The President’s Representative at the Ministry of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has met with the leadership of the Pre-tertiary Unions (NAGRAT, GNAT, and CCT) to bid them farewell as he draws the curtains on his tenure as Minister of Education. Dr. Prempeh took the opportunity to thank them for their cooperation with the Ministry of Education at various critical decision points. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rawlings-goes-home-today He stated that notably, the unions cooperated with him and his team during the rollout of the Free Senior High School programme in 2017 and its subsequent alterations, the revision of the objective-based curriculum, and bringing teachers up to speed with the new teaching techniques required for the standards-based curriculum. He also noted that the unions also ensured that their members were on board during the Teacher Reforms which encompassed a new curriculum, a phase-out of the diploma course and the agreement with the University of Cape Coast to upgrade diploma holders to degree holders within a relatively short period. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral Dr Prempeh further revealed that the government is working on acquiring laptops for all teachers, something the union leaders have acknowledged as being unprecedented and remarked that this dovetails into President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s National Digitisation agenda. He hoped that when teachers receive their laptops, they will become more comfortable in using technology as a tool in an era where blended education is the norm. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-moved-my-family-because-kennedy-agyapong-wants-to-burn-down-my-dansoman-house-ibrah-one Concluding, he stated that If he succeeded as Minister of Education, it was partly because these major stakeholders, the teachers, through constant dialoguing, granted the government ease to operate. Dr. Prempeh has been nominated by President Akufo-Addo as Minister of Energy, subject to vetting and approval by Parliament. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/gov-t-commends-media-for-professionalism-in-depth-coverage-of-rawlings-funeral-oppong-nkrumah See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Ambassador for Government's flagship programme, 'Free SHS', Rahim Banda has presented a citation to the Former Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his industrious service over the last four years. The Free SHS ambassador added that he is grateful to the Former Minister for Education for making the programme a success. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rawlings-goes-home-today Presenting the citation, he said "Not many people understand what the policy was about, and but duty was to help create public awareness. We appreciate you for your achievements and successful implementing of the Free SHS programme and to bid you farewell as you head to the Ministry of Energy as the substantive Minister, subject to parliamentary approval" A member of the Actor’s Free SHS Ambassador team, Ms. F Bintu Ibrahim-Banda, expressed her delight at the opportunity given to Mr. Banda to be a part of this important. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral She added the Ministry needs an ambassador to help propagate its message. Dr. Prempeh thanked Mr. Banda for accepting, at no fee, to support the President’s vision of Free SHS, despite insistence by some sections of the public to the contrary. 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 pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Minister for Information-Designate, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah on behalf of the Government of Ghana has commended the media for its cooperation, and the in-depth coverage of the funeral of Late Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings. According to him, the various coverage and reportage were professional adding it contributed to the public’s ability to comply and follow everything that happened. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rawlings-goes-home-today Addressing Journalists in Accra on Thursday, he said "Government commends the media for their cooperation, professionalism and in-depth coverage of the activities. No doubt, their extensive coverage and analysis contributed to the public’s ability to comply and follow everything that happened,” The Minister-designated also used the briefing to commended the general public and dignitaries who took the time off their busy schedules to mourn with the government. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/family-announces-date-for-sir-john-s-funeral He also explained that the Akufo-Addo government was grateful to the public for complying with the covid-19 protocols. "The government of Ghana wishes to thank the Ghanaian public for its cooperation during the activities commemorating the final funeral rites of former President Jerry John Rawlings. In particular, we note the public’s compliance with the COVID-19 preventive etiquettes and the public’s heed to the call to as much as possible to follow the event virtually which resulted in the avoidance of large crowds at the event” he noted. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-have-moved-my-family-because-kennedy-agyapong-wants-to-burn-down-my-dansoman-house-ibrah-one Late President Jerry John Rawlings passed away on November 12, 2020, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Controversial Social Media Influencer, Ibrahim Dauda known by many as Ibrah One revealed that he has relocated his family to a much safer place after he had tips that the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong wants to burn down his Dansoman residence. According to him, the legislator is seeking to execute his plans with the help of some people. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/kufuor-topples-at-rawlings-funeral-leaves-ghanaians-in-fear-over-his-health In his post sighted by ThinkNews Online, Ibrah One said "Kennedy Agyapong has also planned with some people burn down my house in Dansoman, I have seen it long time ago that's why I moved my family from the house" He added that the legislator and his thugs can continue but that will not stop him from supporting the Flagbearer of the opposition, the National Democratic Congress (NDC). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/rawlings-goes-home-today "I posted long ago that a celebrity house will be burned in Ghana it was my own house. #ibrahone" See screenshot below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The family of the Former Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie known in the political cycles as Sir John has finally announced the date for the burial of the demised politician. According to the family, the Late stalwart of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be laid to rest on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Sakora Wonoo Junior High School in the Ashanti Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ghanaians-file-past-rawlings-body It also added that there will be a family gathering at the same venue on Friday 26 followed by a thanksgiving service on Saturday 27 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Sakora Wonoo from 9 am to 1 pm. It will be recalled that the political guru passed away on Wednesday, July 1 at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-pays-last-respect-to-late-j-j-rawlings-video Sir John was well noted for his popular phrase 'Fear Delegates'. In other developments, the bereaved family of Advisor of President Akufo-Addo, Late Dr. Kwae Amoako-Tuffour, have called on the President to officially inform him of the passing of his friend and compatriot. The delegation was led by a member of NPP's Council of Elders. READ ALSO:https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-set-to-shut-down-seven-7-ministries-set-up-in-2017 Late Dr. Tuffour also passed on at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ace Ghanaian Actor, Psalm Adeteyfio known in showbiz as T.T has opened up about his recent health challenges saying he has been diagnosed with heart failure. According to him, part of his heart is not functioning properly. In an interview with MzGee, Mr. Adjeteyfio said "I began my lockdown before the lockdown proper came because I was diagnosed with heart failure and since then I have been in my room. Sometimes two or three weeks, I don't come out like this, I am always inside" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ghanaians-file-past-rawlings-body He added that he had double lockdown stressing that he only stepped out of his house when he needed a hair-cut or going for a medical check-up. "I keep telling people that I have taken nearly 5000 assorted drugs(tablets and capsules). Sometimes, I take 10 to 15 tablets in a day, and recently Diabetes has also set in. Two deadly diseases and I have to cope with" he added. He however thanked MzGee for her kind gesture and appealed to Organizations to consider him when they running adverts adding, it will help him to run his family. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-pays-last-respect-to-late-j-j-rawlings-video "The Doctors are trying to prolong my life. They tell me that heart failure has four degrees but people do not get to three and they are gone but I got to four, the last one and I am still alive. It is a miracle that I am alive and I owe the Father, Almighty God so much gratitude to be alive today" he mentioned. Watch the full interview below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Some scores of social media have been left in shock after a picture and video of an alleged son of Late President Rawlings pops up again. According to sources, the new son who is based in Israel came down to join the family mourn the passing of the Late Head of State. Although his name is unknown, he was seen in the company of Kimathi Rawlings. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ghanaians-file-past-rawlings-body The thick tall fair gentleman bears a striking resemblance to his late father. It will be recalled that there have been lots of controversies after a self-acclaimed young lady whose name was given as Abigail Rawlings emerged saying she is a biological daughter of Late Rawlings. Aside, Abigail, Ghanaians were served with another shock as another lady name Kate Yeboah came out saying she is also the child of Late Rawlings. READ ALSO:https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-set-to-shut-down-seven-7-ministries-set-up-in-2017 This has left many Ghanaians wondering, how many kids did the former leader have when he was alive. Flt. Lt. Jerry John Rawlings joined his maker on November 12, 2020, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital after a short illness. Watch pictures and video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

West Ham remains in talks with Manchester United over a deal for Jesse Lingard after freeing up a loan spot for the midfielder by bringing forward the permanent transfer of Saïd Benrahma. Lingard has fallen out of favor at Old Trafford and West Ham are keen to sign the 28-year-old until the end of the season. The transfer is likely to hinge on whether they can agree on a loan fee, with the clubs still apart in their valuation. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ghanaians-file-past-rawlings-body David Moyes managed Lingard at United and believes the England international can improve his squad. Lingard has made three appearances this season and needs a move to revive his career. Newcastle, West Brom, and Sheffield United have also shown interest. West Ham, fourth in the Premier League, have paved the way for Lingard to arrive by converting Benrahma’s loan. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-pays-last-respect-to-late-j-j-rawlings-video Premier League clubs are allowed two domestic loans at any time. Moyes had borrowed Craig Dawson from Watford and Benrahma from Brentford. West Ham paid a £5m loan fee to sign Benrahma last October and was due to sign the Algerian for £20m plus £5m in add-ons at the end of the season. That deal has been brought forward. Moyes will not stop his search for a striker if he signs Lingard. READ ALSO:https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-set-to-shut-down-seven-7-ministries-set-up-in-2017 West Ham needs cover for Michail Antonio after selling Sébastien Haller to Ajax. They are considering a loan for RB Leipzig’s Hwang Hee-chan. Source: The Guardian

United States President-Elect Joe Biden has appointed Nigerian-born Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo as a White House counsel. “Today, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced additional members of the Office of the White House Counsel,” a statement on the Biden-Harris transition website read. “These experienced and accomplished individuals have a wide range of knowledge from various fields and will be ready to get to work on day one.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ghanaians-file-past-rawlings-body Badejo, a lawyer and an alumna of Berkeley Law College in the US, was named among the additional 20 new members of the office of the White House counsel. According to the statement, Badejo has served as a counsel for policy to the assistant attorney general in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, Ethics Counsel at the White House Counsel’s Office and Attorney Advisor at the Administrative Conference of the United States during the Obama-Biden administration. “Olorunnipa Badejo began her legal career as an associate with the law firm of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP and was Legal Counsel at Palantir Technologies Inc. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and the University of Florida. Originally from Florida, Olorunnipa Badejo lives in Washington D.C. with her husband and son,” the statement read. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-pays-last-respect-to-late-j-j-rawlings-video She was also a general counsel of the House Selected Subcommittee on the Coronavirus crisis which was chaired by James Clyburn, House majority whip. Badejo is not the first Nigerian- American to be appointed by the US president-elect. Adewale Adeyemo was recently announced as deputy secretary of the treasury department. Another Nigerian American, Osaremen Okolo, was also appointed a member of Biden’s COVID-19 response team. READ ALSO:https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-set-to-shut-down-seven-7-ministries-set-up-in-2017 Credit: The Guardian

The Acting Chief Director at the Ministry of Health, Kwabena Boadu Oku-Afari has charged all public health testing laboratories across the country to count charging 'only travellers' for all covid-19 tests. According to him, all other walk-in requests must be free. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sandema-traders-disregard-covid-19-protocols In a communique sighted by ThinkNews Online, Mr Oku-Afari "All other walk-in requests such as ill-health, contact tracing, and exposure must be done free-of-charge using public health resources" The communique also cautioned all public health laboratories across the country to take note and comply. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/kufuor-topples-at-rawlings-funeral-leaves-ghanaians-in-fear-over-his-health ThinkNews Online can confirm that all 16 regions across the country have recorded covid-19 cases. See the communique below: Story by: Jemima Shamo

Some scores of Ghanaians have expressed fear over what they describe as the ill-health of Former President Kufuor after he toppled at the funeral of Late President Rawlings. The unfortunate incident occurred on Tuesday as Former President Kufuor filed past the remains of Late President Rawlings at the foyer of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ghanaians-file-past-rawlings-body It will be recalled that on Tuesday, January, 26, some high profiled personalities were allowed to pay their last respect to Late President Rawlings. Former President Kufuor was spotted in his wheelchair. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-pays-last-respect-to-late-j-j-rawlings-video Many say the Former President Kufuor might have missed his steps while trying to pay his last respect. Nonetheless, it is emerging that Former President Kufuor is healthy and there is no cause for alarm. READ ALSO:https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-set-to-shut-down-seven-7-ministries-set-up-in-2017 Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Late Former President Jerry John Rawlings will today be buried at the Military Cemetery in Accra after the nation took months to mourn his passing. There will be a burial service at Independence Square where the nation, his bereaved family, various political party heads, friends among others will converge and observe the event. It will be recalled that Late Former President Rawlings died on November 12 after a short illness at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ghanaians-file-past-rawlings-body Although many still can not come to terms with his demise, ThinkNews Online can confirm that indeed, the Military Ruler is no more. Loved by many, Late Former President Rawlings ruled Ghana for 16 years. The old Acimota student was a true statement whose life has been described by many as worth-emulating. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/akufo-addo-pays-last-respect-to-late-j-j-rawlings-video Dignitaries such as President Akufo-Addo, Former President Kufuor, Former President Mahama among a host of high profiled personalities will be expected to grace the occasion. There will be a 21-gun salute for the fallen hero. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith