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It was all joy and merry-making in the nation’s capital as the people of the GA State marked their biggest traditional festival, Homowo in a peaceful manner. Clad in red and black outfits, most settlers from Gbese, Ga Mashie, Otublohum, Sempe, Akamajen, Asere, Abola and Ngleshie Alata, with their leaders hit the streets to mark the annual Homowo celebration after a month-long ban on drumming and noise making. Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II and his kinsmen, toured some royals homes, sprinkling the traditional meal ‘kpokpoi’ at doors-steps, homes and on the streets as customs demands. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II through the sprinkling of ‘kpokpoi’ prayed for the citizenry and asked for blessing upon them. He tasked GAs to always allow love to lead in all their dealings. In an exclusive interview with ThinkNews Online, Chief of Nii Dzan Bi Amu We, Nii Kofi Aponsah IV explained that 'Kpokpoi' is made from steamed, fermented cornmeal, mixed with palm oil, topped with smoked fish and mostly served with palm soup. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku He added Homowo, which literally means 'hooting at hunger' is marked to recall how the Ga ancestors subsisted severe starvation and hunger that beset them at the time they were journeying to Ghana. Nii Kofi Aponsah IV appealed to GAs to love one another, do away with quarrels and together help build a better GA State. Throwing more light on the Homowo Celebration, an Assistant to Nii Teiko Abiasuma, Nii Botchwey revealed he is happy to be alive to celebrate this year’s Homowo despite the covid-19 pandemic. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses He said “I feel proud to be part a GA. This is my culture and my festival. My forefathers who fought in 1732 never failed us" Nii Botchwey appealed to the youth to see the value of Homowo and learn the culture, norm and respect the elderly in the society. ThinkNews Online discovered that the wearing of red by the GAs during ‘Homowo’ means ‘hooting at hunger’. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate The festival is also celebrated to express the cultural value of being industrious, creative and resourceful. The colourful ceremony saw several persons, youth, aged, children hailing the Ga Mantse and showering him with praises. The whole day celebration was backed with drumming, eating, drinking and dancing. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Watch video and pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghanaian Actress, Tracey Boakye has blown the cover of 'PapaNo' in a latest video. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery According to her, the much talked about 'PapaNo' is Former President Mahama. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate In a video making waves on the internet, she said "I have not quit NDC. I don't have problem with NDC, I am NDC and His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama nso, 'PapaNo' me respect no paa" Watch video below: Story by: Kwasi Parry

Risen to be among the great talents in Ghana Music, Musician, Gregory Bortey Newman known in showbiz as King Promise on Sunday climaxed the 'Black Love Concert' with a birthday bash as he turned 25. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku The young Musician who has won the heart of lots of people with his songs is known for his skills and creativity in his songs. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses The August 16 born is an Accra based recording artiste with a vast music genres of hip hop, high life, R&B and Afro beats. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate ThinkNews Online wishes King Promise, a happy belated birthday and ask for God's blessings. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Watch video below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr.Benard Antwi Boasiako who is famously known as Chairman Wontumi has left host of Metro Tv's Good evening Ghana, Paul Adom Otchere in shock after he said a word of prayer in Hebrew. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Chairman Wontumi, who was a panel on the show was asked by the host to say a word of prayer before the show ends. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Knowing Chairman Wontumi was not fluent in English Language, the host who was patiently waiting to spark an agenda was greeted with the shock of his life. Watch video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The information super highway (Internet) came to a standstill on Sunday following Rapper, Sarkodie's Black Love Virtual Concert which featured SM Movement Boss, Shattawale and other great Ghanaian Artists in the Music Industry. It was a charged atmosphere for the first time in three years as the Chief Executive Officer of Sarkcess Music, Michael Owusu Addo known in showbiz as Sarkodie had put aside his anger and shared a stage with SM President, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shattawale at the virtual concert. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video It will be recalled that Sarkodie and Shattawale have been worlds apart after the two big Artists took to social media to throw jabs at each other over unknown reasons. Sarkodie released 'heat upon heat' on Shattawale leaving most followers on social media media wondering whether these two would ever end their long 'beef'. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Although both Artists performed together on Sunday for the first time in three years, some scores of social media users say the chemistry which existed years ago was not felt. On the night, Shattawale did not miss his lyrics as he flowed flawlessly while singing 'Megye Wo Girl', a song, he recorded alongside Sarkodie. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses ThinkNews Online can confirm that the Black Love concert 'wowed' many music lovers as the viewership crossed the shores of Ghana. In the course of the event, there were a technical hitch which ended up causing the website to go down over 'bandwidth' issues. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate CEEK, who is the official website for the Black Love Concert quickly issued a statement apologising to viewers for the break in transmission. On Twitter, it said “Due to massive traffic we are aware some people are not able to connect. Standby the show will begin shortly.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Other Artists who performed on the night were Prince, from the Buk Bak fame, Sensational Efya, Lynx Entertainment's sugar daddy, Kidi, former Sarkcess signer, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, King Promise, Amakye Dede, Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo) band. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery It was however sad not seeing BhimNation President, Stonebwoy who was billed to perform on the night show up on stage. He was taken off the show after he punched Sark's manager, Angel Town in the eye on Monday during rehearsals. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Below are videos: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has hinted he will ensure the Ministry of Aviation, Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and the Ghana Airports Company Limited works closely with the Ministry of Health and its agencies, to ascertain the country's readiness before reopening the airport on September 1. According to him, until that is done, Ghana's borders; by air, land and sea, still remains closed to human traffic. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video In his 15th address to the nation on measures put in place to reduce the spread of covid-19, he said "For Ghana residents stranded abroad, special dispensation will continue to be given for their evacuation back to Ghana, where they will be subjected to the mandatory quarantine and safety protocols. Beaches, pubs, cinemas and nightclubs are still to remain closed until further notice" He added he wants to ensure the country is in a position to test every single passenger that arrives in the country to avoid the spread of the virus. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku "The outcome of that exercise will show us the way, and determine when we can reopen our border by air. I am hoping that, by God’s grace, we will be ready to do so by 1st September" he noted. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has instructed the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection to begin preparations of one hot meal for all five hundred and eighty-four thousand (584,000) final year JHS students,and one hundred and forty-six thousand (146,000) staff, both in public and private schools from 24th August to 18th September, 2020. According to President Akufo-Addo, the gesture will ensure a full observance of the COVID-19 safety protocols. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Speaking at the 15th address to the nation on measures put in place to reduce the spread of covid-19, President Akufo-Addo said "Our phased approach towards returning our lives to normal, through the strategic, controlled, progressive, and safe easing of restrictions, will, thus, continue. Most final year university students have already completed their examinations, and, by 18th September, SHS 3 and JHS 3 students would have finished their respective final examinations of WASSCE and BECE" He added he has recently received some complains stressing that some final year JHS students were going hungry, in complying with COVID-19 protocols hence the directive. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku President Akufo-Addo also mentioned, through online learning portals, almost all continuing students in our Universities have completed their studies for the academic year. "The exceptions are the University of Cape Coast, the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Technical Universities, and some other Colleges.After extensive stakeholder consultations, the decision has been taken for continuing students in these tertiary institutions to return to school,on 24th August,to finish their academic year" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku He however hinted that just as was done for final year students who returned to school, Government, through the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service, will ensure that all these tertiary institutions are disinfected. President Akufo-Addo said "Universities will be equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment, and those with their own hospitals and clinics will have isolation centres to deal with any positive cases. All other institutions, without their own clinics and hospitals, will be mapped to health facilities" READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses The President noted there will be no mass gatherings and no sporting activities. "The Ministry of Education continues to engage the Ghana Education Service (GES) and all relevant stakeholders to conclude discussions on the modalities surrounding the reopening of our pre-tertiary schools. I will communicate, in due course, the decisions that will be reached from these consultations. You can be rest assured that I will always take into prime consideration the safety and well-being of our children, teachers and non-teaching staff in the decisions that will be taken, because I am determined to ensure that the education of our children is not unduly disturbed by this pandemic" he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Award-winning Blogger, Ameyaw Debrah has revealed he ordered his staff not to put out any write-up on the feud which ensued between BhimNation Boss, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie's Manager, Angel Town. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery According to him, he was not certain about the information which were making waves at the time of the incident hence the order. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate He said "I spoke to Angel Town on phone of which I had an understanding of what happened but I sent a straight whatsapp message to my staff asking them not to write anything about it" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Watch video below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Artist Manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah-Hanson known in showbiz as Bulldog has revealed that President of the Shatta Movement, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr known as Shatawale is a peacemaker in the Ghanaian Music Industry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate According to him, Shattawale on Monday calmed tempers a fight ensued between Stonebwoy and Sarkodie's manager, Angel-Town. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku He said "We had finished performing and was heading towards our car when someone told us someone had been slapped. We rushed there only to see Stonebwoy very angry. Shattawale quickly moved towards his brother, Stonebwoy, hugged him and asked for tempers to calm down" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Watch video below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Ghanaian Singer, Songwriter and Actress. Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong, known in showbiz as Becca, and Media Personality, Nana Ama McBrown have celebrated their 36th and 43rd birthdays respectively. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery The duo have achieved a lot in both movie and music industry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Ghana is proud to have the duo as its citizens. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses ThinkNews Online wishes both Queens God's blessings. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate Congratulations Watch pictures below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Celebrated Media Personality, Nana Ama McBrown has donated $1000 and some items to Ailing Ghanaian Actor, Emmanuel Armah and two other Veteran Actress in the Ghanaian Movie Industry as part of her 43rd birthday. According to the Beautiful Tv Host, she chose to celebrated her birthday with Ailing Film Actor, because they were both born in August. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Presenting the items, she said "I am here today to not celebrate my birthday alone but that of Uncle Emmanuel. His was Thursday. I made a promise and I have to go by it" ThinkNews Online has gathered the Tv host did not visit only Emmanuel Armah, she also made stops at the residence of Grace Nortey and Grace Omaboe donating $2000 each and some items. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate The veteran actor who is known for his roles in ‘Fresh Trouble’, ‘Things Men Do’, ‘Beyond Love’, 'Shadows from the Past’ and other movies, has been sick for some time. It is emerging that actors such as Kalsoume Sinare among others have supported him. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Watch the videos below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Former AIDS Ambassador, Joyce Dzidzor Mensah had confirmed Former President Mahama has never had sex with her talk of seen the colour of her 'pant'. According to her, it is about time Ghanaians know, she has nothing to do with the Former Head of State. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery In a video sighted by ThinkNews Online, Joyce said "Former President Mahama has not bought me a house. Former President Mahama has never slept with me before. He doesn't know the colour of my pant. He has never taken me to Dubai" She added her house which is located at the Manet Court, Spintex in Accra was bought for her by an NPP MP. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate She charged Ghanaians to stop attacking Ex President Mahama. Watch video below: Story by: Kwasi Parry