The Vice President, Dr. Bawumia, and the Second Lady, Samira Bawumia have together taken their covid-19 vaccination injection at the Police Hospital in Accra. According to him, Ghana is the first African country to benefit from the facility adding that it was under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo and the hard work of the Ghana Health Service (GHS). 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 said “We are taking this vaccine today to assure the public and Ghanaians that, it is safe. It is safe to be immunized. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has assured us and we are very confident in the safety of this vaccine” Vice President asked Ghanaians to be cooperative in the vaccination exercise. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video Watch the video and pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo and First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo have together taken their covid-19 vaccination injection at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. It will be recalled that President Akufo-Addo on Sunday, February 28 during his address to the nation mentioned that he and his vice, Dr. Bawumia, and their spouses will be setting the pace by taking the injection. 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 said “As your President, I want to assure you that the vaccine is safe. That is why on Monday, 1st March, ahead of the commencement of the vaccination program on Tuesday, 2nd March, my wife the First Lady, the Vice President, his wife the Second Lady, and I will take the vaccine publicly at two health facilities in Accra,” President Akufo-Addo also hinted that there will be the deployment of the vaccines from Tuesday 2nd to Monday 15th March 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures ThinkNews Online has also gathered that some important dignitaries such as the Speaker and Members of Parliament, the Chief Justice, and Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, Chairperson and Members of the Council of State, the Chief of Staff and senior officials at the Office of the President will also have their fair share of the injection. “This is being done because the vaccine will help protect us against the impact of COVID-19 on our health. It is also a major catalyst to restoring livelihoods and the national economy to the robust level it belongs”, President Akufo-Addo noted. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video See the video and pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanian Actress, Jessica Wiliams on Sunday, February 28, celebrated her birthday with Royal Seed Orphanage Home at Bawjiase Papase No.1 in Kasoa, a community in the Central Region. According to her, the gesture forms part of her social and cooperate responsibility. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Speaking to the kids, she said "Today, I am going to be cutting my cake with you. The only thing I need from you all is to say a prayer for me that as I have become a blessing unto you, may someone else also be a blessing unto my life. Whatever blessing that is upon your lives, I tap into it in the mighty name of Jesus" The Actress who doubles as a model and entrepreneur thanked the kids for receiving and celebrating with her. 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 kids thanked her for the kind gesture and prayed for long life. She presented drinks, toiletries, water, boxes of indomie, and an undisclosed amount of money. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures See the videos and pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has confirmed that the Gana Health Service will from Tuesday, 2nd March, to Monday, 15th March 2021, begin deployment of the six hundred thousand (600,000) AstraZeneca vaccines across the country. According to him, persons in Groups 1 and 2 will be the target of the first vaccination campaign. Speaking on Sunday, he said "It will be conducted in forty-three (43) districts, which are the epi-centers of the pandemic in the country. They are twenty-five (25) in Greater Accra, sixteen (16) in Ashanti, and two (2) in the Central Region. The Ghana Health Service, as from tomorrow, will give precise details" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-ghanaian-policewoman-rosemond-asiama-dies-at-91 President Akufo-Addo also explained that the exercise will initially concentrate on the forty-three (43) epicenter-districts, whilst preparations are being made for the vaccination of twenty million Ghanaians through the deployment of some twelve thousand and seventy-one (12,471) vaccinators, thirty-seven thousand, four hundred and thirteen (37,413) volunteers, and two thousand, and seventy-nine (2,079) supervisors for the entire vaccination campaign. He reminded Ghanaians that the rollout of the vaccination campaign does not mean people should let their guard down, and discard the safety protocols that have served well thus far. "We cannot afford to let our guard down. Let us continue to wash our hands under running water, maintain social distancing, refrain from shaking hands and hugging, and, most importantly, wear our masks" he noted. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/black-stars-midfielder-kudus-mohammed-signs-deal-with-puma "We must remember that the virus continues to jeopardize our lives and livelihoods. As of Friday, 26th February 2021, the total number of active cases stood at five thousand, four hundred and forty-four (5,444); our daily infection rate is four hundred (400); and seventy-seven thousand, nine hundred and seventy-two (77,972) recoveries have been recorded. Since I last spoke, one hundred and ninety-one (191) more people have sadly passed away, bringing the number of cumulative deaths to six hundred and seven (607), and twenty-four (24) persons are critically ill" he mentioned. President Akufo-Addo also revealed that out of sixty-nine thousand, three hundred and fifty (69,350) schools in the country, two hundred and seven (207) have reported cases of infections adding that the number of active cases is now two hundred and eighty-two (282). "So, until further notice, all the restrictions as announced in my last address remain in force, and the Police will continue to ensure compliance by all and sundry. If all of us stay the course, and adhere strictly to the protocols, we will emerge out of this pandemic even stronger than before. This is my charge to you this evening, my fellow Ghanaians. There is light at the end of the tunnel, we dare not give up all the hard work at this point in time" he concluded. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fact-check-before-probing-ministers-designate-at-vetting-sulley-sambian-to-alhassan-suhuyini Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that taking the much-talked-about covid-19 vaccine will not alter their DNA. According to him, it will not embed a tracking device in your body, neither will it cause infertility in women or in men. Addressing the nation on Sunday, he said "Fellow Ghanaians, I know there are still some who continue to express doubts about the vaccine, others have expressed reservations about its efficacy, with some taking sides with conspiracy theorists who believe the vaccine has been created to wipe out the African race" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fact-check-before-probing-ministers-designate-at-vetting-sulley-sambian-to-alhassan-suhuyini President Akufo-Addo also added that he together with Vice President, Dr. Bawumia and their spouses will on Monday take the vaccine publicly at two (2) health facilities in Accra. "Key public officials such as the Speaker and Members of Parliament, the Chief Justice and Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, Chairperson and Members of the Council of State, the Chief of Staff and senior officials at the Office of the President, and prominent personalities like some Eminent Clergy, the National Chief Imam, the Asantehene, the Ga Mantse, and some media practitioners will also, on Tuesday, take the jab publicly. This is being done because the vaccine will help protect us against the impact of COVID-19 on our health. It is also a major catalyst to restoring livelihoods and the national economy to the robust level it belongs." he noted. He however explained that the country's domestic regulatory agency, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), one of the most reputable in Africa and in the world, has certified the safe use of the vaccine. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/black-stars-midfielder-kudus-mohammed-signs-deal-with-puma President Akufo-Addo hinted that it will not do so if it had any reservations about the safety of the vaccine, adding he has gone on record as saying that no vaccine will be deployed in the country for use without the express certification of the FDA. He encouraged faith-based groups, civil society, media and all Ghanaians to support the public education campaign associated with the exercise. "We need all hands-on deck to make this a success" he added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-ghanaian-policewoman-rosemond-asiama-dies-at-91 It is emerging that President Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr. Bawumia and their spouses will have their covid-19 vaccine intake aired live on television. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Beatmaker, MOGBeatz has replied SM President Shattawale saying although the Artiste is not stingy, it's been a while, he was gifted some cash. In a tweet sighted by ThinkNews Online, he said "Money man @shattawalegh, me I dey see you as a big brother I never had. I know say you no be STINGY like that lol, I produced 10 songs on the #ReignAlbum but ano see no CASH from you since 2018" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-ghanaian-policewoman-rosemond-asiama-dies-at-91 He added that see a tweet made by Shattawale made him laugh so hard. Shattawale in an earlier tweet hinted that MOGBeatz among a host of sound engineers are a few of the great guys he has worked with adding they are dream chasers. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fact-check-before-probing-ministers-designate-at-vetting-sulley-sambian-to-alhassan-suhuyini He added, he will spoil them with cash. However, what seemed to be a normal tweet conversation has graduated to into exchange of words between the two with Shattawale calling MOGBeatz, ungrateful. See tweet below: Story by: Jemima Shamo

Rafik Mahama, an aide to businessman, Ibrahim Mahama has debunked reports on some media portals suggesting that Ernest Owusu Bempah, the Communication Director for Ghana Gas has been pardoned. The Business Mogul won a defamation case against Ernest Owusu Bempah of Ghana Gas Company and the Despite Group in October last year. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Georgina Mensah Datsa granted all the reliefs except the cost of GH₵2million which the judge awarded GH₵300,000 against both parties. Ibrahim Mahama later pardoned UTV of the Despite Group after the company retracted and apologized to the businessman. He has insisted that Owusu Bempah, a member of the ruling NPP who is struggling to pay the full sum must pay at all cost. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/supreme-court-orders-dominic-ayine-to-retract-and-apologize-over-predetermined-agenda-comments But social media was rife that Ibrahim Mahama has pardoned Owusu Bempah and further invited him to drink tea together. In reaction, Ibrahim Mahama's aide stated, “Kindly disregard the story that went viral today with the headline: “ Ibrahim Mahama invites ‘brother’ Owusu Bempah home for tea, pardons payment of GH¢203,000. There’s no such invitation extended to Owusu Bempah after the apology was issued. An amount of GHC 107,000 has been paid so far with GHC203,000 outstanding. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-ghanaian-policewoman-rosemond-asiama-dies-at-91 “Mr. Ibrahim Mahama received an official apology from Owusu Bempah and apart from that, no further decision has been taken with regards to the apology from Owusu Bempah and the outstanding amount of GHC 203,000.” Read the full post below: Credit: Modern Ghana

President Akufo-Addo has hinted that through the National Vaccine Deployment Plan, the country's population has been segmented into four groups to aid in a smooth vaccination process. According to him, it will determine which section of the population gets vaccinated at a particular time. Addressing the nation on Sunday, he said "Group 1 is categorized as 'persons most at risk and frontline State officials'. It includes healthcare workers, frontline security personnel, persons with underlying medical conditions, persons sixty (60) years and above, and frontline members of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video He added that group 2 will see other essential service providers and the rest of the security agencies. President Akufo-Addo further said "It includes water and electricity supply services, teachers and students, supply and distribution of fuels, farmers and food value chain, telecommunications services, air traffic, and civil aviation control services, meteorological services, air transport services, waste management services, media, public and private commercial transport services, the Police Service, Armed Forces, Prisons Service, Immigration Service, National Fire Service, CEPS Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and other members of the Executive, Judiciary, and Legislature" Speaking on the 3rd group, he also hinted that it will centre on the rest of the general public, that is all persons over eighteen (18) years, except for pregnant women. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics On group 4, he however mentioned that it will include pregnant mothers and persons under the age of eighteen (18). "They will be vaccinated when an appropriate vaccine, hopefully, is found, or when enough safety data on the present vaccines are available. Special arrangements will be made for persons with disabilities who fall within these groups" he noted. President Akufo-Addo in his address stated if things go as planned, the estimated twenty million Ghanaians will by the end of this year be vaccinated. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures It will be recalled that on Wednesday, 24th February, Ghana took a concrete step in its quest to rid the nation of COVID-19, with the arrival in the country of six hundred thousand (600,000) doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine. The 600,000 is the first consignment of many more to come. "I indicated in Update No. 23 that the earliest vaccine would be in the country by March. However, by dint of hard work and sheer determination, the Government was able to secure the first batch of vaccine doses in February, a month ahead of schedule. We are the first country in the world to be recipients of vaccines from the COVAX Facility" he noted. 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 President Akufo-Addo expressed his appreciation to members of the COVID-19 Taskforce, and officials of the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service for their commendable feat. He said "The vaccine deployment plan we submitted to WHO, which unlocked this consignment, was well-received. They have done a yeoman’s job, and our nation is indebted to them. We are grateful, also, naturally, to the contributors and managers of the COVAX Facility" The AstraZeneca vaccine is one of two (2) vaccines that have, so far, been approved and declared as safe-for-use by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks "With the process of certification currently ongoing for the other vaccines, the range of vaccines available to Ghana will increase" he concluded. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Atta Gad, a 13-year-old JHS 1 student of the Dr. Saunders Memorial School in Kintampo, Bono East Region, Atta Gad has caught our attention after showcasing his creativity and surprising his mates and teachers. The young boy whose dream is to fly an aeroplane one day has on his own began by creating a model aeroplane out of some mosquito spray cans, some wires, a pen, and motors that allow it to move from one place to another. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures The family and friends of Atta were impressed and wish to see him go far in achieving his dream. They are counting on the support of the general public and the country as a whole to encourage such young ones and guide them so they can use this creativity to help themselves and the country as a whole. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics This comes months after a video was circulated about one final year JHS student who also made a car that caught the attention of many in the country after going viral on social media. His design was picked and later fully developed by Ghana’s very own Kantanka. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/live-turn-unto-ghana-oh-lord-and-have-mercy-on-us-aglow-gh-international-video See the pictures below: Source: wetaya.com

The Monica Butcher Second Chance Foundation, a non-governmental Organisation based in the United States of America (USA), has donated nose masks and school items to pupils at the Betimore D/A School in the Central Region. According to the Foundation, the gesture forms part of its social and corporate responsibility of extending a helping hand to the less-privileged in the society. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sheila-bartels-others-told-to-concentrate-on-their-disloyal-cheating-husbands-not-side-chicks Founded by Stacia Mason, the elementary school educator stepped into high gear with her team to meet the needs of the students in the Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira District. The school children thanked the foundation for the kind gesture and asked for God's blessings upon the founder and her members. 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 Stacia Mason is an elementary school educator in New York City and founder of the Monica Butcher Second Chance Foundation whose mission is to create a powerful impact through small acts of a tremendous impact helping the less privileged in Ghana. See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Musician, Adelaide Bortier known in showbiz as ‘Adelaide the Seer’ has revealed that although she is currently a singer, her dream was to become a doctor. Speaking on an Accra-based television station, she said "My dream was to be a doctor when I was in school. I used to sing at school but it was just for fun. But with what I went through, I developed the passion and love for music" The young musician also revealed that she lost her sight on October 16, 2012, after suffering Cerebro Spinal Meningitis. 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 said "I lost my sight on 16th October 2012 after suffering from Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) It affected my brain nerves and that was affected my eyes. I was by then in GHANATA as a final year student. I spent only two days in school. I lost sight after I recovered from a coma. I was preparing myself for opportunities in the music industry" Adelaide The Seer also revealed that it took her a while before she came to terms with the fact that she had lost her sight. "My whole body was also paralyzed. I went through physiotherapy and that is what helped me" she added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) is an inflammation of the membranes of both the brain and spinal cord. CSM is a chronic medical condition, the inflammation of the brain and the spinal cord often results in a very serious infection and becomes an often fatal variety of meningitis caused by the meningococcus bacteria. Adelaide The Seer is gradually making a name for herself in the music industry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics She has revealed how DopeNation helped her to unearth her talent. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Music Duo, Dope Nation have joined millions around the world to pour their tribute to the late Ghanaian Photographer, Emmanuel Bobie known by many as Bob Pixel. Speaking on an Accra-based television station, they said "Although we never met him in real life, the young photographers we have been working with for the past 6 years were his students" 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 Music Duo further added that although his death still comes as a shock, the late photographer was an icon in photography. The Music Duo also sympathized with the family. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/accra-aglow-ghana-defies-rain-holds-first-intercessory-prayer-after-lockdown-pictures Speaking on Adelaide The Seer, the Duo said "We saw her video on Instagram and we were touched. We made a post on our Instagram and searched for her for a month till we finally met her" "We gave her the name Adelaide 'The Seer' because we realized that although she can't see she is using her senses to see and there were a lot of things she told us and we feel she is a blessing" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/criminality-on-lgbt-is-non-negotiable-and-our-cultural-practices-frowns-on-it-adwoa-safo-pics Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith