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VOLTA REGION: CODA, MOFAD Distribute Outboard Motors To Fishermen The Coastal Development Authority (CODA) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MOFAD) have distributed outboard motors at highly subsidized prices to fishermen in the Volta Region. The intervention, which is funded under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP), is aimed at empowering fishers by building their capacity with the provision of essential equipment to do their business more sustainably. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate An event was held on Tuesday 29th July, 2020 at the forecourt of the Keta Municipal Assembly, saw the Municipal and District Chief Executives distributing the items to the shortlisted fishermen in their respective jurisdictions. In attendance were Chief Fishermen, members of Landing Beach Committees, Volta Regional wing of the National Fish Processors and Traders Association (NAFTAP) and officials of the Fisheries Commission. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Government's Demonstrated Commitment The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CODA, Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib in a brief statement indicated that the Authority and MOFAD were undertaking the intervention as directed by H. E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to ensure that players in the fishing industry are supported to enable them fully contribute their quota to national development. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku The CEO also informed the gathering of the CODA Credit Union, which is designed to provide microcredit facilities to the informal sector including fishers, petty traders and commercial drivers among others, and encouraged members of NAFTAP to form unions to access the support. Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Hon. Elizabeth Afoley Quaye (MP), stated that government remains determined to put in place all measures to make the business of fishing more convenient and lucrative for fishers. She added that MOFAD is working hard to end negative fishing practices in addition to ongoing construction of major fishing infrastructure such as the Jamestown Harbour and the proposed Keta Fishing Harbour. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses COVID-19 Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib, as usual, took the opportunity to educate the gathering on enhanced hygiene etiquette to help end the spread of coronavirus and distributed facemasks to participants and the public at the venue. He later visited his alma mater, Keta Senior High School where he educated students on the pandemic and distributed facemasks and hand sanitisers. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate The former student of Ketasco also donated a public address system to the institution. Below are pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghana's very own Raggae/ Dancehall Artist, Emmanuel Andrews Samini known in showbiz as Samini has poured his heart out concerning his relationship with Shatta Wale. The two for many years have been tagged as enemies in the Ghanaian Music Industry over their long-standing beef(s). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku It will be recalled that Shatta Wale on radio revealed that he has no issues against Samini adding that he only took a swipe at him just to gain attention. Shatta Wale further revealed that he even wanted a collaboration with Samini of which followers commended the duo for exhibiting maturity. In a video sighted by ThinkNewsOnline Samini noted that although “Bandana” has cleared the airwaves saying his comments were fabricated lies against him, he is requesting a one-on-one interview with the SM Boss. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses "Now I still insist that he grants a one-on- one interview with me so he tell me what I actually did to him then we scrub our difference" Samini said. He further added that he feels betrayed by Stonebwoy for keeping him in the dark adding that he was expecting the Bhim President to have put Shatta Wale in check. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate "Stonebwoy witnessed how Shatta Wale trolled me for “7” seven years, denting my image back then and expects me to hold his back and give him the support I have been giving him all this while?" Samini said. Watch video below: Story by: Mandy Woods

Gentleman, marry a woman who is a reader, a woman who loves books. Yes, she may or may not have a Degree, Masters or PhD, but marry a woman who thirsts for knowledge, a woman who goes online searching for mind food, a woman who reads God's Word and allows the Word to mould her. Marry a woman who reads people, and learns from the experiences of others, a woman who is not only physically beautiful but mentally attractive, she has a good head above her sexy body. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Her intelligence will make her sexy, she will speak and captivate you, her advice and opinion will be invaluable. Marry her, because all the wisdom and knowledge, all the education she has accumulated; she will use that in your marriage, you will reap the benefits and the home and marriage will be well-managed. That's the kind of woman you need to stand by your side for life. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses But even as you target such a woman, remember you have to be deep and wise too. Only a man of depth can handle such a woman, only a man of depth can challenge such a woman. Far too many men are shallow these days. They have no vision, no purpose, no mental power; all they want to talk about is sex, booze and football; yet they have actually been to school. There is a difference between moving from one class to another and growing intellectually. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate She will want conversations of substance, a higher standard of character and elevated ideas, a man who is not intimidated by her progress. She will want healthy debates with her man, she will want to analyze issues with a thinker. She will want a husband who stands tall in his contribution of views in the public assembly, a husband who speaks and writes so much sense that he becomes her source of pride. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Look for such a woman, and be such a man. Iron sharpens iron. Story by: Precious Hlordzie

Controversial Social Media Influencer, Valentina Nana Agyeiwaa, known in showbiz as Queen Afia Shwar has descended heavily on her former friends, Tornado and Mzbel saying they are outmoded and irrelevant to Ghanaians. According to her, the duo have known no peace ever since she parted ways with them adding that her name (Queen Afia Schwar) gives them relevance. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku In a viral video, sighted by ThinkNewsOnline, Queen Afia Schwar said "Mzbel is a retired prostitute and Tornado is also a gay. Both of them are angry at me because I have cut ties with them. They are trying everything possible to dent my image" She added that she parting ways has given the duo severe headaches of which she feels pity for them. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses In the video, Queen Afia Schwar was spotted singing out their names. She further explained that it was her little way of making the populace remember their existence although they have quit acting. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate "They have sent someone to beg on their behalf but I am not ready to befriend them again. They can call Nana Addo, Otumfuor or Mahama to beg for them, it won't work" Queen Afia Schwar said. Queen Afia Schwar advised the confused duo to fix themselves and live their lives adding that she is busy minding her own business. 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

One of Ghana's finest Master of Ceremonies (MC), George Bannerman has announced that he is set to tie the knot with his long-time girlfriend after 13-years of dating. The popular Master of Ceremonies took to his Twitter handle to announce the date for the marriage. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate The handsome MC on Twitter said "13 years of relationship, finally sealing the deal on the 1st of August 2020. Love actually exist, my people'' The young Master of Ceremonies has been entertaining numerous personalities at weddings for many years. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery ThinkNewsOnline is asking, who will MC George Bannerman on his big day? Story by: Bervelyn Henrietta Allotey

Former President John Dramani Mahama and his wife, Lordina, are celebrating their 28th marriage anniversary today. The couples got married in 1992. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku In a small celebration of their 28th Anniversary, Former President Mahama took to his Instagram page to share some lovely photos with his wife. Mahama added the caption: ''It’s Love Wednesday! Celebrating 28 years of marriage with my friend, Lordina'' READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses ThinkNews wishes the former Head of State, God's blessings and guidance. Congratulations!!! READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate Watch pictures below: Story by: Bervelyn Henrietta Allotey

Gambian-born Ghana-based Actress, Princess Shyngle has revealed that she with fed up men adding that she is now ready to date women. According to her, she has suffered enough heartbreaks from her relationships. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video On her TikTok account, she said "I have good taste in women oh you must be finer and hotter than me for me to date you send in your applications ladies no men allowed I’m tired of y’all my next girlfriend has to be hot oh with a fat a*s I’ll take care of you and spoil you rotten..." She added, she was going to date 'fine' women and not just any woman. 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: Bervelyn Henrietta Allotey

Artist Manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson known in showbiz as Bulldog has revealed that no matter how hard singer Wiyaala tries by showing some parts of her body in the Ghanaian Music Industry, she will not get the necessary mileage saying her skin is hard. According to him, the Lioness of Africa has been showing skin but it is unfortunate she is not getting the needed attention. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery The Artist Manager said "Wiyaala shows a lot of skin but it is not getting her the mileage because her skin is hard. The singer’s skin is not like that Eno, Moesha, Sista Afia, and other female celebrities" He added that female celebrities with soft skins easily attract people and get the necessary mileage in the industry. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate Bulldog warned Entertainment Pundits and Bloggers to stop mentioning Wiyaala's name adding that it attracts unpleasant reactions from Ghanaians. Popular radio presenter, Kwasi Aboagye indicated that panelists would not stop mentioning her name until she gets a court order. He went on to call Wiyaala an idiot for farting in a video she posted online some time ago. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Background Singer Wiyaala vent her anger on bloggers few days ago saying if she is not as important as the other Artistes, she should not be discussed. The Lioness of Africa recorded a video warning entertainment pundits to get off her case. Story by: Bervelyn Henrietta Allotey

Chairman of Neoplan Drivers Union, Paul Kwabena Badu Aidoo says following President Akufo-Addo's address on Sunday ordering vehicle operators to operate at full capacity, he has asked his men to reduce price of fares for passengers who ply the services of their buses. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku According to him, the move comes after President Akufo-Addo eased restrictions in the transport sector adding that he is grateful to the Akufo-Addo government for putting back smiles on their faces. In an exclusive interview with Think Tv on the sidelines of vehicle operators operating at full capacity, the Chairman said "I am very happy. We were not having it easy with the social distance directive. It was really affecting business. After listening to the President, I have asked my men to reduce the cars for the passengers" He added that before the introduction of wearing of nose-mask and washing of hands by President Akufo-Addo, his union were already practicing it. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses He appealed to passengers who feel unwell not to board their buses to avoid the spread of the virus. "The drivers used to go for 15 to 20 trips and returned with sales between GHc1, 800 to GHc2000. But due to the restrictions and Covid-19, it reduced the sales" he added He urged the drivers to be good pacesetter adding that they should wear their face mask and drive safely. A station master, Kwabena Essuman said" We are happy that things have returned to normalcy" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate He however added that reducing the fares will be a bit difficult stressing that some locations even deserves double payments from passengers. A driver, Egya warned that passengers who fail to adhere to the directives will be handed over to the police at the various check points. Some passengers who spoke to Think Tv disagreed with the directive. Watch video and pictures below: READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Three Female Ghanaian Celebrities have descended heavily on host of TV3's morning show, Berla Mundi calling her an emotionless presenter. The three female celebrities, Stephanie Benson, Efia Odo And Sister Derby descended heavily on the Radio/TV presenter, Berla Mundi after she had an interview with a victim of rape. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate According to the trio, Berla's interview on the subject was like a comedy show. First to do the damage was Stephanie Benson, she wrote on Twitter "A girl talking about a violent rape like a comedy show. An Emotionless Presenter responding to rape victim like they are talking about a bad film" "If that wasn't bad enough a fucking laughing audience. What the hell is wrong with society. God forgive us" Stephanie Benson said. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Social Media Influencer, Efia Odo on her part said "The host of the show couldn't take a few seconds to speak to the audience and tell them that this is no laughing matter" She added that the behaviour of the presenter and audience depicts how Africans do not take cases of rape seriously. Sister Deborah who added her voice to jab the on-air personality said "Someone who insisted on making a whole interview with me on live television about me being againstt another woman, instead of exposing the guilt of a man in question, when I was only there to promote my EP" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate She added that if Berla Mundi had enough time she would have asked the rape victim another baseless question on what she wearing before the rape happened. ThinkNewsOnline has gathered that Berla Mundi shared a video of her interview with a rape victim where she narrated her unfortunate ordeal on her official Instagram page. The rape victim who gave her name as Mawusi was raped by a policeman at age 16. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Her parents agreed to settle the matter out of court by accepting an amount between ghc800 and ghc1000 from the rapist. According to Mawusi, she never received medical attention even though she was visibly wounded from the act. In the course of the interview, the audience seated at the studio where the program is being aired burst into serious laughter. The reaction from the audience(crowd) at the studio did not go down well with some celebrities who chanced on the video Berla Mundi shared on her page on Instagram. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Issues of rape from time immemorial have been a very delicate topic that is of great concern to all most especially women since most of them fall as victims to such circumstances. Lydia Forson said “Wait why was the audience laughing? the entire narration was so uncomfortable to watch, it didn’t even seem like it was rape that was being discussed. @berlamundi if indeed they were called to order, I would have hoped their laughter was edited out, it really just made a ridicule of the issue” Below are screenshots: Story by: Precious Hlordzie

Running Mate for the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has revealed that she is bringing on board new thematic which she believes will bring change in the lives of the youth after her party is elected into office in January, 2021. According to her, the new thematic are essential for sustainable economic growth. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Speaking at the outdooring of NDC's running mate in Accra, she said "It is time for Ghanaians to vote the NDC back into power after four years of being in opposition. The reforms includes; systematic institutional changes that will effectively address the needs and aspirations of the youth, whilst leveraging on Technical and Vocational Training" “First, we must be mindful of the fact that 60 percent of our population will be under the age of 30 in a few years” she added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku “That is why it is so critical that we systematically reform all our systems to effectively address the aspirations of our youth and country,” she said. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also mentioned that Ghana needs a meaningful, quality and comprehensive education which goes beyond the access and responds to the future. She further stressed the need to leverage on vocational and technical training to equip many into meaningful and fulfilling work. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate She stressed the need for more equity in a bid to realize the NDC’s plan for development. “Fourth, we must provide opportunities that transcend political patronage, ‘connection’, and the practice of whom- you- know. Equal and fair opportunities based on merit are essential for sustainable economic growth. The time for that shift is now.” she said. Story by: Bervelyn Henrietta Allotey

Some Ghanaians have taken to social media demanding for the arrest and prosecution of two ladies who lynched to death a 90-year-old woman whom they claimed was a witch. According to the various social media users, the lynching to death of the old-woman was barbaric and unacceptable. Nii_Varrick @JustNii said "Some people are just dumb...Instead of calling on authorities.. They are taking video for social media.. Can't believe people are still not sadden by what happened some years ago to Captain Mahama... This is a similar naïve and senseless act been repeated again" Nessy Shay @NessaShay1 said "The world would be a better place if women stopped hating on women and fought for each other" Below are screenshots: Story by: Nana Afia Serwaah Asare