Samia Suluhu Hassan has become Tanzania's first female leader after her predecessor, John Magufuli, was pronounced dead on Wednesday. Ms Hassan, 61, was sworn in as president at State House, the government offices in Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city, on Friday. The former vice president, who studied at Manchester University, was wearing a hijab and holding a Koran in her right hand, as she vowed to uphold the constitution of the East African country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks She joins a shortlist of women in Africa to have held their country's highest office. The only other at the moment is Ethiopia's President Sahle-Work Zewde, though the role there is largely ceremonial. Ms Hassan's inauguration comes two days after she announced the death of Mr Magufuli, who had not been seen in public for more than two weeks. A fierce COVID-19 sceptic, Mr Magufuli said the illness could be prayed away from the country - before finally acknowledging the threat it posed weeks before his death. 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 has been speculated that the 61-year-old succumbed to the illness himself, a theory advocated by exiled opposition leader Tundu Lissual, though officially he died of heart failure. In her first public address as president, Ms Hassan announced 21 days of mourning for Mr Magufuli and two separate public holidays next week. One will be on Thursday when the late president will be buried. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Ms Hassan called for national unity following her inauguration. The ceremony was held indoors, and no-one wore a face mask to protect against COVID-19. "It's not a good day for me to talk to you because I have a wound in my heart," she said. "Today I have taken an oath different from the rest that I have taken in my career. Those were taken in happiness. Today I took the highest oath of office in mourning." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Among the first tasks facing Ms Hassan will be a decision on whether to procure COVID-19 vaccines. Under her predecessor, the government said it would not obtain any vaccines until the country's own experts had reviewed them. Despite being vice president since 2015, and has served as a state minister in the previous government, little is known about Ms Hassan's private life. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Born in Zanzibar, the semi-autonomous islands off the coast of mainland Tanzania, in 1960, she studied public administration, first in Tanzania and then as a postgraduate at Manchester University. In 1978, she married Hafidh Ameir, who is known to be an agricultural academic but has also kept a low profile. Since Ms Hassan became vice president, the two have not been pictured together. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/iconic-ghanaian-photographer-bob-pixels-laid-to-rest-today-pictures They have four children. One, Mwanu Hafidh Ameir, is currently a member of Zanzibar's House of Representatives. See pictures below: Credit: Sky News

The Ghana Health Service has revealed that it has noticed with great concern, a publication in sections of the media alleging that 3 staff of the Service who work in various hospitals in the Greater Accra Region have been arrested for stealing and selling Covid- 19 vaccines. According to the Service, it condemns such alleged criminal act in no uncertain terms. In a statement signed by the Director-General of the GHS, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye said “An administrative inquiry is being instituted and appropriate sanctions shall be applied if they are found culpable. The Service commits to cooperate with the security agencies to unravel the circumstances leading to this illicit act” 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 communique also added that as communicated previously, the Service wishes to emphasize, that all Covid-19 Vaccines, are free of charge and as such, all citizens should be vigilant and report anyone who comes to them with a proposal to sell Covid-19 Vaccines. The Service has assured the general public, that together with all stakeholders, it will ensure that all persons eligible for the vaccine get it free of charge. Background It will be recalled that some media houses reported that three (3) persons have been grabbed for stealing and selling COVID-19 Vaccines in the Greater Accra Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures The three as reported were; Stephen Dzisenu, a 37-year-old Disease Control Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, was said to have stolen 36 vials of COVIDSHIELD. Cosmos Allotey, a 42-year-old Occupational Health, and Safety Officer was also said to have received the stolen COVIDSHIELD from Pabitey and Dzisenu. Allotey allegedly administered the vaccines at a cost of GHs 200.00 per jab. Joseph Knight, a Project Assistant and a former Laboratory Technician at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital was also being held for abetment of crime. 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 suspects were said to have been remanded into custody by an Accra Circuit Court and rescheduled to reappear on April 1. However, it was also reported that Lord Pabitey, a Disease Control Officer at the La Bawalashie Polyclinic, who is at large, also allegedly stole 26 vials of COVIDSHIELD. Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

It was a sad moment in Ablekuma, a community in the Greater Accra Region when the remains of Iconic Ghanaian Photographer, Emmanuel Bobbie who was known by many as Bob Pixel was laid today. The wife, children, Family, and loved ones could not believe their eyes as he laid in 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 With what many will describe as a day that will never be forgotten, it was all black as the many thronged his residence to mourn with the bereaved family. It will be recalled that the well-celebrated photographer passed away on February 25, 2021, after a short illness. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures The remains of the photographer was later buried at the Ablekuma Cemetery in Accra. Below are photos from the funeral: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Sources close to ThinkNews Online have revealed that all is set for the commencement of the much-anticipated wedding between, Legendary Richard Agu and Benedicta at the St. John's Baptist Church in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. Although social media was greeted with lots of posts from people saying the ceremony will not come on until some scores are settled, it is emerging that the holy matrimony has seen no violence. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures It will be recalled that the ex-lover of Richard Agu, Comfort Bliss Gh took to Facebook revealing how she went as far as borrowing from the bank to sponsor the young man into the Army. Comfort in one of her posts disclosed that she will storm the wedding and demand her money. 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 revelations got social media talking as some swore to travel to Obuasi and catch a glimpse of what will happen. ThinkNews Online can confirm that the atmosphere is calm as the ceremony is about to begin. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Below is a video from the wedding grounds: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The AGLOW Ghana International has held its March Monthly Intercessory Prayer for Ghana at the Black Star Square, Accra. Leading the scores of women, the National Prayer Director of Aglow International Ghana, Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie charged the women to pray for the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Speaking at the Black Star Square, she said “Let us pray for divine break-through, childbirth, peace, divine favor. Lord deliver us from backbiting, begging. Come and shine for us. Oh Lord, for how long will the wicked be jubilating? Covenant keeping God, we are calling on you” Madam Dadzie charged the women to pray against failure in the lives of their husbands, children, and family. 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 “Relate to him as 'Oy3 ade3 ye. Father destroy the clothes of poverty from your children and deliver us. ” "Doctors, lawyers are fed up but God is not. Pray to God and claim your marriage, healing, wisdom. Father, let your light shine upon us. Cast out the spirit of begging" she said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures The women's group prayed for the Presidency, Parliamentarians, Chief Justices, Media, and the various security agencies in the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Watch the live video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

A Female Facebook user, Comfort Bliss GH has been dumped by her lover, Francis Agu after she borrowed GHc8,000 from her bank to help enroll him in the Ghanaian Army. According to Comfort, she will go to all lengths to retrieve her money. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/spotlight-on-frema-osei-opare-an-economist-banker-and-ghanaian-politician It is emerging that Richard Agu (Alleged Scammer) after benefitting from the generous help from Comfort, is set to tie the knot with his new lover on Saturday, March 20. ThinkNews Online has gathered that Comfort Bliss GH has threatened to storm the wedding and demand her money. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals The issue has generated lots of mixed reactions on social media as some scores of Ghanaians supporting Comfort have vowed to travel to the wedding venue and deal with the yet-to-be-groom, Richard Agu. However, Richard on his part has revealed that his fiance, Comfort Bliss GH has not supported him with such an amount. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ken-ofori-atta-attributes-his-speedy-recovery-to-god-and-prayers-from-ghanaians According to him, although Comfort has been of great help to him, he is surprised at the sudden accusation being leveled against him. The wedding is slated for Saturday, March 20th at the St. John's Baptist Church, Brahabebume, a community in Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. Below are screenshots and audio: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

I find lately that any time I write an article outlining certain traits of men or how we “should” or “shouldn’t” act in a relationship (I have to be careful with those words because people often accuse me of telling everyone how to act…) that I get plenty of backlash from those who disagree with what I’m saying because men do not really act in these ways. First thing’s first: Good men do act in these ways. If you are going to put an asterisk on behavior that’s to be expected from a well-adjusted, emotionally stable, good man, then you’re not dating a good man. Here are a few things that should make you strap on a jet pack and full throttle it in the other direction: 1. A good man will never pick apart your looks.“ Oh if only your hair was a little longer.” “If only you lost those couple of extra pounds.” “If you would only wear more makeup.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/spotlight-on-frema-osei-opare-an-economist-banker-and-ghanaian-politician A good man will never take jabs at your appearance in a way that’s demeaning to you or makes you feel bad about yourself. If he is doing this, he’s purposely attempting to lower your self-worth so you won’t feel confident enough to leave him. It’s his way of trying to control you and it’s emotional abuse. Walk. Away. Now. 2. A good man will never invade your privacy. In a healthy relationship, there is no need to hide anything. Texts, emails, Facebook messages, whatever. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals But that doesn’t mean your partner has the right to snoop through them if you happen to leave your phone around or your computer open. Someone who does this is showing a massive insecurity on their part and is likely projecting their own infidelities and issues onto you. This should not be ignored. *Note: This is assuming you haven’t done anything that would make him suspicious or betrayed his trust. 3. A good man will never discourage you. A sign of a person’s confidence in themselves is how they help to support the ambition of others. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him A good man will always be willing to help and support those around him and will never be discouraging or insulting. 4. A good man will recognize your value; he will not make you feel the need to prove it to him. The minute you feel that you have to prove your worth to the person you’re with is the minute you’ll know to walk away. A man or woman should be with you because they value and appreciate who you are, not what you do or how well you sell yourself to them. 5. A good man will never make you feel like an afterthought. While a relationship shouldn’t be someone’s entire life, it’s certainly a large part of it. I’ve heard too many stories about women who constantly get cast aside for “guy’s night” or something similar. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ken-ofori-atta-attributes-his-speedy-recovery-to-god-and-prayers-from-ghanaians A man should have had a network and individuality, sure. But there is a difference between leading an active social life, and knocking the woman in your life further and further down your priority list. If you feel like you’re waiting for him to come home more than you’re actually with him, it’s time to step back and take another look at where your relationship is going. 6. A good man will never make you feel like you are alone in the relationship. Relationships are a partnership. A team. A two-way street. They’re supposed to enhance your life, not complicate it. If you’re with a man who is complacent in life and love, puts no effort into you or the relationship, then it’s time to re-evaluate. Keep in mind, it’s natural for people to get depressed and unmotivated at times. If this is someone you’ve been with for a long time, I’m certainly not saying kick him to the curb at the first sign of a slump. We all go through them. What I’m referring to here is someone who is simply apathetic and makes you feel like he doesn’t care. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-think-it-is-better-than-mine-but-i-won-trophies-that-is-the-big-difference-zlatan-ibrahimović You deserve someone who will wake up every morning and pledge to do and be the best they can for you. 7. A good man will never cheat on you. There are plenty of arguments in the world that monogamy is not “natural” and that humans are not biologically wired to spend an entire lifetime with one single person. Regardless of the scientific validity of this statement, one thing remains true: Monogamy is a personal choice made by two people in a relationship. There is literally nothing physical binding two people together; just a decision. A good man will never cheat in a relationship because cheating means going back on his word or breaking a promise he has made to someone he loves. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/thank-you-bhim-fans-and-sark-natives-for-the-support-blowup-shattawale 8. A good man will never disrespect you. Easy, simple, basic – but often overlooked. A good man will show respect to everyone around him. He will not be condescending or put anyone down, regardless of intelligence level or professional position. As the saying goes, a man of quality is not afraid of equality.’ 9. A good man will never avoid important conversations. Whether it be between family members or in a relationship, a good man understands that no problem can be resolved until it is faced. The only thing that avoidance of difficulties will accomplish is delaying the inevitable and potentially making things worse. There is a difference between choosing your battles and avoiding conflict altogether – the important thing is to know when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/spotlight-on-frema-osei-opare-an-economist-banker-and-ghanaian-politician 10. A good man will NEVER abuse you. There are many different types of abuse, certainly not just physical and certainly not just in a relationship. Someone can be emotionally abusive toward a child or pet as well as their significant other. Regardless, they all have one thing in common: The desire to break another down. A good man recognizes that his confidence and worth comes from within himself and never from attempting to place others below him. At any sign of any type of abuse, walk (run) away immediately. It will not get better, and you deserve more. We need to stop making excuses for those who mistreat us and start lowering our tolerance for this nonsense. Any self-respecting decent human being will treat you with the love and compassion that you deserve. If they don’t, then what’s the point of staying with them? Credit: Shutterstock

Former Manchester United and current striker of Italian Giants, AC Milan Football Club, Zlatan Ibrahimović has revealed that although the current Red Devils team looks better than his era, he won trophies with the team. According to him, winning the trophies makes it the big difference. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/spotlight-on-frema-osei-opare-an-economist-banker-and-ghanaian-politician Reacting to AC Milan’s loss to Manchester United in Thursday’s UEFA EUROPA League at San Siro in Italy, he said “I think it better. It looks better but it doesn’t matter if you don’t win nothing. I think it was better than mine but I won trophies that is the big difference” The prolific striker also added that he thinks in two games, AC Milan did well adding that they played two good games and created good chances. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals He further explained that the Milan team could have scored but they did one mistake and got a goal against them. “This is football. If you don’t score goals, you can play as good as you can, if you don’t score, you don’t go to the next round and I think two solid games, we did good but unfortunately, we did not go through and that is the way it is. I missed the first game and today, I came in for 30 minutes and I had a lot of will to come in but I think the team did well” Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him Speaking on his call-back into the Swedish Senior National Team, he said “I am happy! I am happy!! But I have another game here. I just came back from my injury and to gather rhythm from the game and then the National Team camp will come but I am proud and I am happy so I see it as unreal because I stopped like 4 to 5 years ago and I have my age now but am called up for the National Team, I am happy” The big Ibrahimović assured his colleague team mates to grow from the moment adding that they will grow and become stronger from it. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ken-ofori-atta-attributes-his-speedy-recovery-to-god-and-prayers-from-ghanaians He cared the team to keep fighting. Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President of SM Family, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr known in showbiz as Shattawale has taken to his Twitter handle to thank Bhim Fans and Sark natives for their support. In a tweet sighted by ThinkNews Online, SHATTA WALE @shattawalegh tweeted "Thank you Bhim fans and Sark natives for the support #BlowUp This time we shall overcome and work together as a team !!! Shouts to @stonebwoyb and @sarkodie @GoldUpMusic @skillibeng" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals He added that all shall overcome and work together as a team. Shattawale also praised Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, GoldUpMusic and Skillibeng. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ken-ofori-atta-attributes-his-speedy-recovery-to-god-and-prayers-from-ghanaians "Shouts to @stonebwoyb and @sarkodie @GoldUpMusic @skillibeng" he tweeted. See embed tweet: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Frema Opare, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare (born 1948) is an economist, banker, and a Ghanaian politician. She represented Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency in the Parliament of Ghana. She is the current and first female Chief of Staff of Ghana. Frema was born on 6 June 1948. She hails from Wiamoase in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. She had her bachelor's degree in Home Science from the University of Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals She proceeded to University of Guelph for a Masters in Food Science. Frema lectured at the University of Ghana as a lecturer at the Department of Home Science from 1976-1982. She eventually became the Head of Department. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ken-ofori-atta-attributes-his-speedy-recovery-to-god-and-prayers-from-ghanaians She has also worked with the United Nations in the Women In Fisheries project in various capacities in Uganda, Ethiopia, Congo and Namibia. Frema in 2005 - 2008 worked under the government of President John Agyekum Kufuor as the Deputy Minister for Manpower, Youth and Employment. She also once served a two term office as the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/j-j-rawlings-goes-home-on-january-27 Frema is a member of the New Patriotic Party. She served a two term office as the member of parliament representing Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency between 2005-2013 under the ticket of the NPP. Opare was elected as the member of parliament for the Ayawaso West-Wuogon constituency in the 2004 Ghanaian General elections. She thus represented the constituency in the 4th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana. She was elected with 28,636votes out of 54,988 total valid votes cast. This was equivalent to 52.1% of the total valid votes cast. She was elected over Henry Haruna Asante of the People's National Convention, Samuel Adiepena of the National Democratic Congress and Greenstreet Kobina of the Convention People's Party. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him These obtained 1.0%, 37.9% and 9.0% of the total valid votes cast. Opare was elected on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party. Her constituency was a part of the 17 constituencies won by the New Patriotic Party in the Greater Accra region in that elections. In all, the New Patriotic Party won a total 128 parliamentary seats in the 4th parliament of the 4th republic of Ghana. Frema is married with four children. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals She is a Christian. Credit: Wikipedia

Ace Investigative Journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas was among the dignitaries that stormed the residence of the Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide Newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako to mourn with him on the death of his mother. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals The Investigative Journalist who was trained by the veteran Journalist was seen in hooded as he exchanged pleasantries with the family and friends Kweku Baako. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/j-j-rawlings-goes-home-on-january-27 Mr Baako lost his mother a fortnight ago causing several members of the inky fraternity, politicians and other high profile persons in society to visit and console him. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him Below are some PHOTOS from the one-week celebration: Credit: Ghana News Page

Modern Ghana News can report that the President of Tanzania John Magufuli is dead. He died while receiving treatment in Dar Es Salaam, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced today on state TV. The cause of his death is unknown but local reports say he was battling covid-19. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-surname-is-john-not-rawlings-ex-prez-rawlings-reveals The 61-year-old President has been missing from the public for the past 18days sparking rumours the coronavirus sceptic leader is ill with Covid-19 or unwell and incapacitated. Until his death, authorities refused to disclose Magufuli's ill-health and his whereabout. A man was arrested for allegedly spreading what was described as false reports that Magufuli was seriously ill in the Kinondoni area of Dar es Salaam, Regional Police Commissioner for Kinondoni Ramadhani Kingai said at a press conference Saturday, according to local reports. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/j-j-rawlings-goes-home-on-january-27 Magufuli who is one of Africa’s most prominent Covid-19 sceptics last year said the disease had been eradicated from Tanzania by three days of national prayer. He cast doubt on tests to determine covid-19, discouraged Tanzanians from wearing masks, keeping a distance from others, and the use of vaccines to combat the disease. Opposition politicians raised questions about the president’s health after at least one official close to him died recently from alleged covid-19 complications which Magufuli described as a respiratory disease. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu, who lost the October presidential election to Magufuli and in exile claimed in a series of tweets that the president had been flown to India in critical condition after first being taken to neighboring Kenya for COVID-19 treatment. Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him But Tanzania's Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said on Friday, March 12, “Those claiming he is ill are haters,” yet refused to comment on the whereabout of the president or whether he is ill or not. Credit: Modern Ghana