While some students and parents are battling it with Achimota School for not admitting two Rastafarian students, a piece of new information from Cape Coast has also emerged. According to information cited on Mynewsgh, the authorities of Wesley Girls Senior High school has barred all Muslims from worshipping on their campus. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-trains-environmental-health-officers-on-enhancing-food-safety-along-the-oil-palm-value-chain Not just that, they have also asked that the students don’t bring in their holy book which is the Quran to read while still on campus. Some Muslim parents, as well as, old students who are Muslims has expressed their displeasure with this new directive by the school not to allow their wards freedom of worship. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-pharmacy-council-cautions-pharmacies-over-patronage-of-fake-hydrogen-peroxide According to people who spoke, some courageous students who want to practice their religion hide in their dormitories to pray something they believe it’s improper and an infringement. Another parent also told the media that last week a student who was admitted at the school came in with a Quran and a hijab for prayers but they were returned to her parents stating that those things are being accepted in the school. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko One parent also stated that they have no problem with their Muslim wards being asked to attend church service since that is part of the school rules but aside from everything, they should be allowed to practice their religion in peace. Credit: GHPage.com

The Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) has denying students access to both the Osu-Ringway campus and the new one at Dzorwulu. The decision according to security officers on duty is “an order from above.” This comes after the management of GIJ issued a communiqué on Tuesday Mach 23, 2021, directing all students “who paid their fees after the registration deadline to defer their programme.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-trains-environmental-health-officers-on-enhancing-food-safety-along-the-oil-palm-value-chain According to the communiqué, management took the decision “at its meeting held on Monday, March 22, 2021” a day into their revision week in preparation for their first semester exams. Although it is unclear why school authorities decided to lock out students, some observers believe it has to do with the planned student demonstration scheduled for today, March 24, 2021. Meanwhile, management and the Dean of Students will not comment on the matter “until further notice.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-pharmacy-council-cautions-pharmacies-over-patronage-of-fake-hydrogen-peroxide Lecturers are however being allowed on campus. GIJ students fume over deferment directive Students of GIJ are unhappy with a directive given them to defer their programme for paying their fees late. A member of the Interim Committee of the Students’ Representative Council, Theodore Mawutor Abiwu in an interview with citinewsroom.com described the order as “callous and insensitive”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko “I think this action by the management is a callous one. I think it is inhuman, and I think management has not been fair to students. These students in question have actually paid the fees they were required to, whether it is 60% or 100%. The only crime these students did is to be poor. Their only crime is the fact that they could not meet the deadline [for payment of fees] as proposed by the school. How can you punish a student who wants to change his destiny and that of his family?” “For crying out loud, we live in the era of COVID-19 and businesses and livelihoods of people have been affected. Students who did not have the means to pay on time were out there seeking for support, working themselves out to pay fees that have been increased. An increase we pleaded with authorities to take away because it is burdensome. So if such a student was even late in paying the fees, the best thing was to block the system so that they will not even pay the fees in the first place so they know their fate beforehand. So why wait for students to make payments and then four days to examination, you send a communiqué that they should defer their programme for a year? Some of these students are in level 400 and have about five months to complete the school, why do you want to alter their future because of late payment of fees?” he fumed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-approves-first-herbal-medicine-for-clinical-trial-on-covid-19 Source: Citinewsroom

When I think of sugarcane juice, the first thing which comes to mind are the busy by-lanes of Karol Bagh, Delhi: vendors offering poor imitations of Gucci handbags and Rolex watches, women sprinting through the crowd trying to get from one shop to another, the faint smell of hot pooris and Punjabi chana, the constant high-pitched rings of rikshaw bells and a few dozen sugarcane juice (ganne ka ras) carts parked at every street corner. In the sweltering heat, I'd jostle my way to the sugarcane juice guy and watch him lazily operate an old-world juice machine that takes in one sugarcane at a time and pushes out beautiful green coloured cane juice that is sweet and delicious. Benefits of sugarcane juice are aplenty and it is also considered extremely nourishing and considered to be a real goldmine of health according to doctors, nutritionists and the school of Indian traditional medicine. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-trains-environmental-health-officers-on-enhancing-food-safety-along-the-oil-palm-value-chain India is one of the world's largest producers of sugarcane, after Brazil which is possibly why you'll find almost no companies which offer packaged sugarcane juice. It can be priced as low as Rs.10 or as high as Rs.40, but it's available through the country and not limited to one specific region. The top 5 sugarcane producing states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-pharmacy-council-cautions-pharmacies-over-patronage-of-fake-hydrogen-peroxide Sugarcane is one of the main crops used in the production of sugar: 70% of the world's sugar is made from sugarcane and the remaining 30% comes from the sugar beet crop. However, this isn't the case for the sugarcane grown in India which happens to be the second largest producer of sugarcane, after Brazil. A lot of the sugarcane grown in India is first used to make gur (jaggery) followed by khandsari (unrefined or brown sugar), and then sugar which is processed using chemicals and sulphur. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko The remaining fibrous mass can be used as fuel, or to make paper or sound insulating boards and in some countries its used even to make alcohol. Nutritional value of Sugarcane: The juice Sugarcane per serving (28.35 grams) contain Energy-111.13 kJ (26.56 kcal), Carbohydrates-27.51 g, Protein-0.27 g, Calcium11.23 mg (1%), Iron 0.37 mg (3%), Potassium41.96 mg (1%), Sodium17.01 mg (1%) Benefits of Sugarcane Juice If you search for sugarcane juice benefits, you'll find that it has been attributed as a natural remedy to a score of problems. It's rich in antioxidants so it helps fights infections and boost the immunity. It's rich in iron, magnesium, calcium and other electrolytes so it's great for dehydration. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-approves-first-herbal-medicine-for-clinical-trial-on-covid-19 It helps cure the common cold and other infections and also fight fever as it boosts the body's protein levels. Besides these, there are a few more great health benefits of sugarcane juice that you must learn about: 1. One of the most important health benefits of sugarcane juice is that itis a diuretic which means that it helps treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones and ensure proper functioning of the kidneys. 2. According to Ayurveda, sugarcane juice helps strengthen your liver and is thus suggested as a remedy for jaundice. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-trains-environmental-health-officers-on-enhancing-food-safety-along-the-oil-palm-value-chain Jaundice is a condition where you find yellow pigmentation of the skin and membrane due to elevated levels of a substance known as bilirubin in the bodily fluids and is triggered by poor functioning liver. What sugarcane juice does is replenish your body with proteins lost and nutrients that it needs to recover quickly. 3. Another important health benefit of sugarcane juice is due to it being rich in the good kind of carbohydrates, protein, iron, potassium and other essential nutrients that make it the ideal energy drinks. Especially in the summer months, a glass of cold sugarcane juice and really life both your health and your depleting levels of energy. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-pharmacy-council-cautions-pharmacies-over-patronage-of-fake-hydrogen-peroxide It builds up plasma and body fluids and helps counter dryness and fatigue. 4. Ayurveda also suggests that 'sugarcane juice exhibits laxative properties thereby improving bowel movement and relieving constipation' Sugarcane juice also has alkaline properties which means it's good for treating acidity and stomach burns. 5. It has a low glycemic index (GI) so it comes highly recommended for diabetics. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko A study showed that drinking sugarcane juice did not alter the blood glucose levels of diabetics drastically but you should check with your doctor before you start to drink some of this yourself. 6. Sugarcane juice is extremely rich in minerals which helps prevent tooth decay and bad breath. So now you know why sugar cane juice is so popular during the hot summer months in India. Every time you feel like you need to replenish your body and re-hydrate during the summers, grab that glass of chilled sugar cane juice and enjoy its benefits! READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-approves-first-herbal-medicine-for-clinical-trial-on-covid-19 Credit: Kriti Malik, NDTV

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has confirmed that the general public can patronize and use the Living Bitters Capsules, a product manufactured by Capital 02 Limited in Ghana. According to the FDA, after series of laboratory investigations, the capsules turned out to be authentic. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-trains-environmental-health-officers-on-enhancing-food-safety-along-the-oil-palm-value-chain In a statement signed by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Delese Mimi Darko, it said "Results from the laboratory established that each capsule contains varied compositions of Aloe capensis, Hydrastis canadensis among others as per the label. Further different analysis ruled out the presence of coal tar or other harmful products" The call comes after a video went viral on social media indicating that the Living Bitters Capsules had been adulterated with some non-edible and potentially harmful substance. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-pharmacy-council-cautions-pharmacies-over-patronage-of-fake-hydrogen-peroxide She added that per the analysis, the product completely dissolves in the media that mimics digestive fluids. "The FDA therefore wants to assure the public that, the product is safe for consumption and has not been adulterated" she noted. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko The Authority, however, advised its consumers to always look out for proper product labelling which must include the product batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates. Mrs. Darko also assured the general public that the FDA will always uphold the health and safety of Ghanaians as mandated by the Public Health Act, 2012, Act 851. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-approves-first-herbal-medicine-for-clinical-trial-on-covid-19 Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian singer, Wisa Greid has openly revealed that he has been involved in online fraud before. According to the now married singer, when he was in senior high school he partook in what was then known as “browsing” 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 In a recent interview with Sammy Kay, when asked if he’s ever been involved with ‘fraud’ before, Wisa responded in the affirmative saying. “I used to, let me say when we were in Senior High School, every day we dey internet top … browsing. We use to buy things online and those things but we don’t do anything juju like the way they say the sakawa people do, I’ve never tried it before,” he told Sammy Kay. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video When asked if he’s regretted getting involved in something like that, Wisa vehemently responded saying; “I don’t regret, it’s part of the hustle. Anyhow you go manage get your money chale you for make wild get your money. If you get caught that’s when everybody will know you are doing something bad. Those people if you give them money they will take it. So I won’t say anybody who is involved to stop. Because it is their hustle" Credit: Ameyaw Debrah

Pope Skinny has warned fellow rapper, Pappy Kojo not to look for his trouble; else he will chew of his rasta (dreadlocks). Pope Skinny was reacting to Ameyaw TV‘s interview with Pappy Kojo, in which the Pappy threatened to beat up Pope if he meets him in person. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Pappy Kojo blames Pope Skinny for losing his popular TikTok channel. He posted a half nude photo of Pope Skinny in reaction to the latter’s claims that Pappy Kojo was gay. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures TikTok deleted Pappy’s account because it was against community guidelines. Below is a screenshot: Credit: Ameyaw Debrah

Ghanaian rapper, Pappy Kojo has named his top 5 Ghanaian rappers and it has no top artist in it. The ‘Fante Vandamme’ who is currently promoting his LOGOS II album in an interview with AmeyawTV’s JQ revealed the rappers who are currently his favorite. 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 Kojo Trip, The Township, Hyndu , Nemsis Loso & Yaw Lucaz are Pappy Kojo’s top 5 rappers. Pappy Kojo had previously worked with Takoradi’s fast-rising rappers namely; Kojo Trip, The Township, Hyndu , Nemsis Loso and Yaw Lucaz on a Nxwrth crafted beat for his song ‘1 SIMA’. 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 the full interview below: Credit: Ameyaw Debrah

Rapper Yawtog’s mum has revealed that she cannot reproach him anymore because of his “superstardom.” According to her, even though Yawtog is still a teenager the status he has been able to attain in this short period in the industry has made him irreproachable. 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 “I am shy of him now. I cannot reproach him anymore. When I talk to him now, I do it in a humbling manner,” she revealed in an interview with Kumasi-based Aseda Radio during the launch of Yaw Tog’s “Time” EP over the weekend. “I remember even threatening to curse him with boiled eggs,” she revealed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video After the release of “Sore” featuring the Asaaka boys last year, Yawtog shot to stardom and won the admiration of British Rapper Stormzy who worked with him on a remix. Yawtog’s “Time” EP is out now and is streaming on all music platforms. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Credit: Ameyaw Debrah

The Coastal Development Authority (CODA) has officially handed over a completed 3-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Holy Innocent Anglican Basic School at Oduman in the Amasaman Constituency to the community and school authorities. The project was financed by the Authority from the constituency’s allocation under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP). The handing over took place at a brief but colorful ceremony with all the relevant key stakeholders participating. 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 project consists of 3 three classrooms fully fitted with electricity, ceiling fans and furnished with dual-desks. The facility also has a staff common room and a storeroom. Addressing the gathering, the CEO explained that the decision to undertake the project was reached through consensus after considering the priorities of the Amasaman Constituency. 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, CODA is funding other ongoing projects in the constituency under IPEP. Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib implored community leaders and school authorities to properly maintain the facility for the benefit of the community. He applauded the contractors, FNJ Investments, for a clean and timely job done although they prefinanced the project. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Nii Odu IV thanked CODA for the project and appealed for more support. Mrs Asiedu-Turkson also expressed appreciation for the project and assured the gathering that her outfit will ensure good maintenance of the facility. The Headmistress called the intervention timely, especially in the era COVID-19 and the need for observance of social distancing by teachers and students. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures She also pledged the commitment of school authorities and PTA to take good care of the new classroom block. IPEP The Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme, also known as one million dollars per constituency, is a flagship social intervention of the Akufo-Addo government which allocates one million dollars or its cedi equivalent annually to each of the 275 constituencies in Ghana. The programme focuses on accelerating economic and social development through the provision of basic infrastructure. 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 Projects are determined through an inclusive stakeholder engagement and a participatory needs assessment process involving all key relevant stakeholders. Present were the CEO of CODA, Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib; Deputy CEO for Mobilization and Private Partnership, Mr Emmanuel Affram Anim; Presiding Member of Ga West Municipal Assembly, Hon. Solomon Assante; the Oduman Mantse, Nii Odu IV; and Headmistress of the School, Madam Martha Agyeiwaa Twum. Other officials present were Mrs Theodora Asiedu-Turkson (District Director of Finance and Administration, GES Ga West) who represented the Greater Accra Regional Director, GES; Hon. Frank Tetteh, Assemblyman of Oduman; Chairman and members of PTA; officials of the Ga West Municipal Assembly; project consultants and opinion leaders of Oduman community. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Presiding Bishop of Perez Chapel International, Charles Agyinasare has charged his congregation to share with their pastor what God has blessed them with both materially and financially. The Man of God said "As God blesses you materially and financially, so must you share with your pastor what God is blessing you with" 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 He added that it is not in every church the congregants attend that they would continue to flourish. "And so, as you do flourish, you must remember your prophet" he concluded. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/volta-region-guy-kills-girlfriend-in-ho-over-suspicions-of-cheating-on-him-viewer-discretion Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President of the SM Family, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr, known in showbiz as Shattawale has expressed disappointment at some Ghanaian Bloggers over certain captions they give to their write-ups. In a tweet sighted by ThinkNews Online, the SM Boss took to his handle on Twitter and posted "So when will we learn Ghana.. How can you say this to a world star? The reaction comes after two online portals, CELEBRITIESBUZZ.COM.GH AND Ghana Music posted that Popcaan has begged Shattawale for a collaboration. Shattawale in his tweet further said "You won't even say 'Thank you Popcaan for giving Shatta Wale a Chance To Shine' or something better" The Reign King however used the tweet to apologise to Popcaan for the misinformation posted by the online portal. Popcaan on the other, replied one of the online portals and said "Nigga I didn't request anything get your facts straight 😐" See screenshots below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Deputy General Secretary of the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Boamah Otukonor has hit back at that the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), saying the research and analysis group is not credible. In an interview monitored by ThinkNews Online, he said "I have my own position about the EIU reports, I think they are not credible enough" 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 Mr. Otukonor further lashed the EIU adding they can not use guess work and conjectures in analyzing political situation or economic situation. He advised political strategists in the country not to subscribe to them stressing EIU do not provide any credible recommendations. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks About EIU Reports The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is the research and analysis division of Economist Group providing forecasting and advisory services through research and analysis, such as monthly country reports, five-year country economic forecasts, country risk service reports, and industry reports. Economist Intelligence Unit Country Reports Archive provides detailed coverage of political, economic and commercial developments worldwide from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)'s historical Country Reports (previously Quarterly Economic Reviews), covering all countries from 1952 to 1995. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/volta-region-guy-kills-girlfriend-in-ho-over-suspicions-of-cheating-on-him-viewer-discretion Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith