Liberian Rapper, Jonathan Koffa known in showbiz as Takun J” is set to feature Ghanaian musician, Addi Self on his new song. According to sources Takun J was seen recording with the Self Nation president, Addi Self in his home studio, which tells something hot is brewing. Takun J's music addresses socio-political issues in Liberia. He is best known for his singles; “Who Make You Cry", "Policeman", "Gbagba Is Corruption" and "A Song for Hawa". He is part of the Hipco Accountability Network, an organization that strengthens copyright laws and establishes minimum play laws in Liberia. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Deputy Minister of Energy, Hon. William Owireku Aidoo, has urged investors to consider Ghana as a favourable destination due to its attractive energy sector among others, which he stated ranks among the most attractive on the continent. Hon. Aidoo, who is also the MP for Afigya Sekyere South in the Ashanti Region, made this statement on behalf of the sector Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, on Wednesday when he addressed the 14th EIF World Energy Congress and Exhibition currently taking place in Antalya, Turkey under the theme under the theme “Energy Conversion and Renewable Energy”. Addressing the 14th congress on the topic ‘Ghana’s Energy Situation – Our Policies, Opportunities and Challenges’, Hon. Aidoo stated that the Ghanaian energy sector is in a period of transition with the aim to creating a balance between the ecosystem and economic development, and that the country’s medium to long term goal is to increase the contribution of renewable energy from the 120MWe installed capacity representing 2.4% to more than 1000MW in the national generation mix and thus reach 10% renewable energy in the generation mix by 2030" He further stated that Ghana intends to accelerate the construction of the first utility-scale nuclear power plant within the same period to generate at least 1000MW of power. Coupled with other green energy technologies such as hydropower and large energy battery storage systems, mass electric-mobility for the transportation of goods and services. He declared, “I am confident to announce that Ghana is on the path to becoming the first country in the West African subregion to reach the UN net-zero emission target. Thus, significantly large opportunities and markets are being created in the low-carbon sectors and we welcome multinational corporations here present to consider Ghana and the ECOWAS subregion as preferred investment destination.” The Deputy Minister also referred to other initiatives such as the creation of the necessary legal and fiscal environments to attract private sector participation in the sector with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) such as KarPowership Holding and AKSA Ghana who currently generate approximately 460MW and 350MW respectively of clean thermal electricity using local natural gas supply in Ghana. "I can say without equivocation that the energy sector policies of Ghana are among the most attractive in Africa”, the Deputy Minister stated unequivocally. He also mentioned the amendment of the National Renewable Energy Act in 2020 (Act 1045) to provide the basis for renewable energy development and private sector participation in the renewable energy subsector as well as the development of the Renewable Energy Master Plan (REMP) to address long-term planning challenges and provide an investment-focused framework for the promotion and development of the country’s renewable energy resources for sustainable economic growth. The REMP, he noted, creates a US$ 5.6 billion market in renewable energy generation, manufacturing and export over the next ten years and an estimated 220,000 jobs for our people. The Deputy Minister continued ‘We have also launched a number of flagship investment programs including the scaling-up renewable energy program (SREP) with the aim of increasing the contribution of renewable energy in the generation mix and the achievement of our last mile electrification strategies. Under the SREP, Government targets the deployment of 35,000 units of solar home systems for off-grid communities, 55 units of mini-grids and 15000 units of net-metered solar PV installation. "We are rolling out the full implementation of this program in the first quarter of 2022 with initial financing contributions from the Government of Ghana, African Development Bank, Swiss Government and the Climate Investment Fund.” Hon. Aidoo stated that in response to these enabling environments, the Ghana renewable energy market has begun to attract major bilateral and multilateral investments from countries such Germany, Japan, Turkey, China, the United States of America, the Middle East, United Kingdom and bolster confidence for continuous growth. In respect of various challenges in the sector, he revealed that government is committing resources to critical areas of the energy sectors and reducing the wastage through the implementation of policies such as the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM), the Energy Sector Recovery Program (ESRP) as a major intervention for rebuilding the foundation for a financially sustainable and efficient energy market. Ghana’s delegation to the event includes senior officials from the Ministry of Energy as well as other key figures in the renewable energy sector. The congress is being held from 13th to 15th October 2021. Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Twitter is charged with excitements as thousands of its users media users have expressed mixed reactions following the celebration of #NoBraDay today. In series of tweets sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, most social media users have expressed the need to free the breast once a while. Ama Asabea tweeted "Enough? Or you want more? #NoBraDay Oba Baby also tweeted "Reposting cos its #nobraday Afriq Teens (MHT) tweeted "Brawlers is flawless. #NoBraDay let's flaunt it. Geovanni Photography also tweeted "Those ladies with big breasts and sanso get sense, may God open heaven doors and allow satan to come to heaven #NoBraDay Breast Board Chairman tweeted "Free those twins #NoBraDay" Tilly Hipsy also added "Free those titties #NoBraDay Retreat for more" Below are some screenshots: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Controversial On-Air Personality, Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa known in showbiz as Afia Schwarzenegger has taken to social media to thank God for dealing with and setting confusion among her enemies. According to her, the confusion which has hit the camps of MzBel, Adu Safowaa & Nana Tornado is just the tip of the iceberg adding that there are more to come. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/offinsomanhene-nana-wiafe-akenten-iii-reported-dead In a viral video sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, Afia Schwar said "My enemies that came together to become friends. Alliances that were formed against me, I destroy it in the name of Jesus. MOGPA God has destroyed you" "You are now fighting among yourselves. You can imagine how I am making a mockery of you. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/mce-confirmation-my-people-should-expect-improvements-in-infrastructure-hon-aminu-zakari Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Beauty queen, Sally Akua Amoakowaa Mensah, has sent a piece of advice to persons who still doubt the power of God to miraculously turn things around for those who believe in Him. The 2011 winner of Ghana's Most Beautiful is today, October 11, celebrating her birthday and has released stunning photos to confirm that she is indeed aging gracefully. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/groom-abandons-wife-grinds-backside-of-his-ex-at-their-wedding-reception-see-bride-s-reaction As part of her message on this special day, Akua, the former General Manager of Angel TV, owned by her ex-husband, Dr. Kwaku Oteng says she is grateful to God, for making her a 'living testimony' despite the trials she experienced. Tons of well-wishers have celebrated the former beauty queen who is an entrepreneur and a mother to three children whom she shares with Dr. Kwaku Oteng, the Chief Executive Officer of Angel Group of Companies. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/photos-lil-win-missing-in-action-at-bill-asamoah-s-mother-s-funeral-as-likee-and-others-represent "I'm a living testimony of God’s wonders! Onyame k3se3, aseda nka wo wate. W’ay3 de3 obi ny3 bi da. If you don’t believe in God, let my story draw you closer to God. He is a wonderful God," Akua captioned her photo adorned in a yellow dress. In a separate post to celebrate this year's birthday, Akua indicated that she will forever remain a queen who will continue to reign in the years to come. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/offinsomanhene-nana-wiafe-akenten-iii-reported-dead "Ebenezer! De3 wode me ab3duru ni, I am a year older, wiser, and still winning. 10 years a queen and still queening in my queendom. A real queen with a crown and a title." Below are some photos from Akua Mensah: Credit; Ghanaweb

Controversial on-air personality, Adu Sarfowaa has descended heavily on fellow social media influencer, Nana Tornado daring him to bring it on. In a video making waves on social media, Adu Sarfowaa who blended English and Twi said "Nana Tornado or whoever you call yourself. Hw3 me nae ah, esef3m, me nae, y3b3 tumi e recreate wo, woho fii" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/groom-abandons-wife-grinds-backside-of-his-ex-at-their-wedding-reception-see-bride-s-reaction The angry on-air personality further shamed Onua Tv, an Accra-based Twi-speaking television station and a subsidiary of Media General. She charged the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Media General, Beatrice Agyemang to put her tv station to order. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/photos-lil-win-missing-in-action-at-bill-asamoah-s-mother-s-funeral-as-likee-and-others-represent Although there seems to be bad blood between Adu Sarfowaa and Nana Tornado, it is, however, unclear what triggered Adu Sarfowaa to go hard on her fellow social media influencer. Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Residents of Wawasi in the Afigya Kwabre South District detained a 45-year-old man for what is being reported as an action made after he witnessed his best buddy sleeping with his fiancée in a dream. According to Accra-based rainbow radio, Desco, a palm wine tapper, allegedly lured his friend into a jungle and killed him on Friday, October 8, 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/groom-abandons-wife-grinds-backside-of-his-ex-at-their-wedding-reception-see-bride-s-reaction The next day, the suspect is reported to have stabbed another person over accusations that this victim treated him unfairly in his dream and that he was also a part of the community’s problems. This man, on the other hand, survived the attack and is currently being treated at the Ankaase Hospital, albeit the suspect is claimed to be dissatisfied with the news. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/photos-lil-win-missing-in-action-at-bill-asamoah-s-mother-s-funeral-as-likee-and-others-represent Desco is said to have gone on to stab the second son of his second victim as a manner of exacting the full measure of his actions, which he confessed to when he was apprehended. According to the report, Desco committed these heinous acts because he claims his dreams always come true, and he couldn’t wait for this one to come true in the flesh. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/offinsomanhene-nana-wiafe-akenten-iii-reported-dead Watch the video below: Credit: riddimsghana

Cameroon Legend, Samuel Eto’o has admitted that he has been made to suffer with Barcelona's poor results, who are experiencing a difficult period. The Blaugrana are yet to win a match in the Uefa Champions League this season having suffered defeats to Bayern Munich (3-0) and Benfica (3-0) in their first two games. In La Liga, Ronald Koeman’s men currently occupy the ninth spot with 12 points after seven games - five points behind leaders Real Madrid. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/photos-lil-win-missing-in-action-at-bill-asamoah-s-mother-s-funeral-as-likee-and-others-represent Eto’o expressed his disappointment with Barcelona’s form and he has called on the players to avoid bowing out of the Champions League in the group stage. They sit at the bottom of Group E behind Bayern Munich, second-placed Benfica and third-placed Dynamo Kyiv after two games. "Recently, Barcelona have made me suffer," Eto’o was quoted by Marca. "These are tough times for those of us who love the club. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/offinsomanhene-nana-wiafe-akenten-iii-reported-dead "It would be hard to accept group stage elimination in the Champions League. I still hope they can go through." After the international break, Koeman’s side will aim to turn things around when they host Valencia for a La Liga fixture on Sunday before a cracking league game against Real Madrid on October 24. Eto’o, who featured in a number of El Clasicos during his playing career, talked up the importance of encounters against the Blancos at the Camp Nou. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/mahama-ofosu-ampofo-know-nothing-about-takoradi-kidnapping-case-ndc “Barcelona have started the season badly, but the Clasico is a unique match and the players must make the most of it to change the dynamic of the season," he added. “Beating Real Madrid could be worth six points. "Those of us who have played that fixture know it's the most beautiful game in the world. I have played in Champions League finals, but I can say that the Clasico is unique. There's nothing else like it." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/mce-confirmation-my-people-should-expect-improvements-in-infrastructure-hon-aminu-zakari During his five-year stint at Barcelona, Eto'o enjoyed tremendous success with three La Liga titles, two Champions League trophies and other domestic honours. The 40-year-old recently announced his intention to become the next president of FecaFoot, who has been without a substantive head since 2018. Cameroon, meanwhile, are getting ready to host the continent for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in January. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ndc-s-kwesi-dawood-in-court-for-allegedly-impregnating-daughter Credit: goal.com

As the world commemorates the International Day of the girl, the member organizations of the Coalition of CSOs against Sanitary Pads Taxation are appealing to the Ministry of Finance to end the longstanding taxes on sanitary pads against adolescent girls and women in Ghana. According to the Coalition, the Government of Ghana presently charges a luxury tax of 20% and an additional 12.5% VAT on sanitary pads. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/groom-abandons-wife-grinds-backside-of-his-ex-at-their-wedding-reception-see-bride-s-reaction In a statement sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, it said "The fact that this tax is directly targeted at females for a natural occurrence in their reproductive process they have no choice or control over makes the tax highly unjust and immoral. The choice of whether to keep clean and safe or not is one that a state should never have to present to its people, particularly to the vulnerable sections of society." The Coalition also added that the taxes on sanitary pads have made the product very expensive and inaccessible to many low-income households who must choose between the pads and competing needs. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/photos-lil-win-missing-in-action-at-bill-asamoah-s-mother-s-funeral-as-likee-and-others-represent According to UNESCO, most girls are absent from school for four (4) days in a month and end up losing 13 learning days equivalent in every school term. In an academic year of nine months, a girl loses 39 learning days equivalent to six weeks of learning time due to the lack of sanitary pads. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/offinsomanhene-nana-wiafe-akenten-iii-reported-dead "This situation has dire consequences for life outcomes for girls. This is why we are passionate about this issue – because any policy that discriminately pushes a section of its population into poverty has no place in an inclusive and democratic state. Fortunately, though the action is yet to be taken, successive governments have recognized the harmful nature and effect of this policy on the health and dignity of females" The Coalition reminded the Finance Ministry that, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia last year stated the government will eliminate import duties on sanitary pads to improve health conditions, particularly for girls. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/mce-confirmation-my-people-should-expect-improvements-in-infrastructure-hon-aminu-zakari "It is very important. What we intend to do is to make sure we produce sanitary pads in Ghana until that happens in their numbers, we are going to eliminate import duties to bring down their cost,” – Citi News, 22nd August 2020." "We call on the Vice President to again add his voice to urge the Finance Ministry to remedy this injustice in the forthcoming 2022 budget expected to be presented to Parliament in November 2021. Ghana can and should follow the example of Kenya which cancelled taxes on sanitary pads as far back as 2004 and which has since been budgeting about 3M USD per year to distribute free sanitary pads in low-income communities. Since then, Rwanda and South Africa have also canceled sanitary pads taxes. " READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ndc-s-kwesi-dawood-in-court-for-allegedly-impregnating-daughter The Coalition noted that on the occasion of the 2021 International Day of the Girl, they are calling on the Ministry of Finance to #StopTheSanitaryPadsTax. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Muhammadu Buhari don order di Ministry of Defence to create one modest military-industrial complex wey go dey produce weapons locally. Di Nigeria President say dis na to meet some of the di requirements of di kontri military. Di president announce am for di opening of di Mid-term Ministerial Performance Review retreat wey dey organized to assess how far di Buhari goment don go to achieve di nine key priorities of di administration. Oga Buhari explain say the establishment of di industrial complex go reduce di way di Nigeria dey over depend on oda kontris for military equipment and logistics. E add join say na di Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), one military department na m dey responsible for di arms manufacture. How Buhari take score im administration on security President Buhari say as part of effort to strengthen di kontri security: Goment don increase investments in arms, weapons and oda necessary equipment. Nigeria don get A-29 Super Tucano - di aircraft military dey use for training, surveillance and attack. National Command and Control Centre don dey for 19 states of di federation. Nigeria Police Trust Fund don dey ground to improve di funding of di Nigeria Police Force. Goment don approve N13.3bn to start Community Policing initiative for di kontri. Oda areas President Buhari give imsef pass mark Economy: President Buhari say di Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increase from 0.8% for 2017 go 2.2% for 2019 but reduce for di first quarter of 2020 sake of global economic palava wey di Covid- 19 pandemic cause. E add join say di second quarter of 2021 better as di GDP rate tanda for 5.1% wey be di highest since di administration start. Power: Di implementation of "Willing Buyer - Willing Seller' policy don create opportunities for houses and industries wey no deserve to get light to get power supply. Buhari tok. Transportation: Di president take pride for di progress on railway projects wey dey go on for di kontri. Di completion of Lagos-Ibadan line Di Itakpe-Ajaokuta rail line wey finally see completion afta 30 years wey construction start. Buhari give assurance say work go soon start on di Port Harcourt - Maiduguri line, Calabar - Lagos coastal line wey go connect di south and eastern states. E torchlight oda areas wey include di N75 billion Nigerians Youth Investment Fund, di Petroleum Industry Act e sign into law for August plus di Performance Management System and Dashboard e take dey track projects in real-time wit live data. Source: www.bbc.com

The Omanhene of the Dormaa Traditional Area Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II says Ghana will not give room to the promotion of LGBTQI+. The chief who doubles as the President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs said they (the chiefs) are in support of the anti-gay bill seeking to criminalize the promotion and practice of LGBTQI+ in the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/groom-abandons-wife-grinds-backside-of-his-ex-at-their-wedding-reception-see-bride-s-reaction Addressing the chiefs and people of Subinkrom in the Dormaa Traditional Area after communal labor, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II condemned the lead proponent of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill Sam George for the strong fight to get the bill passed into law. He urged Parliament not to leave the fight in the hands of only the proponents of the bill but urged the leadership of the House to support the fight. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/photos-lil-win-missing-in-action-at-bill-asamoah-s-mother-s-funeral-as-likee-and-others-represent “I am really sad with what I have heard. There are educated people in this country, but it seems they are going backward. Parliament is in the process of enacting a law to prevent a woman from marrying a woman and a man from marrying a man, but there are some people who are against it" “I want Parliament to listen to me, Alban Bagbin, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Haruna Iddrisu; they shouldn’t leave the fight to only Sam George and other people. We, the chiefs and pastors in Ghana, are against it. Most Ghanaians are also against it. A woman cannot marry a woman, a man cannot marry a man, how can they give birth? I want to use this opportunity to tell Ghanaians and the whole world, and also tell the whites, that we are not ready to travel to their country. We do not want their visa,” he stated. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/offinsomanhene-nana-wiafe-akenten-iii-reported-dead He said those group of lawyers and professors who are seeking to get the anti-gay bill withdrawn from Parliament should reconsider their decision. “If they want it, they should send it to the Arab countries. They can even stop giving us loans… Who would marry these beautiful women? Nana, don't you want the growth in the number of your subjects? How can this happen if a man marries a man and a woman marries a woman? How can the population grow?” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/mahama-ofosu-ampofo-know-nothing-about-takoradi-kidnapping-case-ndc Credit: Modern Ghana

Private commercial road transport operators and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) have threatened to increase fares if the government does not meet their demands to remove or reduce some taxes on petroleum products. The key stakeholders in the commercial road transport industry have expressed disappointment in the government “for not putting in place any mitigating or stabilization measure to curtail the hikes in fuel and petroleum products in Ghana”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/groom-abandons-wife-grinds-backside-of-his-ex-at-their-wedding-reception-see-bride-s-reaction Describing the government’s attitude as “half-hearted”, the operators consisting of Concern Drivers Association, Committed Drivers Union, and True Drivers Union said their welfare has been relegated to the rear in the scheme of things. “Our disappointment stems from the failure of the government to commit to its assurance to operators that it will continue with efforts to prevent a steep rise in input cost,” they said in a press release sighted by 3news.com on Monday, October 11. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/photos-lil-win-missing-in-action-at-bill-asamoah-s-mother-s-funeral-as-likee-and-others-represent “It was based on this assurance that members of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council agreed to increase transport fares by 13% on 2nd June 2021.” They are, therefore, simply asking the government to review the taxes on petroleum products, especially on Diesel and Petrol. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/offinsomanhene-nana-wiafe-akenten-iii-reported-dead They are also urging the government to scrap the following taxes as a matter of urgency: Special Petroleum Tax (46pessewas/Litre), Price Stabilization and Recovery Levy (16 pesewas/litre), BOST Margin (9 pesewas/litre), and Sanitation and Pollution Levy (10 pesewas/litre). “We also believe that the Energy Debt Recovery Levy and the Energy Sector Recovery Levy should be merged and reduced to 30 pesewas per Litre. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/mahama-ofosu-ampofo-know-nothing-about-takoradi-kidnapping-case-ndc “We believe that the removal of these taxes will reduce the prices of diesel and petrol by Ghc1.20/Litre each.” Failure by the government to meet these demands, the operators threatened, will culminate in “no alternative than to increase our fares by 20% to recover the cost of our operations and the debt we have incurred during these price increments”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/mce-confirmation-my-people-should-expect-improvements-in-infrastructure-hon-aminu-zakari Credit: Ghanaweb