The atmosphere on the information superhighway, thus social media took a different turn after Akua Saucy set it buzzing with her goodies. Her goodies shown on social media attracts much attention and also generates mixed reactions from users, having them talking unceasingly. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Despite their good friendship, it seems that the lady got her hands on the @Kwaby Skrilla guy’s phone and declined to return it. As a result, he took to Twitter to threaten Akua Saucy with leaking her photographs and videos until she returned the phone. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures He subsequently leaked the images online, causing the lady’s image and integrity to suffer. Twitter is currently on fire following the leaking of the nudes and Akua Saucy is nowhere to be found. However, most of the discussions and debates seem to be focused on the size of the Akua’s anatomy. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws It seems that a lot of people, both men, and women, were of the opinion that her opening appears to be rather bigger than expected. This resulted in some people suggesting that the socialite needs to take traditional herbs to constrict the size of the opening. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Others even suggested more radical solutions such as surgery. Below are screenshots: Credit: Broadcastghana.com

Undoubtedly, Ghanaians have seen all kinds of shocking revelations made by victims of Nana Agradaa’s schemes. This comes after she was arrested for duping many people and others issues a few days ago. In line with the narrative above, a Ghanaian lady has boldly revealed how she got scammed by popular fetish priestess Nana Agradaa of her school fees (Ghc1,700) in 2015 but kept her cool and dated her husband. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures After the arrest of fetish priestess Nana Agradaa, real name Patricia Asieduaa, a lot of people have shared their bitter encounters with her via social media. Nana Agradaa who is for ‘Sika Gari’ has been accused of defrauding a lot of Ghanaians who sought spiritual help from her. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws A lady identified on social media as Enyonam Fiomayie has shared her sad experience of how the fetish priestess defrauded her of GHc1,700 cedis. The GHc1,700 money was her school fees. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures According to the lady, Enyonam Fiomayie, she knew Nana Agradaa‘s husband is a womanizer so she found a way, made good use of her woman power, and dated him. Nana Agradaa’s husband who is a pastor then bought her a car in 2016. Enyonam Fiomayie made this known while commenting on Nana Agradaa’s arrest and victims of her sika gari scheme on Facebook. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Read the screenshot below: Credit: broadcastghana.com

A malaria vaccine has proved to be 77% effective in early trials and could be a major breakthrough against the disease, say its developers from the University of Oxford. Malaria kills more than 400,000 people a year, mostly children in sub-Saharan Africa. But despite many vaccines being trialed over the years, none has met the required target for success. The researchers say the vaccine could have a major public health impact. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations When trialed in 450 children in Burkina Faso, the vaccine was found to be safe and showed “high-level efficacy” over 12 months of follow-up. Larger trials in nearly 5,000 children between the ages of five months and three years will now be carried out across four African countries, to confirm the findings. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through mosquito bites. Although preventable and curable, the World Health Organization estimates there were 229 million cases worldwide in 2019 and 409,000 deaths. The illness starts with symptoms such as fever, headaches and chills and, without treatment, `can progress quickly to severe illness and often death. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures ‘Major health impact’ Adrian Hill, director of the Jenner Institute and professor of vaccinology at the University of Oxford, and co-author of the paper said he believed the vaccine was the first to reach the World Health Organization’s goal of at least 75% efficacy. The most effective malaria vaccine to date had only shown 55% efficacy in trials on African children. The trials of this malaria vaccine started in 2019, long before coronavirus appeared – and the Oxford team developed its Covid vaccine on the strength of its research into malaria, Prof Hill said. He said a malaria vaccine had taken much longer to come to fruition because there are thousands of genes in malaria compared to around a dozen in coronavirus, and a very high immune response is needed to fight off the disease. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws “That’s a real technical challenge,” he said. “The vast majority of vaccines haven’t worked because it’s very difficult.” However, Prof Hill said the trial results mean the vaccine “has the potential to have a major public health impact” ‘Tool for saving lives’ In a pre-print study with The Lancet, the research team – from Oxford, Nanoro in Burkina Faso, and the US – reported the trial results of R21/Matrix-M, which tested a low and high dose of the vaccine between May and August, before peak malaria season. The vaccine showed 77% efficacy in the higher-dose group and 71% in the lower-dose group. Halidou Tinto, professor in parasitology and the principal trial investigator at the Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro, Burkina Faso, said the results were “very exciting” and showed “unprecedented efficacy levels”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures “We look forward to the upcoming ‘phase III’ trial to demonstrate large-scale safety and efficacy data for a vaccine that is greatly needed in this region.” The Serum Institute of India, which has manufactured the vaccine, says it is confident of delivering more than 200 million doses of the vaccine as soon as it is approved by regulators. Novavax provided the adjuvant for the vaccine. Malaria is one of the leading causes of childhood mortality in Africa and Prof Charlemagne Ouédraogo, minister of health in Burkina Faso, said the new data showed that a new malaria vaccine could be licensed “in the coming years”. “That would be an extremely important new tool for controlling malaria and saving many lives.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures Credit: BBC

A young man is currently battling for his life at the Legon Hospital after falling from the fourth floor of the Mensah Sarbah Hall Annex A at the University of Ghana. The victim, identified as Wahab Abdulai, is a National Service person resident in the hall. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures Reports available to Citi News suggest that Wahab fell out of his room after he slipped when attempting to move from his balcony to the balcony of the adjacent room. It is unclear what accounted for the rather risky move. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws Citi News understands that he sustained severe injuries on the hands and legs. Preparations are underway to transfer him to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for further treatment. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures Meanwhile, the Dean of Students at the University of Ghana, Prof. Godfred Alufar Bokpin, has called for calm among students as police investigate the matter. “I will urge every student to be calm. There should be no panic because the situation is under control. The issue is being investigated, the police and hall authorities are all involved and trying to get to the bottom of it,” he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Credit: Citinewsroom

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has joined thousands of social media users to pour out their warm wishes to the National Chief Imam, Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu as he celebrates his 102nd birthday. In a tweet sighted by ThinkNews Online, Dr. Bawumia tweeted "I join well-wishers in Ghana and across the globe to celebrate my father, the National Chief Imam, the amazing Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharabutu on the occasion of his 102nd birthday" The Vice President further called for Allah's blessing on His Eminence. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations "May Allah bless him with more wisdom and good health to continue to be a reference manual in Ghana's development, peace, and stability. We thank God for his role" In other tweets; Kelvin Mawunya Ashong @Mawunya_ tweeted "Happy birthday to Ghana’s National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu on the occasion of his 102nd birthday. May Allah keep and protect you, truly, God is the greatest. Alhamdulilah #ChiefImamat102" Ayishatu Zakaria Ali @ayishatu_ said "One of my favorite people on earth His Eminence the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Dr. Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, happy birthday to our father 102 years today May Allah continue to grant you good health #ChiefImamat102" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures SILVA #YDFM @brasilvaGH tweeted "I wish you Good health and more Wisdom & Years. I pray God give me 90% of the years you spend on this earth. #ChiefImamat102" Maa Lydia @Lydiasalhassan said "Happy Birthday National Chief Imam. May the Almighty Allah continue to bless and keep you. I am forever grateful for your wise counsels. May the period of fasting and prayer bring you renewed strength. #ChiefImamat102" Etwienana Kofi Adinkrah @EtwienanaA said "Happy 102nd birthday to the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharabutu. May Allah give you continuous blessings, protection and long life on earth. #HappyBirthday #ChiefImamat102" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws oDD RichY @x__rnkn said "A National icon ! He is a sign of unity that has existed since I was born.Christians n Muslims in Our beloved country owes u our gratitude. Today Shaikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu is 102....May Allah continue to protect you Doctor. Allahu Akbar! #ChiefImamat102" AKWESI @_AlbertAkwesi tweeted "Happy birthday to National Chief Iman Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu ... #ChiefImamat102" Below are embed tweets: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu was born at Accra cow-lane in April 1919 by reputable parents from a well cultured and knowledgeable House. His father, Sheikh Imam Nuhu Sharubutu was the Imam-Raatib (regular or residential Imam) of the Accra Central Mosque from the late 1960s to 1982 when he demised. His mother, Hajja Ayishatu Abbass popularly known as Mma Tasidi, may her soul rest in peace and perfect bliss, also contributed immensely to the moral and psychological development of her son by ensuring that he had the proper home upbringing to go side with Islamic Education. His mother was the sister of the Greater Accra Regional Imam who also rose to be called the National Imam (from late 1933 to 1960), Sheikh Imam Muhammed Abbas popularly known as Mallam Muhammad Mazawaje. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Young Osmanu started his education at home from his father during the day and with his mother at night. It was widely reported and confirmed by Sheikh Osmanu himself that his mother was given to the father by his uncle, the late Imam Abbas Mazawaje who saw in his father high degree of fear of Allah and qualities of leadership. Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu, the father of young Osmanu was a prominent student of Sheikh Imam Abbas Mazawaje and became a member of the House. Young Osmanu grew up to be a truly Islamic Model and a Unique Islamic heavyweight in knowledge and wisdom worthy of emulation. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures At any point in time since his childhood till date he has been hammering on the need for all Ghanaians, Muslims and Christians to live in peace, saying that any divisive tendencies could leave room for our enemies to penetrate and defeat us. His journey to Kumasi When his father saw his true devotion and love for books and knowledge, he decided to send Osman to a new learning environment. It was later decided that the Garden City and the Capital of Ashanti Region becomes his new learning destination. The prominent Islamic Scholar Sheikh Abdullah Dan Tano became his next teacher. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws That was where he went through a highly advanced course in Arabic Grammar, Arabic Literature and Texts, the study of Islamic Jurisprudence and Al-Hadiths (practices of the Holy Prophet). He remained there until he graduated with distinction from Kumasi. The aftermath of his journey to Kumasi After his advanced studies in Kumasi, Mallam Osmanu became a completely changed and reformed personality. This is due to the deep knowledge he acquired outside his original environment and his ability to imbibe the moral teachings from his teachers. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-outdoors-credit-union-to-support-informal-sector-pictures After careful contemplation, he later took the decision of devoting his time to teaching the Muslim youth who are keen on learning to become Islamic scholars, thinkers, teachers and imams in future. Even as a teacher himself, he continued to have the desire and love for the pursuit of knowledge to the extent that anytime he heard of an Islamic Scholar, he rushed to fall on his feet as a student to seek further knowledge thereby benefiting from that scholar. Among the illustrious scholars and Sheikhs who taught Mallam Osmanu are Sheikh Alhaji Mohammed popularly known as Baraw, may he rest in peace. Sheikh Baraw taught the interpretation of the Holy Quran, Classic Arabic Language, Literature and Texts. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/eradicating-poverty-coastal-development-authority-unveils-kayayei-empowerment-policy-pictures Another famous Sheikh who served as a tutor and instructor to Mallam Osmanu was Sheikh Abubakar Fulaaty Al Kanawy who hailed from Nigeria. It was this Sheikh who taught him Arabic Culture, Al-Hadith of the Holy Prophet, Arabic Texts and Fundamentals of Sufism. Meeting Alhaji Sheikh Ibrahima Niass Qutbu Zaman Mallam Osmanu continued with research on Sufism, by often devoting his leisure time in mosques to listen to the preachers of the Tijjaniyya movement and Sufism. When his maternal uncle Sheikh Imam Alhaji Mohammed Abbas Mazawaje, who was the Accra Chief Imam saw the devotion, interest and handwork in Osmanu he introduced the Tijjaniya Movement’s Special Meditation to him, which he readily embraced. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bui-power-ceo-is-wrong-the-energy-minister-has-not-been-misled-by-gridco He pursued the Tijjaniya Meditation till the arrival of the grand pioneer of the movement, the torchbearer and supreme commander of the Tijjaniya of the 20th century, Grand Sheikh Alhaji Ibrahim Nyass from Kaolack in Sénégal. Sheikh Ibrahim Niass taught Mallam Osmanu the deeper spiritual aspect of Sufism and rudiments of mysticism and erotic which smoothly paved the way for Mallam Osmanu to become a true leader in the Tijjaniya Movement in Ghana. His appointment as National Chief Imam Interestingly in 1974, after lengthy discussions among the traditional and tribal chiefs, academics, Islamic scholars, and religious personalities, a consensus was reached for Sheikh Osmanu to be appointed as the Deputy Regional Chief Imam of Ghana, deputising his cousin, Sheikh Imam Muhammed Mukhtar Abbas who succeeded his father. The appointment of Sheikh Osmanu as deputy Greater Accra Region Chief Imam was done in consideration of the unique qualities, Intellectual capacity, dedication to teaching and passion for Islam and exemplary lifestyle in him, but he turned down their offer which was forced on him by the Prominent Muslim Chiefs who persistently asked him to give it a serious thought stressing to him that it could be a divine call to serve God. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-need-to-generate-more-energy-napo-urges-pictures Subsequently, when it dawned on Sheikh Osmanu that it was a divine call for him to serve Islam and Muslim communities, he finally accepted the position as the acting Greater Accra Regional Chief Imam until 1993, when he was ceremoniously appointed as the National Chief Imam of Ghana to head the Ghanaian Muslim Communities. His Islamic activities Sheikh Osmanu was well known for his exemplary lifestyle and generosity to people who called on him with their personal problems. He has built many Arabic Schools, Islamic Centers and Mosques. Normally he spends huge sums of money in Organising conferences, seminars and symposia on thorny Islamic issues prevailing in the Islamic societies and the country as a whole. From the amounts given to him Sheikh Osmanu deserves the award given him by the University of Ghana who bestowed on him an honorary Doctorate Degree. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-ve-never-cheated-on-my-wife-before-and-will-never-do-that-kumawood-actor-nana-yeboah-video He deserves more of that from any Islamic University or Higher Institution of learning; also he really deserves the accolade of a great Muslim leader due to his immense contribution and love for maintaining peace and development in Ghana. He is also contributing to the revival of good values and reform in the Muslim youth, Islamic faith and the Moslem communities. Sheikh Osmanu also taught Islamic scholars and Sheikhs. Among his student is Muhammad Munir Dan Alpha who is now deputising him and even leading national Islamic prayers on behalf of his teacher(Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu), Sheikh Ustaz Abdul Aziz, Sheikh Yahyal-Ameen, Mallam Adam Attah (late), Mallam Saeed, Alhaji Jibril Madaha, Mallam Ibrahima Nyass, Mallam Mustapha Yaa Jalala, Mallam Habibu Gora, Sheikh Musa Abdul Kadir (late) and Mallam Zurkanain, to mention just a few. To sum up, Sheikh Osmanu ranks high among the erudite and prominent Islamic Scholars Ghana has ever produced, among his contemporaries are sheikh Kamâludeen who was chosen directly by Sheikh Osmanu to serve as his Deputy National Chief Imam of Ghana and the late Sheikh Alhaji Haroun Rasheed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bobrisky-explains-his-reason-for-not-fasting-this-ramadan Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu is the Grand Khalipha of Sheikh Ibrahim Niass from 1972 to date, a title that he personally considers and cherishes more than the National Chief Imamship position. In recent times, to climax his passion for education, smooth and mutual interfaith relations and peaceful coexistence, peacebuilding and unity, he founded two organisations that are making great marks and impacting positive changes in the lives of Ghanaians and the World in general. The works and activities of the 1. Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu Education Trust Fund (SONSETFUND) www.sonsetfundgh.org and the 2. Islamic Peace and Security Council of Ghana (IPASEC) www.ipasecgh.org cannot be overemphasised or overlooked in contemporary Ghana. Achievements The accomplishments of Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu at a glance; READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tiwa-savage-flaunts-her-new-tattoo-picture 1. The establishment of the Office of the National Chief Imam of Ghana in 1992 2. Engineered the realisation and manifestation of two (2) national holidays for Muslims in the official calendar of the Republic of Ghana 3. Establishment of seven Islamic schools; the Answaru-Deen Islamic School Complex, in the Greater Accra region 4. Self -trained, educated, sponsored and empowered over 50 well-disciplined and taught students in Islamic studies and they have become a force to reckon in the Muslim community in Ghana who has excelled in the field of Islamic knowledge and jurisprudence 5. Personally promoted Islamic education and encouraged the establishment of a unique system of education in Ghana, the marriage of traditional Islamic institutions and secular education to promote the acquisition of both. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bawumia-announces-peter-tuffuor-s-death 6. Personally promoted and encouraged mutual understanding, dialogue and peaceful coexistence between religions (Interfaith relations) and intra religious believe (sects). 7. Self-sponsored (financially) hundreds of students to attain circular education in Ghana and abroad. 8. The establishment of an educational Trust Fund to support brilliant but needy students; the Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu Education Trust Fund (SONSETFUND) www.sonsetfundgh.org 9. The establishment of an organisation that promotes peace, unity and sustainable peace in Ghana and abroad; the Islamic Peace and Security Council of Ghana (IPASEC) www.ipasecgh.org 10. The establishment of an orphanage to look after the education and welfare of homeless Muslim kids in Ghana; the Nuuru Usmaniya Foundation for Humanitarian Services and Development (NUSMA READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-will-score-akufo-addo-6-110-percent-on-his-fight-against-galamsey-captain-smart 11. The establishment of a first-class educational complex in Kasoa, Central Region; Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu Educational Complex 12. Engineered the attraction of the financier organis­­­ation (Hunan Development International Foundation-HUDAI from Turkey) on the ongoing construction of the National Mosque at Kawo Kudi, Kanda, Accra. 13. Personally officiated over 5000 marriages in Ghana alone 14. Led funeral prayers on over 4000 Muslims in Ghana 15. Personally officiated over the naming ceremonies of over 10,000 Muslim children. 16. He was decorated with honours by the premier nation’s university, the University of Ghana, Legon in 2006 with a doctorate degree for his works in humanities, teaching, imparting knowledge and peaceful activities. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/10-things-good-men-should-never-do-in-a-relationship 17. Several other local and foreign universities awarded him with doctorate degrees. Imminent Foreign Personalities 1. Sheikh Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani Ibrahim Niass, Grand Khalipha of Sheikh Alhaji Ibrahim Niass in Madina Kaolakh, Senegal 2. Sheikh Usman Thahiru Bauchi, Prominent Islamic Cleric in Nigeria 3. Sheikh Imam Tijjani Cise, Imam of the Grand Mosque of Sheikh Alhaji Ibrahim Niass in Madina Kaolakh, Senegal 4. Sheikh Alhaji Mudassiru Adeleke Shitu Bulala, the Chairman of Al-Kanz magazine in Nigeria and CEO of a multinational group of companies in Ajay, Lagos READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/spotlight-on-frema-osei-opare-an-economist-banker-and-ghanaian-politician 5. Sheikh Hisham Kabani Haqqani, President of the Islamic Supreme Council of America and World Wide Deputy Leader of the Naqshabandiya Sufi order 6. Minister Louis Farakan, Leader of the Nations of Islam in America 7. Minister of the Religion, Dr. Khalid Yasin from the United States of America 8. Sheikh Imam Hassan Cise, Imam of the Grand Mosque of Sheikh Alhaji Ibrahim Niass in Madina Kaolakh, Senegal Ironically, all the above dignitaries revisited the National Chief Imam several times on their own personal accord on account of his leadership and hospitality. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/thank-you-bhim-fans-and-sark-natives-for-the-support-blowup-shattawale Official trips 1. Republic of Turkey 2. Islamic Republic of Iran 3. The United Kingdom 4. United States of America 5. Royal Kingdom of Canada 6. Royal Kingdom of Morocco READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-think-it-is-better-than-mine-but-i-won-trophies-that-is-the-big-difference-zlatan-ibrahimović 7. Royal Kingdom of Denmark 8. Royal Kingdom of Finland 9. Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 10. Federal Republic of Nigeria 11. Republic of Senegal 12. Republic of Togo 13. Republic of Benin READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ken-ofori-atta-attributes-his-speedy-recovery-to-god-and-prayers-from-ghanaians Associations His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, as of today, is a member or patron of the following organisations in Ghana and abroad; 1. NATIONAL PEACE COUNCIL (NPC), member 2. TIJJANIYA MUSLIMS MOVEMENT OF GHANA (TMG), Spiritual Leader 3. GHANA CONFERENCE ON RELIGIONS AND PEACE (GCRP), member 4. RELIGIOUS BODIES NETWORK ON CLIMATE CHANGE (RELBONET), member Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him 5. GHANA NATIONAL MEDICAL AWARDS TEAM (1Z GROUP), patron 6. ALFAIDAH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (ALIF), patron 7. AFRICAN SUPPORT NETWORK (ASN) GHANA, patron 8. HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS FORUM IN GHANA, to mention just a few. Awards His Eminence received the following awards among many others that will be mentioned in his comprehensive autobiography Insha Allah; READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals Honorary Professorial Degree Award by Poltava University, Ukraine 2019. Muslims Achievers Award by the Ghana Muslims Achievers Awards, 2018. Ghana Muslim Students’Association Patron Award, (GMSA) 2018. Martin Luther King Jnr Award for Peace and Justice by the United States Embassy in Accra. 2016. Muslims Excellence Award by the Yankasa Assoictaion Inc, USA, 2015. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/spotlight-on-frema-osei-opare-an-economist-banker-and-ghanaian-politician Northern Achievers Award by the Northern Youth for Development, 2015. Man of the year Award by the Abnaul Faida, Lagos, Nigeria, 2014. Muslims Personality Award by the Ghana Muslims Award, 2013. Ghana Most Influential Award, 2nd most influential personality of the year, 2012 by the ETV Ghana. 2013. Yankasa Man of the Year Award by the Yankasa Association Inc. USA, 2013. Tijjaniya Muslims Movement Highest Man of Personality Award by the Tijjaniya Muslims Movement of Ghana, 2011. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rudiger-dismissed-from-easter-sunday-training-by-coach-tuchel-after-a-bust-up-with-kepa-arrizabalaga Member of the Star of Volta Award by the Republic of Ghana, 2007. Member of the Star of Volta Award by the Republic of Ghana, 2006. Landmarks 1. Brokering of peace between Muslims and indigenes of Hohoe, Volta region in 2012 following a conflict that resulted in the loss of lives and properties. 2. Brokering of peace between Muslims and indigenes of Tafo, Ashanti Region and the Muslim youth of the region in 2016 following a conflict that resulted in the loss of lives and properties. 3. Gracing of programmes of non-Islamic faiths such as his attendance and honoring of invitations of the Catholic Church during their centenary anniversary in Accra. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-did-we-get-here 4. Brokering of peace between Kusasis and Mamprusis in the Upper East Region following a protracted conflict that resulted in the loss of lives and properties. His Eminence played a key and vital role. 5. Brokering of peace between Muslim youth and the Imams of Nkawkaw, Eastern Region over leadership crisis that resulted in the closure of mosque and the imposition of a curfew by the state security agencies to protect lives and properties. 6. Permission to Pastor Mensa Otabil, the General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church to finance the painting of the National Mosque in 2011. What next What remains to be done now that he is ageing is the establishment of a succession plan for others to take over from him at the right time. The first is to recognise the regional leaders of Islam and the appointment of deputy imams in line of leadership succession. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec This will not be the duty of the Chief Imam but all the officials and advisory board members working with him. Like the Imam himself, every deputy and successor would be chosen at the right time. For now no one should impose himself or get imposed on Muslims of Ghana. The achievements of the National Chief Imam would be a yardstick for anybody wanting to be an Imam in future. Credit; Alhaji Khuzaima Mohammed Osmanu Personal Assistant to the National Chief Imam, Executive Secretary of IPASEC and SONSETFUND Grandson of Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu with the assistance of Ustaz Issah Gibriel Abbas. www.ipasecgh.org www.sonsetfundgh.org www.tijjaniyamuslimsgh.org

The Minister for Energy, Hon. Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has called for the need to generate more, not less, power as the country’s power needs to grow in consonance with its growing population and urbanization. The Minister made this observation when he opened a four-day Energy Sector Work Programme Retreat for 2021 at the Aqua Safari Resort in Ada in the Greater Accra Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals Dr. Prempeh, who is also the MP for Manhyia South and is popularly known as NAPO, indicated that his core vision for the sector reflected the party’s 2020 election manifesto on energy, together with the President’s vision of safe, reliable energy for the country in a bid to meet its energy needs for domestic consumption and industrialization. On the Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) currently being renegotiated with Independent Producers (IPPs) Dr. Prempeh observed that the challenge had been that these were negotiated in an emergency, at a time that the nation had fallen on hard times and therefore meant we were in a weaker position to negotiate those agreements in our favour. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-rawlings-funeral-postponed-indefinitely Going forward, the Minister called for a ‘take and pay’ position and insisted that there would not be government guarantees with respect to future negotiations. "We need to negotiate now, not when we are in hard times”, Dr. Prempeh insisted. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-j-j-rawlings-dies-at-73 The event brings together Directors of the Ministry and senior management of various agencies in the sector to discuss the agencies’ programmes last year as well as their projections and key performance indicators going forward in 2021. Other stakeholders such as the Nuclear Power Ghana and the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec The retreat ends on Saturday morning. Below are pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Kumawood Actor, Nana Yeboah has commended President Akufo-Addo for his stance on the much-talked-about Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) brouhaha which gained lots of attention in the country months ago. In an interview monitored by ThinkNews Online, he said “I want to commend President Akufo-Addo for not agreeing to the LGBT and the closure of their office because, if he had allowed that, then, armed robbers, witches/wizards, wee smokers also ought to have their headquarters. He need not accept and it will never happen in Ghana so if they do not understand, they can do their worse” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/boy-killed-by-two-teenagers-to-be-buried-today He also revealed that before venturing in acting, he used to travel to Nigeria for business. Felix Yeboah advised upcoming actors to study the process adding that with enough patience and hard work, they will soar higher. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-cuts-sod-for-5m-ghana-award-house Watch the full interview below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Kumawood Actor, Felix Nana Yeboah has revealed that despite the numerous gay allegations leveled against him, he has never cheated on his wife and will never do that. According to him, he being gay does not warrant having an additional partner. In an interview monitored by Thinknewsonline.com, he said “I have never cheated on my wife before and will never do that. No man has ever proposed to me before. I don’t wear cosset and bra, so what will make a male approach and propose to me? Have you seen gays in cossets?” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-young-man-pounds-fufu-with-2-pestles-simultaneously-at-nkoranza-video-pictures Explaining his girlish way of life, he disclosed that he stands out among his siblings adding that no one in his family behaves like him. “I am unique among my siblings and no one in my family behaves me. God knows what he has in install for me. It has really helped me” He further revealed although he is putting in his best in the Kumawood movie industry, he is not gaining as expected adding that he only has one award to his credit. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-cuts-sod-for-5m-ghana-award-house Felix Yeboah also hinted that he is a staunch Christian and a member of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). He further advised fellow Kumerican Actors to desist from relocating to Accra whenever they make it adding that there is nowhere better than home. “All I have gained from acting is ‘God bless you’, ‘God bless you’ because if we are to pay attention to Ghanaian movie producer, most of us would have quit. God bless Dr. Like. Ever since, we teamed up, things are going on well. He has raised the bar in comedy and this has placed Ghana on the map" he added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/boy-killed-by-two-teenagers-to-be-buried-today “Going to register at Ghana Acts Guild, that was when I got to know that I have over 150 movies already in the system before, I obtained membership car. I have only one award” he averred. Watch full interview here: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The 90-day jail sentence handed to social media personality, Rosemond Brown, on charges of publication of obscene material and domestic violence, has stoked conversations across various media platforms. Widely known as Akuapem Poloo, Rosemond was incarcerated after she posted a nude photo of herself and her seven-year-old son on social media on June 30, 2020. The complainant in the case was Bright Appiah, who is the Director of Child Rights International Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals He petitioned the police after the photo went viral on social media, and the matter was referred to the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU). She was handed her sentence on Friday, April 16, 2021, by an Accra circuit court. But this is not the first time somebody in the Ghanaian showbiz space has been sentenced for committing an offense. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-rawlings-funeral-postponed-indefinitely Below are other Ghanaian creative arts people who have been jailed before: (1). G’manNana Akwasi Agyemang, aka G-man He was one of Ghana’s finest dancers and musicians who could play the piano, drums, and guitar. He released four albums between 1986 and 1992. His greatest hit ‘Highlife in G major’ was released in 1986. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-j-j-rawlings-dies-at-73 In a scuffle with a taxi driver in 1995, he shot the driver. He insists that he never meant to kill the driver but only intended to threaten him to force him to “reverse a curse the driver had placed” on him and his friend Abieku Nyame, alias Jagger P. He was sentenced to death by hanging in 1995 but was released after a presidential pardon was granted to him in 2009 by then-President, John Agyekum Kufuor. G-man spent 14 years in jail. He is currently a pastor. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec (2) Daasebre GyamenahHighlife musician Daasebre Gyamenah, was jailed in 2006 in the United Kingdom for possessing substances suspected to be cocaine when he disembarked from his British Airways flight from Accra. Reports from the Heathrow Airport indicated that their routine checks on passengers arriving at the airport, customs officials, aided by sniffer dogs, picked out the suitcase of the Ghanaian musician. According to a spokesman for the Customs and Excise at the Heathrow Airport in London, Mr Bob Geiger, Daasebre Gyamena had in his possession, two kilograms of the suspected substance, which was concealed in his suitcase. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-did-we-get-here He said the street value of the substance was about £100,000. Gyamenah was subsequently charged for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the UK and was arraigned before the Uxbridge Magistrate’s court in London. He spent 11 months in prison. Gyamenah came into the limelight with his hit song, “Kokooko” in 1999 and has a number of other hit songs. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rudiger-dismissed-from-easter-sunday-training-by-coach-tuchel-after-a-bust-up-with-kepa-arrizabalaga He was released from jail in 2007. He died on July 27, 2016. (3) Kwaw Kese Hiplife musician, Kwaw Kese, was jailed in 2014 for smoking cannabis in public. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-vaccines-is-gov-t-getting-quality-for-its-money-or-must-it-take-a-second-look-at-pricing High Court judge, William Boampong, sentenced Kwaw Kese to a day in jail and ordered him to pay a fine of GH¢1,200. Kwaw Kese paid the fine and served the one-day jail sentence. (4) Exopa Boss – Ibrahim Sima Ibrahim Sima was the Chief Executive Officer of the Exopa Modelling Agency. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/boy-killed-by-two-teenagers-to-be-buried-today He was convicted by an Accra Fast Track High Court in September 2011 for possessing and attempting to export 4.9 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in four tubers of yam. He died at the Nsawam prison where he was serving a 15-year jail term for trafficking narcotics. Prior to his death, Sima had complained of a headache. He died on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the Police Hospital where he was rushed to. (5) Goodies Music Boss The Chief Executive Officer of Goodies Production, Isaac Abeiku Aidoo, was sentenced to 13 years in prison with hard labor by an Accra Circuit Court for attempting to export 80 pellets of cocaine to London after he changed his plea to guilty. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-cuts-sod-for-5m-ghana-award-house The trial came to an abrupt end when, in his defense, he apologized and prayed the court, presided over by Mahamadu Iddrisu, to deal leniently with him as he had never intended to engage in any drug business. The trial judge did not waste time in sentencing the accused person, known in showbiz circles as Goodies, to 13 years each on two counts of possessing and attempted exportation of narcotic drug without lawful authority. The sentences were to run concurrently. Mr. Aidoo was released from the Nsawam Prison on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-young-man-pounds-fufu-with-2-pestles-simultaneously-at-nkoranza-video-pictures Renamed Goodies Music International (GMI), the record label is now headquartered in Belgium, even though it is also well-grounded in Ghana. (6) Deeba Ghanaian musician, Akyampong, popularly known as Deeba, shot to fame during the early days of hiplife with his hit tune ‘Deeba’. He was arrested by Interpol after a long search, for allegedly defiling the 8-year-old daughter of his fiancée in the United Kingdom, between 2006 and 2008. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ecg-vra-gridco-must-adopt-right-technical-approach-for-lasting-solution A legal document in relation to this case mentioned that Deeba returned to Ghana from the United Kingdom after living in the UK with his fiancée, with whom he has two biological kids. It was during his two-year stay in the United Kingdom (2006-2008) that he allegedly committed this inhumane act on the girl before fleeing to Ghana. (7) Ramzy Amui In 2010, William Ramzy Amui, aka Ramzy, the first runner-up in the first edition of the music reality show, Stars of the Future, was sentenced to 10 years in prison with hard labour by the Tema High Court, presided over by Justice Peter Offei. Ramzy and eight others pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, armed robbery, and dishonesty receiving under Article 29, Clause 146 of the criminal code. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bobrisky-explains-his-reason-for-not-fasting-this-ramadan His counsel, Capt Nkrabea Effah-Darteh, was not in court on the day of sentencing. Prosecuting the case, the state attorney, Ms. Hilda Worwonyo, told the court that the complainant in the case, Mrs. Cynthia Koda, a Tema-based businesswoman, on January 23, 2007, reported an armed robbery attack to the Tema Regional Police. According to Ms. Worwonyo, the complainant said her 4×4 Toyota Hylander, with registration number GT 6409X and an amount of GHS300, were taken from her at gunpoint at her shop in Community 11 the previous evening. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tiwa-savage-flaunts-her-new-tattoo-picture He was released on December 29, 2017. Ramzy, who is now a minister of God, has songs like ‘Ekemi Ye’ and ‘Asumdwee’. (8) Popular bouncer Shaka Zulu Richard Kwabena, aka Shaka Zulu, a bouncer and a popular face on television, was jailed in 2013 by an Accra High Court for robbery. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bawumia-announces-peter-tuffuor-s-death Shaka Zulu was sentenced by the Court, along with three others, to 30 years in prison each for robbery. They were said to have violently robbed a businessman, Clever Omwarihiren, at gunpoint at Baatsona on the Spintex Road in Accra. Shaka Zulu and his accomplices; Wise Gray, alias Biggie; Abass Baba, a trader and Paul Owusu, alias School Fees, a draughtsman, were found guilty and each handed 15 years for conspiracy to commit a crime and 15 years each for robbery, after the trial judge, Justice Charles Quist, found them guilty of the offense. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/nigerians-compose-song-for-akuapem-poloo-after-she-was-granted-bail-video Credit: African Entertainment

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced the death of Peter Tuffour. Mr. Tuffour, popularly known as Chainchain, was a former Northern Regional Treasurer of the NPP. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/minister-for-education-meets-ges-staff On Monday night, April 19, 2021, Dr. Bawumia announced Mr. Tuffour’s death on Facebook. In his post sighted by African Entertainment, the Vice President said: “I have received the sad news of the passing of Mr. Peter Tuffour, popularly known as Chainchain, a former Northern Regional Treasurer of the NPP. He has not been well and our last conversation was just two days ago.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/some-parts-of-accra-will-experience-load-shedding-from-may-10-to-17-ecg-confirms “Mr. Peter Tuffour was a dedicated member of the party who served with love and diligence and made his facilities available for party meetings and events,” he added. “I offer my condolences to his family and members of the NPP in the Northern region. May the soul of Mr. Tuffour Rest In Peace.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bobrisky-explains-his-reason-for-not-fasting-this-ramadan Credit: African Entertainment

Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, a controversial socialite and crossdresser, sparked outrage online when he revealed that he would not be fasting during Ramadan. He revealed on his official Instagram account that he is suffering from menstrual pains and is unable to fast and pray like other people. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/some-parts-of-accra-will-experience-load-shedding-from-may-10-to-17-ecg-confirms This month is the time for Muslims to observe their quarterly fasting in preparation for the upcoming Eid Fitr. However, they have a rule that women who are on their menses are not allowed to fast or pray because they are not full. He wrote; “People have been asking me why I’m not fasting. Well, have been on my period lately!!! As you all know women menstruating are usually not complete”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/minister-for-education-meets-ges-staff See the screenshot below: Credit: Dklassgh.net