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The Minister of Education, Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has painted a bleak picture of the state of affairs in the education sector at the time his predecessor, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang left office in January 2017, describing the bills as ‘huge’. Dr. Prempeh, who is also MP for Manhyia, made the revelatiosn on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday highlighting on educational reforms and teacher education since the NPP assumed office. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video “Mr. Speaker, we met huge outstanding bills under the leadership of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Minister of Education, on key supplies for education service delivery. There was outstanding bill of approximately GHS 9m on Capitation Grant, GHS 4m on Feeding Grant for Special Schools, GHS 14m on exercise books to basic schools, and GHS 4m on the supply of school uniforms among many others.” He continued, “Moreover, there were delays in the disbursement of capitation and feeding grants for Special Schools affecting the effective operation of the schools. Within the period, Government has cleared all the arrears and ensured timely release of capitation and feeding grants for Special Schools”, to loud cheers from the Majority benches in the House. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video It will be recalled that Dr. Prempeh has on previous occasions criticized his predecessor, who is currently the running mate of Candidate, John Mahama for her poor handling of the Education Ministry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video In his statement, Dr. Prempeh touched on other initiatives and reforms rolled out by the NPP government in the education sector, including teacher training, staff promotion, the teacher licensure regime, infrastructure investments, a legal and regulatory framework, improvements in the Technical, Vocational Education & Training (TVET) subsector and several others. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Multiple Award-Winning Ghanaian Actor, Adjetey Anang has advised upcoming film actors to set their passion right before entering the movie industry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video According to him, some new actors only focus on the fancy dresses and flashy lifestyles while leaving the job undone. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video He said “Set your motivation right before entering into the film industry,” he told the host. “Some people are motivated by the fancy dresses Nadia Buari, Jackie Appiah wear on social media.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video He said it’s not a bad idea to fancy the lifestyles of these stars but, the goal of newcomers should be about exhibiting their talents and helping the industry grow. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video “That one is not too bad but, if that is your main motivation, you won’t go far. Your motivation should be about coming into the industry to exhibit your talent and skill to help the industry grow” he added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The seasoned Actor said “You can’t rely on only passion and talent; you should acquire skills and train. You can’t be Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel overnight.” Story by: Bervelyn Henrietta Allotey

The Deputy General of largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Otokunor is calling on Authorities to prosecute the Electoral Commission (EC) for causing financial loss over the compilation of the new voter register. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video According to him, if government was indeed serious, the country would not have spent over a billion cedis for this whole exercise. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Speaking on an Accra-based tv station, he said "Any serious government should be looking at taking the Electoral Commission on for causing financial loss to the state. Clearly, if they had gone through the limited registration exercise which we had advised to register some 600,000 people in addition to the old register, we will be hovering around this same figure we have. Perhaps we wouldn’t have spent over a billion cedis for this whole exercise” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Challenging Peter Otokunor, the Director of Research and Elections for the NPP, Evans Nimako stressed that the new register is a great improvement on previous registers. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video “We think this is a clean exercise that has been conducted. I think for us, the numbers that we have is a clear representation of those Ghanaians who are eligible to vote in the election of President and Members of Parliament”, he said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Russian President, Vladimir Putin has revealed aside his government approving of the world's first coronavirus vaccine, he has used his daughter as a 'guinea-pig' to test the drug, despite concerns that the product has not been properly tested. He said "I know it works quite effectively and I repeat, it has passed all the needed checks" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video President Putin stated, he is confident, his country will start a mass-production of the vaccine. Although he did not disclose which of his daughters he used for the trial test, it is emerging that his kid had a slight temperature of 38 degrees centigrade, but has quickly abated. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The Russian health ministry's move to roll out the so-called Gamaleya vaccine, funded by the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), as quickly as possible has raised concerns because it has not yet undergone Phase III trials, which are considered essential to guarantee the safety of a vaccine. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Analysts have suggested that Russia's desire to be seen as a global scientific leader is behind a politically-driven push to distribute a vaccine, with the possibility of corners being cut in the process. “As far as I know, a vaccine against the coronavirus infection has been registered this morning (in Russia) for the first time in the world,” Putin said according to a translation from state broadcaster RT. “I thank everyone who worked on the vaccine - it’s a very important moment for the whole world." READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video "I hope our foreign colleagues' work will move as well, and a lot of products will appear on an international market that could be used," Putin said, according to CNN's translation. Deputy prime minister Tatyana Golikova said Russia would start vaccinating medical staff in August, with plans to roll out the vaccine to the general population starting in 2021. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Russian group the Association of Clinical Trials Organisations (ACTO) this week joined concerned voices, saying a rushed vaccine puts lives at risk. "This is a Pandora’s Box and we don’t know what will happen to people injected with an unproven vaccine," ACTO executive director Svetlana Zavidova told Bloomberg. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Funders RDIF described such comments as an attempt by Western pharmaceutical companies to quash competition, and vowed that no shortcuts would be taken. ACTO represents multinational pharma groups that conduct clinical trials in Russia, including some working on their own version of a vaccine for Sars-COV-2. Source: Business Insider, US

Some scores of Twitter users have vent their anger on President Akufo-Addo saying he and his appointees are corrupt. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video According to them, since the Head of State is too corrupt, he is finding it difficult to arrest and deal with his appointees who are also indulging in the same practice. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video On Twitter, @Togbevegbata said "#AkufoAddoIsCorrupt Akufo Addo and his family will sell Ghana if given an extra time!!!!" @Montana4real1 said "Always wearing white dress, quoting the Bible, and soft spoken but very corrupt" #AkufoAddoIsCorrupt @WallOfShameGH said "Say it loud #TheBigPush has them running scared. They all know that #AkufoAddoIsCorrupt but are afraid to say it" It will be recalled that President Akufo-Addo promised he will deal drastically with any member of his party is caught dealing in any corrupt activities. President Akufo-Addo said "I will protect the public purse, punish officials who dare engage in corruption, will avoid a government of family and friends" Below are some screenshots: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Leadership of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it is set to outdoor its manifesto on August 22 ahead of the 2020 general elections. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video According to a committee led by Vice President, Dr Bawumia, it has drafted the policy document with the hope that Ghanaians will retain the party in power for another four years. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadu hinted the Steering Committee will sit and finalize the manifesto on August 11, 2020 before its launch. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Mr. Boadu said "President Akufo-Addo’s government has delivered its promises made to the Ghanaian people in the lead up to the 2016 Presidential and Parliamentary polls. Our manifesto contains key policies that will help consolidate Ghana’s development" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The NPP says it is confident the yet-to-be-outdoor campaign policies will make Ghanaians maintain the party. Story by: Bervelyn Henrietta Allotey

Information reaching ThinkNews Online indicates two passengers have sustained gun shots after a bus travelling on the Kumasi-Techiman Highway was ambushed by armed robbers. According to sources, the unfortunate incident happened at Ahenkro, near Offinso, in the Ashanti Region, at about 12:20am. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video It is emerging, the five suspected armed robbers were carrying AK47 rifles, ambushed and robbed passengers on board the bus having 14 passengers on board. Sources say, one of the passenger got shot in the stomach while another suffered bullet wounds in the leg. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video ThinkNews Online has gathered the two are responding to treatment at the Offinso Government Hospital. Abdul Kwaku Razak, driver of vehicle with registration number, AS 4904-17 said "The sad incident occurred around 12:20am on Sunday at Aminu Nkwanta, near Techiman Dadieso" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video He added the five robbers took control of the road with two at each side leaving one in the middle. Razak said "In spite of the indiscriminate warning shots, "I refused to stop the vehicle and increased the acceleration, which forced the one in the middle of the road to jump into the nearby bush. A passenger sitting behind my seat was hit by a bullet in the stomach and another person in the leg". READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The driver said he sped off straight to the Offinso Ahenkro Police Station and made a formal complaint about the incident. According to Razak, he was warned by a colleague driver about the presence of robbers at the area, but he was later given assurance by the police at checkpoints ahead that the road was safe and so he could continue the journey. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video However, the Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Ashanti Regional Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Godwin Ahianyo, says his men are yet to commence investigation. Story by: Bervelyn Henrietta Allotey

Former BhimNation Signee, Kelvin Brown, known in showbiz as Kelvynbwoy has expressed his feelings to RuffTown Records Signee, Wendy Shay saying he loves her but doubts if the singer is single. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Kelvynbwoy and Wendy Shay squashed out their long-standing 'beef' and released a new banger dubbed 'Odo'. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Although Wendy Shay did not not respond to the proposal of Kelvynbwoy on Instagram, the two have proven to the world that there is a thin line between love and hatred. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video They took to Instagram to interact with followers and also used the opportunity “chop” love. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching ThinkNews Online indicates, king of Gibberish Music, Justice Amoah known in showbiz as Patapaa has been hospitalized after he was poisoned by some unknown fans in Agona Swedru in the Central Region. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Although the reason for the poisoning is unknown, it is emerging the Musician is currently in a critical condition. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Sources say Patapaa was poisoned after taking an alcohol at an unknown drinking spot in Agona Swedru after interacting with some unknown fans. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video It is also emerging he is being hospitalized at Agona Swedru. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video ThinkNews Online has also gathered the sad incident happened on Sunday evening. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video ThinkNews Online will keep readers updated on new development. Watch video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Management of Ghana Education Service (GES) says it has granted access to the recently dismissed students to partake in the ongoing West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in their various school under guardian escort. According to GES, the pardon was made possible following President Akufo-Addo's directive to the Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh on the faith of the final year students. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video In a release signed by Director-General of GES, Kwasi Opoku Amankwa and sighted by ThinkNews Online, it said "As requested by H.E. the President of the Republic, the Minister of Education has engage the Management of Ghana Education Service today 10th August 2020, to review sanctions imposed on the students who misconducted themselves after the Integrated Science Examination Paper on Monday 3rd August, 2020" The statement added, following the decisions made, Nicholas Cobbinah, Kadimell Suapim and John Kwofie, all of Sekondi College have been allowed to write their WASSCE. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video It further mentioned that Simon Ameyibor, Juliet Amoakwoaa, both from Twenebo Kodua SHS, Emmanuel Ashiangmor, Peter Sissi, Ameka Nyamitse, Shadrack Daitey and Alfred Attiso, all of Battor SHS have also being given the green light to write their papers. "Solomon Brako, Albert Agekum and Robert Inkoom of Juaben Senior High School were also pardoned to sit and partake in the ongoing exams" the statement said. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Mr. Opoku Amankwa however reminded the students, despite being given the chance to write their paper, they still remain dismissed from their various schools. Heads of the various schools were also cautioned to only allow the students enter the school to write their paper with a guardian escort. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The students were however warned to leave the premises of the school immediately after they have submitted their papers with their guardians. Below is a copy of the full release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching ThinkNews Online indicates Veteran Ghana Actor, Frimpong Manso known in showbiz as Osofo Dadzie is dead. The Veteran Actor is said to have died at the aged 89. The sad news was made known to the public by actor Clement Bonney known by many as Mr Beautiful. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Osofo Dadzie rose to his peak in 1970 and early 1980. The Late Actor formed a drama group called the Osofo Dadzie group, who entertained patrons to great concert. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video It is emerging that the late actor died as a result of an unknown ailment. Speaking on an Accra-based radio station, Mr. Beautiful said “His sister called me to inform me this morning because I was one of the last people who saw him last month" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The late Frimpong Manso was the face of the Osofo Dadzie television drama series. His name, Osofo Dadzie became his trademark following his numerous series. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Story by: News Desk

Management of Bright Senior High School, a private second cycle institution at Akyem – Kukurantumi in the Abuakwa – North Municipality of the Eastern Region, is apologising to the public over the conduct of their students for allegedly beating the WAEC Officials and a Daily Graphic reporter. According to the management, the teachers never instructed the students to stop writing the paper and leave the school premises as it has been reported. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Students of Bright Senior High School last Thursday reportedly attacked officials of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) supervising the on-going WASSCE examination and a journalist in their school after they clashed with the officials after complaining to the School authorities bitterly about how the external invigilators deployed to the school supervising the examination have been very strict disallowing them to even go out to urinate. The students say the situation is affecting them psychologically hence unable to write the exams, which forced the headmaster, Bright Amponsah to storm the school and asked the final year students to come out and attack the WAEC officials. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The WAEC officials namely; David Nii Djanmensah, Jerry Okine, Jacob Adikor, Emmanuel Asare, and a journalist with the Daily Graphic in Koforidua, Damalie Emmanuel Pacome who went to the school to verify the situation was beaten to a pulp by school guards and students. Due to that, the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has suspended Bright Senior High School as an examination Center following the attack on WAEC officials by candidates. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Pleads However, the School authorities in a press statement on Friday, August 7, 2020, rendered an unqualified apology to President Akufo-Addo, Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, the media, and the general public for their misconduct, pledging not to repeat it. According to the School, the Principal and teachers didn't instigate the students to assault the WAEC officials as being reported. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The statement noted that “the private security men from Spotlight Security Solutions posted at the entrance of the school by the WAEC officials prevented the principal from entering the school when they heard the noise, hence they didn't get the chance to stop the students or to instigate them as being reported by some media houses'' “Though some of our teachers had been scheduled to partake in the invigilation of exams, they were substituted with external invigilators that morning without any prior communication and they all left for their various homes” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video “As has been done every year, the principal was on the school premises to ensure that students, WAEC officials and security personnel were conducting their activities without any challenges” “For the avoidance of doubt, none of the teachers of Bright Senior High School was allowed to partake in the invigilation of the Social Studies examination on 6th August 2020”. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video How It Happened DAILY GUIDE investigations gathered that the special deployment of external invigilators supervising the examination has been very strict disallowing them to even go out to urinate which is affecting them psychologically hence unable to write the exams. Some of the students who narrated what led to the assault on the WAEC officials expressed shock at the attitude and conduct of the invigilators as they were emotionally traumatized. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The students alleged that the invigilators led by one Ama Asantewa reportedly told them that, they will see how they are going pass the examination and get grades to honor President Akufo– Addo as they are been tagged as ''Akufo-Addo Graduates'', which her actions provoked them to get to know why they were being strict on them. She allegedly said that ''We will make sure you failed the papers as President also end his final term''. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video A male student [name withhel] explained that he was physically assaulted by a private security guard deployed to the center after asking permission to visit the washroom which some bruises were found on his nose and had a doctor's form to prove his allegations. Another young lady also narrated a male invigilator looked on her nakedness as she was changing her menstrual sanitary pad. “I went to the washroom to change my sanitary pad and to my surprise; a male invigilator pounced into the place while I was naked. Can you imagine he looked on as I change myself to dress?” she complained bitterly. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video “I was a bit frightened of the paper. So immediately the question paper was placed on my table, I had my menstruation and therefore asked for permission to go out and change. However, the security man prevented me from entering the hall and therefore I could not write the paper” another female candidate shared her ordeal. Center Change The students said they are emotionally and psychologically fit to write the rest of the papers at Ofori Panin Senior High School (OPASS), despite the relocation of the examination center. Source: Daily Guide