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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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BE VIGILANT WITH FIRE DURING HARMATTAN SEASON – GNFS WARNS PUBLIC

    The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has called on the General public to be careful with materials that can easily ignite fire to reduce the incidence of fire outbreaks. According to GNFS, there is a need to protect lives and property during the dry or harmattan season. Speaking …

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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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UPDATE | More than 70 people dead after fire breaks out at ‘informal settlement’ inside Joburg building

A fire broke out at a five-storey building in Johannesburg early on Thursday morning. Screengrab via @CityofJoburgZA/ X At least 73 people have died and more than 50 others were injured after a fire broke out at a building in the Johannesburg CBD on Thursday morning. Johannesburg Emergency Management Services …

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Fire incident at McBrown’s Onua Showtime studio

A close source within Media General has confirmed to GhanaWeb that portions of the studio that is used for Onua Showtime, and hosted by Nana Ama McBrown, caught fire. This confirmed multiple reports that circulated on social media that the studio was on fire. The source told GhanaWeb that while the news is true, it …

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