A doctor in France wrote the country's first prescription for therapeutic cannabis last Friday, kicking off a two-year trial involving 3,000 patients that could lead to marijuana's legalisation for medical use. Cannabis is prohibited in France, even for medical purposes, but patients' associations have been lobbying for years to get it cleared for use to relieve pain. "This is an important day in the history of medicine in France," Health Minister Olivier Véran told reporters after witnessing the filling-in of the prescription. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures "You are the first French patient to receive a cannabis-based treatment," Veran told the recipient, who said he had been "suffering for seven years" because of an illness. Scientific and medical evaluation The prescribed treatment contains active cannabis-derived substances in the form of essential oil to be taken orally, or of cannabis flowers for vaping. "There is no question of smoking any of it," Véran said. France to begin its first experiment with medical marijuana Is CBD legal in France? Maybe The minister said that after the trial France would proceed with a "rigorous scientific and medical evaluation" of its results. 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 Once the treatment's efficacy and side effects are known, it could be cleared for general use for all eligible patients -- an outcome Véran said he hoped for. Improving quality of life Nicolas Authier, president of a scientific committee on medicinal cannabis, said: "We hope that with this new therapeutic tool that we can give patients an improved quality of life." Some 170 hospitals will contribute data to the trial. Patients will be eligible for cannabis treatment only if other drugs fail to alleviate their condition, or provoke excessive side-effects, according to French medicines agency ANSM. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Conditions that qualify for cannabis treatment include some forms of epilepsy, neuropathic pain, chemotherapy side-effects, a need for palliative care, and pain linked to multiple sclerosis. Cannabis treatment can also be prescribed for children in cases of refractory epilepsy or cancer. The treatments will be obtained abroad, as France prohibits cultivating marijuana, and made available with different degrees of THC and CBD, the two active ingredients of cannabis. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures Credit: AFP

Former Black Satellites striker, Ransford Osei has vowed never to allow his children to play for any of the Ghanaian national teams. The former Medeama SC recently confirmed his retirement from football at the age of 30. Osei was a celebrated footballer at the youth level, playing at separate U-17 and U-20 FIFA World Cup tournaments. 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 At 17, Osei mounted the podium to collect his silver boot award after scoring five goals at the U-17 World Cup in South Korea. Ghana placed fourth in that tournament. He was a member of the Black Starlets side that won bronze at the 2007 U-17 World Cup, where he emerged as the winner of the golden boot. Osei was also part of the Black Satellites team that won the Africa Youth Championship in 2009 as well as the U-20 World Cup in the same year. Speaking to Humble Ike on Youtube, the retired striker said he won’t allow his kids to play for Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video According to him, the current system in place does not reward footballers who are deserving of call-ups. “Should my child decide to play football, then I’ll not allow him to play for any Ghana national team. I’m being real and I’m not afraid to say it,” he said. “Ghana football goes beyond your talent. You have to give something before you’re given the opportunity. So why should I allow my son to play for the Black Stars?” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Asked if he’ll become a coach after ending his playing career, Osei said he has no plans of taking a place on the bench. Osei, after U-20 World Cup, was handed a Black Stars a call-up and was part of the team that won silver at the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Angola but could not secure a place in the squad for the World Cup in South Africa. The striker was recognized by World Soccer Magazine as one of the 50 Most Exciting Teenagers on the planet in their November 2007 Issue. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Osei donned the colours of Kessben (now Medeama), Kotoko, Granada, Bloemfontein Celtic, FC Twente and more. Credit: Modern Ghana

Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof has left the Sweden camp under mysterious circumstances, with reports varying on the reason behind it. Lindelof, who has been dealing with a back injury in recent weeks, played 90 minutes in both of Sweden's World Cup qualifiers against Kosovo and Georgia, but he surprisingly left the squad on Monday. 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 When asked to explain Lindelof's departure, Sweden assistant Peter Wettergren said (via Metro): "He will leave us tonight for private, personal reasons." That all seems fair enough, but according to Sportbladet, the situation has nothing to do with 'personal reasons' and Lindelof has been ordered to return to United for further treatment on his back. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Both United and Sweden are said to have accepted that Lindelof needs to rest his back and the national team are prepared to do without him for Wednesday's friendly against Estonia, so he has been sent back to Old Trafford to try and prevent any further damage. Credit: Tom Gott

Although miscarriage is very common, it can feel difficult to talk about. Up to 20% of known pregnancies end in loss, yet many who’ve been through it still describe a sense of shame and stigma around the experience. It may feel even more uncomfortable to address miscarriage with children. If your child knows he or she is getting a new sibling and then that changes, you may be left wondering how to break the news or if you even should. “Although very painful and difficult, it is important for parents to take the step of explaining pregnancy loss to their children because even at a very young age, children can pick up on others’ emotions,” said Becky Stuempfig, a licensed marriage and family therapist. 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 “They are likely sensing that their parents are sad even if parents think they are ‘acting normal’ while with their child. They may overhear conversations and wonder what is going on, but feel fearful of asking or not know how to ask in the case of young children,” she added. “Neurologically our brains want to make sense of what is happening around us, so if parents don’t explain pregnancy loss, children will begin to come up with their own explanation.” As a parent, you can help your child understand pregnancy loss and the emotions it evokes. But how exactly should you approach conversations about miscarriage with kids? Below, Stuempfig and other experts share their advice. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Make sure you’re ready “As the common saying goes, you must put your own oxygen mask on before administering someone else’s,” said Jessica Zucker, a psychologist specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health and the author of “I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement.” “Children pick up on and often rely on their parent’s emotions to help them form their responses to situations, so it’s most helpful to make sure you’re in a headspace that will best allow you to guide your child through their own process as they digest the discussion,” she noted. Take some time to process your own feelings before talking to your child. Choose to start the conversation at a time when you feel calm and are available to talk for a long time in case they have lots of questions. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics “It can be helpful for parents to have the discussion together with their child so that partners can feel supported by one another and if one partner becomes flooded with emotion, the other partner can take over the discussion,” Stuempfig said. “It’s okay for a child to see parents grieve, but it is important that parents are emotionally available to the child during the conversation and not so overcome with their own emotion that they are unable to attend to their child.” Be honest and direct “When parents are faced with explaining pregnancy loss to a child, they should keep the conversation honest and simple,” Stuempfig said. “When you are dealing with children and grief, it is best to provide a small amount of information in a concise way and then check in with the child to see if they have questions.” Don’t get too bogged down in complicated details or say unnecessary extra words. Let their specific questions guide the discussion and keep it simple with straightforward answers. You can turn to children’s books to help explain loss and grief. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures “The best way to go about it is to be as direct and factual as possible within the appropriate developmental stage of the child,” said Jenny Yip, a clinical psychologist and author. Tailor the discussion to your child Take your child’s age, developmental level and temperament into account when you share your pregnancy loss. With toddlers and preschoolers, avoid euphemisms or terms they won’t understand, like “passing away” or “going to the great beyond.” “Young children take everything literally, so parents should avoid saying things like ‘we lost the baby’ because they might start worrying that their parents will lose them too,” Stuempfig said. “An honest explanation can be easier for children to comprehend, such as ‘We don’t know why this happened. Sometimes babies are born healthy like you were and sometimes it doesn’t happen that way and the baby isn’t born.’” 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 Prepare to have to explain it to your child multiple times and try not to shut the conversation down if they bring it up again. “The concept of pregnancy can be very hard to understand, and this makes explaining the loss even harder for children,” said Perri Shaw Borish, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in maternal mental health. “For a younger child, provide small amounts of information at a time and answer their specific questions. For an older child, you can tell them that the baby was not strong enough to live outside the mommy’s belly, and that means that the baby died.” For even older kids, there may be an interest in the science of the human body and reproductive health. You can talk about the scientific details of reproduction, complications that can arise and chromosomal abnormalities. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Make it clear it’s no one’s fault “Much like conversations centering around divorce or a parent separation, it’s common for children to immediately blame themselves for a pregnancy or infant loss,” Zucker noted. “This is primarily due to their cognitive development, which leaves them centering themselves or only seeing things through their perspectives. So it’s vital that throughout the conversation, and perhaps even at the start, you remind your child that they are in no way responsible for any pregnancy outcome, especially one that ends in a loss. And that it’s not the fault of the mom either.” Emphasize that it’s nobody’s fault, just something sad that happened. If your child asks why the loss happened, you can explain that miscarriage is rather common and often due to abnormalities out of our control, not the result of anything anyone did or didn’t do. “Above all, let your children know that you love them, and that you are pleased they are in your life,” said Catherine Athans, a licensed marriage and family therapist. “Hugging and kissing go a long way to make your child or children feel safe!” Talk about your feelings “After a miscarriage, the emotional reaction from parents ranges anywhere from ambivalence to anger to complete despair,” said Misty Richards, program director for the UCLA Semel Institute’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship. “Often times, this manifests in bouts of crying, wanting to be alone, and quiet moments of reflection that can be witnessed by a child. Rather than hide this emotional response, help your child understand what they are seeing by naming the emotion ― ‘Mommy was crying a little bit because I am sad about the baby.’” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures When you name the emotion and the reason why, your child learns how to identify feelings and also hears the message that it’s normal to feel sad and cry sometimes. It’s also useful to let them know that even though you feel sad sometimes, you’re going to be OK. Parents should model vulnerability and healthy coping skills, like taking breaks, asking for help and sharing their feelings. Ask your child for a hug if you need one. “Learning to talk about and process losses together as a family is a critical skill that a child can take with them into adulthood and draw upon for the rest of their lives,” said Neha Chaudhary, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. “The more we talk to kids about tough topics like pregnancy loss, the more we can model what it means to experience the hard parts of life and navigate big feelings together, head-on.” Validate their emotional response. Just as you open up about your emotions, invite your children to do the same. Ask them what they’re thinking and feeling during the conversation and check in days later to see if that changes as they’ve processed the information. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-dedicate-my-ep-to-my-family-and-young-ones-like-me-out-there-yaw-tog “Encourage kids to ask questions, draw pictures or write a letter and express their feelings,” said Sheryl Ziegler, a psychologist, play therapist and the author of “Mommy Burnout”. Playtime is another area where their emotional response may manifest, so pay attention to the words and themes they use. Depending on your culture, you may engage in grief rituals following a pregnancy loss. Invite your child to participate. “With pregnancy loss, parents can ask even young children if they would like to join them in a simple goodbye ritual, such as making a card or drawing saying goodbye to the baby, or planting a flower or tree honoring the baby,” Stuempfig said. “These rituals do not need to be elaborate, but it can help children express their own grief when they see adults grieving in an honest and open manner.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/6-ways-to-optimize-your-dentist-google-my-business-listing The important thing is to be present and open to any reaction your child may have. Emphasize that you are always there for any questions in the future. “Try to accept all of their thoughts, emotions and behaviors with open arms, even if they are not reflective of how you feel,” Richards said. “This models acceptance and helps reinforce the concept that you will continue to be their safe haven no matter how they respond. If they do not seem impacted by the news, that is OK too.” Don’t feel like you have to tell them “If the child was unaware of the pregnancy, sharing the news of pregnancy loss is a matter of personal choice for parents,” Stuempfig said. “If the child is exposed to parents’ sadness and grief, it can be helpful for the parents to fill the child in so that they do not begin assigning other explanations such as blaming their own behavior for their parents’ moods. Typically trying to keep things covered up results in more anxiety and frustration for the whole family.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/spanish-pm-presents-customized-madrid-jersey-to-akufo-addo-as-birthday-gift-pictures You can tell your child the reason you’re not feeling well by sharing the news of the loss or you can simply name the emotion and talk about that aspect. Richards advised saying something like, “Sometimes Mommy feels sad, but I talk to Daddy about it and I feel better. You have seen Mommy sad a lot lately ― it is not your fault, and I am going to be OK.” If you already told your child that you were pregnant, it’s important to address the fact that you’re not anymore so that they aren’t confused, but you can also do that without going into the loss. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/duo-concept-foundation-fetes-children-in-orphanages-in-accra-pictures “In my situation, my son was too young to comprehend my pregnancy and the loss of it, so with much consideration and upon seeking consultation about how best to relay the news, we decided it was best to say, ‘We thought Mommy was pregnant, but it turns out she isn’t,’” Zucker explained. “When my son was 10, however, we had a frank and nuanced conversation about my 16 week miscarriage and how it affected me, our family, my work life and the age gap between my two children.” Take care of yourself “Remember to take the space you need to take care of yourself, if not for you, then for your family,” Chaudhary said. “Children notice when something is wrong with their parents or caregivers and they feed off that energy. Grieve. Reach out to friends and family. Vent. Yell into a pillow. Cry. Join a group. Focus on you and your healing. Give yourself permission to take care of yourself.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/alban-bagbin-kyei-mensah-bonsu-clash-again-over-asiedu-nketia-s-appointment There’s no right or wrong way to grieve, so do whatever you need to do to cope with the loss. Talking to others who have experienced pregnancy loss can be helpful, although everyone’s story and healing process will be different. “The worst you can do for yourself is ignore or avoid your feelings,” Yip said. “If your thoughts and emotions become intolerable or too much for you to handle, seek help from a mental health professional.” Ask your doctor for recommendations for organizations that support families through perinatal loss. Stuempfig suggested turning to Postpartum Support International, which can help you find support in your area or online. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-pappy-kojo-falls-in-love-again-shares-lovely-video-of-himself-kissing-a-white-lady-in-a-pool “There are resources available for you too and wonderful therapists who are trained in loss and grief,” said Shaw Borish. “And most importantly, I want you to know that your loss matters ― the fact that you are grieving means it mattered, it meant something.” Credit: AE Contributor

Reports coming in indicates that the grandmother to former US President Barack Obama, Mama Sarah Obama is dead. Mama Sarah died on Monday morning at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital in Kisumu. Her demise was confirmed by her daughter, Marsat Obama, who told the Nation that her mother died at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-dedicate-my-ep-to-my-family-and-young-ones-like-me-out-there-yaw-tog Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu at 4.45am on Monday morning. She had been admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning. She passed away aged 99 years. Mama Sarah, as she was fondly called, passed away while receiving treatment. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures She was the third wife of President Obama’s paternal grandfather. Her daughter Marsat Onyango said her mother had been in poor health for some time. “It’s true she went to be with her Lord,” Marsat said on phone overcome with emotion. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Mama Sarah had taken up an initiative to care for destitute children as well as helping the widows in Siaya’s Kogelo village. The family is making arrangements to have her buried today (Monday) at the Muslim Cemetery in Kisumu. "We are trying to see whether we shall be able to bury her today and if not, we shall bury her tomorrow," a relative said. 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 Contacted, Mr Malik Obama, the former US president's Kenyan half-brother, told the Nation that he would comment on the matter later. "I have no comment for now, I've just woken up," he said by phone on Monday morning. The 44th US President had close ties to his grandmother and last visited her at the family in K'Ogello in July 2018. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures See pictures below: Credit: BWheel.mk

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament and the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, have again clashed, this time, over the appointment of Johnson Asiedu Nketia onto the Parliamentary Service Board. Asiedu Nketia was on Monday, March 29 confirmed as part of the six-member board which is chaired by the Speaker of Parliament. A special advisory committee report on the appointment had suggested that the appointment of Asiedu Nketia would amount to an intrusion of 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 “It is considered by some members of the committee that the membership of Mr Asiedu Nketia amounts to an undesired intrusion into the governance of Parliament by a political party and may not in the circumstances bode well for the independence of Parliament since he is the General-Secretary of a major opposition political party. "Notwithstanding, Mr Speaker is the person clothed with the authority to appoint the other four persons, who together with the Clerk-to-Parliament constitute the Parliamentary Service Board. It is also our considered opinion that Mr Speaker will do what is appropriate,” the letter as quoted by the Daily Graphic reads. But Bagbin who expressed heartfelt appreciation to the committee allayed fears that the appointment of Asiedu Nketia is tantamount to the intrusion of Parliament. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks “But I want to note that the former Parliamentary Service Board had Honourable Hackman Owusu-Agyeman as a member of the board and Hackman Owusu Agyeman later became the Chairman of the Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). “That one was not [an] intrusion into the governance of Parliament by a political party. What is good for the gander is also good for the goose. Honourable members the board will be constituted and we will start our work,” he said. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Majority Leader, however, dissented to the views of Alban Bagbin. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said that he disagreed with Alban Bagbin but will not challenge his ruling. "The reason is if I should challenge every ruling, and maybe there is a debate on it and Mr Speaker's ruling is brought down, I have succeeded in doing it, inflicting a mortal wound on the chair and that will bring the repute of this House down. “I will never do that because it is for us to protect the Speakership and I will ever do that. So, I refuse any bait to challenge the ruling of the Speaker," he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-dedicate-my-ep-to-my-family-and-young-ones-like-me-out-there-yaw-tog Members of the Board Aside Bagbin and Asiedu Nketia, the other four members of the board are the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Leader of Government Business in Parliament, Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the Minority Leader, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Mr Abraham Osei Aidoo, who is a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament and former Majority Leader and Cyril Nsiah, the Clerk of Parliament. Credit: Ghanaweb

Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo, has been presented with a customized Real Madrid Jersey as his birthday gift. Mr Akufo-Addo received the jersey on Monday, March 29, 2021, in Madrid, the capital of Spain. The jersey numbered 77 was presented to him Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-dedicate-my-ep-to-my-family-and-young-ones-like-me-out-there-yaw-tog Akufo-Addo is marking his 77th birthday today, March 29, in the Spanish capital, Madrid. He was born on March 29, 1944 in Accra. The jersey presented to the Ghanaian leader was autographed by several players of Real Madrid. Mr Akufo-Addo is on a three-day visit to Spain for the “Focus Africa 2023” Conference, being held in Madrid, Spain. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures Amongst others, on Monday, March 29, 2021, he participated in the Conference and held bilateral discussions with Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, delivered an address at the Focus Africa 2023 Conference, and held a meeting with Spanish investors who are desirous of investing in Ghana. Focus Africa 2023 Conference defines Spanish foreign action in Africa until 2023, and forms part of the Spanish Foreign Action Strategy 2021-2024. It includes the specific actions the Spanish Government intends to take with key stakeholders in Africa, including Ghana, and it is aligned with the realisation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union’s 2063 Agenda. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks See pictures below: Credit: The African Entertainment

The Leadership of Duo Concept Foundation on Saturday embarked on visits to donate clothing items, food and toiletries to selected orphanages in Accra. The operations manager of the foundation spoke about the need for children in orphanages to get equal opportunities in order to prepare them for the future. The children at the glorious life orphanage recounted their reasons for gratitude to God and their careers and expressed the hope that their future will be a lot brighter than their present situations. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures One of the founding members of the Duo Concept Foundation, Panin Acheampong, speaking to the founding father of the Nungua orphanage, said "The aim of the foundation is to ensure that children in less privileged positions are given the basic needs or necessities of life" He spoke about the children’s right to play and urged the political class to ensure that laws protecting their rights are strictly enforced. The Otinnor Mantse who is also the founding father of the Nungua Orphanage lauded the efforts of the Duo Concept Foundation, making reference to the biblical quotation that givers never lack and that no amount of donation to a worthy cause is too small. 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 The Nungua orphanage has a total of ninety two children, some with physical and mental challenges. These children are taken care of single handedly by the orphanage with occasional help from donors and philanthropists. The Duo Concept Foundation was set up in 2012 with the ultimate aim of ensuring that children’s rights are strictly enforced. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Engagements with policy makers and influencers by the foundation over the years, have resulted in academic scholarships and other donations to children in some orphanages in Accra. The Foundation intends to embark on peer mentorship programmes for preteens in the orphanages. Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghana's First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo has joined thousands of Ghanaians to pour out her warm heartfelt wishes to President Akufo-Addo as he clocks 77 years today. In an Instagram post sighted by ThinkNews Online, the First Lady posted "Happy Birthday Mr. President.❤️. 🎶 My mind dey for you.🎶😉" 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 The romantic post has gotten lots of Ghanaians talking as many say, Madam Rebecca has a special package for President Akufo-Addo after work today. Below are comments from followers: adwoa_monroe_diamond commented "Mama with swag 😍😍😍 Ur mind dey for him ampa👏👏👏 God bless you Mr. Presiden READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks abena671 added "My heart beat for you 😂" drpoundsofficial said "Best caption 👏👏👏 wow" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-hands-over-classroom-project-to-amasaman-constituency-pictures i_am_akua_asaa added "Caption mu pro max, mama y3 guy ruff 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂" queeneshun1 commented "Fantastic caption. ❤️" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-dedicate-my-ep-to-my-family-and-young-ones-like-me-out-there-yaw-tog Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Businessman and Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central Constituency in the Central Region of Ghana, Kennedy Agyapong, has decried short-sightedness and dishonesty among Ghanaians. Mr Agyapong says “about 80% of Ghanaians” not excluding religious leaders, police officers, are “thieves.” He made this known while speaking to Padmore Baffour Agyapong during the maiden edition of #The Attitude Programme on the Net2 TV. 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 Speaking in the interview monitored by African Entertainment, Mr Agyapong lamented how a significant number of Ghanaians cannot dream big and think into the distant future. While commenting on how Ghanaians treat businesses owned by others, he noted that Ghanaians have “horrible attitudes” towards work. He decried how Ghanaians do not approach work with seriousness. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video According to him, Ghanaians did not see businesses owned by others as their own and treat them as such so as to help build them up. “We are also dishonest dealing with partners,” he said. “You see, we are just short-sighted,” he added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Mr. Agyapong is one of several businessmen who have complained about how dishonest Ghanaians are when it comes to managing businesses owned by others. Several individuals have in the past complained about the “narrow-mindedness” of Ghanaians, especially when it comes to decision making that will make a business prosperous in the long-term. According to Mr. Agyapong, foreigners including Chinese, Indians and Lebanese are coming to Ghana and generating huge wealth why Ghanaians were languishing in poverty because of their attitudes. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures He lamented how most Ghanaian businesses managed by Ghanaians did not last more than three years when their founders die. Initially, he stated that he thought it was the African “thing” that many people do not think long-term and dream big as well as act honestly. However, he bemoaned that he got to realize that some Africans were honest and full of vision when he encountered some Ghanaian businessmen and women who were forced to go to Zimbabwe and Cameroon to hire people to manage their businesses because they did not trust their fellow Ghanaians including even their own families. 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 Again, he noted how because of dishonesty, Ghanaians were being taken for a ride in their own country by Chinese, Lebanese and Indians. He revealed that a number of wealthy Ghanaian men are afraid to invest in production businesses because they feel Ghanaian workers will destroy them. ‘Time for change’ He stated that it was about time for Ghanaians to take their destiny into their own hands and the only way to do so, he said is to think big, dream big and do things with honesty. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Watch the interview below: Credit: The African Entertainment

Scores of social media users have taken to Twitter to pour out their warm wishes to President Akufo-Addo, as he celebrates his 77th birthday today. In series of tweets sighted by ThinkNews Online, Ghana's Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah @konkrumah said "#NanaAt77 Happy Bday sir. The lessons we learn at your feet are beyond what we could glean from any lecture hall. Keep soldiering on for God and country" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics MTN Ghana @MTNGhana added "Happy Birthday to the president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo @NAkufoAddo #WeAreGoodTogether #NanaAt77" N.B.A @Boakyewaa_N said "Happy Birthday to the president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) may the goodness of our Lord guide & protect you all the days of your life amen #HappyBirthdayNana#NanaAt77 READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Prince Dormenyo @princedormenyo1 tweeted "Happy Birthday to you, H.E @NAkufoAddo. I appreciate your leadership. May God gives you the strength and wisdom to rule. #NanaAt77" Jayden @jadyen13 said "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. #NanaAt77 #HappyBirthdayNana" 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 Bernard Amankwah DeGraft @BernardDeGraft added "Happy birthday His Excellency @NAkufoAddo May the Good Lord shine His face upon you and give you peace Now and forever more #NanaAt77" Below are embed tweets: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Stephen Atubiga says he is not going to retract his comments against Professor Joshua Alabi since they were the truth and nothing personal. Atubiga a member of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been suspended for failing to apologize to Prof Alabi. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics A statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia indicated that Mr Atubiga, “agreed to write officially on your Facebook wall retracting your earlier writings and to write officially to Hon. Joshua Alabi apologizing personally to him and to refrain from such defamatory comments in the future. However, recent publications on social media attributed to you on March 8, March 12, and March 14 among others, denigrating the Party and individuals in the Party indicate that you are not only in breach of your own promise and hence not reliable but you are further denting the image of the party contrary to article 47 (1) (a, b) of the party’s constitution.” "You are therefore by this letter to take note and notice is hereby given that your membership of the NDC is suspended, pending the hearing and final determination by the National Disciplinary Committee". READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Speaking to this in an interview on Neat FM's 'Me Man Nti' programme, Atubiga said the comments he made about Prof Alabi was nothing personal and that, "I have the right to criticize him as the campaign Manager but granted that if Prof Alabi has an issue with me, he can write to the party and send me a copy . . . Prof Alabi is not a party member more than me . . . if they are referring to senior members in the party I am one of them . . . I’ve been arrested because of this party, no one came to my house yet I didn't get discouraged". " . . I am a nonentity in the party, I am a fly that whether my inclusion or my exclusion doesn't reduce NDC or doesn't add anything to the party. We should rather focus how we can rebuild the party why we lost and the party should appreciate the criticism that internally we are drawing the attention why we lost miserably," he said. 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 Credit: Ghanaweb