Some journalists in the Eastern region have survived a gory accident on the Akyem Oda-Akyem Asene road. The accident happened on Wednesday evening right on the Birim River after the Toyota Matrix they were on board veered off the road to the edge of the bridge. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Thankfully all the six journalists escaped unhurt but were traumatized by the near-death experience. Sources available to GhanaXtra.Com indicate that they were returning from a press conference at Akyem Akokoaso when the incident occurred. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Those onboard the vehicle were Neil Nii Kanaku, Eastern Regional Correspondent for Citi FM/Citi TV, Michael Akrofi (Eastern Regional Correspondent for Peace FM), and Jessie Amankwah of UTV. The rest are Kojo Ansah (Eastern regional Correspondent for EIB Network ), Kwasi Azor (Eastern Regional Correspondent for Adom FM/Adom TV ), and Emmanuel Pacome of Daily Graphic. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey Credit: GhanaXtra.Com

Lynx Entertainment signee, Dennis Nana Dwamena, popularly known as KiDi has released his second album, ‘The Golden Boy’. The 14 track album has features from Joey B, label mate Kuami Eugene, and Nigerian star Patoranking. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Prior to the release of the album today, June 24, KiDi had an exclusive listening at the Rock City Hotel in Kwahu, where he performed a number of songs off ‘The Golden Boy’ album. Kidi in an interview earlier this month shared he has a single goal, for his album to be loved all across Africa and the world. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc “Golden Boy, I really want this album to make a mark not just in Ghana but in Africa, worldwide. I want people to hear my name, I want my name to grow, my sound to grow and my numbers to grow.” Stream The Golden Boy album below or click HERE to access it on any music streaming platform online. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey Credit: Ameyawdebrah.com

Ghanaian media icon, Kafui Dey, has landed a new job as a lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Journalism. The new lecturer officially started his classroom job on June 14 2021 and teaches a Level 400 course named “Journalism And The Arts”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco Sharing the news on social media, the former GH Today host wrote: “First day in school…as a teacher” Also famed for hosting Ghana’s franchise of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’, Mr. Dey’s last spotlight engagement on TV/Radio was when he was hosting Gh One TV’s morning show, ‘GH Today’ and Starr FM’s ‘Morning Starr’ before resigning from EIB. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Mr. Dey is one of Ghana’s ace journalists with a mixed bag of experiences from being a TV/Radio presenter, an event MC, speaker, coach, and an author of books like ‘How to MC Any Event’, ‘Public Speaking A to Z’ and 3 other children books. See embed tweet: Credit: Ameyawdebrah.com

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), last Tuesday organized an 'Experience Ghana, Share Ghana' media tour for media personnel in Accra as part of measures of promoting domestic tourism in the country. According to the leadership of GTA, the tour was meant to encourage the Journalists to preach to their audience on the need to know their culture, patronize the open-air double-decker tour bus as well as grow the local economy. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Addressing Journalists on the tour, the Ag. Corporate Affairs Manager, GTA, said "We decided to use the city tour bus and the mummy truck (Boneshaker) as one of the ways to encourage Ghanaians to get to know their localities and communities" The tour which began from the Accra Tourist Centre saw the open-air double-decker bus drive through some principal streets of Accra and ended at the Black Star Square. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc On reaching Jamestown, one of the popular communities in the Greater Accra Region, the Journalists were briefed on the history of the location and some historic places., “So we started with the city tour here in Accra and eventually it is going to be replicated in all the regions, but for now we are just doing Accra. So far, touring on the bus has been a good experience and I will encourage all and sundry to patronise this initiative so that we can increase the domestic tourism numbers. We have had a meeting with the tourism trade associations to give discounts to those who want to embark on tours in the city and to all the other regions” he mentioned. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey The Ag. Corporate Affairs Manager also revealed that the “Experience Ghana, Share Ghana” is the newest dynamism by the government which he believes will help promote Ghana to both its citizens and foreign nationals. A tour guide, Mariam Yakubu said "Today's routes, we started from the Accra Information Centre, then we did the Oxford street in Osu and then ended up at the Black Star Square. We did a little at the Black Star Square. We used the Atta Mills street to old Accra and the Kwame Nkrumah stretch" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Some journalists described the tour as great, educative, and fun. They urged the populace to embark on the bus and learn a thing or two. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Rwandan Health Minister Daniel Ngamije on Tuesday warned that a second nationwide total lockdown would be reimposed if people continue to contravene preventive measures put in place to contain the spread of COVID-19. “We have recorded an unprecedented increase in COVID-19 infections and transmission rates from June 8 up to today. The spike in infections indicates that people have become complacent on COVID-19 preventive measures,” said Ngamije during a live talk show about the latest anti-COVID-19 measures announced on Monday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case The minister attributed the surge to complacency by citizens and persistent violation of COVID-19 preventive measures. “If people continue to ignore rules on social distancing, wearing face masks, and washing hands and other anti-COVID-19 preventive guidelines, the government will be forced to reinstate the second nationwide total lockdown to curb the spread of the virus,” he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc He pointed out that when people saw the arrival of vaccines and the ongoing vaccination exercise, they became complacent on COVID-19 preventive measures by holding all kinds of celebrations such as birthday parties, weddings, and other social interactions. Ngamije appealed to all people to adhere to the COVID-19 preventive measures, wearing a face mask, frequent hand washing, and avoiding unnecessary movements to crowded places and social gatherings, as the country is waiting for more vaccines. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey The small central African country expects to secure 4.5 million more vaccine doses in the coming months, he said. Rwandan Health Ministry on Monday reported 622 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the highest daily increase since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country on March 14, 2020. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t The government has announced that movements between the capital city Kigali and the rest of the country will be prohibited from Wednesday except for essential services and goods transportation, as a response to the recent rise of COVID-19 infections. Movements between nationwide districts will also be cut off, and the curfew hours will be extended by two more hours, starting from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. Below are some pictures: Source: CTGN Africa

Manchester United has indicated to Borussia Dortmund that they are prepared to raise their offer for Jadon Sancho to £73m (€85m) as they close in on the signing of England forward. Negotiations with Dortmund have been ongoing for several weeks after United refused to match the German club’s valuation last summer, with the 21-year-old former Manchester City player thought to be available for £77.5m (€90m). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case But with Sancho already having agreed to personal terms on a five-year deal worth about £350,000 a week, it is understood that United’s latest offer could tempt Dortmund into doing business for a player who has two years left on his contract. Ole Gunnar Solskjær wants to improve his side’s chances of winning the Premier League by signing a right-sided forward. Sancho is currently part of England’s squad at Euro 2020, although he has been restricted to a single short substitute appearance against Czech Republic on Tuesday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Sancho has scored 50 goals in 137 games for Dortmund, plus three goals in 20 caps for England. City is believed to be entitled to a 15% sell-on fee for the player who was sold to Dortmund in 2017 for £8m. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey Credit: The Guardian

Fire has again gutted another hall at the Accra Academy Senior High School located at Kaneshie First Light, a community in Accra. Disturbing videos circulating on social media give an account of structures being razed down by a thick wildfire. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case The late-night fire incident happened at about 7:30 pm on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The students had converged on the compound discussing the issue as the fire raged. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc It is the third fire incident recorded in the school. The cause of the fire is not immediately known. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey Sections of two halls of Accra Academy, Alema and Halm Addo, were gutted by fire at about 7:00 pm on Wednesday, 15th January 2020. Exactly two weeks later, there was another fire incident at the Alema Hall, around the same time, on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Watch the video below: Credit: GHPage.com

The leading agro-based company, Kingdom Exim Group Limited, has supported President Nana Akufo-Addo's ambitious afforestation project, the Green Ghana Day. The company provided several tree seedlings and mobilized individuals for tree planting exercises at Asaiman in the Greater Accra Region. Kingdom Exim undertook the tree planting exercise in collaboration with Prohumane Afrique International, and the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Joining the tree planting exercise was the Member of Parliament for Ashiaman Constituency, the Ashiaman Chief, MCE, officials of NADMO, Social Welfare, Ghana Police Service, among others. There were volunteers and disabled persons who also joined the tree planting exercise aimed at greening Ghana and restoring the country's lost forest cover. Recently, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says Ghana has lost about 80% of its forest cover due largely to human activities. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Kingdom Exim is therefore taking steps to help in restoring the country's forest cover in the best way possible. The company involved disabled persons in the tree planting exercise because it felt they were being left out in a lot of national projects. About Kingdom Exim Group The Kingdom Exim Group has been in existence since 2008, operating mainly in the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, Greater Accra, Northern, Upper East, and Savannah Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey As a leading agro-based company, the Group liaises with farmers of tree crops such as cashew, shea-nut, soya bean, maize, among others. Annually, the Group exports over 50,000 metric tons of cashew alone yearly. CSR Over the years, the Group has undertaken a number of corporate social responsibility initiatives – drilling boreholes, providing materials for farmers, and providing food during the Covid 19 in the Tema Metropolis, supporting the Tema Regional police with PPE’s, barricades, hand sanitizers, liquid soap, etc. Awards The works of the Kingdom Exim Group have widely gained recognition, helping the group to win several awards – both locally and internationally. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Below are some pictures: Credit: Melvin Toure

The President of Final Global Government (FGM), Dr David Bindan says the ban on noisemaking in Accra during the Homowo festival yearly will be brought to an end spiritually in 2022. He said from 2022, churches will not be affected spiritually by the ban. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case He indicated that in the spiritual realm, he has placed a stop on the effect of the ban on noisemaking for churches. The ban on noisemaking is usually imposed by the Ga people during the homowo festival annually. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Addressing a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, 22nd June, Dr. Bindan noted that the ban will no longer exist from 2022. He said the imposition of the ban has affected churches spiritually. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey He observed that the situation where men on earth imposed a ban and extend it to the church was a matter of “high disorder. ” He seized the opportunity to pray for peace and blessings upon the city of Accra. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Credit: Melvin Tarlue

The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo government spent an amount of GHc896,291,330.72 on the 15-months free nationwide water supply which was provided to the citizenry as a package during the wake of the covid-19 pandemic in the country. According to the Minister, her Ministry partnered with the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to supply and install some water tanks across the country. Addressing Journalists in Accra on Wednesday, she said "President Akuffo Addo is the only President globally by our checks to implement an intervention to supply free water during the covid-19 pandemic to the citizenry for 15-months. The intervene has received both national and global recognition and must be applauded. We must applaud the boss for his empathy and foresight. The total water bill for the months is GHc896,291,330.72" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco She added that the Ministry of Finance has paid GHc500m to the Ghana Water Company Limited as part of debt settlements of the free water supply period. Abena Dapaah assured that all arrears will be paid fully as and when instructed and directed by the President. She also urged citizens to continue supporting the agenda of President Akuffo Addo to making Ghana, a clean country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Touching on the water resources overview, she hinted that groundwater is also available in various geological locations across the country. Madam Dapaah, however, revealed that water resources are not in a healthy state due to human activities. "At the end of 2016, 65% of the 16 major river basins were of poor water quality (water quality indexes of less than 50) as a result of illegal mining also known as galamsey" she added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Stressing on making Accra the cleanest city, the sector Minister revealed that her outfit is on course adding that she is confident, the country will achieve it. "And the monthly clean-up, I think, I believe and it is in line with the President's vision that every day is a Sanitation day. We should not wait for one month before we clean our environment. Every house has its own environment meaning lands or a piece of land across or gutters in front of these private homes. It is our duty as citizens to make sure that as we have our baths and clean our homes, we should also clean our environments" She added that with regards to public places, contractors have contracted to clean adding that Assemblies are also playing their part. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case On the re-introduction of 'town-council' in the system, she said "Schools of Hygiene is churning out diplomats in Environmental, Sanitation, and Hygiene. The diplomats have now taken over their jobs. We will no longer see the outmoded 'town-council visiting our homes to inspect our water with their ladles" On open defecation, she revealed that the GAMA SUP project has provided access to improved toilet facilities to serve over 275, 000 people living in low-income communities. Madam Dapaah hinted that it represents 34,496 households in the Greater Accra Metropolitan area. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey "This is all in our efforts to end open defecation. This has significantly reduced the open defecation rate in the region. In fact, we are still validating. At the end of our counting, we might have 40,000 toilets in households in Greater Accra" She also mentioned that under the same project, 406 disability-friendly-fit-for-purpose-gender-sensitive-institutional sanitation facilities for 260 beneficiary schools have been provided. She explained that it is benefitting 232,000 pupils of low-income communities in the GAMA area. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Below are pictures and a video: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Network for Assin Development collaboration with Gold star Airline has donated 200 pieces of blocks and 15 bags of cement to Assin Brofoyedur M/A Basic School in the Assin Central Municipality in the Central region. The donation forms part of the NGO’s support of helping the school to rehabilitate the JHS Block which collapsed some time ago as a result of a heavy downpour. The President for Network Development Mr. Samuel Adobah noted that government cannot shoulder all the responsibilities facing the country; hence there is a need to join hands to order to help alleviate the burden. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Mr. Adobah expressed worried about the manner in which school children in rural areas are being deprived of quality education. ”But at the end, they all sit in one examination hall to write the same examination with their colleagues in the urban area. This made it difficult for rural students to compete with those in the cities due to their poor academic foundations. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Children must not be denied of quality education if truly we want to create a better society for them,” he expressed worry. He, therefore, urged the government and relevant stakeholders in the education sector to take a critical look at the needs of students in deprived areas to help them have access to quality education as well. He also entreated parents and guidance to endeavor to take full responsibility for the needs of their wards since they are future leaders. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey However, admonished the students not to engage in immoral acts and rather focus on their education. Mr. Adobah also seized the golden opportunity to express his profound gratitude to the CEO of Gold star Airline Mr. Eric Bannerman for his unflinching support. The Project Coordinator Rev. Stephen Arthur hinted that the aim objectives of the Network is to push for development projects in the Municipality and in the country as well. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t The Assembly Member for Nyankomase/ Brofoyedur, Hon Bismark Obeng Donkoh who graced the occasion on behalf of chiefs and elders received the items and thanked the Network for Assin Development for their support. Assuring them that they will use the items judiciously in order to achieve the desired results. The Headmaster of the School, Mr. Frank Preprah in elation expressed his gratitude to the Network for coming to their aid. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco He, therefore, seized the opportunity to appeal to the government, individuals, and the Civil Society Organizations to come to their aid to help them rehabilitate their KG block which is in a deplorable state. Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Elders of Mamprusi have showered praises on President Akufo-Addo for exhibiting good leadership adding that Ghana is lucky to have him as its Head of State. According to the Elders, President Akufo-Addo has demonstrated beyond reasonable doubt that he is the best among the rest. Speaking on behalf of the Elders of Mamprusi, Gbang Raana of Bawku said “You have been singled out and praised on the global platform for your show of leadership in that regard. Kindly accept our congratulations. Your Excellency, we must show appreciation and gratitude for the free water and light policy your government implemented, which we enjoyed during the Covid-19 period. It has ameliorated the plight of the citizenry which is worth commending.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case The Elders indicated that they have always been adherents of the liberal democracy and the free-market economy concept, adding that “we have also been your staunch supporters and believers of your leadership abilities ever since you declared your intent to lead our great party somewhere 2007.” The statement continued, “Our support for you and the tradition is unwavering and unalloyed. Our stance has been vindicated considering what your government has been able to do within the constraints for the past four and half years since you assumed office as President.” Touching on the Bolga-Bawku-Pulimakom Road, the Elders told the President that “it used to take us not less than three hours to travel to Bolga. But currently, it takes us one hour to travel to Bolga. We are obliged to show gratitude and to pray for you.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Additionally, they added that the “Kulungungu bridge, which has been fixed to ease human traffic and enhance foreign trade with our neighboring brothers and sisters at Burkina Faso, cannot pass without mention”. The Elders applauded President Akufo-Addo for his flagship programs such as Free Senior High School and Planting for Food and Jobs, which, he said, have been well thought through, executed “with a human face”, and targeted to benefit a large number of citizens. “I state without any shred of contradiction that my people and I are proud to associate ourselves with you on the same political lineage and shall offer you unalloyed support any time we are called upon. We shall state that you have performed creditably well and deserve applauds. But for a constitutional injunction, we would have called upon you to lead the party, again and again,” the statement added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey As a result of population growth, they indicated that there is enormous pressure on educational and health facilities in Bawku. “We should be grateful if a Community Day Secondary School is established in the Bawku Central township to cater for pupils within the catchment area who have to travel either out of town or to far off places to access Senior High Schools. If it is considered, a piece of land for that purpose would not be a challenge. We also need to request a Government District Hospital. The hospital that serves the entire Bawku and its environs is the Presbyterian Hospital which is usually overstressed,” the statement noted. On his part, President Akufo-Addo thanked the “Elders of Mamprusi” for their continuous support for him and for the work of his government, assuring that more will be done in his second term to help raise the living standards of the Ghanaian people in all parts of the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t He reassured them of his commitment to addressing their challenges, which includes the construction of a Community Day SHS, and a District Hospital, which, he said, has already been captured under the Government’s Agenda 111 program. Below are some pictures: Credit: Presidency