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- HEALTH: "Our 3-And-Half Year Achievements In Health Sector Is Unprecedented" - Dr. Bawumia
Ghana's second gentleman, Vice President Bawumia has stressed that the achievements achieved by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in its three and half years of governance is unprecedented. According to him, the NPP since 2017 has been able to embark on numerous infrastructure development in the health sector. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Speaking at a virtual Government Townhall Meeting and Results Fair showcasing the NPP's infrastructure record in Accra, the Vice President said "Contracts for the construction of 429 CHPS compounds in rural communities. 243 are completed and commissioned for use, 186 are at various stages of completion. Of the 55 maternity blocks and wards being constructed at different health facilities across the country, 36 have been completed and 19 are at various stages of completion" He added some of the completed projects are in communities such as Aduman in the Afiagya Kwabre district, Frimponso in the Atiwa district, Bawku Central, Aveyime in the North Tong district, Danladi in the Nkwanta North, and many more. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Dr Bawumia said “In collaboration with the private sector, we have delivered the first ever Infectious Disease Centre in Ghana. This was constructed within 100 days and has since been commissioned for use. To improve delivery of essential services at deprived and remote communities across the country, in collaboration with Zipline, we have constructed the four drone centres at Omaneko in the Eastern region, Walewale in the North east Region, Mampong in the Ashanti Region and Sefwi Wiaso in the Western North region" He hinted that as at the end of June 2020, 79800 medical products were been delivered to 945 health facilities, adding it has delivered over 2500 Covid samples to testing centres in Accra (Noguchi) Kumasi (KCCR). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery The Vice President however emphasised that the 307 well-equipped state of the art ambulances have been procured and are been managed by the National Ambulance Service, with each constituency being allocated at least one. “In addition to what we have done, we have also completed several health projects that we inherited from the previous government. Out of 30 infrastructure projects inherited, we have completed 16 of them including 10 polyclinics and 2 district hospitals. There is also ongoing construction of another 9 district hospitals" he concluded. See pictures below Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- ONE DISTRICT, ONE WAREHOUSE: "Government To Embark On 80 Warehouses With 1000 Metric Tonnes" - Veep
Vice President, Dr. Bawumia has hinted the Akufo-Addo government has embarked on a construction of 80 warehouses, each with a capacity of 1,000 Metric Tonnes, under the One District One Warehouse Initiative. According to him, the warehouses forms part of measures put together to ensure food security, reduction of post-harvest loses, guarantee on farmer incomes and improve marketing. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Addressing Journalists a virtual Government Townhall Meeting and Results Fair showcasing the NPP's infrastructure record in Accra, the Vice President said "Some of the beneficiary communities include Ejura, Atebubu, Tamale, Sandema, Bawku, Pusiga, Yendi, Twifo Praso, Dunkwa, Diaso, Sefwi Bekwai, Essam, Juaboso, among others" He further explained that Government has also established three Greenhouse Training Centres with commercial components, each on a five-hectare piece of land, at Dawhenya, Akumadan, and Bawjiase. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Dr. Bawumia stressed that 100 Greenhouses have so far been built, with hundreds of graduates trained in greenhouse vegetable production. “The NPP government is implementing a holistic plan to provide farmers and households access to water for all year-round farming. Under the plan, there are three components of infrastructure: Small Earth Dams (aka 1 Village 1 Dam), the Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam and Irrigation Project, and various irrigation systems, including Tamne Phases I & II, Mprumem Phases I & II, rehabilitation and expansion of existing schemes at Tono, Kpong Irrigation Schemes (KIS), and Kpong Left Bank Irrigation Project (KLBIP)" he said. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Dr Bawumia hinted “The completion of the Small Earth Dams project (372 completed, 64 ongoing) will deliver the largest stock of small earth dams ever constructed in the country. The amount of irrigable land the 1V1D policy provides is over 12,000 hectares which is almost equal to the total public irrigable land currently available in Ghana.” See pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- POLITICS: "Over 5,498 Communities Have Been Declared Open Defecation Free" - Dr. Bawumia
Ghana's Vice President, Dr. Bawumia has commended the Akufo-Addo government for ensuring communities across the country have toilet facility stressing that over 5,498 localities have been declared Open Defecation Free. According to him, he is happy per the finding adding the NPP government will ensure toilet reaches every community in Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Speaking at a virtual Government Townhall Meeting and Results Fair showcasing the NPP's infrastructure record in Accra, the Vice President said "Massive investments have taken place in water and sanitation, Dr Bawumia indicated. Various interventions, including the Greater Accra Metropolitan Water and Sanitation Project, Upper East Water Supply Project, Sustainable Rural Water Supply Project, and the Toilet For All project continue to yield results. Over 5,498 communities have been declared Open Defecation Free" He added he is the country also not recorded any case of cholera. Speaking on modern markets, Dr. Bawumia explained saying "To spur economic growth, hundreds of modern markets have also been constructed, while a total of 183 companies, 61 of which are existing companies while 122 are new, are benefiting from the One District One Factory initiative. There have also been various infrastructure support for industrial parks and special economic zones across the country including Dawa, Apolonia, Tema Free Zones enclave among others" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Citing numerous examples in digital infrastructure, Energy, Education, Security, Railways, Sports, Housing, Sea Defense and Airports, the digital dared his party’s opponents “to show Ghanaians what they accomplished by way of infrastructure initiated in their first term in office". “We are however happy to compare our three and a half year record with their 8 year record. The data will show that the infrastructure we have provided in many districts over just three and a half years surpasses what they provided in 8 years. We have done more while actually spending less as a percentage of GDP because of value for money" he noted READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses “I will like to note that we are not just building infrastructure, we are building a nation. We are building all this infrastructure while staying committed to our social contract to providing free senior high school education, creating jobs, transforming agriculture, industrializing the economy, sustaining the national health insurance scheme, digitizing the economy, ensuring the public safety of Ghanaians, and keeping the lights on" “The future is bright if we stay the course. That is why we are asking the good people of Ghana to give Nana Akufo-Addo and the NPP “four more to do more for you” he concluded. Below are pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- POLITICS: "Our First Term Infrastructure Record Is Second To None" – Bawumia (+Pictures)
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has described the infrastructure record of the Akufo-Addo administration as 'second to none' as compared to the first term of office of opposition NDC under the Fourth Republic. Speaking at a virtual Government Townhall Meeting and Results Fair showcasing the NPP's infrastructure record in Accra, the Vice President said “The investment in infrastructure by the NPP government over the last three years has been massive. I dare say our investment in infrastructure, our infrastructure record, is second to none for any government in its first term under the Fourth Republic,” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video “Notwithstanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the completion times of some projects, the data indicates that in the fourth republic, no government has achieved as much in its first term of office in terms of infrastructure projects it initiated its first term as the NPP government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.” he mentioned. Using a combination of film, tables and data, Dr Bawumia disclosed that over the past 3 and half years, the Akufo-Addo administration has implemented different infrastructure programmes across various sectors in line with the government’s agenda to ensure inclusive and accelerated economic development. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku He stressed that the focus has been to provide infrastructure for all. Dr. Bawumia said “About 17,334 individual projects have been started since January 2017. We have completed a total number of 8746 projects throughout the country. A further 8588 projects are at different stages of completion throughout the country. “This is consistent with our strategic orientation to ensure the development of broad base, wide scale infrastructure, taking place in every district across the country instead of a few big infrastructure projects in a few cities.” he noted. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Zeroing in on sectoral performance, the Vice President revealed a total of 1927 road projects have been undertaken across the country since 2017. Out of that, 1307 of them are completed while 620 are currently under construction. He explained government has selected three critical roads in every region. He said "Work is ongoing on all these critical roads and are at various stages of completion, including the famous Eastern Corridor road, for example Jasikan-Dodo-Pepesu road, Bolga-Bawku (80% complete) and Lawra-Hamile (complete)" “In the Urban areas, across the country, since the beginning of 2017, we have done 589 km of Asphalt Overlay, rehabilitating and upgrading of 143.61 km of roads, reconstruction of 97.8km and resealing of 48.82 km of roads across the country" the Veep stressed. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate He said “Four state of the art interchanges are also under construction: The Tema Interchange, where the loan, sod cutting and completion were executed by this government; Tamale interchange under the Sinohydro Programme, the first ever interchange in the Northern Sector of the country (44% complete and expected to be completed by the middle of 2021); Pokuase interchange (the first four tier interchange in West Africa – 75% complete" Dr. Bawumia revealed the loan agreement for the (Pokuase interchange) project was signed in November 2016 for a three-tier interchange adding the NPP government subsequently renegotiated for a four-tier interchange without any increase in cost. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate “The Obetsebi Lamptey interchange is 55% complete. As well, the Sod has just been cut for the Nungua Interchange. This is the highest number of interchanges (5) being constructed in the first term of any government since independence. A sixth interchange, the PTC interchange in Takoradi (the first interchange in the Western Region) will start in early September.” he said. “It is important to note that the cost of the Tema, Pokuase, Tamale, and Obetsebi Lamptey interchanges total $289 million while the Kwame Nkrumah interchange was constructed at a cost of $270 million” Dr Bawumia disclosed. Below are pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- LIFESTYLE: See Lovely Birthday Pictures Of Facebook Influencer/CEO Of Saucy, Angelina Nketiah (Pics)
Popular Facebook Influencer and CEO of Saucy Whatsapp Group, Angelina Abena Nketiah has released stunning birthday pictures of herself on her Instagram page. The popular Facebook Influencer through her hard work, jokes and great hospitality has won the hearts of many on social media. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Angelina Nketiah took to her Instagram page and wrote, “I am a strong lady, no matter how the situation looks, I still come out to put smile on faces of others. I try as much as I can to hide my pain just to make others laugh. I cry, I break down, I wake up all night thinking about so many things, I am not perfect, I am not bad either but in all I try as much as I can to tell myself everything is gonna be okay. And that keeps me going each day. That makes me a strong girl and motivates me to keep pushing. I love the fact that I am like this, I love the fact that I have flaws and weaknesses all comes together to make me a woman. I thank God for the woman I have grown to be. I am my own #Everyday_Crush all the time cos I am proud of myself for not ever thinking of giving up on myself no matter what happens. I am that Girl💞💫💞” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Angelina Nketiah is currently a student of Ghana's prestigious University, University of Ghana where she is studying Political Science n Linguistics. Angelina believes, she will become one of Ghana great women in future. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses The Political Science student is an Adventist, Photo Model, Lover of Nature and Music as well as a mother. ThinkNews Online wishes Angelina, a happy birthday. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- LIFESTYLE: Vim Lady, Afia Pokua Celebrates Birthday With A Powerful Message (Pictures)
Celebrated Media Personality, Afia Pokua known by many as Vim Lady has celebrated her birthday with a powerful message. The TV and radio host through her hard work has won the hearts of many viewers and listeners in Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video Vim Lady took to her Instagram page and wrote, “Born in Tema General Hospital on this day. Lord Jehovah, I give you GLORY for this woman, the family you gave her and struggles that has prepared her the the next chapter. We cannot THANK YOU enough🙏🙏🙏🙏 Akpe na mawu” Her post has attracted 8k likes and 738 comments. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku ThinkNews Online wishes Vim Lady, a happy birthday. Watch pictures below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- ENTERTAINMENT: Sarkodie Set To Release His First Book, ‘The Highest’ (Picture)
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sarkcess Music, Michael Owusu Addo known in showbiz as Sarkodie has hinted he will soon be releasing his first book titled 'THE HIGHEST'. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The Fastest Rapper in Ghana took to his Instagram page to make the announcement. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku On Instagram, he said "About that time, my first book ‘The Highest’ will b out soon’" READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Sarkodie on Sunday made history in Ghana following his 'Black Love Virtual Concert’ as it recorded the highest number of views. Below is an embed picture: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- SPORTS: FC Barcelona Sacks Eric Abidal as Sporting Director
FC Barcelona have decided to sack sporting director Eric Abidal. A report in Diario Sport over the weekend claimed the Frenchman’s position at the club is seen as untenable and his defending of boss Quique Setien – who has subsequently been sacked – after Friday’s 8-2 defeat at Bayern Munich may prove to be the final straw. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video The former defender’s position was highlighted earlier in the season falling a high-profile spat with star Lionel Messi following on from Ernesto Valverde’s sacking. Abidal has been at the club in a technical role since 2018 and assumed his position last summer with Ramon Planes as his deputy, after the departure of Pep Segura and the resignation of vice-president Jordi Mestre. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Abidal’s sacking of Valverde is his major decision at the club – the signings of Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong were said to be concluded before his arrival, with only the arrivals of goalkeeper Neto and Real Betis wing-back Junior Firpo last season overseen by him. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses Below is a screenshot: Source: Prime News
- LOCAL NEWS: CODA Donates 5000 Facemasks, 150 Hand Sanitizers To GAAM (Pictures)
The Chief Executive Officer of the Coastal Development Authority (CODA), Lawyer Jerry Ahmed Shaib has donated five thousand (5,000) pieces of facemasks and one hundred and fifty (150) bottles of hand sanitizers to the Greater Accra Association of Assembly Members (GAAM) to help in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in Ghana. According to the CEO, the Authority took the initiative as part of measures of curbing the spread. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video He said the Authority is distributing facemasks and hand sanitizers across the Coastal Development Zone which is made up of one hundred and nine (109) constituencies under the six (6) regions. He advised the assembly members to continue educating their constituents within their respective assembly areas to continue observing the safety protocols. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku He promised the Authority will continue to render its support in order to achieve economic and social development in the Coastal Development Zone. He took the opportunity to motivate the assembly members to work assiduously in ensuring their environments are always clean enough to help in the realization of the President’s initiative by making the city the cleanest. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses The President of GAAM, Moses Abor thanked the CEO for coming to their aid with the PPEs at a time most assembly members needed them. He promised, they will ensure that the PPEs gets to the grassroots for their protection against the virus. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate He also applauded the effort of the CEO and appealed to other agencies to also come to their aid to enable them help the needy in their various communities. Assembly Member for Trobu Electoral Area, Mandela Wiafe expressed his gratitude to CODA for the support rendered to them. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery He called for more PPEs stressing most constituents are not living in normal times. Below are pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
- WATCH: POLITICS: "Mahama Cannot Be President Again" - Kennedy Agyapong (Videos)
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong says the childish behaviour of Ghanaian Actress, Tracey Boakye has ruined the chances of Former President Mahama of being re-elected as head of state in Ghana. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video According to him, he is disappointed in Tracey Boakye emphasising that it was wrong for the Actress to have blackmailed Ex-President. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku Speaking on an Accra-based television station, the MP said "I don't support these 'cheap' 'cheap' 'cheap' women everywhere talking talking talking, why? You have disgraced Mahama. You have also finished him for good. The Man cannot be President again. You think that is what he deserves from you?" READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses The Assin Central MP also revealed that social media influencer, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly called A Plus even had sex with Tracey Boakye without paying her. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pass-the-affirmative-action-bill-now-2016-ppp-running-mate He further explained that A Plus outsmarted Tracey after the young Actress tried black mailing him saying his wife is aware of their sexual affair. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/airbus-scandal-interpol-issues-arrest-warrant-for-samuel-adam-mahama-over-role-in-bribery Watch videos below: Story by: Mandy Woods
- WATCH: POLITICS: "Kennedy Agyapong, I Dare You To Reveal My Videos" - Tracey Boakye Fumes
Ghanaian Actress, Tracey Boakye has dared the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong to reveal her videos blackmailing Former President Mahama stressing she is ready to match him boot for boot. According to her, she is disappointed in the MP for going on live TV to ruin insults and denting her image. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dubai-john-mahama-s-son-shafik-ties-knot-with-lover-photos-video In a live video sighted by ThinkNews Online, Tracey said "Honourable, please I am not blackmailing anybody. What is all these? Why are some elderly person who are capable of being my father tempting me?" The young Actress further warned the MP to stop creating problems between herself and Former President, John Mahama. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku "A Plus had sex with me, so what? Is he a cripple and physically challenged?" she fumed at the Assin Central MP. Watch full video: Story by; Joshua Kwabena Smith
- POLITICS: "Tweaa, NDC Men Are Chisel" - Former AIDS Ambassador (Screenshot)
Former AIDS Ambassador, Joyce Dzidzor Mensah has dropped another bombshell saying NDC men are chisel. According to Joyce, they used and dumped her. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/stop-hiding-behind-dirty-politics-some-of-you-are-naturally-dirty-brigette-dzogbonuku In a Facebook post sighted by ThinkNews Online, Joyce said "Tweaa NDC men are chisel. They used and dumped me. I'm not sure NDC papano bought the house for Tracy" She added after the numerous doggy styles she gave them, she never got even a bicycle. READ ALSO:Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-paa-kwesi-nduom-is-disappointed-in-npp-brigette-dzogbenuku-discloses She added she will be live on Facebook later tonight. Watch screenshot below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith












