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Former Artiste Manager of Ghanaian Actor, Lilwin has expressed gratitude to God for vindicating him over the allegation levelled against of plotting evil against his former signee. According to him, he has been with the Actor for many years adding that there is no way he will plan any evil against him. Speaking on Accra-based television station, Zack GH said "I was asked by some friends to follow Honourable Kennedy Agyapong's Tv station. I saw Kakra and i listened to him. His words shook me but I thank God that I have been vindicated" He added that he visited under-presser Man of God, Nigel Gaisie's church adding that he was assaulted and asked to wait outside till he ends his service. The Artiste Manager also added that after the assault, he was invited to the Mile 7 Police Station and charged for causing fear and panic among others at the chapel of Prophet Nigel. "I told the officers that I went alone but they did not believe me. I was subjected to lots of things but I kept my cool. " he said. Watch video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former Artiste Manager, Abdul Razak Amisah known in showbiz as Zack GH has thrown sublime jabs at his former signee, Lil Win saying he should learn how to say 'Thank You' and 'I'm Sorry'. According to him, he is disappointed at the behaviour of his former Artiste adding that he was not expecting such from him. Speaking on an Accra-based television station, Zack GH said "In this life, it is very important for people to appreciate things and to Lil win, he should learn how to say 'Thank you' and 'I'm sorry" He added that should both Manager and Artiste be invited to thrash out issues, he will heed to the invitation but will never work with Lil Win again. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former Manager of Ghanaian Actor, Lil Win, Abdul Razak Amisah known in showbiz as Zack GH has revealed that although he has forgiven his former Artiste, he will never work with him again. According to him, it is better to save a good reputation than have it rubbed in the mad. Speaking on an Accra-based television station, he said "Lil Win got a contract and I tried call let him know about it but he failed to answer my calls. The man said he wanted to see my signee on video call before he gives us the deal because he has been duped by lots of Managers in the country" He added that after numerous attempts to reach Lili Win proved futile, the man (Contract Owner)  told him, his signee was on a live television show. Feeling disrespect and disappointed, Manager Zack GH hinted that he pleaded with the contractor but the deal was scrubbed. "I later went to Lil Win's House to question him on why he didn't tell me about his movements making us lose a deal but Lil Win to me, if he quits working with me today, I, Zack GH will be poor and struggle to survive. I asked him, did he say that, he said yes" The Former Manager added that mother of Lil Win pleaded on his son's behalf of which he ignored. "I told my friend that I will never set foot into his house again and this is what led to us parting ways" Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching ThinkNewsOnline indicates that JoyNews' Sports Journalist, Gary Al-Smith and four other staff have tested positive for coronavirus. Although the other four staff who have contracted the deadly novel virus are unknown, Mr. Smith took to his Facebook page to reveal that he is one of the five. In a Facebook post sighted by ThinkNewsOnline, Gary Al-Smith said “After consultation with my family, we have decided that from tonight, I’ll be speaking on radio and TV about my experience.” He added that working from home he believes can help him battle the stigmatization as well as prevent the spread of the disease. He said "I'm doing very well, so no need to panic" Meanwhile, the Multimedia Group, operators of Joy FM among a host of media networks has also confirmed that five of its staff have been infected with the COVID-19. The media house in a statement also said "This is to inform you that five (5) members of our team at our business offices in Accra who were contact traced and tested by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have tested positive for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19)” Below is the full statement from management: Multimedia Records Covid Case This is to inform you that five (5) members of our team at our business offices in Accra who were contact traced and tested by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have tested positive for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19). The affected team members, who were all asymptomatic, have been isolated in line with case management protocols. Officials of the Ghana Health Service are monitoring them and we can report that they are all hale and hearty and are responding well to treatment. As part of ensuring the safety and well-being of our team members and our guests and to minimise any potential for the spread of the virus, we have ramped up internal contract tracing, in liaison with the Ghana Health Service. Together, we have ensured that team members who may have come into contact with the five (5) team members who tested positive have been tested and have gone into self-isolation for 14 days as required. In addition, all remaining team members are to be tested. Testing commenced on Monday, June 15, 2020. Furthermore, thorough disinfection and deep cleansing of our studios, offices, and facilities take place on a daily basis. The measures, as indicated above, have been taken to enable us to protect team members, guests, and visitors to our studios and offices. The measures notwithstanding, we wish to encourage all team members and guests to observe the enhanced safety protocols we have put in place in all our offices and branches. Be assured that we are working with health authorities to implement all safety measures as required while discharging our responsibility to the nation, our audience, and advertisers even in these difficult times. Kind regards, Management The Multimedia Group Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

ThinkNewsOnline can confirm that Ambassador of Government's Flagship Programme, 'Free SHS', Rahim Banda has finally received a vehicle from the Ministry of Education since assumption of office in 2018. According to the young Ambassador, the vehicle presented will help ease the problems associated with the transportation of materials to remote areas across the country . Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Mr. Banda said "With every passing day, and all the work I have done with the support of my team, it is gratifying enough to know that we have gained some recognition from the masses. Problems with transportation of our materials to remote areas became an issue for the team" The Ambassador who doubles as a Ghanaian Actor lauded the Ministry of Education for their quick response to his request adding that such gesture will go a long way to support his 'Back To School' project. Rahim Banda also revealed that since assumption of office, he and his team have managed to donate about close to two hundred thousand books (200,000) to schools within deprived areas and some schools in numerous Zongo communities. He said “We have donated close to two hundred thousand books (200,000) to schools within deprived areas and some schools in numerous Zongo communities. We see this gesture as a motivation and an opportunity to do more” On their part, Representatives from the Ministry of Education assured the young Actor of their support adding they will ensure that he reaches out to millions of people across the country. ThinkNewsOnline has gathered that the vehicle was donated by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and was handed over to him by the Ministry of Education. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Badu Sarkodie has revealed that Ghana's case count on covid-19 has risen to 12,929. According to Dr. Sarkodie, although worrying, it is said that four persons infected with Covid-19 are in critical condition. Addressing the media on Thursday, Dr. Sarkodie said "339 new cases of the coronavirus disease have been confirmed as the country’s total case count nears 13,000." He added that 14 individuals are critically ill. "Of these, 4,468 have recovered while 66 have died from complication from the Covid-19. This leaves the active cases at 8,395; these cases are being managed from treatment centres, isolation sites and from home" the Director said. Explaining the breakdown of regional distribution of new cases of covid-19, he said "The country has recorded 339 new cases from nine of the 16 regions" He added that Greater Accra has 154 cases recorded in 17 Districts whiles Western Region follows with 58 cases from two Districts. The Director further revealed that the Ashanti Region has recorded 41 cases in five Districts adding that Central Region has 38 cases in a single District. He said "Eastern Region has 15 cases in two Districts, Volta Region has 13 cases from four Districts, Bono East Region has also recorded nine cases in three Districts nooot forgetting Northern Region with nine cases but from only one district" The Director also hinted that Savannah has two cases coming from one district. Meanwhile, Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah stressed on the need for the citizenry to adhere to the wearing of nose mask. He said "It is our collective duty to wear the mask. The virus does not discriminate on social, religious or political affiliations" He pleaded to event organisers to ensure the social distancing and wearing of nose mask directive are adhered to Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Department of Children under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and other African Union and Member States have observed the Day of the African Child (DAC) . The event was as part of a commemoration of the 16th June 1976 student uprising which occurred in Soweto, South Africa, where some students who marched in protest against apartheid-inspired education were brutally murdered. Speaking on the theme ‘Access to a Child-Friendly Justice System in Ghana’, Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison revealed that the day of the African Child presents a unique opportunity for Africa to focus on critical challenges facing children in the continent. She added that the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child encompasses various provisions aimed at promoting and protecting the welfare of children. The Minister also emphasised that a child-friendly justice system must treat children with dignity, respect, care and fairness and that parents should be responsible for the upkeep of their children from all abuses. “Under no circumstance should children be put in the same cells as adults, the detention of a child should constantly be used as a measure of last resort for the shortest possible period", she said. Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison said the introduction of justice for children policy in 2016 marks the landmark of the change in Ghana’s justice system with an overall goal to improve access to justice for children in line with the acceptable status, values and beliefs of formal justice system. She urged all stakeholders, governments and non-governmental agencies mandated to implement child rights to ensure that the protection and development of children becomes their topmost priority. Family Head Division of the Ghana Health Service, Madam Esi Oforiwaa Amarfo made a presentation on children’s perspective with respect to CIVID-19. She said "COVID-19 pandemic had an indirect impact on children in the sense that, face to face child services in most health facilities have been partially suspended. This includes nutrition programmes to improve breast feeding and diet of children. Children do not have quality access to essential immunization services because parents do not regard the health facilities as a safe haven" Madam Amarfo urged parents to spend quality time and freely talk about COVID-19 with their children and also teach them to wash their hands regularly. Representative from Apex Law Consult, Madam Sheila Minka Premo who gave a presentation on accessing a child-friendly justice system said the theme cannot be overlooked if the child protection system in Ghana and Africa for that matter is not strengthened. She said governments, civil society organizations and private institutions have a role to play in ensuring that children have access to a child-friendly justice system when they come into conflict with the law. “In Ghana, we have two key policies which are the bedrock of child friendly justice system. One is the child and family welfare while the other is the justice for children policy. The overall aim of these policies seeks to ensure the promotion and well-being of children from harm”, she stressed. Madam Sheila Minka Premo noted that children should be treated fairly and equally while she called on the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and other relevant agencies to intensify education on the need for people to desist from perpetrating violence against children. The Chief Inspector of the Accra Regional DOVVSU Office of the Ghana Police Service, Kofi Atimbire noted that majority of the abuse cases meted out to children are reported lately and this impedes the gathering of evidence to prosecute perpetrators of the act. Inspector Kofi Atimbire also bemoaned the frequent transfer of judges in child and sexual abuse cases that negatively affects their investigation and prosecution. He admonished parents and the general public to always report to the police early in order to aid them gather enough evidence to apprehend perpetrators. The National Coordinator for the Ghana NGO Coalition on the Rights of the Child, Mr. Barima Akwasi Amankwaah in his statement said since the inception of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, it is only the African continent that has been able to come out with domesticated version of the African Charter On the Rights and Welfare of the Child which takes into consideration the characteristics of Africa. He lamented at the rate at which some family heads, religious leaders, traditional leaders and parents continue to marry off girls below the age of eighteen years (18) which accounts for over eighteen percent (18%) of Ghana’s population. According to Mr. Barima Amankwah 27.9 % of children between the ages of (5-17) are into child labour while 20.7 % of children are into other worse forms of child labour. He tasked all and sundry to ensure the protection and development of all Ghanaian children On her part, Madam Anne-Claire Dufay, UNICEF representative in Ghana commended the Government of Ghana for efforts made to contain the Corona virus and added that the celebration is a sharp reminder that every child has the right to access justice. She asked the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to do more to help support vulnerable children and persons living with disability during the COVID-19 era. Madam Anne-Claire Dufay pledged UNICEF’s support to the Ministry to roll out policies and interventions aimed at protecting and promoting the rights of children. Story by: News Desk Report

Make-Up Artistry is fast changing in these times as such a lot of variety of Make-Up Artistes and their works are spotted on the daily. Meet the Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) of Mega Beauty Home, Janet Seidu Don-Yaga, a beauty content creator who is turning heads with her style of reviews when it comes to makeup artistry. She was born and raised in Tema, Greater Accra. As a young girl, she was always inspired to go into make-up artistry via her sight-seeing adventure at the age of 18. Janet is fluent in English Language and two other local languages and this has gotten her followers talking about her works in recent times. The Beautiful woman from Upper West Region has Bachelors of Arts in Economics and Entrepreneurship Development, Post-Graduate Certificate (Project Management) and Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management while focusing on other talents such as reading, singing and dancing. Miss Janet is said to have started her Mega Beauty Home business on her Facebook for the past 3years ago. She discovered her passion for makeup and after graduating, where she decided to focus solely on her talent in beauty and make up review. Janet has been featured on Instagram by some celebrities and television show host(ess) such as; AZ Poundz, MzGee, Barikisu, Kleff Maxwell and Ibrahim Brako among others. Mega Beauty Home does Bridal Make-Up, Occasional Make-ups, Pedicure, Manicure, Paraffin Treatment and Make-up for Photoshoots. Mega Beauty Home is located at North Kaneshie, Accra and it offers services at affordable rates. On Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, the fast-growing make-up hub has ‘Mega Beauty Home’ as its username. In other developments, Mega Beauty Home offers training services and other beauty services. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

As part of measures of dealing with some Ghanaian youths who are engaged in deviant activities in the country, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong says he will call for the arrest of an alleged fraudster, Ibrah One to serve as a warning to others. According to Mr. Agyapong, although the arrest of the alleged fraudster has being long overdue adding that nothing will stop him from ensuring that the young man is placed behind bars. Speaking on an Accra-based television Station, the Assin Central MP said “Ever since covid-19 came, it has locked up the deals of Ibrah One. I will have him arrested likewise all his accounts. He is behaving like Woyome. I am in my small corner thinking about myself then I get tempted then I react” He also called on the populace who have fallen victims to his deviant behaviours to come out and reveal to the world. “How dare you park your car at the no-parking section at the Airport. You dare me 24hrs, you will see what will happen to you in the coming days. Are you out of your mind? 419 boy. Okoro, Abass cannot save you” he fumed. ThinkNewsOnline is gathering that the said alleged fraudster, Ibrah One is a Nigerien. Honourable Kennedy Agyapong further sent a strong warning to land guards likewise police officers who have been bought by the alleged fraudster. The Assin Central MP also mentioned that he will not stop until all fraudster, fake pastors and high profiled personalities fails shorts will be disgraced. However, Ibrah One rebutted via a message saying “Kennedy, I warn you if after two days if you do not come out to apologise, else I give you and all your people three days, you will die” Some callers who phoned in on the show also confirmed that Ibrah One was a fraudster who needs to be arrested for duping lots of Ghanaians of their hard earned monies. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has sent a strong warning to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya Constituency, Sarah Adwoa Safo and Ghana's High Commissioner to India, H. E Mike Oquaye Jnr to comport themselves in Saturday's Parliamentary Primaries. According to President Akufo-Addo, any of contenders who does not exhibit good behaviour, will be axed from his government. President Akufo-Addo said "If both of you cause trouble, I will remove you from the party" President Akufo-Addo further called for calm amongst constituents in the Dome Kwabenya Constituency adding that regardless the outcome, the party is always a winner. Information gathered by ThinkNewsOnline reveals the two factions have been at loggerheads for many years. Although the genesis of the misunderstanding from both camps are unknown, it might take years before peace prevails in the Constituency. The current MP and the High Commissioner will be battling each other this weekend for the slot of a Parliamentary Candidate as the winner will lead the party to the December Elections. ThinkNewsOnline is learning that Mr. Oquaye Jr. has pleaded with his followers to exhibit good behaviour during and after the Parliament Primaries. Mr Oquaye Jr. says he is confident, he will unseat the current MP, Adwoa Safo and lead the party to victory in December. Addressing delegates, Ambassador Mike Oquaye Junior said "This is from the President of the Republic of Ghana. Today, Adwoa Safo and I met him and the President said he doesn’t want any confusion between us, or any division at Dome Kwabenya. He said between today and the time of the elections, I, Mike Oquaye Jr. and Sarah Adwoa Safo, whoever causes trouble in the constituency, he will advise himself and we will not be part of his future government” Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong has taken swipe at the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) saying anyone who associates him/herself to them is a criminal. According to him, it is sad to see miscreants rubbing the face of the party in the mud due to their deviant behaviours. Speaking on Accra-based television station, Mr. Agyapong said "Ghanaians should be very careful. I didn't want to do politics this evening but considering the likes of Prophet Nigel, Prophet Badu Kobi, Owusu Agyei among others. Those who affiliate themselves, are criminals" The MP added that if any member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) dares to use the name of the party for any unacceptable agenda will be arrested and dealt with appriopriate. He challenged the leadership of the NDC to wake up and cause the arrest of all evil-doers using the name of the party to engage in fraudulent activities "The NDC must wake up. People are messing up with their names. The moment one mentions NDC, he/she is labelled as a criminal" he stressed. The MP further explained that although the NDC party does not operate in a criminal way, people are out there using its name to dupe innocent Ghanaians of their hard earned money. He further stressed that lots of the populace have been intimidated for fall too long. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Parliamentary Aspirant for Ayawaso North Constituency, Alhaji Manaf Alidu Mohammed Osmanu has surprised a constituent, Aisha with a sewing machine as part of measures of supporting the vulnerable in the society. According to the Parliamentary Aspirant, the gesture comes as part of his social responsibility adding that it will help her work, earn an income and fend for her family. Presenting the sewing machine, Alhaji Osmanu said "I heard your plea and it touched my heart. I am not doing this because it is election periods but this is my little way of supporting you to fend for your family" The Parliamentary Aspirant added that although he can not please all simultaneously, he believes, he will in his capacity support the vulnerable people in his constituency. ThinkNewsOnline has gathered that Ayisha is a member of Freedom Ladies, a volunteer group at Phobia house, Maamobi. Receiving the sewing machine, Ayisha thanked the Parliamentary Aspirant and prayed for success in the upcoming Parliamentary Primaries. She assured Alhaji Osmanu that she will make good use of the sewing machine and support her family in times of need. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith