The Director-General for Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has revealed that 20 pupils have tested positive for covid-19 in Greater Accra Region since the re-opening of school. According to him, this comes as a result of the failure of some pupils to comply with the covid-19 protocols. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko Addressing Journalists in Accra on Tuesday, Dr. Kuma-Aboagye said "20 pupils in some schools in the Greater Accra Region has tested positive for coronavirus since the re-opening of school" He added that 1 student is currently in a critical condition. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-declares-zero-tolerance-for-importation-of-unregistered-products Dr. Kuma-Aboagye also added that it is worrying how some Ghanaians have refusing to comply with the directives adding that failure to adhere to the protocols will worsen the already rising cases. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-sleeping-with-your-cousin-aisha-modi-descends-on-shattawale-video-screenshots Ghana's current confirmed cases of the covid-19 stand at 67,782 while active cases remain at 5,515. 772 new cases have been recorded while the current death toll stands at 424. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-did-not-personally-speak-to-jean-mensa-kpessa-whyte-confesses Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Some scores of social media users have expressed mixed reaction over the on-going beef between SM President, Charles Nii Armah Jnr known in showbiz as Shattawale, and die-hard Bhim Nation fan, Aisha Modi. In series of tweets sighted by ThinkNews Online, some users described Aisha as disrespectful while others sided with her. SHATTA BA CONFIRM (MOKO HOO) @shattabaconfirm tweeted "Aisha Modi. Come see Abah Sariki and SHATTA WALE. Don't Fvck Up with SHATTA MOVEMENT. We go lash u basaaa" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-sleeping-with-your-cousin-aisha-modi-descends-on-shattawale-video-screenshots Sb Orlando @starboyorlando also added "But I no dey barb ow na Aisha Modi dey expect make Shatta wale come chop her anaa cus ebe like Hajia 4real shatta chop am nu edey bash the woman lmaoooo" Yen.Com.Gh @yencomgh said "Shatta Wale's godfather, Abass Siriki having a good time with Aisha Modi" King Hulu @asanteniiba tweeted "It's about time stonebwoy disassociate himself from Aisha Modi cos de woman dey dirty ein brand" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko Labadi Abrantie @Nii_Champion1 said "Why would Someone stand up and choose to beef Shatta Wale.. Please Which supermarket did Aisha Modi buy her weed from?" SON OF JACOB @Lingo_8 also said "Herh!! Aisha Modi get info about Shattawale paaa ooo herh #ShattaWale #AishaModi" See embed tweets below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The second witness for the petitioner challenging results of December polls has told the Supreme Court that he did not personally speak to the Electoral Commissioner during the national collation. Dr Michael Kpessa-Whyte said while working with another colleague, Rojo Mettle-Nunoo at the EC strongroom on December 9, Jean Mensa instructed them to go and seek a conference with the 2020 NDC flagbearer, John Mahama. However, he stated that the returning officer for the presidential election did not speak to him personally. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-moved-my-family-because-kennedy-agyapong-wants-to-burn-down-my-dansoman-house-ibrah-one The NDC representatives at the strongroom have alleged that they were instructed by EC Chair to go and see Mr Mahama after which she announced the results on their blind side. Explaining his case in court, the Public Policy lecturer at the University of Ghana said although they were not in the strongroom to take instructions from the EC Chair they took the instruction the EC Chair gave us seriously. He explained that Jean Mensa told them to go and consult on the specific irregularities they had brought to her attention regarding the results from some regions. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral “And she did also indicate that the reason she was asking us to do so is for all the stakeholders including the NPP, Peace Council and others could be invited to ensure that we had a credible result before the announcement of the winner is made,” he said. According to him, the Form 13, they were given did not have any space for them to indicate should they have any disagreement with the figures. The form is used to register regional results obtained by all candidates contesting the presidential election. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/internet-goes-wild-as-silhouettechallange-clocks-90-million-views-videos One of the justices asked whether that is not a dereliction of duty on their part, but Dr Whyte said they trusted the EC Chair and held what she told them in good faith. “That is not true because we were working in furtherance of making sure that the results to be declared by the First Respondent reflects and represent the will of the people and if she asking us to consult with the petitioner is part of how we could get there, we were ready to do that,” he said. Credit: Myjoyonline.com

The ruling New Patriotic Party’s Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, was involved in a gory car crash on the Accra-Koforidua road. An eyewitness report says Mr. Acquah’s pickup crashed into a commercial Vehicle on Monday evening February 1, 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-declares-zero-tolerance-for-importation-of-unregistered-products At least eight persons in the commercial vehicle reportedly sustained various degrees of injuries and have since been admitted to the St. Joseph Hospital in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. However, the MP, African Entertainment gathered, has been treated and discharged after the incident. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko Credit: The African Entertainment

The President of Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema has promoted his son Teodorin Nguema Obiang to the position of Vice President in charge of defense and security, according to a decree read on Wednesday on state television. “In accordance with the Basic Law of Equatorial Guinea, I appoint his Excellency Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue Vice President of the Republic,” the decree of President Obiang read. Teodorin Nguema Obiang, who is 47 years old and a possible successor to his father, previously held the position of Second Vice President since 2012. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-declares-zero-tolerance-for-importation-of-unregistered-products In accordance with the Basic Law of Equatorial Guinea, I appoint his Excellency Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue Vice President of the Republic. President Obiang made other appointments that follow a dissolution of the country’s government on June 17 after the presidential election of April 24 as provided by the Constitution. The list of the remaining members of the new government will be known later this week. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema has been in power since 1979 and was re-elected in April with 93.7% of votes. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko His son was under trial in France for fraudulently amassing wealth out of Equatorial Guinea’s public purse. The case was later dismissed. Credit: africanews

A die-Hard fan of the BhimNation Family, Aisha Modi has descended heavily on Dancehall King, Charles Nii Armmah Jnr known in showbiz as Shattawale saying he should stop sleeping with his cousin whose name is given as Love. According to Aisha Modi, Shattawale has been sleeping with the said lady while he was even with Shatta Michy. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-declares-zero-tolerance-for-importation-of-unregistered-products In a post sighted by ThinkNews Online, Aisha Modi said "@shattawalenews tell ur king to stop sleeping with his so-called cousin and work hard. You fools should bring ourselves and u will hear nonsense kwasiaaa" In response to Aisha Modi's post, Shattawale said "Aisha Modi you just stepped in fucken lubricant shop and I will lubricate you and grease you well Bitch!! with all the lies that Abass Sariki has married you. Your cup full now!!! IG Live in a bit!!!" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko Watch screenshots and video: Story by: News Desk Report

The Minister for Information Designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has clarified that full-blown weddings with big party receptions have rather been banned and not the marriage ceremony as speculated by some media outlets. According to him, the ban will help reduce the spread of covid-19 among the people. Addressing Journalists on Tuesday in Accra, he said "We’ve got a lot of requests about so what if somebody is having a church service, which is allowed, and they choose to bless their marriage there as part of the church service. I’m not sure that is what has been banned. It’s the wedding. The full-blown wedding with its reception and social activity associated with it is what has been banned,” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-declares-zero-tolerance-for-importation-of-unregistered-products The call for clarification comes after some scores of Ghanaians were left confused following President Akufo-Addo's directives on measures put in place against the spread of covid-19 last Sunday. The Minister designated also explained that marriage ceremonies which are held under strict covid protocols in either mosques or churches can go on. Touching on the ban on burial services, he stressed that once there are strict covid protocols, a limited number of 25 persons will be allowed to perform the ceremony. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko “The President did not ban burial service rather we encourage it to go on but what is banned is, funerals where many will gather, shake hands, call for a song, move to the floor and dance, Once, there is a little party associated with it, then that is what has been banned" Throwing more light on the number of cases recorded so far, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye said "As at January 30, 2021, Ghana had recorded 5,515 active cases, 424 deaths, and 61,843 discharges or clinical recoveries" He hinted that the nation's capital, Greater Accra Region still leads the chat with 56.7% of total cases, while the Ashanti and Western Regions follow in that sequence. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-approves-first-herbal-medicine-for-clinical-trial-on-covid-19 "294 persons who tested positive are on admission, while 34 are in critical situations, 122 also have severe cases likewise 138 being mild to moderate cases" he explained. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

News coming in indicates that the Former Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) of Accra-based radio station, Radio Gold, Baffoe Bonnie is dead. It is however unclear the cause of his death. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko However, Radio Gold used to be one of the most listened to radio stations back in the 80’s and 90’s. The media house was shut down in 2019 after its management failed to renew its license. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-declares-zero-tolerance-for-importation-of-unregistered-products Story by: News Desk Report

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the Pharmacy Council have cautioned Pharmacies and 'Over-the-Counter-Medicine-Shops' across the country to be on the alert and not end up patronizing fake and substandard Hydrogen Peroxides from unapproved sources. According to the FDA and Pharmacy Council, it has come to its notice after a joint monitoring exercise by its officers that there is a shortage of the product in pharmaceutical facilities due to panic buying. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko In a joint press release signed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Delese Darko, it said “This has given the rise to the sale of fake and substandard Hydrogen Peroxide on the market. Pharmacies and 'Over the Counter Medicines Shops' are hereby cautioned to always buy their stocks from licensed wholesalers and manufacturers. The general public was also reminded to purchase only Food and Drugs Authority approved hydrogen peroxide and other medicinal products. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-approves-first-herbal-medicine-for-clinical-trial-on-covid-19 It further advised the public to be on the lookout for the mandatory FDA registration numbers on such products if they are manufactured in Ghana. Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the National Medicine Regulatory Agency (NMRA) in Ghana, have approved a herbal medicine, Cryptolepis Sanguinoleta, locally known as Nibima for clinical trials in January 2021. According to the FDA, in search of a treatment for the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, researchers from the School of Public Health at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), submitted a clinical trial application in September 2020 to assess the safety and efficacy of Cryptolepis Sanguinolenta as a potential treatment for covid-19. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-declares-zero-tolerance-for-importation-of-unregistered-products In a statement sighted by ThinkNews Online, it said “The FDA Ghana is listed as a World Health Organisation (WHO) ‘Maturity Level 3’ Regulatory Agency, the second country in the WHO African Region to attain this level in the four-tier WHO classification of National Medicines Regulatory Systems. This level, the second within this classification, indicates that Ghana’s medicines regulatory system is well functioning and integrates all required elements to guarantee its stable performance, thereby ensuring the safety, quality and efficacy of all medical products imported, exported, manufactured or disturbed in the country including of the conduct of clinical trials” The statement also added that after a detailed assessment of the application gave the requisite regulatory authority for the conduct of the trial as per the mandate outlined under part 8 (Sections 150-166) of the Public Health Act 2012 (Act 851), which gives the Authority the legal mandate to regulate clinical trials of drugs, herbal medicinal products, cosmetics or medical devices. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-has-not-approved-any-covid-19-vaccine-in-ghana-delese-darko FDA says the trial will be conducted at two sites. Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

A Member of the defunct music group, SM Militants, has disclosed how difficult it is working with their former boss, Shatta Wale. Addi Self was a member of a trio that called themselves ‘SM Militants’ and performed mostly with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec The group got dissolved following the emergence of some issues within the SM camp which led to their expulsion. Sharing his working experience with Shatta Wale on Onua FM 95.1, Addi Self claimed he was never appreciated by his boss while they worked together. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc He said he always got discouraging feedback from Shatta Wale each time he recorded a song and gave it to him to listen to. According to Addi Self, there was insecurity on the part of Shatta Wale but that he still accorded him all the respect and projected him on social media. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america He further disclosed the contract he signed with Shatta Wale promised him a car, a 3-bedroom apartment, and a recording deal, all of which he said never happened. “I can tell you that working with Shatta wale is like been in the military camp that is why we were the militants it is not easy”, he observed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/are-our-legislators-pacesetters-and-law-abiding Credit: 3news.com

Lead Counsel for the 2nd Respondent in the 2020 Presidential Election Petition, Lawyer Akoto Ampaw, demanded during cross-examination that witness for the petitioner, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, answered his questions without verbose explanations. In the estimation of the Lawyer Akoto Ampaw, the witness’s explanations to some of the questions amounted to an attempting to lecture the court, rather than answering the questions he was being asked in the witness box. The first witness of the petitioner was confronted in court Monday with video evidence of some NDC press conferences where he seemingly declared the petitioner a winner of the presidential elections. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec Mr. Nketia admitted that he was indeed the one in the video and that “those are my words” but denied declaring John Mahama winner in the tapes played. According to him, he only expressed his expectations that John Mahama would win the presidential elections on the face of the information available to him at the time. Mr. Ampaw put it to him that he had by his words “implied that President Mahama had won the elections”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Mr. Nketia attempted to explain how he arrived at his ‘expectation’. “… My Lords permit me, in all the 7 parliamentary and presidential elections that have been held in this country before this one the presidential candidate and the political party which wins and controls parliament ends up winning the presidency so I…” While at it, Mr. Ampaw interjected, demanding that he answers the questions being asked. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc “Mr. Asiedu Nketia, don’t lecture us, answer the questions, you can’t lecture us”, he said. Credit: 3news.com