The Director-General at Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has hinted that 23 Senior High Schools (SHS) in the Greater Accra Region have recorded positive cases of covid-19 since re-opening. According to him, a total of 56 cases have been confirmed with no fatality. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec Addressing Journalists in Accra on Tuesday, he said "Outbreaks have been reported in Senior Secondary Schools in the following regions; i.e; Upper West, Western, Greater Accra and Eastern Regions respectively. 23 schools In Greater Accra reporting cases (a total of 56 cases have been confirmed with no fatality). Explaining further, Dr. Aboagye mentioned that Presec SHS, Royal Agape Academy, and WASS, Wesley Grammar School, Odorkor Cluster of Schools, Achimota SHS, Abokobi Presby School, Accra Girls, Oyibi KKMA JHS, Accra Technical Institute, in the La Nkwantang; Ablekuma North, Okai North, Ga East Hospital, Ayawaso North have recorded cases. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday He further explained that aside from the 23 which is the total number of schools reporting cases, 56 have recorded both confirmed cases and total active cases Touching on update from outbreak in 2 schools in the Eastern Region, he said "As at 28th January 2021, a total of 553 samples have been tested with 82 positives. The cases were made up of 73 students and 9 staff. Males constitute [52 (63.4)] the majority of the confirmed cases. On 31 January 2021, a total of 55 samples were collected from the students and tested with 13 confirmed as positive" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc Speaking on survey on adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols and facemask wearing in selected churches in the Greater Accra Region, he stressed that out of the 6 different denominations, 43 had adhered to the directives given. He however cautioned the public on the need to adhere to the protocols to avoid the spread of covid-19. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Leadership of the opposition, National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it has suspended its former Deputy General Secretary, Samuel Koku Anyidoho. According to the party, the call for his suspension comes after some members of the NDC party reported some conduct of the former Deputy General Secretary. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, it said "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 of the petitions against your conduct," The statement further hinted that the attention of the party's Disciplinary Committee has drawn for further actions to be taken. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Below is a copy of the full letter: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Musician, Maradona Yeboah Adjei known in showbiz as Guru has sent a strong warning to Artiste, Kuami Eugene saying, he should remember not to have any issue with Lynx Entertainment before he leaves since his predecessors couldn’t maintain the hype. According to Guru, there are always new Lords adding nothing will remain forever. In what many have described as beef, Guru took to his social media handle and posted "Remember some people started with me but they could not last long so I appreciate how far God has brought me. I know that you will not be under Lynx Entertainment forever but remember not to have any issue with Lynx Entertainment before you leave because those that exited couldn’t maintain the hype. There are always new Lords so remember nothing lasts forever," READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/nengi-nails-itel-ambassadorial-deal-in-nigeria He further added that he (Guru) never begged for a collaboration with Kuami Eugene as circulated in the media rather, he only admired the young Artist's craft. Guru also reminded Kuami Eugene saying he has numerous hit songs of which he is proud of. "Point of correction, I never begged for a Collaboration. I didn't ask for Collaboration because I wanted a hit song, I have a lot of hit songs and I'm proud of that. I wanted you to know I appreciate your craft does why I wanted us to work together and nothing more. I wish you well," Guru added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture Kuami Eugene on the other hand revealed that he declined to do a song with Guru since the NKZ hitmaker has no respect for the man who nurtured him. “Guru did not use the right channel. You want to feature me but you go to media houses to insult the man who made me. I wouldn’t have been Kuami Eugene but for Richie so I expect that respect is accorded him no matter the differences that exist. I am under Lynx Entertainment and any song I produce needs to go through them,” Kuami Eugene said. It will be recalled that Guru on numerous platforms lambasted Richie, Okyeame Kwame, and Obour of damaging him for the past ten years. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/osu-mantse-nii-kinka-dowuona-vi-is-dead Guru's choice to work together with Obrafour on his most loved song 'Kaseabo', which took a swipe at Okyeame Kwame, Obour, and Richie back then got him that hatred. Okyeame Kwame, Obour, and Richie however responded with 'Killing the Game' through which they outlined dozens of challenges befuddling the Ghanaian Music Industry. See screenshots below: Story by: Jemima Shamo

Head Of Public Affairs at Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo has urged the general public to partake in the National Chocolate Week Celebration as the world inch to Valentine Day, now Chocolate Day in Ghana which falls on February 14. According to him, with the Ghanaian populace joining in the national assignment, it will go a long way, to help boost the country’s revenue which is derived from the chocolate industry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec Addressing Journalists in Accra on Tuesday, Fiifi Boafo said “So this who one week, there are lots of activities lined up; there are a number of planned activities. We will see videos of very influential people like the President telling us the need to take in chocolate. We already have that of the Information Minister-Designate already, the Chief Justice’s video is already out, urging Ghanaians to consume, what we produce here as chocolates. We want to go beyond these Influential Ghanaian and get every citizen to come on board this national assignment. If we all join this national assignment, it will go a long way, to help boost our revenue which we will get out of the chocolate industry. He further explained that aside from President Akufo-Addo, Minister for Information-designate, there will be a video of the leadership of parliament who will also add their voice to the campaign likewise some members of the media. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Mr.Boafo hinted that this year, the decision by Government, COCOBOD, and the Ghana Tourism Authority is to move the celebration from just a one-day activity to rather a full week’s activity. “Cocoa remains our biggest export commodity in terms of the revenue coming in and its impact on the Ghanaian public and the concerns that all of us as Ghanaians have expressed is the fact that why do we continue exporting our raw beans instead of processing because when you process it, you get a lot of money from it,” he stressed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc The Head of Public Affairs, however, mentioned that COCOBOD has had lots of conversation, over a period and have gotten to a stage where they need to put in concrete actions that will help the country to achieve the said targets set for itself. ThinkNews Online has gathered that most processors or companies who are interested in processing Ghana’s raw cocoa beans are questioning the market for the produce. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america Mr. Boafo appealed to the general public to embark on the consumption campaign adding it will help spread the good message. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the Vice President of Ghana who was sworn into office on 7 January 2017 at the Black Star Square in Accra. He was by then the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana until he was called into the political grounds to rally as Vice-Presidential Candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in 2008. Aside from his high office as Veep of the land, Dr. Bawumia led a team of witnesses for the petitioner to represent the NPP at the Supreme Court as 2012/2013 Presidential Election Petition was held as part of means of challenged the legitimacy of Former President John Mahama as the winner of that year’s election. He is married to Samira Ramadan and has four children. Bawumia was born on October 7, 1963, in Tamale to Alhaji Mumuni Bawumia and Hajia Mariama Bawumia. Bawumia’s father, Alhaji Mumuni Bawumia was a teacher, lawyer and politician, a Mamprugu Royal and Chief of the Kpariga Traditional Area at the time of his death in September 2002. He was a founding member of the Northern Peoples’ Party alongside Chief S. D. Dombo, Chief Abeifa Karbo, Yakubu Tali, the Tolon Naa, and J. A. Braimah, Kabachewura. He served as Chairman of the Council of State from 1992 to 2000. The Northern Peoples Party, together with the National Liberation Movement and other opposition political parties, later merged into the United Party, the forebearer of the current New Patriotic Party. Alhaji Bawumia served under various Ghanaian governments in various capacities, including a member of the Northern Territories Council, the Gold Coast Legislative Assembly, a Member of Parliament of the First Republic, Northern Regional Minister, and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Bawumia was awarded the highest national honor, membership of the Order of the Star of Ghana in March 1999. Early Life and Education Born into a large family, Mahamudu Bawumia was the twelfth of his father’s 18 children and the second of his mother’s five. Mahamudu Bawumia attended the Sakasaka Primary school in Tamale and gained admission to Tamale Secondary School in 1975. After graduating from Tamale Secondary School, he went to the United Kingdom where he studied banking and obtained the Chartered Institute of Bankers Diploma (ACIB). He was President of the Ghana United Nations Students’ Association (GUNSA) for 1981. He took a First Class Honours Degree in Economics at Buckingham University in 1987. He then obtained a master’s degree in Economics at Lincoln College, Oxford, and obtained a Ph.D. in Economics at the Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1995. His areas of specialization include Macroeconomics, International Economics, Development Economics, and Monetary Policy. He has numerous publications. Career From 1988 to 1990, Bawumia worked as a lecturer in Monetary Economics, and International Finance at the Emile Woolf College of Accountancy in London, England. He also served as an economist at the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC, USA. Between 1996 and 2000, Bawumia served as an Assistant Professor of Economics in the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, USA, where he also received the Young Researcher Award in 1998. He was listed in “Who is Who Among America’s Teachers’ in 1999. Bawumia returned to Ghana in 2000 to work as an economist at the Bank of Ghana. He rose from Senior Economist to Head of Department, and subsequently as Special Assistant to the Governor of the Bank. President John Kufuor appointed Bawumia as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana in June 2006. Bank of Ghana As Head of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Department, he was part of the team that designed and implemented the inflation-targeting framework that continues to guide monetary policy and the workings of the Monetary Policy Committee at the Bank of Ghana. The inflation-targeting framework established reduced inflation from over 40% in 2000 to 10.2% by 2007 (i.e., before the oil price shock of 2007/2008) while maintaining relative exchange rate stability. Was part of the team that was instrumental in designing and implementing policy initiatives such as the abolition of the secondary reserve requirements and the opening up of the banking sector to competition. This resulted in a major increase in the availability of credit to the private sector from 12.5% of GDP in 2001 to 28.5% of GDP by 2008 led Bank of Ghana’s technical negotiation team and was on the government team that negotiated with the World Bank and International Monetary Fund since 2001 through HIPC and PRGF. Partly as a result of these negotiations, Ghana by 2007 successfully ended its dependence on IMF assistance. Served as a member of the Government technical negotiating team on HIPC Paris Club and Completion Point Negotiations. Ghana completed the HIPC process successfully with significant debt relief of close to $4 billion. Was a member of the Government Team to Negotiate the Millennium Challenge Account Compact with the US Government? The MCA resulted in many significant projects such as the recently inaugurated George Bush Highway. Was a member of the Government Technical Team on the Deregulation of Ghana’s Petroleum Sector. As Chairman of the Capital Markets Committee was responsible for the strategy for accessing the international capital markets with a debut US$750 million, which was four times oversubscribed. Was part of the team that designed and implemented the successful redenomination of the cedi. Through this process, the cedi was considerably strengthened. Significant savings were also made by the Bank of Ghana in currency printing costs. Was involved in the design and implementation of the e-zwich common platform for all banks, savings and loans companies and rural banks, offering interoperability across different financial institutions. As the Deputy Governor in charge of financial stability, oversaw the soundness of the banking sector. As Deputy Governor Bawumia served on the Boards of the Bank of Ghana, Ghana International Bank (UK), Ghana Telecom, Revenue Agencies Governing Board, Social Security and National Insurance Trust. Shortly after the 2008 election Bawumia resigned as Deputy Governor at the Bank of Ghana. 2008 Elections Mahamudu Bawumia as running mate to the New Patriotic Party candidate in the 2008 elections, Nana Akufo-Addo. The NPP increased its share of the vote compared to 2004 in all the three Northern Regions, in both the first and second round. 2008–2011 Bawumia served as a consultant to the Economic Commission of Africa between February and March 2009. Between April and October 2009, he was a visiting scholar at the University of British Columbia Liu Centre for Global Studies and UBC Fisheries Centre. In October 2009, he was appointed as a Fellow of the International Growth Centre (IGC), a research institute based jointly at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Oxford University that provides advice on economic growth to governments of developing countries, specifically serving as an IGC Team Member for Sierra Leone. He also served as an advisor to the Central Bank of Sierra Leone on the redesigning of the organizational structure of the bank and its monetary policy framework. Between October 2009 and October 2010, he was a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for the Study of African Economies at the Department of Economics, University of Oxford. In January 2011, Bawumia was appointed Resident Representative of the African Development Bank for Zimbabwe by the African Development Bank. He served in this position until reappointed as the Vice-Presidential Candidate to Nana Akufo-Addo on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party for Ghana’s 2012 Presidential Election. 2012 Elections Bawumia was re-nominated as the Vice-Presidential Candidate to Nana Akufo-Addo for the 2012 General Elections in March 2012. The party won 10 seats in the Northern Region including Yendi, Walewale, Yagaba – Kubore, Bunkpurugu, Bimbilla, Chereponi, Kpandai, Tatale – Sanguli, Tolon and Zabzugu. It also won the Nabdam and Talensi Constituencies in the Upper East Region. Overall, Nana Akufo-Addo and Bawumia lost the presidential elections to John Dramani Mahama. Other Activities Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, Member of the Board of Directors (since 2017) Selected Works “Monetary Policy And Financial Sector Reform In Africa: Ghana’s Experience by Mahamudu Bawumia (Aug 31, 2010) “The Determination of Bank Interest Spreads in Ghana: An Empirical Analysis of Panel Data” with Martin Ofori and Franklin Belnye, September 2005. “Developing a Composite Indicator of Economic Activity in Ghana”, with Benjamin Amoah, Bank of Ghana Working Paper, February 2004. “A Simple Vector Error Correction Forecasting Model for Ghana”, with Joseph Atta-Mensah, Bank of Ghana Working Paper, August 2003. “Monetary Growth, Inflation and Exchange Rate Policy in Ghana” Research Department, Bank of Ghana, Journal of the West African Monetary Institute, 2003 “The Transmission Mechanism for Monetary Policy in Ghana”, with Philip Abradu-Otoo, Bank of Ghana Policy Paper, August 2003. “The Determinants of Exchange Rates in Ghana”, with Zakari Mumuni. Bank of Ghana Working Paper. March, 2003. “The Feasibility of Monetary Union in West Africa”. Mimeo. Economic Commission for Africa, November 2002. “Comparative Institutional Features of Different Common Central Banks”, West African Monetary Institute. Mimeo. February, 2002. “Designing an Exchange Rate Mechanism for the West African Monetary Zone”, West African Monetary Institute. Mimeo. February 2002. “Explaining African Economic Growth Performance: The Case of Ghana”, with Ernest Aryeetey and A. Fosu. Paper prepared for the African Economic Research Consortium. April 2001. “Assessing the effectiveness of Intervention on the Foreign Exchange Market in Ghana”. Research Department, Bank of Ghana, February 2000. “A Review of the Literature of the Impact of Financial Sector Liberalisation on the Poor”, with Dr E.K.Y. Addison and Maxwell Opoku Afari, Research Department, Bank of Ghana, August 2000. “Financial Markets in Africa. Issues and Challenges for Research,” with Professor Ernest Aryeetey, ISSER. October 2000 AERC . “Currency Substitution and Money Demand in Ghana: A Cointegration Analysis”. Research Department, Bank of Ghana, November 2000. “Why the Apparent Rush to Market Reform?” Journal of Economics, 1999. “The Sequencing of Fiscal Reform during Structural Adjustment. Lessons from Ghana, Uganda, and Zimbabwe”, Comparative Economic Studies, Vol. XXXVIII No.2/3 Summer-Fall 1996 “A Closer Look at The Distributional Impact of Ghana’s Structural Adjustment Program (1983–1992). Journal of Modern African Studies. Vol.36 No.1, March 1998 “Estimating the Aggregate Values of Human Capital in Sub- Saharan Africa”, co-authored with Samuel A.Laryea. Review of Human Factor Studies. Vol. III No.1. June 1997 “Africa, the Challenge of Development”. Book Chapter in Stephen. Gardner’s Comparative Economic Systems, Dryden 1999 Scholarships and awards 2007 — Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (FCIB). 2000 — Who Is Who Among America’s Teachers? – Baylor University. 1999 — Young Researcher Award: Baylor University, Texas, USA. 1995–1999 — President’s Research Fellowship: Ph.D. Simon Fraser University. 1991–1995 — 4 Graduate Fellowships: Ph.D. Simon Fraser University, Canada 1986 Sir Alan Peacock Prize. Best Economics Student, Department of Economics, University of Buckingham Credit: News Desk Report

The Executive Director of the Global Intelligence and Security Analysis Center (GISAC), Samuel Nana Appiah Owusu, has praised the government for protecting the Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC) Chair, Jean Mensa, with military officers. According to him, the state has a statutory duty to provide her with adequate security at every level, home, office, and other places. His comments come after another Security Analyst, Colonel Festus Aboagye retired, has called on authorities to stop using the military as bodyguards of important personalities in the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec He said Ghana is not in a state of emergency where the military will be used in protection for state officials. He was of the view that EC can be only be protected when there is a state of emergency. “Under the circumstances, the EC cannot even be protected by the military unless there is an executive order. Even with the executive order, it must be in a state of emergency, we are not in a state of emergency”, he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday But in a statement, the GISAC Boss, Mr. Appiah Owusu said “I must state it clear that the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Mrs. Jean Mensa has a police officer who provides personal protection (Bodyguard) for her in 24/7hrs. “The state has a statutory duty to provide her with adequate security at every level, home, office, and other places. “In doing so at any point in time, when there appears to be an increased threat to her person and her family, the state has the duty to ensure that she and her family are adequately protected per the tenets of the laws of the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc Read the full statement below: MILITARY ESCORT FOR THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON DOES NOT INFRINGE ON ANY LAWS IN GHANA. I have read with keen interest and analytical view about the issues of why there must be a military escort for the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. Many have raised concerns and made subsequent suggestions that why not the police be made to provide personal protection for the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, those suggestions are all good, as per the laws and as prescribed by the constitution of Ghana it is the duty of the Ghana Police Service to protect lives and property, it is, therefore, right for anyone to suggest and call for police protection for the Chairperson. I must state it clear that the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Mrs. Jean Mensa has a police officer who provides personal protection (Bodyguard) for her in 24/7hrs. The state has a statutory duty to provide her with adequate security at every level, home, office, and other places. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america In doing so at any point in time, when there appears to be an increased threat to her person and her family, the state has the duty to ensure that she and her family are adequately protected per the tenets of the laws of the country. The Electoral Commission Chairperson by status can be equated to the rank of a higher court judge as a senior adjudicator. THREATS TO HER LIFE It is a notorious fact that the life of the Electoral Commission Chairperson was put under threat by section of certain people in the country especially from the NDC National Chairman, Mr. Ofosu Ampofo, who was heard on a recorded tape leaked from a supposed meeting he held with his party (NDC) communicators where he threatened to kidnap the EC Chairperson and her family members. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/are-our-legislators-pacesetters-and-law-abiding We have heard also the kind of verbal attack to her person from certain conners and people from the NDC. Prior to her commencement of duty in the preparation for a new voter register, certain individuals made it a duty to issue all manner of threats to the entire commissioners of the Electoral Commission. It will be so preposterous for anyone to suggest that adequate security should not be provided for the Chairperson. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/bullet-eulogizes-ebony-with-touching-words-as-he-marks-3-years-of-her-death-pic The Inspector-General of Police and the Chief of Defense Staff both know by duty and laws as prescribed by the constitution of the country, whose duty it is to provide personal protection for any VIP in the country. For anyone to think or suggest that the IGP and the CDS do not know what their duties are, is very wrong and mischievous. No citizens know the duty of IGP and the CDS more than they both know with not less than over three decades of long service in their respective fields. I must emphasize that there have been several instances where both police and military are assigned to perform certain duties in ensuring that adequate and systematic operational arrangements and targets are sufficiently and successfully implemented. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/osu-mantse-nii-kinka-dowuona-vi-is-dead In such instances, the overall aim and objective are to ensure that safety and security as required are provided. The laws mandate the commanders of both institutions to collaborate in operations aimed at achieving a common goal. There is therefore nothing and absolutely nothing wrong with military personnel present around the Supreme Court premises or the Electoral Commission office premises to augment the strength of the police to provide security as a national assignment. In fact, both the First and Second Lady has Military personnel stationed at their respective offices as a national assignment or duty in collaboration with the police to provide security and there are no such laws that prevent the same. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-thank-god-for-delivering-me-from-deadly-clutch-of-covid-19-henry-malm Police intelligence and military intelligence always aim at the same objective which is to ensure that preventive measures are always put in place to forestall any form of security breaches. In a situation where a national chairman is heard on a tape to have issued a ton of threats to the Chairperson and has gone ahead explaining their modus both covert and overt to ensure that he and his would-be accomplices achieve their targets, I don’t want to assume that the state will treat such strong-worded and well explained and calculated mode of operations by the criminals with kids-glove. There is absolutely nothing wrong with military and police providing security and personal protection for a VIP such as the chairpersons of the electoral commission whose life has been put under threat by an aggrieved political party such as NDC whose flag bearer Mr. John Dramani Mahama, told the world that, when it comes to violence no one can beat them to it. We must not take the threats by overt and covert modus lightly. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/use-the-same-negative-energy-to-promote-our-businesses-salma-mumin-to-bloggers-news-makers At any point in time when necessary, the Commander In Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces reserves the right and absolute authority to command the military to provide personal protection for any citizen whose life is in excessive danger in their palaces. Signed: Samuel Nana Appiah Owusu, Executive Director, Global Intelligence And Security Analysis Center (GISAC) Credit: Tvnewsgh.com

Thousands of traders of Kumasi Central Market embarked on a peaceful demonstration against the authorities of Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly on Monday, February 8, 2021. As part of addressing their displeasure, the traders stormed the office of the Regional Minister on the decision taken by the KMA to evacuate them from their location. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/use-the-same-negative-energy-to-promote-our-businesses-salma-mumin-to-bloggers-news-makers According to the traders led by Richard Boamah General secretary for Kumasi Central Market traders, (KCMT) indicate that the decision by the authorities is unaware. Amongst others, they argued that the authorities have given the new Kejetia Market to traders who are not operating in the stores. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-thank-god-for-delivering-me-from-deadly-clutch-of-covid-19-henry-malm The traders were of the view that, either the authorities will reconsider their decision to allow them to use their current trading site or recollect the white elephant shops from the owners to serious traders. Other market women also alleged that some prominent persons within the Assembly have sold the Kejetia shops for their personal use. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/osu-mantse-nii-kinka-dowuona-vi-is-dead Source: Tvnewsgh.com

The 2020 Edition of Francophonie French Quiz Competition has been held in Accra. The quiz which is organized annually is said to enrich and revive the spirit of the study of the French language among Ghanaian students. Announcing the results of the winners, Coordinator, Francophonie Affairs Secretariat at the Ministry of Education, Tchitchi Kondo-Ayiga stated that the quiz was centred on the International Organization of Francophonie, (La Francophonie), one of the strategic partners of the Ministry, and its institutional organs. Mr. Ayiga indicated that International Francophonie Day is observed within the International Organization of La Francophonie's 77 member states every March 20 to celebrate the French language and Francophone culture. “Every year, the organization and its members commemorate this day by organizing symposia and cultural activities to sensitize the public on its achievements worldwide, and the quiz forms part of this”, he said. The Coordinator stated that the Organization had supported a number of activities in the education sector including training of Junior and Senior High school teachers of French, provision of ICT equipment, books, teaching and learning materials to Regional Centers for the Teaching of French, connection to internet and creation of French documentation and information centers in ten regional libraries. He also conveyed the warm congratulations of H.E. the Presidents’ Representative at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, to the winners for their performance. Kayla Kafui Agbesi and Candace Clifford Aseye of the MOH Basic School, won the Primary School category, with Priscilla Akugila and Daniel Ali El-Abed, of Ringway East Model School, coming second, and Miriam Aryee and Nellie Asare, of St. Peter’s Basic School, placing third. Grace Abena Atsu of Wesley Girls SHS, Cape Coast came first in the Senior High School category, with Suleman Nasibe of T.I AMASS, Kumasi, placing second, and Eunice KOUAME, Sekondi College SHS, Sekondi-Takoradi, taking the third position. In the Junior High School category, Ibrahim Hawa of the Star Standard International School, Wa placed first, with Groupe C.A.F of the Trinity Presby Model School, Koforidua and AGANA Severina, Cambridge Garden Academy, Tamale, winning the second and third prize respectively. For the Colleges of Education category, Koffi Pacome of Mount Mary College of Education, Somanya, took the first position, whilst Sonia Komla Aku Lolonyo, Jackson College of Education, Kumasi, placed second. In the University category, Ms. Vera Drowaa Nuamah of the University of Education, Winneba, won the ultimate, with Joseph Someh, of the Pentecost University College, Sowutoum, and Jacob Maayoyeriu, University of Education, Winneba (UEW)placing second and third respectively. The competition was held at the premises of the Ghana Library Authority. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Premier League side Karela United has been ban for acting contrary to the Covid-19 match day mitigation measures put in place by GFA following the clash against Asante Kotoko. The Ghana Football Association statement indicated,” The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken notice of the violations of the GFA Covid-19 matchday mitigation measures that took place at the CAM Park, Aiyinase during the Matchday 13 Ghana Premier League game between Karela United and Asante Kotoko SC. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-thank-god-for-delivering-me-from-deadly-clutch-of-covid-19-henry-malm The club has been referred to the GFA Disciplinary Committee at its next sitting for breaching the GFA Covid-19 Matchday protocols. In a letter to the club, the GFA informed the club that until the Disciplinary Committee determines their case, all home matches of the club should be played behind closed doors of which only ten members of Karela FC will be allowed at the stadium and Ten(10) management members of the away clubs during matches at CAM Park, Aiyinase. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/use-the-same-negative-energy-to-promote-our-businesses-salma-mumin-to-bloggers-news-makers “The GFA has issued a statement assuring all Ghanaians that the Association will continue to support the national fight against the covid-19 pandemic. The Association has also urged all clubs to continue with the education of all their supporters and the public on the COVID-19 protocols. The Association will continue its engagements with all relevant stakeholders for the safety of all. Let us all be good Ambassadors”. However, the GFA has stated that only twenty (20) media persons shall be allowed to be accredited by the GFA and that no other person shall be allowed into the stadium. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/nengi-nails-itel-ambassadorial-deal-in-nigeria Credit: Ghana Soccer Page 1

Ghanaian Musician and Songwriter, Ricky Nana Agyemang, known in showbiz as Bullet has taken to his Instagram page to eulogize his late Artiste, Ebony as he marked her 3rd year of death. In an Instagram post sighted by ThinkNews Online, Bullet said "It’s been 3 years already! I am yet to believe, you are truly gone. You will forever be in my heart because in there you are still alive" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/use-the-same-negative-energy-to-promote-our-businesses-salma-mumin-to-bloggers-news-makers He added "Keep reigning queen👸🏾" It will be recalled that Late Ebony died in a horrific road accident on the Sunyani-Kumasi road. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-thank-god-for-delivering-me-from-deadly-clutch-of-covid-19-henry-malm According to police, the 20-year-old singer died on the spot with her friend and a military officer. The team on their way from Sunyani to Kumasi met their untimely death after their Jeep collided with a VIP bus. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/osu-mantse-nii-kinka-dowuona-vi-is-dead See Instagram post: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former Big Brother Naija reality TV show housemate, Nengi Hampson has nailed a new ambassadorial deal with Itel, a mobile phone giant in Nigeria. Although the amount of making she will be making has not been disclosed, many of her followers have taken to Twitter to congratulate and wish her well. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture The new deal adds to the already tall list of ambassadorial deals, the former BB Naija star has clocked. On Twitter, Man Eater @abenaaa_b tweeted "I woke up and Nengi signed a new deal!!! That's amazing Congratulations Queen E chowkeee #itelxNengi" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/osu-mantse-nii-kinka-dowuona-vi-is-dead Nengi_tonia @AOnwuzurigbo added "WOW STARTING THE WEEK WITH A CONGRATULATIONS ISSA GOAL FOR ME GOD NO GO SHAME US AMEN. CONGRATULATIONS QUEEN #itelxNengi" Ziki Anyaogu @ZikiAnyaogu added, "Enjoy reliable phones accessories like Nengi #itelxNengi1" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-thank-god-for-delivering-me-from-deadly-clutch-of-covid-19-henry-malm AKWAABA OHEMAA NENGI @Miss_Slovex tweeted "Congratulations Queen !!! Another deal in the bag, for me it's the way you stay focused and unwavering while achieving your dreams. I am highly MOTIVATED BY NENGI #NengiXItel" Itel Nigeria however took to its Twitter handle to announce the signing of Nengi as its brand's ambassador. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/use-the-same-negative-energy-to-promote-our-businesses-salma-mumin-to-bloggers-news-makers Below are screenshots of tweets: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Video vixen, Millicent Patricia Nana Akua Amoah has disclosed that she has dated 150 guys while only four wanted sex with her. Patricia, who featured in Musician Okyeame Kwame's #Yeeko challenge has hinted that most guys fell in love with her because of her big boobs. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/entertainment-sister-derby-blasts-joy-fm-over-unprofessional-behaviour-picture Speaking on SVTV Africa, she said "Most of the guys I dated wanted my boobs. Some of them fall asleep while fondling them, only four wanted sex,” She also added that most of the guys who fondled her breast ended up sleeping as they got tired in the process. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/osu-mantse-nii-kinka-dowuona-vi-is-dead "I don't go out that much because guys harass me anytime I step out. I passed by Circle once and the guys around 'odo rice' started making noise I attracted a lot of attention. It was so embarrassing that I left there crying," she revealed. Although Patricia is a social media freak, she got onto the trends after she posted a video of her dancing to Okyeame Kwame's new song titled ’yeeko’ on her Facebook story. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-thank-god-for-delivering-me-from-deadly-clutch-of-covid-19-henry-malm Watch the full interview below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith