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Seventeen pupils burnt to death in Nigeria school fire

At least 17 children have died in a fire at an Islamic school in northern Nigeria. Several other pupils were injured and rushed to health centres in the town of Kauran Namoda, Zamfara state, for treatment. It is believed that the fire broke out in a nearby house on Tuesday …

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Ghana likely to experience scarcity of bush meat – Fire Service

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) says the country is likely to experience scarcity of bush meat very soon. This is basically due to the rapid extinction of wild animals in the country, the Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One (ADOI), Kwame Adomako, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the …

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Techiman market gutted by fire

A fierce fire has destroyed the Techiman market in the Bono East Region, razing several shops. Firefighters were deployed to the scene to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire remains unclear, but officers from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) will soon launch an investigation. This incident comes …

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A Certified Electrical Wiring Inspector advises Ghanaians to use Ghana Standard-approved cables & Accessories for All Electrical Wiring to Prevent Rampage Fire Outbreaks

  To prevent a rampage fire outbreaks, Archimey Kwaako Gyimah, a certified electrical wiring inspector, chief examiner of electrical wiring professionals, and Energy Commission representative in charge of electrical wiring professionals’ training for the Bono East and Ahafo Region has called on Ghanaians, including property owners and electrical wiring professionals …

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Kenya’s Ruto and Nigeria’s Tinubu: Africa’s ‘flying presidents’ under fire

Since Kenya’s William Ruto and Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu became presidents, they have faced similar criticism over their frequent trips abroad. The two men have been the subject of unflattering descriptions – the costs associated with their alleged penchant for air travel often contrasted with tough economic conditions at home. A …

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Fire destroys over 15 shops near Kasoa new market [Photos]

A raging fire has destroyed over 15 shops near Kasoa new market in the Awutu Senya East Municipality if the Central Region. According to reports, the Saturday afternoon fire burnt the shops and its contents running into millions of cedis into ashes. The affected shop owners include TV repairers, decorations, …

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Prof Ameyaw Akumfi’s daughter caught in house fire incident dies

The death has been reported of Ewurama Ameyaw Akumfi, the daughter of the former Minister of Education, Professor Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi. Confirmed sources available to MyNewsGh.com, indicate that she died on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital where she was on admission receiving treatment after the …

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Fire destroys several shops at CMB market in Kantamanto

Fire has razed down several shops at the CMB area at Kantamanto in Accra in the early hours of Sunday, September 17, 2023. According to a Citi News report, the fire which’s source is currently unknown has destroyed wares worth million of Ghana cedis. A video posted by the Ghana …

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The controversial post by Ras Mubarak’s third wife which has set social media on fire

In a candid Facebook post, Samaha Muhammad, the third wife of Ras Mubarak, has shared her perspective on what she believes defines an ideal woman. Her remarks have sparked discussions and garnered both support and criticism on social media. Samaha began her post by acknowledging that her opinion might not sit …

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Nigerian pastor sets lady on fire during special prayer

Pastor Taiwo Odebiyi of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Maberu Parish located in Offin in the Sagamu area of Ogun State, has been arrested by the police for setting 21-year-old Sukura Owodunni on fire during special prayer. As reported by The Punch, the incident happened on August 17, 2023. It …

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