The National Association of Private Lotto Operators and Agents in Ghana, and the Ghana National Chamber of Banker to Banker Lotto Operators and Agents in Ghana are calling for calm and peace to prevail in the lottery industry. The members of Association and the Chamber are also urging all private lotto operators and agents to cease the media war with the authority because it is inappropriate and improper to fight the regulator of the lottery industry. The NLA is mandated by relevant laws to ensure that every individual and companies operating in the industry do so in accordance with the Act 722, L. I. 1948 and Section 22 of the Act 844. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Per the understanding of the contract between NLA and all private lotto operators licensed under Act 844 regulated by Act 722 and L. I. 1948 it was: 1. Never stated in the contract that a Private Lotto Operators or Agent can organize independent Live Lotto Draws on TV without a composition of the Draw Committee properly set up by NLA. 2. Never stated in the Contract that a Private lotto Operator or Agent can operate Short Code for NLA VAG 5/90 Game. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video 3. Only one license that was issued to us, that is a license under Act 844. We were never issued an Act 722 license. Let's all support NLA, the regulator of the lottery industry because the collapse of NLA will eventually collapse the Whole Industry including all Private Lotto Operators, Agents and Writers. 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 Let's always try to adopt the measures of dialogue and consensus building with our Regulatory body, NLA, rather than always running to the media to fight and undermine them. The statement was signed by Dr. Frank Adjei, Chairman of the Association. Story by: News Desk Report

Information gathered by DGN Online indicates that a newly posted teacher (name withheld) has committed suicide in the Zabzugu district of the Northern Region. According to an eyewitness report, the deceased was a teacher at Tatale Sanguli district and was based in Zabzugu. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures “We did not see her in the morning so we decided to call her phone but was not picking. This raised suspicion, so we decided to break into the room only to see her dead with sponge on her neck tied to the ceiling. It’s suspected that she might have committed suicide” an eyewitness narrated. Her body has since been deposited at the Yendi Hospital morgue for autopsy and preservation while police undertake their investigations. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Credit: DGN Online

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski will be sidelined for about a month with a knee injury, ruling him out of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris St-Germain. The 32-year-old Poland international limped off during Sunday’s 3-0 win over Andorra after scoring two goals. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Lewandowski had already been ruled out of Wednesday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley. “He has suffered sprained ligaments in his right knee,” said the German club. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Lewandowski, whose injury was confirmed on Monday, returned to Germany for further treatment. Bundesliga leaders Bayern travel to second-placed RB Leipzig, who are four points behind them, on Saturday (17:30 BST). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Four days later, holders Bayern host PSG in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, before travelling to the French champions for the return leg on 13 April. Should Bayern win the tie, the prognosis of a month-long absence could see Lewandowski also miss the first leg of the semi-final. 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 Bayern or PSG will meet Premier League leaders Manchester City or Borussia Dortmund in the last four, with the games taking place on 27-28 April and 4-5 May. Credit: Myjoyonline.com

This season’s Ghana Premier League is without a team from Tamale. This extends a two year period where Tamale has failed to produce a representative in the country’s top division. Wa All Stars were the last Premier League team from the north. The club have subsequently rebranded as Legon Cities relocating to the Southern part of the country. The region still has some glitter of hope as Real Tamale United (RTU), are arguably their most formidable side but they have failed to make an appearance in the Ghana Premier League since last doing so in the 2013/14 season. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures There are however Steadfast FC and Tamale FC but the two have also failed in their attempts at representing the city. This trend is one that leaves an indelible mark on Haruna Iddrisu, MP for Tamale South and president of Steadfast FC. “One of my daily regrets is the fact that there is no Premier League team in Tamale, so many of the opportunities are lost.” The MP told George Addo Jnr in a discussion about football prospects in the region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics The three Tamale-based clubs, RTU, Steadfast FC and Tamale FC are currently competing in Zone One of the Division One league. It is therefore the hope of Iddrisu that one of the three teams make the cut to join the country’s premier division. “That’s why I pray either RTU, or Steadfast or Tamale City makes it this time round.” Should any of these three teams make the cut, finding a standard pitch to host home games will not be an issue, as the city has been blessed with a FIFA standard stadium in the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video However, Haruna Iddrisu is of the view that the stadium is not fully serving its purpose. “We’re lucky president Kuffour built this stadium for us. It is underutilized because of the fact that we do not have a premier club in Tamale, even though there are many division one clubs. We really need to be at the level of the premiership.” It is one of the many desires of a man who has made investments in the game for a decade now, that the region can quickly boast of a club in the Ghana Premier League. Steadfast FC, RTU and Tamale FC are currently 2nd, 3rd and 5th respectively in Zone 3 of the Division One League. 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 Watch video and pictures below: Credit: Myjoyonline.com

A thief, identified as Agyasuo, was found trapped inside a church building after he attempted to rob it. Agyasuo is said to have broken into the Catholic Church at Techimantia in Tano South Municipality through a small hole he created with a chisel and hammer. Unbeknownst to him, the residents in the area had mounted a watch over the church and alerted the caretaker of the building, while waiting to see him go through with his robbery mission. 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 Hours after, the thief was still in the building unable to escape the same way he entered. Agyasuo is seen in a video, handing over some of the money he had stolen to residents who had gathered to watch him struggle to come out of the hole. He is seen begging residents who had gathered at the scene of the crime to help him out. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video While some residents obliged and tried to carve out a wider path to pull him out of the hole, others denied him help, teasingly asking him to come out the same way he went in. He created a hole inside the ground floor of the locked storey building where he gained access to the inner chambers. After sometime, the caretaker of the church opened the door. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics In his possession was a bag containing phones, a computer and other items he had stolen while inside the building. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the police for prosecution. His mother, who was present during his arrest was in tears, shocked at the fact that his son was a thief. Watch video below: Credit: Myjoyonline.com

The North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has resigned from Parliament’s Appointments Committee. In a letter dated March 30, addressed to the Speaker, Alban Kingsford Bagbin, he explained that this was “after days of careful reflection and thoughtful considerations. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics It is not clear why the outspoken and meticulous member of the Committee who takes nominees especially through rigorous CV scrutiny is stepping down. “I shall like to state that the reasons for this difficult decision is both personal and on principle,” was all Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa alluded to in his letter. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video The former Deputy Education Minister said the Speaker must consider his resignation to take immediate effect. As a result, the North Tongu MP stressed that he will, therefore, not be available for the vetting of President Akufo-Addo’s nominees for Deputy ministerial positions. 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 “May I extend to you leadership of the House, the Committee of Selection and the leadership of the great National Democratic Congress (NDC), my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a member of the 6th, 7th and 8th Parliaments of the Republic of Ghana,” concluded. Credit: Myjoyonline.com

Celebrated Gospel Musician, Yaw Sarpong has revealed that Rapper Sarkodie was the only Ghanaian Musician who gave he and his team money after their accident months ago. According to him, he is grateful for the kind gesture from the Sarkcess Music Boss. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-dedicate-my-ep-to-my-family-and-young-ones-like-me-out-there-yaw-tog Speaking on an Accra-based radio station, he said "When I recount where we were and the situation we were going through, Musician Sarkodie surprised me with an undisclosed amount of money and I was shocked. He is the only musician who did that" He debunked speculations that the Sarkcess Boss was too-proud or himself and pompous adding the closer anyone gets towards him, the more he/she will get to know the real Michael Addo. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/6-ways-to-optimize-your-dentist-google-my-business-listing "When I hear people say things about him, I always say, until you get closer to him, you will know that he is different. I don't think any Ghanaian Musician can match Sarkodie in terms of being kind and also having respect for others" Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

I met this lady some seven years ago during my days and interactions in the enterprise of student leadership particularly the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) where I once served as General Secretary. We had since become good friends and indeed a family sharing so many things in common, ranging from politics to sports, to entertainment, and to religion. I call her my junior mum because she bears the same name as my mum. Until a month or so ago when I visited her and she invited me to her Book Launch on March 27, 2021, which coincides with her 30th birthday, I never knew and would definitely not have believed anyone if I was told she was a sickle cell patient (Sickler), and had been battling this dreaded ailment all her life. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-m-ready-to-offer-my-3rd-girl-s-hand-in-marriage-to-kofi-kinaata-nii-lante-vanderpuye-video She herself informed me about her condition and added that, this was what motivated her to share her life experience on paper, in the then yet to be launched book, titled “WILL MY STORY INSPIRE YOU? STRIVING TO SUCCESS WITH SICKLE CELL”. Shocked? Of course, I was socked and also dumbfounded, not because I didn’t believe her, but because the kind of life she lived was completely at variance with my uninformed expectations of a sickle cell carrier, and for that matter Sickler. She was super-active in all disciplines; she was lovely and lively; she was exhilarating and joyful; she was extremely intelligent in school winning many prizes; she was adventurous; she was interactive and enthusiastic; she was political; she was a go-getter; she was so committed to the Islamic faith like none other, and above all, she was that person that anybody would want to be with. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/6-ways-to-optimize-your-dentist-google-my-business-listing With this in mind, how could I ever have any basis to think that my junior mum, Hajia Adiza Bala Faila had been battling a life-long and life-threatening sickness? How could I believe that she was a sickle cell carrier? Just how? But, it is what it is, and we can only say, Almighty ALLAH knows best. Yes, like every other sickle cell patient, she has also been falling sick, but she just wouldn’t allow her condition and the thought of imminent death impede or obstruct her quest to enjoy life to the fullest. Not even the fact that none of her direct siblings who were also sickle cell carriers or Sickler lived beyond 18 years. All three died before they got to 18. She is the only surviving Sickler in the immediate family. Not even the fact that her parents [as they themselves said at the book launch] had almost given up on her when her condition at many times was becoming more and more dire and precarious. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-dedicate-my-ep-to-my-family-and-young-ones-like-me-out-there-yaw-tog The result of her positive defiance of her condition (state of being) and determination to succeed in life is that, today, not only has she turned 30 and yet strong and kicking, she has also become a successful career woman (CEO of the popular Shamfiz J Company Ltd and Founder of Shamfiz J Foundation). She also works with a reputable government Agency even as she undertakes her masters programme in Public Relations at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ). More significantly, Hajia Adiza is a happily married woman. LESSONS: What will kill you is not your condition (health or otherwise) but your acceptance of that condition as being your destiny, and that, which defines your life. The Adiza story has thought us that we have what it takes to overcome whatever conditions we find ourselves. We should not be discouraged by our conditions. We can certainly defeat it before it defeats us. And our biggest weapon to defeating our condition is our MIND. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures In the meantime, I encourage you to also grab a copy of Hajia Adiza Bala Faila’s book - ”Will My Story Inspire You? STRIVING TO SUCCESS WITH SICKLE CELL”,. Have a good read of the book, and I assure you that you will come and thank me afterwards. When reading the book, I encourage you to pay particular attention to the content on page 136, which comes with the medical genotype chart for intending couple. Call 0557797979 to get a copy for only 30GHc. Let us show love to people living with Sickle Cell even as we join hands together to fight the disease. To this end, I commend not only her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bala Faila, but also the Second Lady of the Republic, Hajia Samira Bawumia, to whom the author expressed profound gratitude for her immeasurable attention and support. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks #ForGodAndCountry Credit: By Alhaji Iddi Muhayu-Deen muhayudeen2007@yahoo.com

A jealous Ghanaian woman has lost her life in a fatal car crash, report says. The woman whose identity was not available to African Entertainment as at the time of filing this report, is said to have died on the Tema Motorway while speeding to catch her ‘cheating’ husband and his supposed mistress. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-m-ready-to-offer-my-3rd-girl-s-hand-in-marriage-to-kofi-kinaata-nii-lante-vanderpuye-video Award-winning Ghanaian journalist, Mabel Aku Baneseh, first reported about the woman’s death in a post on her official Facebook page. Ms Baneseh stated that “she was going to Tema to verify claims there was a woman in her hubby’s car”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks “She never got there to even know whether or not the said woman was her hubby’s cousin, coworker or mere friend,” the journalist added. Below is a screenshot: Credit: African Entertainment

The Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Awal has revealed plans to revitalize the tourism sector to become a strong and indispensable force that would contribute at least 5 billion dollars annually to the economic transformation of Ghana. Dr. Awal who is expected to use his business acumen and entrepreneurial skills to change the face of Ghana’s Tourism Industry revealed how he intends to make the sector a number one contributor to the country’s GDP. Speaking at a 2-day retreat organized for the Management Staff and the Heads of Agencies under the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry held at Akosombo in the Eastern Region, the Minister emphasized that he would infuse business perspectives in line with the Strategic Policy direction of the Ministry to rake in more revenue for the state. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-m-ready-to-offer-my-3rd-girl-s-hand-in-marriage-to-kofi-kinaata-nii-lante-vanderpuye-video Dr. Awal said that in ensuring the actualization of the Ghana Beyond Aid agenda of the Government he was more than prepared to work with all the relevant stakeholders to make Ghana an attractive tourism destination in Africa by boosting tourism, culture, and the creative arts sectors. He described it as multi-billion dollar sectors, which needed to be given an utmost attention and governmental support to thrive. The Minister further unveiled his plans to make Domestic Tourism his top-most priority by improving the tourism centres to attract at least One Million local tourists visitation annually. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures As part of his unwavering commitment to make Ghana's tourism hub a game-changer in the economic transformation of Ghana, Dr. Awal promised to create massive employment opportunities for Ghanaian citizens in the industry. Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Awal disclosed that upon assumption of office, President Akufo-Addo challenged him to use his business and entrepreneurial skills to change the face of the Ghana Tourism industry, and in consequence promised not to depart from that call. He entreated all the Heads of Agencies under the Ministry to work closely and in a more transparent manner with him for the betterment of Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks The Chief Director of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. John Yao Agbeko, earlier in his remarks officially welcomed Hon. Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Awal to the Ministry, adding that the meeting was to also afford the Policy Makers an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of the Sector and how it had performed over the years under the Agency Heads. Meanwhile, eleven (11) Heads of Agencies under the Ministry took turns to deliver their presentations on their respective Agencies' Policy interventions and activities. Credit: Modern Ghana

Tanzania Police Defense Force (TPDF) personnel carry the coffin of the late President Leaders from across Africa attended Magufuli's state funeral a day after the stampede. Tanzanian police announced Tuesday that 45 people had died during a stampede in Dar es Salaam on March 21 as mourners paid their last respects to the late president John Magufuli. The crush took place when thousands of grieving citizens tried to push their way into a stadium in the city to bid farewell to their leader, whose sudden death after a mysterious absence was announced on March 17. "There were a lot of people who wanted to get in the stadium, and some were not patient. They tried to force their way in and that resulted in a stampede. Forty-five died in the accident," Dar es Salaam regional police commander Lazaro Mambosasa told AFP. 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 Five of the deceased were from the same family, Mambosasa said. A woman and four children were earlier reported crushed in the accident at Uhuru Stadium, though the true toll of the stampede was not announced at the time. Mambosasa said several dozen were also injured in the crush but most had been released from hospital. Magufuli's body was transported to the major cities of Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Zanzibar, Mwanza and Geita, before being finally laid to rest in his ancestral village of Chato, in the country's northwest, on March 26. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Tens of thousands came out to pay their respects, lining roads, weeping and running alongside the casket as a military motorcade moved through the cities. The stampede took place on the second day of tributes at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, when the public was allowed in to pay their respects. Magufuli died aged 61 from what authorities say was a heart condition, after a mysterious absence of almost three weeks, and questions remain over the true cause of his death which the opposition says was from Covid-19. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Tens of thousands of Tanzanians turned out to pay their respects to the late president as his coffin was transported to major cities. His deputy Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in as the country's first female president, and led the ceremonies bidding him farewell. A state funeral held in the capital Dodoma, the day after the stampede, was attended by African leaders from across the continent. Magufuli was hailed for his fight against corruption and massive infrastructure projects, but was criticised for the stifling of democracy and crackdowns on the media, civil society and the opposition. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures His legacy is also marred by his Covid denialism, which saw Tanzania refuse to issue data or take any measures to curb the spread of the virus. Hassan has vowed to "start where Magufuli ended" and all eyes are on potential changes to the country's policies and openness regarding Covid-19. On Tuesday she nominated Finance Minister Philip Mpango as her deputy, which needs to be endorsed by parliament. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-m-ready-to-offer-my-3rd-girl-s-hand-in-marriage-to-kofi-kinaata-nii-lante-vanderpuye-video Mpango last month appeared in a video coughing and gasping at a press conference outside a hospital to dispel rumours he had died of Covid-19. Credit: STR (AFP/File)

A 29-year-old lady Gladys Sebuabe, a native of Adzido in the Keta Municipality of the Volta region IS appealing for financial support from the general public to help treat her cancerous tumour arm which is on the verge of rotting. Madam Sebuabe is pleading with the public to come to her aid to raise an amount of 5,000 Ghana cedis to begin with the operations on her arms. She explained that her right arm developed a small boil for some time after which it turned into a serious wound she never imagined. 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 She was later diagnosed at the Keta Municipal hospital and the result was said to be a cancer tumour. She also disclosed to ModernGhana news that she has been suffering from the disease for the past sixteen years and all her resources and that of her parent have all gone in the process. "I have been suffering from this disease for the past sixteen years and l can no more do anything any longer with my arm," she added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Madam Gladys Sebuabe, a hairdresser who lost her mother a few years ago can no more do anything on her own but rather rely on her father and a sibling for survival. Meanwhile, she is now appealing through a Keta-based Jubilee Radio for philanthropists who may get into contact with her to help. She was referred to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra for operations and she is now counting on well-wishers for assistance to get her treated as early as possible. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Mr Dzudzorli Gakpe, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Keta constituency, and Dr Sena Kwasi Dzokoto, deputy health director of the Volta region have promised to donate one thousand cedis and three thousand cedis respectively to start the treatment. They also promised to give their maximum assistance in various ways to get Madam Sebuabe treated properly. Though supports are coming in financially, the public has also been urged to support her with food, drinks and other things since all her resources have been exhausted. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Anybody willing to offer financial support can do so via MTN mobile number 0243 46 72 53 in the name of Jubilee Radio). Credit: Modern Ghana