President of IMANI Africa and Social Commentator, Franklin Cudjoe has questioned President Akufo-Addo over the ban on weddings and funerals across the country while churches and mosques are still opened. The Social Commentator made the post on his Facebook page after President Akufo-Addo gave his 23rd update on measures put in place against covid-19. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec He posted “Funerals and Weddings banned. But churches and mosques continue to operate. But where are funerals and weddings first held?” It will be recalled that President Akufo-Addo on Sunday evening announced that due to the rise in cases of covid in the country, he has banned certain activities in the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday President Akufo-Addo also added that beaches, night club, cinemas, and pubs across the country should also be closed. See Facebook post below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

When it comes to citrus fruits, lime is a favorite. Whether eaten as a fruit, used in various dishes or consumed as juice, everyone enjoys this fruit. There are several varieties of lime fruit to choose from, with colors ranging from medium green to yellow. On ripening, limes turn yellow in color. 1. Lime For Glowing Skin For a glowing complexion, all you need to do is have a glass of lukewarm water with some honey and freshly squeezed lime juice early in the morning regularly. This will provide an inner glow to your skin. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/are-our-legislators-pacesetters-and-law-abiding 2. Treats Skin Tan Excessive sun exposure can tan your skin. Lime juice can be used to remove this tan effectively. 3. Treats Acne And Blemishes Is lime good for acne? Acne, pimples, and blemishes are caused when dirt, oil, and dead skin cells clog your pores. To keep acne and pimples at bay, you can prepare a face pack of lime juice with honey. While honey possesses antibacterial properties that prevent the growth of bacteria, the acidic nature of lime juice will control excess oil. 4. Restore Age Drinking lime water is an excellent way to restore your age. Being loaded with antioxidants, it prevents free radicals from damaging the skin cells and repairs the damages caused by UV rays at the same time. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america 5. Improve Skin Tone Lime water can improve your skin tone to a great extent. Regular intake of it synthesizes a fair amount of collagen in your body, which firms the skin and gives you a soft and toned look. 6. Anti- Aging Properties With the progression of age and the exposure to UV rays, melanin that imparts color to your skin, can build up and get accumulated in your skin, giving rise to dark spots and other signs of aging. The peel of lime inhibits melanin production. Scrubbing your skin with lime peel or applying a facial mask containing bits of lime peel can significantly reduce this hyper- pigmentation. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc Credit: Joyce Blog

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad resumed his duties on Sunday after having a five-year Fifa ban temporarily frozen by sport's highest court while he appeals, the continental governing body said in a statement. The former Madagascar minister of fisheries, voted in as African football's top official in 2017, was suspended for five years by the sport's world governing body Fifa in November after being accused of abuse of office, mishandling funds, and trading gifts. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec The ban was frozen on Friday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which said it would hear Ahmad's appeal on March 2 and deliver a verdict before 12 March so as not to prejudice his chances of running for re-election should his suspension be overturned. Ahmad wants to stand for re-election on 12 March at the CAF Congress in Morocco but was ruled ineligible by a Fifa review committee because of the ban. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Ahmad has labeled the Fifa suspension "incomprehensible and shocking" and said it was implemented to prevent him from being "re-elected to the presidency of CAF". The CAF statement said Ahmad had conducted a video meeting with the African organization’s emergency committee on Sunday and will meet the CAF governance committee on Monday to discuss his candidacy for the elections. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc He will then travel to Cameroon in midweek to attend the final of the African Nations Championship, the 16-team tournament for national teams made up of only locally-based players that is staged every two years. All the presidents of CAF’s 54 member associations have also been invited to next Sunday's match, allowing for furious lobbying ahead of the election. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america The CAF statement said Ahmad’s “tenure at the head of continental football was marked by numerous administrative and sports reforms which were intended to enable the institution to raise its standards towards greater excellence. “He intends to continue with the implementation of these reforms,” it added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/are-our-legislators-pacesetters-and-law-abiding Credit: Reuters

President Akufo-Addo has hinted that hospitals housing COVID-19 patients are full hence the the need to reactivate the isolation centres at various health centers. According to him, this is due to the increasing number of cases of coronavirus recorded in the country. Addressing the nation on Sunday evening, President Akufo-Addo said "Our hospitals have become full, andwe have had to reactivate our isolation centres. Our average daily rates of infection now stand at seven hundred (700), compared to two hundred (200) two weeks ago. He added that as at Friday, January 29, sixty-four (64) more people have sadly died over the last two weeks bringing the total number of confirmed deaths to four hundred and sixteen (416). "Our hospitalisation rates are increasing with the number of critically and severely I'll persons now at one hundred and seventy-two (172). President Akufo-Addo also mentioned that the total number of active cases has more than doubled from a little over on thousand, nine hundred (1900), two weeks ago, to give thousand, three hundred and fifty-eight (5,358) currently. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has charged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and National Sports Authority (NSA) to ensure that it complies with the 25% capacity rule at the various stadia across 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 Addressing the nation on Sunday evening, he said “The National Sports Authority and the Ghana Football Association should ensure compliance with twenty-five percent (25%) capacity rule in our stadia, with spectators respecting the social distancing rule and waring of masks READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america He charged leaders of mosques and churches to continue maintaining the two-hour duration and one-meter social distancing. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo says due to the increasing number of covid-19 cases, he has banned funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performances, and parties. According to him, the ban will help reduce the spread of covid-19 among the citizenry. Addressing the nation in his 23rd update on measures taken against the spread of coronavirus, he said “So fellow Ghanaians, until further notice, funerals, weddings, concerts, theatrical performances, and parties are banned” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday He added that private burials with no more than twenty-five (25) people can take place with the enforcement of the social distancing, hygiene, and mask-wearing protocols. “Beaches, night clubs, cinemas, and pubs continue to be shut. Our borders by land and sea remain closed” he said. President Akufo-Addo also hinted that restaurants should provide take-away services, and should, as much as possible avoid seated services. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc He also advised that all workplaces, public and private, must employ a shift-system for workers, in addition to the use of virtual platforms for business or work. “Conference and workshops can take place with all the appropriate protocols. However, I encourage the use of virtual platforms for such engagements” he noted. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Captain Sir Tom Moore has been admitted to hospital with coronavirus, his daughter has said. The 100-year-old, who raised almost £33m for the NHS, was taken to Bedford Hospital after requiring help with his breathing, Hannah Ingram-Moore said on Twitter. She said he had been treated for pneumonia over the past few weeks and last week tested positive for Covid-19. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/registered-voters-can-access-their-details-on-the-ec-website-ussd-code-android-mobile-apps-ec Mrs Ingram-Moore said her father was not in intensive care. A spokeswoman for the family said Capt Sir Tom had not yet received the Covid-19 vaccine due to the medication he was on for pneumonia. Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted: "You've inspired the whole nation, and I know we are all wishing you a full recovery." Captain Sir Tom Moore story to be made into movie Capt Sir Tom Moore knighted in 'unique' ceremony How Captain Tom captured our hearts READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-political-parties-support-proposal-to-make-election-day-a-public-holiday The Army veteran won the nation's hearts by walking 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, before his 100th birthday during the first national lockdown. He was knighted by the Queen in July. In December, he enjoyed a family holiday in Barbados after British Airways paid for his flight. In Mrs Ingram-Moore's tweet, she said her father had been at home with the family until Sunday when he "needed additional help with breathing". She said the medical care he had received in the past few weeks had been "remarkable". "We know that the wonderful staff at Bedford Hospital will do all they can to make him comfortable and hopefully [he will] return home as soon as possible," she said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/politics-stop-clutching-on-straw-bribery-allegation-against-akufo-addo-won-t-wash-npp-to-ndc There has been an outpouring of well wishes for the centenarian on social media. BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker posted: "Come on Captain Tom", while actor and singer Michael Ball sent "love and prayers". Capt Sir Tom, who was given the honorary title of colonel on his 100th birthday, had initially set out to raise £1,000 for NHS charities by repeatedly walking an 82ft (25m) loop of his garden. But he eventually raised £32,794,701 from more than 1.5m supporters. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/opinion-how-to-report-america See picture and tweet: Credit: BBC News

Chairperson of the National Women’s League Board, Hillary Boateng says everything is going on well with the Women’s Premier League after two rounds of games played in the 2020/2021 season. According to Madam Hillary, despite the small challenges, everything is going very well with the competition especially in the areas of branding and promotion. “So far everything is on course as with a competition like this you won’t get everything right. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rawlings-goes-home-today The branding and promotion for the league have been good.” she told Happy FM in an interview. “This season the club licensing board started working on the women’s premier league parks. All the parks that we are using have been approved and it is up to standard" Madam Hillary also touched on the challenges the competition committee is facing after two rounds of games. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral “We have had few challenges and complaints of bad officiating and lack of ambulances at some match venues but aside from that, the overall feedback has been positive. “Before the league started, we met with the clubs and the GFA had sent their complaint forms to officially send their complaints about officiating” The matchday three of the competition is expected to come off this weekend across the league centers in the country.\ READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-moved-my-family-because-kennedy-agyapong-wants-to-burn-down-my-dansoman-house-ibrah-one Credit: FootballMadeInGhana

WAFA SC overcame a sluggish first half to thump Liberty Professionals 5-0 at Red bull arena on Sunday. After a barren first 45 minutes, Konadu Yiadom headed down Sampson Agyapong’s corner kick for the game’s opening goal in the 51st minute. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rawlings-goes-home-today Youngster Marvin Owusu scored on his debut to double WAFA’s lead before Sampson Agyapong finished off a brilliant team move with an assist from Augustine Boakye to make it 3-0. The Academy boys got their fourth goal in the 75th minute after Augustine Boakye deservedly registered his name on the scoresheet. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral Then Konadu Yiadom grabbed his brace with 10 minutes to go to put the seal on an incredible performance. Credit: FootballMadeInGhana

Yahaya Mohammed has revealed his respect for Asante Kotoko’s Brazilian star Fabio Gama, insisting that it’s absolutely plausible for him to come play in the local league. Gama joined the Porcupine Warriors in the last transfer window and recently made his debut for the club in a league clash against Medeama after months of preparation. While he stayed off the pitch working on his fitness, the club received widespread criticism for signing a player ‘tagged’ as unfit for the local terrain. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-moved-my-family-because-kennedy-agyapong-wants-to-burn-down-my-dansoman-house-ibrah-one Apparently, the player has gone on to make his league bow and has been a key feature in the club’s matches played since. Yahaya Mohammed says he holds much respect for Gama and wants the player to be encouraged and not abused. “I respect him for all the things I’ve been hearing about him. I respect him a lot,” Yahaya Mohammed told Wontumi TV READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral “It’s not easy leaving Brazil and choosing to come play in Africa. Under normal circumstances we want to go there and he wants to come here. He knows why he’s here. “For me we should stop the negative talks about him and encourage him. So we can attract more of his like to help our league look more attractive and professional. “Kotoko need to encourage him and make him aware of the kind of club he’s playing for. It’s a big team here in Ghana. If he succeeds and goes back to tell his story, it could lure others to join our local league,” Yahaya Mohammed concluded. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rawlings-goes-home-today Credit: FootballMadeInGhana

Some scores of Ghanaians have taken to social media anticipating a lockdown as President Akufo-Addo is set to address the nation on Sunday night. According to some tweets sighted by ThinkNews Online, some Ghana says a lockdown will go a long way to affect their businesses and also children. On Twitter, STEVANO (@_Stevemensa) tweeted "Two weeks lockdown won't be bad" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rawlings-goes-home-today tonia. (@__liptonia) added "my little sister is more concerned about she not going to celebrate vals day with her bf than not being able to do her school presentation if there’s going to be a lockdown" Comedianwaris (@ComedianWaris) said "There won’t be any lockdown we will just be asked to stay at home for some time" the Black Jew (@nick_nii_sai) added "Mr. President, Nana Addo, please we don't need a lockdown now oo I don't have food" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral Darrel (@darreleugenejr) tweeted "wear your nose and face mask saa you people didn't obey now we dey come go 6 months lockdown" Beno S★rkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) also added "Currently in santasi and Ebe like me p3 Adey wear nose mask Nana Addo abeg lockdown the whole country wai" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-moved-my-family-because-kennedy-agyapong-wants-to-burn-down-my-dansoman-house-ibrah-one See embed tweets below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The internet has gone wild for the past three days after #Silhouettechallange, a new challenge clocked 90 million views. The #silhouettechallange allows a TikTok user to pose in a doorway before turning him/herself into a sultry black silhouette against a red background. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-moved-my-family-because-kennedy-agyapong-wants-to-burn-down-my-dansoman-house-ibrah-one Although it is unknown how the challenge came about, it is interesting to know that most internet users have jumped to the #Silhouettechallange, entertaining their followers. The hashtag, #Silhouettechallange has caused both genders to partake in it. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral Watch some videos below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith