Some 1,679 reports of adverse side effects of the Covishield vaccines have been recorded in Ghana after 490,000 doses were administered. This was disclosed by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mrs Delese A. A Darko. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/champions-league-bayern-s-lewandowski-set-to-miss-psg-quarter-final According to the FDA, the most commonly reported adverse events were headache, fever, weakness, body pains, chills, pains at injection point, malaise and dizziness. The FDA noted that the joint COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Review (JCVSR) Committee, at its 3rd meeting held on 26th March 2021, discussed these reported adverse events in addition to an in-depth review of nine suspected serious adverse events following assessment of the causality. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/so-when-will-we-learn-ghana-how-can-you-say-this-to-a-world-star-shattawale-fumes-at-bloggers The FDA said the JCVSR concluded that eight of the serious events were unrelated to the vaccine but one (a case of febrile illness) was considered as vaccine product-related. “The Committee maintained that based on review of the side effects received and the expected benefit of the vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infections, hospitalisation and reduce deaths, the Covishield Vaccine continues to have a positive benefit-risk profile in Ghana and should be used as part of the key strategies to contain COVID-19,” the statement said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video The Committee, according to the FDA, endorsed the Authority’s continuous education and awareness creation programmes targeted at the healthcare professionals and the public to encourage reporting of all suspected adverse events after COVID-19 vaccine administration. The FDA said it will continue to promote reporting of adverse events and continuously review all safety data received in Ghana and from all over the world and will update the general public of any changes in the benefit-risk profile of the Covished Vaccine. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Source: Classfm

The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson has appealed to some fisherfolks and residents at Osu in the Greater Accra Region to own up so they can be monitored if they have eaten some of the fishes which were reported to have been washed ashore over the weekend. Addressing Journalists and some fisherfolks in Accra, she said "I want to use this opportunity to plead with community if any one has taken some of the fish, and has used it should own up so that we can monitor you so that we can notice any problems" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/champions-league-bayern-s-lewandowski-set-to-miss-psg-quarter-final She added that although some fisherfolks sometimes do catch fishes at the shore, the ones which made it way over the weekend was not meant to be consumed. Madam Koomson said "I am here this afternoon because of the information we heard this past weekend. We heard that some fishes have been found at the shore dead which is not usual. That is not how we collect fish from the sea as we all know. We were all scared because we wanted to know what caused that kind of situation at the sea. I called the Fisheries Commission's Officer, FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to come and find out what the problem is." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/so-when-will-we-learn-ghana-how-can-you-say-this-to-a-world-star-shattawale-fumes-at-bloggers On her part, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Delese Darko said "As the Minister has said, we are pleading with persons who have eaten the fish to show up so we can monitor. She charged the market women not to sell the fish to the people in the market adding that it can be detrimental to their health. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Chief Fisherman of the area, Nii Djanladja VI appealed to the Ministry to do all it can to ensure that fisherfolks return to the sea as soon as possible. Watch the video: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has clarified that the current power outages hitting the country has nothing to do with lack of funds or fuel. According to him, the outages are rather as a result of ongoing system challenges. Addressing Journalists during an inspection at the GRIDCo Headquarters in Tema, he said "I think the issue of financial challenges doesn’t even come in here because they are doing the project, we can all see it, so, where does finance come in? The people don’t have money to buy lunch, or?” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/champions-league-bayern-s-lewandowski-set-to-miss-psg-quarter-final The Minister also hinted that although the current outages are causing some few problems, it cannot be likened to the worse four-year of 'dumsor' which Former President Mahama and his party made Ghanaians suffer. The Energy Minister who doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South Constituency said "I don’t know but as far as we can see, the project is an ongoing project, so, it’s not about finances, it’s just that if you’re renovating your house, sometimes, it’s more complicated and it’s more expensive than even building a new house” He further explained that some lines got strung. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/so-when-will-we-learn-ghana-how-can-you-say-this-to-a-world-star-shattawale-fumes-at-bloggers "Some in 1950, some from 1965, the power they were supposed to transmit, Accra has expanded tremendously, so, they are giving us lines that can improve the power situation in Accra. We just need the forbearance of Ghanaians because what we are planning and what we are implementing is the best for them” he mentioned. Touching on the 2021 budget, he revealed that means have been put in place to ensure that provisions are made for the ongoing system upgrades. “In the budget of this year, it is clearly talked about in system improvement all over the country, so, we are going to continue to improve the systems that have been strung since the 50s till we get it done”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Napo as he is affectionately called debunked claims that the country had return to the era of dumsor. Dr. Prempeh said “We should all be truthful in our communication. In 2016, the whole country, they gave us periods that we were off and on. In 2016, the government of the day told us that it was a generation problem. In 2016, even the opposition talked about the government not having money to buy fuel. This is not a generation problem, this is not about fuel, so, how could it be dumsor?” Hammering on dumsor, the Energy Minister said “Is there dumsor? I would ask you. Is it the dumsor that you have known and come to live with that is happening in the country" he questioned. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Dr. Prempeh said “We have systems where lines are flickering, voltages are low and, sometimes, like it happened over the weekend, a line is down because a conductor has broken. And that is exactly why we are here today – the system upgrade that is ongoing – and, so, the challenges are what we are dealing with and all I can say is to plead with Ghanaians to be forbearing and we’ll coming out of the problem”, he noted. He appealed to the general public to bear with the contractors to finish in time so all can enjoy the improvement each populace so desires. Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Suspended Former Deputy General Secretary of the opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Koku Anyidoho has taken a swipe at Ex President Mahama saying his government neglected the Atta Mills Presidential Library when it took office. In an interview monitored by ThinkNews Online, he said "It baffles me when the topic of neglecting Atta Mills Presidential Library comes up" He added that after the demise of Late President Mills, he was expecting Former President Mahama to continue rather his government stayed in office for 4 years and did nothing. "Those who succeeded him after his demise stayed in power for 4 years but couldn't build, furnish and open the facility to the public, rather they kept pushing the goalposts" he fumed. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former Power Minister, Dr. Kwabena Donkor has revealed that the current dumsor challenges hitting the country is about money and not technical issues. In an interview monitored by ThinkNews Online, he said "If the GRIDCo CEO says money is not an issue then he is being very economical with the truth" He added that it is unfortunate the country is continuously driven by populism aligned to electoral cycles. "Unfortunately, as a country we are continuously driven by populism aligned to electoral cycles rather than looking at things in sustainable national interests" he added. It will be recalled that the country for some few days have been hit with some frequent power outages. The power outages has left Ghanaians wondering whether the days of dumsor are back or not. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

In fact, the race of every nation to find the best medium to subdue the deadly COVID-19 virus from causing further harm to citizens has been intensified over the past couple of months. A good sign that governments are really on their toes to face what seems to be a losing fight against the virus, as nations continue to see the crippling effect. Scientists are working hard to bring out vaccines to fight the already known variants out there, but, this microscopic organism evolves vigorously into another form just to continue to do more damage to humanity. What’s our sin? Therefore, it can be safe to say humanity is confused and seems the virus is winning. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals Governments can’t declare victory yet because there’s nothing to boast of when it comes to the fight against COVID-19, maybe humanities persistence is leading to further resistance from the virus. Aside from the vaccines roll out, locking citizens down to prevent gathering and mass movement has helped to a certain extent but economic fortunes are being affected in the long run, another headache. Being head of state in this period is actually like arriving at the slaughterhouse and begging for mercy, voters want to be fed with the good news of victory in the midst of this chaotic situation, in simple terms; COVID-19 has been defeated, but will that ever happen? Aside from the lockdown, vaccination has become the frequently used word and most countries are either developing their vaccines for citizens or buying from nations that have the muscles to develop and deliver on time. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-rawlings-funeral-postponed-indefinitely Ghana has started receiving its batches of COVID-19 vaccines, and the government has promised citizens of safety, and the determination for at least over 20 million people to be vaccinated before 2021 finally bids goodbye to us forever. Which is a good step by the government as the disease continues to change shape after a year of causing pure agony to humanity. Many will argue that Africa hasn’t felt the real impact of the virus yet, but isn’t prevention better than cure? If you asked anyone this question, the answer will obviously be a Yes. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-j-j-rawlings-dies-at-73 The effort being made by the Ghana government needs to be applauded, so far the first batch has arrived, and many tabloids have reported the arrival of the new batch. The President and other prominent personalities have been seen on our screens taken the shot to inspire citizens to go out there to do the same when the time comes. But another question that would be asked often in relation to the vaccines that are being purchased by the government mostly points to whether the right vaccines are being delivered at the right price. Stand to be corrected; an inner source whispered the other day that, the normal price on the market range between $10 per dose for the Sputnik V. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec However, the source states that, the same Sputnik V is being sold to government for $44 per dose. With Sheik Umar Farooq (A name provided by the source) said to be led negotiator for the deal. As to the truth to this, one is left in the dilemma, only time can tell. However, who is Sheikh Umar Farooq? is he the same international fraudster who continues to scam his way to the top in Ghana and Africa now? READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-did-we-get-here Is the same guy whose name popped up some years back with Ministry of Power in Ghana with the controversial Ameri Deal with regards to an inflated price on a power deal? If you do a quick google search on Sheikh Umar Farooq “Fraud” 100 of articles will show up on his organized fraud activities in Pakistan, Norway, Turkey and many other African countries. He was once wanted by the Interpol now by many other security agencies, wanted for kidnapping even his own twin daughters from Pakistan. He is now a partner/ special advisor to Sheikh Ahmed Bin Dalmook Juma Al Maktoum. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rudiger-dismissed-from-easter-sunday-training-by-coach-tuchel-after-a-bust-up-with-kepa-arrizabalaga The question is why Ghanaian Government is not putting a stop on Farooq? Maybe the business people will have more to say on the price variations with one sight on profit for whoever negotiated the deal but you can’t also, blame the government because “maybe” the needed research has not been done before ordering the purchase. That leads to the question of who is throwing dust in the eyes of the government, should the government take a second look at the pricing of the doses of vaccines purchase, is the government getting the right vaccines for the money spent? Credit: Abdul Aziz Mohammed, Columnist Disclaimer: The views/contents expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of ThinkNews Online. 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One defeat and a training ground fight is all it takes for the momentum to vanish and Chelsea suffered both over the weekend. Hot on the heels of the capitulation against West Bromwich Albion, Thomas Tuchel ordered Antonio Rudiger to stop training early on Sunday after he had a fight with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. There was pushing and arguing between the pair, neither of whom played in the defeat by West Brom, when tempers flared in training and Tuchel sent his defender into the changing rooms shortly before the end of the session to calm down. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/champions-league-bayern-s-lewandowski-set-to-miss-psg-quarter-final The row kicked off during a small-sided game when Rudiger went in late on Kepa, who reacted badly but was allowed to see out the session. Rudiger apologised to Kepa later on and Tuchel is satisfied that the incident is dealt with. Cesar Azpilicueta and Reece James are also said to have been involved in a heated discussion in the dressing room immediately after the game. Tuchel admitted post-match that things got heated but that clearly carried over into Sunday's session. ‘After 14 matches unbeaten, we cannot lose our head,’ Tuchel said. ‘After the game, it was the moment to be honest but to be calm and to breathe. It is our first loss together. It is important to find a way to deal with it together. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/so-when-will-we-learn-ghana-how-can-you-say-this-to-a-world-star-shattawale-fumes-at-bloggers 'So there were some quick words to calm everybody down and to delay the talks because it was too emotional, too much frustration and that is not productive.’ Tuchel also admitted Chelsea had lost the initiative in the race for the top four, although Spurs helped by failing to beat Newcastle. But the Blues can fall to fifth tonight if West Ham win at Wolves. ‘We were aware when we started the day that we were in a position to lead the race, to put pressure on others,’ said Tuchel. ‘And so the opposite is now the case.’ READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Of greater concern after 14 games unbeaten under their new coach will be a fear that Sam Allardyce has delivered a blueprint of how to rattle Tuchel’s Chelsea. With two up front, West Brom hustled Jorginho and the defenders into mistakes in a way some teams tried to upset the rhythm of Maurizio Sarri’s side when he was in charge. Thiago Silva was sent off after collecting two yellows and both fouls were in reaction to possession lost in defensive areas. The second goal scored by Matheus Pereira, to put the visitors 2-1 up in first-half stoppage time came when James and Jorginho were caught playing out of tight space in defence. Once ahead, Albion were quick and clinical on the counter-attack to leave Allardyce purring about how the quality of his team’s finishing will ‘shock’ their relegation rivals and wondering aloud about springing another great escape. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics At Chelsea, the self-analysis was already under way. ‘We did not adapt to the situation at all,’ said Tuchel, who having tinkered with his team selection, then tinkered with his 10 men in search of the best formation. ‘I had the feeling we struggled completely. We wanted to start in a 4-3-2 to play with counter-attacks and two strikers. That worked out not so well because we conceded a lot of crosses, so we went for 4-4-1, a very classic style if you’re one man down. ‘Then we conceded two super easy goals. The first goal was far too easy. We didn’t catch the momentum to be one man down, to be closer, to make it hard to create chances and to wait for ball-wins and to counter-attack. ‘So we changed to a back three/five in the second half because it gives us more security, but the defending was simply not on a level we are used to. This was the day where everything went wrong that could go wrong.’ READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures These problems included a hamstring injury for Christian Pulisic ahead of the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Porto on Wednesday, and the day ended with statements from both clubs condemning racist abuse on social media aimed at West Brom’s Callum Robinson, who scored twice in the second half at Stamford Bridge. Watch the videos below: Credit: Daily Mail

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the general public to desist from consuming fish washed ashore in view of potential risk to health and safety. According to the Authority, it is collaborating with other State Agencies have been engaged in investigating and addressing the matter of various species of fishes washed ashore on some beaches since Friday, 2 April 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks In a statement signed by its Head of Communications, Rhoda E. Appiah, it said "Meanwhile, to prevent the washed-ashore fish from entering into the food chain, FDA inspection teams have been dispatched to fish markets including the Osu Mandela market in the Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly. Our Western Regional Office has reported of sightings of dolphins washed ashore on some of the beaches and samples have also been taken for laboratory analysis" The statement further cautioned the public to be guided by the freshness of the eyes and redness of the gills of fish that they seek to purchase. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-achieved-whatever-i-want-to-now-it-is-time-for-me-to-rest-shatta-wale Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The girl in the alleged defilement scandal involving Shatta Bundle has said that she did not have sex with him. “I didn’t have sex with Shatta Bundle and so how could he have defiled me? He is s a celebrity and I felt like I should take pictures with him, that is all,” she said in a Facebook video. Socialite Shatta Bundle was given a 12-hour ultimatum by her family to produce the girl or “else we know what to do”. The self-acclaimed richest man in Ghana is said to have visited the plush Wuripe and Sons Royal Lodge, popularly known as Bole Dubai, in Bole in the Savannah Region at the signing of musician Lexicon by Aseda Records on Saturday. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/referee-apologizes-for-ruling-out-ronaldo-s-winner-in-controversial-draw The victim’s family alleged that Shatta Bundle defiled their daughter in a hotel after the event. What is more, the family claims, the girl has not been seen since video of the incident went viral on social media. But in a video, the Tamale-based socialite, who is also into music, denied the allegations and said he could not have done such a thing. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks “I didn’t do anything. There were plenty girls in the room when we were doing that Snap [video[ one-by-one,” he said in a Snapchat video on Sunday, April 4. “Even I took along my girlfriend. I won’t f**k anyhow.” But the anger of the victim’s family seems to have been exacerbated by this video. “The Youth of Bole are so annoyed and he can make his enquiries at Bole,” an uncle of the victim, Mahama Haruna, wrote on Facebook. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-achieved-whatever-i-want-to-now-it-is-time-for-me-to-rest-shatta-wale “I also see this video from this stupid fool, this abnormal human being as an insult on all people of Bole for saying ‘see village life’.” But the girl in question says they only took a snap. Watch video below: Credit: 3news.com

Ghanaian Dancehall Artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr, known in showbiz as Shata Wale has stressed that he has achieved whatever he wants to and now it is time for him to rest. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/referee-apologizes-for-ruling-out-ronaldo-s-winner-in-controversial-draw He said "I have achieved whatever I want to, I have prayed and also visited mallams but have come to the realization that what mallams would give you can't be compared to that of God, and now it is time for me to rest" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks More to follow..... Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has stressed that the much-talked-about Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) is an abomination and something the Ghanaian Culture abhors. According to him, the country will rather go according to its culture rather than accepting LGBTQI. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks He said "Definitely, that (LGBTQI) is something we see as an abomination, something that we abhor and, therefore, we would continue to go according to our culture" The Speaker also added that since Ghana can't impose certain behaviours on Europe, it is prudent, they (Europe) do the same to Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures "We would definitely not go to Europe and try to impose on them something like polygamy" he mentioned In another development, Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Andrew Barnes has clarified that the West is not trying to promote or encourage LGBTQI+ in Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/referee-apologizes-for-ruling-out-ronaldo-s-winner-in-controversial-draw He said "We do believe that sometimes culture is going to adapt to change" Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former Member of opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs has revealed that some members of the party have hired assassins to kill him. According to him, he received the information from a reliable source. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures In an interview on an Accra-based radio station, he said " Just about an hour ago, I have heard from a reliable source that the NDC has brought attackers to come and kill me" He further revealed that Mr. Andy Kankam's life is in danger as the said assassins are also after him as well. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks "So as I am speaking now, I am speaking from a coded location" Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith