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GMB 1st runner-up tours Ho
The First Runner-Up, in the 2021 Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) contest, Dr Setor Abra Norgbe during the yuletide embarked on a thank-you-tour in the Ho municipality to express gratitude for the support she enjoyed from the people in the area and beyond.
She stopped over at the Cured Lepers Village at Ho and donated various food items, water and detergents to the inmates.
The items, worth about GHS10, 000 included bags of rice, soap, toilet rolls and cooking oil, tinned fish, biscuits and toffees.
Dr Setor Norgbe was accompanied by Togbe Adza Nye IV, Dutorfia of Ziavi, and Dr Gameli Norgbe, a seasoned medical practitioner and a prominent citizen of Ziavi.
The pretty doctor said that the gesture was in line with the spirit of Christmas “during which we are all expected to demonstrated our love for one another,”
“Thank you all for supporting me,” she added.
Mr Nelson Atito, the caretaker of the village thanked Dr Setor Norgbe for the gesture, saying it was a true reflection of her love for the cured lepers.
He said that there were 105 cured lepers at the village who needed support in various ways from not only policy makers but also from the public.
Earlier, Togbe Adza Nye said that the best way to demonstrate one’s love for others was to share the little one had with them.
Later in the day, a durbar was held at Ziavi, the hometown of the 2021 GMB First Runner-up, in her honour.
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Ho
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
