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River State Police Command in Nigeria has arrested a 24 year old maid servant after she was caught raping a four old boy near a river. Intelligence picked up indicates that the little boy who suffered the rape from Easter Emmanuel returned Canada 3 months ago. Police says the little boy reported to his parents an abnormal pains in his private part and was taken to the hospital, after which was disclosed that he had been molested. The little boy said "She always makes me put my thing inside her own thing and in my mouth" He added that she has always been playing with my organ anytime she baths me or when we are both alone. She had warned him not to disclose it to anyone scaring him with “ojuju” (witches) saying they (witches) will appear and kill him. Story by: Magdalene Maame Abena Serwaa Asante

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso North Constituency, Alhaji Manaf Alidu Mohammed Osmanu has inaugurated a campaign team which he believes will work tirelessly to secure victory for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections . According to him, the inauguration comes as part of measures at defeating the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) adding that the seat in the Constituency is no other’s than the NPP Speaking at the inauguration exercise, the MP said “The campaign team comprise of the Communication team and the Research & Election and ICT team. These are competent people who will deliver without fear or favour. Alhaji Manaf also pledged to be committed to the new campaign team and provide them with the necessary logistics. He appealed to members to forgive, forget the past and not hold grudge against one another. He mentioned that holding grudges rather ruins and does not promote peace likewise unity in the Constituency then the party at large. The campaign team which was unveiled, confirmed, and acknowledged were tasked work seriously as the party seek to wrestle and claim the seat from the NDC, for victory in the Constituency and nation at large. Special Advisor to the MP, Alhaji Yussif Fofona, encouraged the team to be dedicated and work tirelessly for victory for Alhaji Manaf and NPP. He also called on members to remain united, as unity is power. The Chairman of the Constituency, Alhaji Mahmoud Hussein, also thanked all constituents for their patience and dedication. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

KGM Plastic Industry, a plastic producing company on the Spintex road in Accra has been raised down by fire. The fire outbreak which began at noon caused lots of fear in the workers making them ran for their lives. Although the cause of the fire outbreak is unknown, the thick black smoke has caused poor visibility for road users in the vicinity. Thinknewsonline is learning that the Ghana National Fire Service are at the scene and doing everything possible to quench the fire. However, measures are also been taken to ascertain the cause of the fire and prevent future occurrences. Watch pictures below: Story by: Magdalene Maame Abena Serwaa Asante

Nine Police Officers in Croydon, United Kingdom have stopped and searched a black student randomly on the streets on suspicion of carrying illegal substances. In a viral video posted on Facebook by an eye-witness, the black young student was heard and seen challenging the officers asking why he was being stopped and searched. According to the eye-witness (Name withheld), the young black man was heading towards college with two female friends before they were bumped into by the street officers. The Eye Witness said “These officers came to the young man who was standing with the two ladies. Random stop and search! The guy has the right to know why he is being search. I think it’s a language barrier” Explaining himself to other police officers, the angry young black man said “I don’t have anything. I was only asking him why he wanted to search me. I am not going anywhere. If I had something, I would have been gone long ago” The young black man further added that he had nothing on him adding that he is being harassed for nothing. With what seems to be a language barrier, the young black man drifted his attention to a Senior police officer and narrated his ordeal with ease. “Can you search me because I don’t want him to search me” the angry young man tasked the officer. The Eye Witness also mentioned that she is amazed at how 9 officers pounced on an innocent young black man whiles when real robbery happens, they (Police) will be nowhere to be found. After 9 minutes of search and interrogation, the young black student was allowed to go after nothing was found on him. However, pass-byers were unhappy about the gestures of the officers attributing it to the murder of George Floyd in the United States of America. WATCH VIDEO BELOW: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Ghana Beyond Aid Committee says it is calling on the government and public to adapt new additional change in their dealings adding that it will help the country achieve its targeted goals. According to the Committee, the country will achieve its target if it allows honesty, fairness, patriotism, hard work, accountability, truth, self- reliance, transparency and equal opportunities for all Ghanaians becomes the order of the day. Speaking on the theme; ‘Renewing our mindset and changing our attitudes for collective development’ in Accra, Metropolitan Archbishop of Cape Coast, Most Rev Charles Palmer-Buckle said "We need systematic and sustained goal-oriented values to actualise the agenda. If we are to achieve it, every Ghanaian must be on board. Without the Ghana Beyond Aid, we will continue to revisit our past therefore, we need to focus and guide our actions" He added that when patriotism, honesty, volunteerism, accountability, transparency and hard work are instilled in Ghanaians, the country will be able to achieve its agenda. “It is imperative to psyche the Ghanaian very deeply to cherish the gift of the fellow Ghanaian. I feel sad when I hear people say Ghana is not worth dying for because there is nowhere like home" he noted. The Most Rev. Palmer-Buckle urged the public to appreciate the country's natural resources and work unremittingly to become self-sufficient. Renowned Economist, Kwame Mpianim said "We failed to learn lessons from our history " He added that achieving Ghana Beyond Aid is difficult but can be successfully achieved if all hands are on deck. He said "Ghana Beyond Aid is a national agenda which must be devoid of any partisanship. It is prudent for the nation to learn lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and take advantage to produce and manufacture things that meet domestic requirements" Mr. Mpiani advised Authorities to take advantage of the 400 million population of ECOWAS and 1.2 million people in Africa to export the country's goods and services. General Secretary of the Tradde Union Conggreess, Dr. Yaw Baah said""Covid-19 has come to show us that Ghana Beyond Aid is timely. Its vision should be our guide" He noted that to achieve such dream, leaders in Authority and the public must ensure that there is self-reliance, national progress, economic transformation in their dealings. He noted that Authorities in the country have started something right adding that the issuing of ID's, registering of business, access to occupational health services and digitization are steps in the right direction. Osu Mantse, Nii Kinka Dowuna VI appealed to Government not polities he agenda adding that it should be introduced in the curriculum. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Song writer and Musician, Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr has confirmed that he will be doing music on his own and will not be returning to his former employer, Sarkcess Music as speculated on social media. According to him, he has come off age and this is the appropriate time to move on and fight for himself. Speaking in an interview on a Central Regional radio station, the Talented Ghanaian singer and songwriter, Akwaboah said ““For now I would like to do so many things on my own rather than going back to be under the Sarkcess Music record label. So it’s forward ever." He added that although he is grateful to the 'Highest' rapper, Sarkodie and he does not see himself going back to work with him anymore. Thinknewsonline.com is gathering that after signing a contract with Sarkcess Music in 2016, Akwaboah part ways with the label in 2019 after giving birth to his own, Akwaboah Music. Although, the two Artistes are at peace, many followers on social media are wondering why the ex-singer made such utterances on radio about his former boss. Thinknewsonline.com is monitoring and will keep readers updated on new developments. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Husband of the Late Akua Nyarko Osei-Bonsu, Mohammed Mustapha is calling on the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) to revoke the licence of Medical Director at the Ridge Hospital, Dr. Emmanuel K. Srofenyo and probe his credibility over the demise of his wife and baby. According to the Widower, he would want an investigation carried on the attitude of the Medical Director for deliberately implicating him (Mohammed Mustapha) without recourse to the pain and grief that he has gone through after the demise of his wife and baby. In an interview with Thinknewsonline.com, the Widower, Mohammed Mustapha said “Dr. Emmanuel K. Srofenyo acted unprofessionally and per the ethics of his profession, giving false information to cover up for the negligence of his clinicians. I request for his immediate resignation, investigated and if possible relinquished of his position as the Medical Director of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (RIDGE) and his license revoked in practicing as a medical professional” The Widower also called on Authorities of the Ghana Health Service to further investigate all issues relating to maternal mortality in the various hospitals across the country. He noted that he feels the report has been tempered with adding that it has drafted in a manner to favour the hospital. “I want a full trial judgement with claims of damages for the unfortunate loss of my wife, I also believe this will serve as a stern deterrent to the hospital administration to make sure all protocols and ethics binding their health administration are duly adhered it” he added. Explaining the ordeal his wife went through, Mohammed Mustapha revealed that he was disappointed in the medical team of Ridge Hospital adding that a Fragmin drug which he was tasked to purchased was not administered on his late wife. He said “There were no records from the hospital indicating that a plan was taken to administer an anticoagulant or recommended. None of the other precautionary measures were also considered to reverse the situation, this proves there was a Gross Negligence on the part of the department which was the major factor that caused the demise of Madam Akua Nyarko Osei-Bonsu, (a community health nurse with the Madina Polyclinic)” It is emerging that the deceased was scheduled for an emergency caesarean section which was expected to come off on December 16 in an attempt to save the baby. “Thromboembolism is what he was told his wife had developed. The finedictionary.com defines this condition as “occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus that has broken away from a thrombus” he explained. It is emerging that the Ridge Hospital has been slapped with a GHc5 Million cedis compensation which he believes will serve as a warning to other unprofessional staffs. Thinknewsonline.com is learning that the Widower, Mustapha has filed writ with Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah of AB & M legal consult. WRIT OF SUMMONS In his affidavit, Mustapha said “I also noticed that in page 3, paragraph 6, it was also included that a sub cut FRAGMIN with other medications were prescribed but the sub cut Fragmin was not bought. From my observation, I realized the hospital implicated me the husband of not procuring the drug that I earlier discussed with Dr. Pobee and Dr. Srefenyo which in itself was a lie because I wasn’t around when the drugs were initially procured and paid for” Further checks revealed that records of the late Nurse revealed a receipt with No. R2516077 which was procured on the 13-12-19 at 6:50 pm. “After her demise, I was made to pay an amount of GH¢1,375.30 as cost incurred for her admission, so I want to know if the administering of a prophylactic anticoagulant therapy is the protocol of the department, why was the drug not procured and added to her bill just as other drugs were procured to be paid later” he said. Below are copies of writ of summons: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Some aggrieved staffs of Holiday Inn Hotel in Accra are calling on Authorities in the Hospitality Industry to come to their aid adding that they can no longer endure the unfair and ill-treatment meted on them by their Management. According to the workers, although having a secured job and being satisfied is an important factor in every individual’s life, most of them have been denied their simple human rights. In a Facebook post sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, a Chef at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Kwaku Amponsah said “Today, staff of Holiday Inn Accra Airport Hotel, one of the key players in the hospitality industry have been repudiated their human right” He added that most staff were sent home on April 1 this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic but still have not been paid their monthly salaries. Chef Amponsah also added all efforts to get the attention of management for the settlement of the pending issues has not yielded any positive results. “Just before this COVID-19 break, there were constant delays in paying of wages, income disparities, lack of labour contracts, poor medical care and the deteriorating working conditions over the years has set the stage for increased levels of labour unrest” he noted. Another Chef at the Holiday Inn Accra Airport Hel, Ethan Hunt took to Facebook and said “Over the past few years, thus 3-4 now, there has been delay of salaries, working equipments too aren’t sufficient, whiles most workers have been denied medical care in certain instances” He stressed that the pain and hardship from management led to the death of a colleague who was denied medical care. Chef Hunt also revealed that management are aware of the difficulties they are facing but they seem unconcerned. “Some hotels such as Best Western Premiere Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach among others have settled their staff with the payment of their two months salaries. From April to June, no staff of Holiday Inn Hotel has been paid and this is very appalling” he fumed. In what seems to be a response from Management of Holiday Inn Hotel in a purported Facebook post which went viral, it said “During our Durbar held on March, 2020, I informed all attendees of the closure of Holiday Inn Hotel due to Covid-19 and the inability to pay staff” The statement further added that an appeal was made to government through the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA) for relief and assistance to help staff redraw monies from their Providence Fund. The statement also revealed that after 2 months, the Management of Holiday Inn Hotel agreed to give each worker GHc500 as s 'gift' but the staff say they are yet to receive such an amount of money. The aggrieved staff says if the appropriate authorities do not intervene, they will stand up for themselves and reclaim what is due them at all cost. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Deputy Chief Executive, Drug Registration and Inspectorate Division at the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Seth Seaneke is calling on the public to adapt the practice food safety in their daily lives adding that it can help prevent foodborne illnesses and boost the body’s immune system to fight COVID-19. According to Mr. Seaneke, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in food supply chains being disrupted with some products, ingredients, or materials being unavailable or in short supply. Delivering a speech on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FDA, Delese Mimi Darko in a virtual presentation at the 2nd World Food Safety Day on the theme, ‘Food Safety, Everyone’s Business’, Mr. Seth Seaneke said “In the rush to identify new suppliers, food businesses may focus less attention on the integrity of the supply chain, thereby compromising on food safety and food fraud. In this respect, every stakeholder along the food chain in Ghana has a key role to play towards achieving the ultimate goal of food safety and sustainability” He added that in a world where unsafe food accounts for 600 million morbidity and 420,000 mortality every year (WHO), there is the urgent need for action as SDG 3’s ‘Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages’ is to be achieved. Mr. Seth Seaneke also added that access to sufficient amount of safe and nutritious food is key to sustaining life and promoting good health. Speaking on ‘Food Safety in Our Business Environment During this COVID-19 Period’ he explained that the FDA on its part has reviewed its operations to reduce the negative impact of the pandemic on business whiles still ensuring the safety of the food supply chain. “The FDA is therefore working with the food industry to ensure the prevention and spread of COVID-19 in order to forestall any potential food safety and nutritional challenges that may arise. Continuous education and food safety awareness is on-going via our social media handles to equip everyone in making informed choices whiles improving their health via the consumption of safe food” he added. The Deputy Chief Executive, Drug Registration and Inspectorate Division also mentioned that the fast track registration of hand sanitizers and face masks has also been introduced in the effort to ensure their availability to all Ghanaians. On his part, the Head of Food Industrial Support Services Department at the FDA, Ebenezer Kofi Essel said “COVID-19 presents challenges to virtually every human activity. The socio-economic impact is very grave and may linger longer than anticipated. The protocols recommended for the prevention of infection with COVID-19 has itself put a strain on major statutory activities including food regulation across the food supply spectrum worldwide” He explained that a major pursuit expected of every National Food Regulatory Agency during this period is the intensification of measures that would ensure the continuous supply of safe and nutritious food. Mr. Essel further mentioned Inspections (Local and Foreign), Market Surveillance, Import Controls and Laboratory Testing as part of the concerns infections resulting from exposure to the virus have had on some existing regulatory frameworks. Speaking on the impact of reduced regulatory activities, he said “Absence or reduced regulatory control during this period could potentially put consumer health and safety at risk. Increased risk of Food Fraud. Increased risk of compromised hygiene practices in food processing facilities leading to food contamination Touching on challenge facing the Food and Drugs Authority, Mr. Essel said “How do we continually assure public health and safety; without exposing our staff to the infection, letting down our guards to food fraudsters, compromising safe food handling practices and injuring public trust and confidence in our food supply system?” He, however noted that reviewing existing regulatory frameworks and situating them in the context of the pandemic which is guided by recommended protocols for fighting COVID-19 is one of the point strategies and innovations to address FDA’s challenges. “Assessing the national food safety situation in the light of regulatory coverage along the food supply chain, Identifying the weak links, looking at how those links can be strengthened and considering new collaborations that needs to be established including laboratory testing facilities, possibly the use of private inspection entities are part of the point strategies and innovations to address FDA’s challenges” he said. Mr. Essel also revealed that putting together a comprehensive data on Food Businesses to facilitate risk categorization of operations such as; Risk profiling attention and resources have been realigned to operations classified as medium or high risk. He also explained that eased regulatory bureaucracies and administrative bottlenecks which do not necessarily enhance public health, rather discourages self-compliance. Mr. Essel highlighted the need to intensify media interactions including public education on food safety and consumer awareness; traditional and largely social media. “Making conscious efforts to deal swiftly and decisively with issues of regulatory infractions, being mindful not to create panic situations but rather demonstrates to the public that FDA is still in control” he stressed. The Head of Food Industrial Support Services Department at the FDA noted that Management of FDA is showing high level of competence, commitment and leadership to overcome the challenges COVID-19 and the threat it presents to food control systems. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Information reaching Thinknewsonline.com indicates that a former Ghanaian Television Actress Mrs Beatrice Chinery Crab known in showbiz as Miliki Mi Cool is dead. It is emerging that the former Actress passed on Wednesday at her North Kaneshie Residence. Sources close to the family reveals that the Late Mrs. Crab was battling with heart conditions for years adding that she was undertaking treatment from her residence. Noted for her popular quote ‘Kooko Twitter, Kooko Facebook, Kooko Instagram’, Late Miliki Mi Cool entertained followers of YOLO, a Ghanaian teenage TV series, a sequel of the Ghanaian TV Series, ‘Things We Do for Love’. Thinknewsonline.com is learning that the family are yet to officially inform the public about the passing of the former Tv Actress likewise funeral arrangements. She also played roles in Kejetia Vs Makola and Jamestown Fisherman. Thinknewsonline.com will be following and will keep readers updated on latest developments. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ga East Municipal Assembly (GEMA), Janet Tulasi Mensah, has told residents in the Municipality that the 'Year of Roads' agenda mentioned by President Akufo-Addo will be completed as promised. According to her, the agenda is not a cheap political talk adding that residents in the Municipality will benefit from it. Inspecting some on-going projects in the Municipality, the MCE said "I'm proud to say that the whole of the country, Ga East is enjoying the most of roads construction and we've spoken to a lot of the contractors and most of them are dedicated to the work. We also go round to make sure that they're doing the right thing and we're assuring the citizenry that the President is committed to helping all the municipalities to make sure that our roads are well constructed and easing the movement of people" Thinknewsonline.com has gathered that some residents living in Dome and Dome Pillar 2 are benefiting from the 'Year of Roads' agenda. Hon. Janet Tulasi Mensah reckoned that the Akufo-Addo led government is very committed in delivery on its promises and appealed to the residents to exercise patience as they will receive their share of the "Year of Roads" cake. "The Ga East Municipality has a challenge with drains, culverts, footbridges and all that and so myself and the Hon. MP took it upon ourselves that these are the target areas we were going to concentrate on them. What we're seeing here (Dome Hamburg School area) is one of such. When it rains, people are unable to cross to the other side, especially school children. Our mother, Hon. Adwoa Safo, is behind all these projects you're seeing.I and my Engineer willgo round and identify them and send to her to lobby for us to get the projects. We are so grateful to her" Janet Tulasi Mensah remarked. "We have newly elected Assembly Members aside the old ones but most of them do not know their boundaries and they do not know the activities going on in their areas and so I thought it wise that, with my Management and Assembly Members, we will go round the municipality to inspect projects so that they'll not say that it's in a green book or a blue book. This is reality that they're seeing", MCE added. The tour saw the MCE being accompanied by the Presiding Member (PM), Jesse Nii Noi Anum, to Dome East Electoral Area were met by the Assembly Member, Hon. Joseph Iddrisu Boakye and his Unit Committee Members. He led the MCE to inspect the ongoing construction of a new culvert on the Atomic-Pillar 2 road. This project, according to the Municipal Urban Roads Engineer (MURE), Aboagye Foster, is critical to the 7.5 Dome Pillar 2 roads project. He explained that the culvert was nearing completion and that would see the roads which have drains already constructed tarred very soon. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith Hon. Janet Tulasi Mensah appealed to all and sundry to cooperate with and support the Assembly in its efforts to develop the municipality and must not take a politically entrenched position to thwart progress being made. "Dome-Kwabenya is very big and pleading with the areas that for political expedience they don't want us to go and put the footbridges there. It is not for individuals, it is for the communities and so we plead with all of us that when we are bringing such development or constructions to site, they should allow us to do it", she said. They then moved to Dome Railway Crossing where she was met by the Assembly Member for Dome West, Hon. Ebenezer Kwao, and his Unit Committee Members. They inspected the construction of the Dome Railway Crossing storm drain which had been completed and opened to traffic a fortnight ago. The inspection tour is expected to continue on Thursday, 4th June, 2020, in the Taifa North and South Electoral Areas.

President of the Shattawale Movement (SM) has dared host of Accra Fm's Mid-morning show, Nana Romeo to programme an interview adding that he will avail himself for his useless questions. According to Shattawale, he is disappointed in the manner at which the radio host ill-treats and disrespects Artistes on his shows. In viral video sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, Shattawale said "You that Nana Romeo, you come sit on radio top, everyday you wan do like any Artiste wey ego come there, today see the nonsense questions you dey ask Wendy Shay, if somebody get boyfriend, ebi your matter? I wan make you programme interview" Shattawale added that he feels sad Kidi and Wendy Shay did not match the host boot-for-boot adding that he will defend them. "You people eno bi your fault oh, ebi Ghana Music Industry wey we no get money. The Artistes sef they no get money wey if some come sit your body then them they talk. You no dey respect your self eh?" he fumed. Shattawale dared Accra Fm saying he has lots of nonsense questions around him and is waiting for more. Shattawale said "That day nor, you go stop work for the radio station. Nonsense! Sometimes, you people for respect small. Background The host of Accra FM's mid-morning show, Nana Romeo has come under criticisms for some days after he was captured on facebook live humiliating and bullying Musician , Kidi of Lynx Entertainment. On Tuesday, Nana Romeo threw some questions at Ruff Town Records' signee, Wendy Shay, asking her whether she is having an affair with her Manager, Bullet. Watch Video Below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith