near Ampontenkrom.

The degraded forest

Mr. Baiden, who assumed office barely a week ago, set ablaze the confiscated equipment in the forest reserves, as part of his working visit to familiarise himself with issues on the ground and within his jurisdiction.

According to him, unfortunately they could not make any arrest because the illegal miners were given a tip off, as soon as they entered the community.

He disclosed that they also visited Sefwi Anhwiaso East reserve, near Aboabo, and burnt two heavy duty pumping machines, while two persons were arrested and handed over to the police for prosecution.

Mr. Baiden advised the public to desist from politicising issues concerning the environment and cautioned the Youth, Nananom and politicians to stay away from the forest and to enable them manage it for the benefit of the country as a whole.

Delta, Spotify’s debut series ‘The Passport Sessions’ bring together artists, cultures and stories

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Travelers and music lovers alike can pack their bags and get ready to stamp their musical passports as Delta and Spotify partner to release a brand-new docuseries, aptly titled “The Passport Sessions.”

The new series brings together songwriters, producers and artists from “twin cities” – cities around the world that share similar cultural identities – to create new music while exploring the influence and impact that music has on different cultures around the world.

Available today exclusively on Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment, the continued collaboration with Spotify signals another step in the airline’s journey to make the time spent on Delta even more enjoyable.

A Musical Travelogue

In a world where beats can transcend borders and music is a universal language, “The Passport Sessions” is an exploration into the music, cultures and stories that connect us. The first episode, “From Miami to Medellín”, sees Miami-based singer-songwriter Maye and producer Andy Clay meet with local artists Juan Duque and Aria Vega in Colombia’s city of eternal spring, Medellín.

Together, Maye and Andy travel on Delta to Medellín where they embark on a musical journey with Juan and Aria to capture the essence of their respective cities and cultures through music. From breaking bread in El Poblado to exploring local flavors in Comuna 13, the episode captures the artists’ creative process as they collaborate in the studio.

“‘The Passport Sessions’ series is about more than showcasing music,” said Delta Chief Marketing Officer Alicia Tillman. “It’s a harmonious celebration, quite literally, of Delta’s commitment to connecting people to places, passions and their own potential. We are weaving the cultural fabrics of destinations like Miami and Medellín into the very essence of our in-flight experience. It’s an embodiment of the magic that can happen when two beloved brands collaborate to live out their shared values in new and interesting ways.”

Customers can enjoy this exclusive content free on Delta’s industry-leading in-flight entertainment today. Simply navigate to the “Series” category of Delta Studio on your seatback screen. With more seatback screens across its global fleet than any U.S.-based carrier, Delta’s in-house curation team takes pride in handpicking the best content to bring onboard each month.

Stay tuned for future episodes of “The Passport Sessions” series later this year.

 

I dreamt I’m married to Gyakie and we have twins –Black Sherif

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Black Sherif and Gyakie

Kweku the traveler, who has been traveling even in dreams, has revealed a dream he had which has thrown social media into scads of reactions.

The Multiple award-winning rapper and singer, Black Sherif, in a dream revealed getting married to fellow Ghanaian Artiste, Gyakie.

According to the BET award-winner, they did not just get married but achieved worldwide success through their music and global tours.

“I had a dream and in the dream, I proposed to Gyakie and she accepted”. We got married a week after and a year later we had twins and toured the world together. I think this is a sign. Please tag her,” he added, leaving fans to wonder if this was wishful thinking or a sly nudge towards reality.

Known in real life as Jackline Acheampong, Gyakie, who released her first single dubbed – ‘Love Is Pretty’ in 2019, has previously stated that she is currently not in a relationship and does not have specific criteria for what she looks for in a partner but rather focuses on the overall vibe of the person.

 

Malia Obama debuts short film ‘The Heart’

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Malia Obama

Former US President, Barack Obama’s first daughter, Malia Obama has debuted her short film ‘The Heart’ at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, USA.

In a “meet the artist” clip from the Sundance Institute on YouTube, Obama, whose last name is not included on the video page describes the short (which she wrote and directed) as an “odd little story, somewhat of a fable” about a man grieving the loss of his mother after receiving an “unusual” request from her in her will.

“The film is about lost objects and lonely people and forgiveness and regret, but I also think it works hard to uncover where tenderness and closeness can exist in these things,” Obama is heard saying in voice over in the clip.

“We hope that you enjoy the film and that it makes you feel a bit less lonely, or at least reminds you not to forget about the people who are,” she later added.

In 2018, Malia’s parents inked a development deal between their company Higher Ground Productions and Netflix, which has yielded several projects, including last month’s thriller ‘Leave the World Behind’ – starring Oscar-winning actors Mahershala Ali and Julia Roberts as well as the documentary ‘Working: What We Do All Day,’ which netted Barack Obama his second Creative Arts Emmy earlier this month for best narrator.

According to Sundance, ‘The Heart’ is playing in the Short Film Program 1 at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

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