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Information reaching ThinkNews Online indicates an unknown 'Okada' rider has returned the stolen Vodafone Ghana Music Award (VGMA) award which was presented to Raggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, Ras Kuuku. According to the 'Okada rider (Name withheld), he found the plaque in a ghetto at an undisclosed location. In a video sighted by ThinkNews Online, the Okada man said "I see am for ghetto. But I don't know. I see say edey the floor wey I take come here" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fraudster-fools-sarkodie-politicians-and-other-celebrities-presents-fake-awards-to-them The Okada man added since Hitz Fm is one of the most listened to entertainment radio station in the country, he was touched to send it there. It will be recalled that the award given to Raggae/Dancehall Artiste, Ras Kuuku by the organizers of the 2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards' (VGMA) was reported stolen. According to sources, the Artiste had been touring with the plaque ever since he won it. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-dog-just-lost-its-virginity-efia-odo-sheds-tears-screenshot Ras Kuuku was declared the winner of 2020 VGMA Reggae/Dancehall Artiste Of The Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2020, beating J. Derobie, AK Songstress, Epixode, Jupiter, and Samini. Watch video and pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President of the Ghana Drunkards Association, Moses Onyah popular known as Dry Bone has condemned the shameful 'Mad Rush For Beer' attitude exhibited by some of its members on the Accra-Tema Motorway following an accident involving a truck loaded with alcoholic beverages on Thursday morning. According to Mr. Onyah, the act by his members are unpardonable adding drinking 'free beer' from broken bottles could endanger their health. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-accra-tema-motorway-truck-accident-leaves-mad-rush-for-beer-video-pictures In a press release signed by its President and sighted by ThinkNews Online, it said "Reports from the accident scene which occurred on the Tema motorway this morning we find to be shameful. An accident truck loaded with club beer and default members of the association, captured drinking free beer from broken bottles hence endangering their health. We, the Ghana Drunkards Association would like to condemn the action of our members seen on TV/Social media platforms" He strongly cautioned his members to desist from such appalling act stressing the accident could cause some particles of the broken bottles to mix unknowingly with the beer. "Consumption of such bottles might cause serious health problems, and we cannot afford to lose a single member as a result of irresponsible drinking attitude" he fumed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/marcus-rashford-ending-child-poverty-is-more-important-than-any-trophy-in-football President of the Ghana Drunkards Association, Moses Onyah appealed to politicians to consult and include them in their manifestos. It will be recalled that there was a mad rush of some Ghanaians to an accident scene which occurred on the Accra-Tema Motorway in the early hours of Thursday September 10. The scores of Ghanaians who trooped to the scene turned the accident into a party as they made good use of variety types of alcoholic beverages which were scattered on the street as a result of the accident. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate Young men, women and even the elderly were all captured on camera either drinking and carrying home a bottle or two of the free beer. See pictures and video below: Below is a copy of the release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. 10-09-2020 Reports from the accident scene which occurred on the Tema motorway this morning we find to be shameful. An accident truck loaded with club beer and default members of the association, captured drinking free beer from broken bottles hence endangering their health. We the Ghana Drunkards Association would like to condemn the action of our members seen on TV/Social media platforms. We want to use this medium to strongly caution our members to desist from such appalling act which might endanger them. The accident could cause some particles of the broken bottles to mix unknowingly with the beer. Consumption of such bottles might cause serious health problems, and we cannot afford to lose a single member as a result of irresponsible drinking attitude. We also wish to use this medium to appeal to politicians to consult and include us in their manifestos. Lets all remember, the beverage industry plays a major role in the nation's economy. Leaving us out in such sensitive national manifesto is very selective and unwelcoming. Long live Ghana and Long live our members. H.E MOSES ONYAH AKA DRY BONE PRESIDENT 0549425445. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

An Accra-Tema Motorway Accident on Thursday morning has led to a mad rush for 'beer', an alcoholic beverage produced by the Accra Brewery Limited, Accra. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate According to sources, the truck carrying the variety of alcoholic beverage veered of its lane after it tried dodge a vehicle ahead of it ending up in the ditch. ThinkNews Online has gathered that some residents capitalized on the accident, stole some drinks whiles others drank as many as they could lay their hands on. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery It is emerging that the 'mate' of the truck died on the spot while his driver escaped unhurt. Some residents who spoke to the media said "Free drinks, We will drink till we get tired" A lady captured on camera said "I will not go to work since there are free drinks here, I have already taken one, this is my second" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/marcus-rashford-ending-child-poverty-is-more-important-than-any-trophy-in-football The accident is said to have caused heavy traffic on the Accra-Tema Motorway. Watch video and pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching ThinkNews Online indicates that a married woman named Grace has cried bitterly in a new video after her 'sugar-boyfriend' named 'Nicholas' broke up with her. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/relationship-real-mother-snatches-daughter-s-husband In the said video, the said married woman said "Nicholas, I am sad. I feel killing myself. Since yesterday, I have been having sleepless night. I have a husband but I still love you. After this video, I will not talk again. I am not selfish but I truly love you" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Madam Grace in the video further added loves Nicholas more than her own children and husband. Watch video below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Ghanaian Football Club, Dreams FC have unveiled 'goal machine', Agyenim Boateng as its new striker after signing him from Nzema Kotoko in the ongoing transfer window. The deadly goal scorer has signed a four-year deal with his new club. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sports-former-hearts-oak-striker-joseph-esso-seals-new-2-years-deal-with-dreams-fc The young striker played a pivotal role for Nzema Kotoko which helped them reach the finals of the tier 2 of the Normalisation Committee Special Competition. He scored 10 goals in 13 matches in the Zone Two of the Division One League before the season was annulled due to coronavirus pandemic. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/sports-michael-essien-seals-coaching-assistant-job-at-nordsjaelland-fc-pictures He is expected to form a solid partnership with the likes of Joseph Esso, Abel Manomey and Emmanuel Ocran at Dreams FC. See video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The King of Dancehall music in Ghana, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr popularly known as Shattawale is still in the mood of mocking his colleagues in the music industry. It will be recalled that Sarkodie was hyped by most Ghanaians to receive the most prestigious award in the VGMA, 'Artist of The Year' Award but it went to Kuami Eugene. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-shattawale-is-a-peacemaker-bulldog The 'Already' hit-maker shared a photo on his snap account making fun of Sarkodie and D-Black for receiving fake UN award. In the snap post, Shattawale was spotted with some friends at an unknown location alongside Artist Manager, Bulldog. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/shattawale-besties-benedicta-gafah Shattawale wrote “Just won a UN Award”. The Dancehall King's gesture while receiving his award left his friend laughing. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-entertainment-shattawale-endorses-kumerica-video See picture below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Mother of controversial social media influencer, Andrea Owusu known in showbiz as Efia Odo has told her daughter to give her enough money and stop her usual GHc250 'chicken-change-tips'. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-beef-dkb-shades-efia-odo-in-a-new-video-video In a new video making waves on the internet, the mother said "Next time, when giving me money, give me something better and not that GHc200 and GHc250 chicken change. What am I going to do with this? Do you know how much I spend in a day?" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-dog-just-lost-its-virginity-efia-odo-sheds-tears-screenshot Efia Odo was heard laughing at her mum as she walked away. Watch video below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Former Black Stars midfielder, Michael Essien has sealed a coaching assistant job with Danish Club, Nordsjaelland Footbal Club (FC). According to the club, Michael Essien will be part of the club's coaching staff for the season, 2020/2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/watch-exclusive-videos-hearts-of-oak-fan-shomo-quaye-laid-to-rest-picture-videos The Danish club took to its Instagram account to announce the new deal. ThinkNews Onine wishes Essien the best of luck. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/marcus-rashford-ending-child-poverty-is-more-important-than-any-trophy-in-football See picture below: Story by: Mandy Woods

The West African Examination Council says it has handed over some teachers who invigilated the just ended West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to the security agencies. According to the Head of the Ghana National office, the teachers were found to have used their mobile phones and other foreign materials to assist students to cheat in the exam halls. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Wendy E. Addy-Lamptey said, “some proprietors and teachers were complacent in this unfortunate act.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Some of these teachers she named include Evans Yeboah, a math tutor at Kade SHTS and Daniel Amenyor, an economics teacher at Akim Asafo SHS. She said although Mr Amenyor was not an invigilator he stood by while the act took place. Others are Kwame Appiah Kubi a social studies tutor and Kwabena Boakye a sculptor tutor, both from Dadieso Agric SHS as well as Micheal Kumah an Agric Science teacher at Akyem Swedru SHS. “These people are already in the public domain and we have many more that we will be putting out,” Mrs Addy-Lamptey added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures She also revealed that two teachers, Richard Nkrumah and Sefa Acheampong have been charged with abetment adding “most of these cases are in court.” Mrs Addy-lamptey also disassociated WAEC from the alleged leakages of questions saying “we don’t circulate ‘apor’.” She added that the examination body has no interest in destroying its hard-earned reputation by leaking papers. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws Also at the conference, Head of the legal department at WAEC, Rev Victor Brew also announced steps the examination body has taken including engaging the cybercrime department of the Ghana Police Service and other investigators to clamp down on the websites behind the leakages of WASSCE questions on social media. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coastal Development Authority (CODA), Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib has hinted he will ensure the Kawukudi Park located in Nima is redeveloped into a FIFA standard multipurpose pitch. According to him, the redevelopment which is being funded by the one million dollar one constituency program through the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP) under the Ministry of Special Development Initiatives (MSDI) when completed will help the youth to exhibit their talents through football.. He said "After several community engagements and consultations with the Zongo Chiefs and people of the Ayawaso East Constituency, they requested for the redevelopment of the park into a multipurpose pitch with facilities like artificial grass, changing rooms, flood lights, fencing, seats and others to help in the development of football talents among the youth. This project is in fulfillment of the President’s promise of ensuring that development is brought to the doorstep of the people" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Lawyer Shaib further explained that the pitch will not be used only for playing of football but also it can be used for other activities like durbars, funerals and other events when necessary. The CEO of CODA also noted the project after completion would be managed and maintained by the municipal assembly since there would be the need for payment of utilities on the facility. On his party, the President of the Sports Development Committee of East and North Ayawaso areas, Sultan Ahmed Nii Nortey Caesar thanked the President Akufo-Addo for bringing such a project to their community. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures He said "We have waited too long for such an initiative and are very happy for the intervention by the current government" The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly, Honourable Hajia Salma Mohammed Sanni Adam Kuta thanked the CEO of CODA for responding swiftly to their request. She encouraged the people of Ayawaso East to also ensure they give their maximum support to the contractors to enable them finish the project on time. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws The contractor of the project, Blaze Investment Limited was introduced to the chiefs and people and he assured them that even though the project is supposed to be completed in six (6) months period, they will ensure that it is completed in three (3) months to enable the community use the facility as early as possible. Present at the ceremony were Chief Seidu, Chief Salley Shaibu, Chief Aziz Shaibu, Chief Ibrahim Bawa, Chief Kufa Zakariya, Chief Nash Mamah, Chief Yussif Abdulahi, Chief Awuta Ibrahim, Chief Togbe Abdul-Razak, Chief Challa Mohammed Osman, Chief Tanko Ibrahim, Chief Osman Safo-Rupa and Chief Mamah Yakubu. Others present were Samuel Aboabire, Chairman for the Greater Accra Football Association, Mr. Gabriel Quao, Vice Chairman, Alhaji Mustapha Karim Oliver, Exco member, Michael Fiaduse, Exco member and Mohammed Aminu Dawda, Exco member. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-allays-fears-over-chorkor-bridge See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

CEO of BhimNation Music, Livingstone Etse Satekla has clarified that he has not endorsed the legalisation of the much talked about 'Okada-Business' as promised by the Presidential Candidate of the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws According to him, the purported picture of him which has made waves on the internet is an old picture adding it is in no relation to Mahama's speech. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-allays-fears-over-chorkor-bridge He said "My attention has been drawn to a 3 Year old video of me riding on an Okada. Which is being Publicized As As Endorsement For A Political Party. I disassociate Myself From this... Please I Beg this is not in ANY WAY an ENDORSEMENT For ANY POLITICAL PARTY #GodBlessGhana" See screenshots below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Ebenezer Nii Narh Nartey has cut sod for the redevelopment of the Sabon Zongo Market as part of the constituency’s allocation of one million dollars. The project, which is being funded by Coastal Development Authority (CODA) under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP), when completed will transform the dilapidated structure into an ultramodern trading facility. The new market, which is expected to be completed in three months, will significantly empower families by boosting the economic lives of residents, most of whom are petty traders. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-coda-donates-ppes-to-ga-traditional-council-ahead-of-homowo-celebrations Addressing the gathering, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Hon. Amui indicated that construction of the new market was incontestable proof of the commitment of President Akufo-Addo of ensuring that Zongo communities are properly developed as promised by him. She indicated that improvement of the dilapidated market has been long overdue, a situation that has compelled some traders to move to other places in the constituency to sell their wares. She called on leaders and members of Sabon Zongo community to give the contractor all the needed support during construction. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/local-news-coda-donates-5000-facemasks-150-hand-sanitizers-to-gaam-pictures She also said, “let’s support the President to deliver on all the good initiatives he is undertaking for Ghanaians". On his part, the Chief of Sabon Zongo, the General Secretary of Mallam Baako Family, Seidu Musa Baako stressed that construction of the market was a dream come true. He said "Sod was first cut for the project in the First Republic after which it was abandoned. I thank Nana Akufo-Addo for prioritising the welfare of residents of Sabon Zongo" He further thanked the President for the establishment of CODA and the Ministry of Inner Cities and Zongo Development, adding that the two entities have made a dramatic transformation in the lives. He called on all stakeholders to cooperate with the contractor. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws On his part, the MP for Ablekuma Central Constituency, Ebenezer Nii Narh Nartey pointed out that construction of the market was in fulfilment of a promise made by the President to give Sabon Zongo a modern market. "For a long time the market received no attention, emphasizing that the current structure was put up in the era of the Late C S Crabbe and Okuley Nortey, both former NPP MPs. I assure you that the ongoing construction of roads in the constituency will continue from where it paused. He stated that, priority will be given to current occupiers in the allocation of stalls when the market is completed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/coda-allays-fears-over-chorkor-bridge In his brief remarks, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coastal Development Autority (CODA), Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib described Hon Ebenezer Narh as a hardworking MP gifted with persistent lobbying skills. "In line with the local content policy of CODA, the contractor will be required to recruit artisans and labourers for the project from the constituency. CODA has approved funding for the construction of an ultramodern market at Sukura, a neighbouring community in the constituency" He referred to the Free SHS initiative of this government as one of the most impacting initiatives and urged all residents to take advantage of it since education is the ultimate equalizer. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/honouring-great-heroes-coda-will-redevelop-asomdwee-park-ceo See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith