Mahama, NDC Give Cash, Cement Bags To Mamprugu Overlord

Former President John Dramani Mahama has together with the National Democratic Congress donated GHC 50,000 and 150 bags of cement to the Overlord of Mamprugu Traditional Area, Nayiri Naa Bohagu Mahami Sheriga. The donation was made on the former president’s behalf and that of the party at the palace of the Overlord in Nalerigu in … Read more

Avenor Warehouse Fire – Ashfoam Suspects Arson

Staff and management of Ashfoam Limited in Accra, say they will not rule out arson in connection with the fire that destroyed properties worth thousands of Ghana Cedis on April 10, 2017. The fire, which started at 8:00pm, at the Avenor branch warehouse of Ashfoam, took hours for the Ghana National Fire Service to quench … Read more

Fire Guts Central Market

Fire gutted the Kumasi Central Market on Monday afternoon, April, 10, 2017, destroying several shops and goods worth thousands of Ghana cedis. The fire was suspected to have been caused by a truck which came into contact with a cable which was exposed. The burnt truck was seen standing in front of the building which … Read more

Greater Accra Fire Service Launches Fire Safety Week

It is the wish of the service to achieve fire safety through public education The Greater Accra Regional branch of the Ghana National Fire Service led by its commander, DCFO Ebenezer Simpson has launched the 2017 Fire Safety Week. The programme is aimed at going the extra mile in engaging the schools, homes and other … Read more

Fire Guts Kumasi Central Market

Fire has gutted the Kumasi Central market in the Ashanti region with several shops and goods worth thousands of Ghana cedis destroyed, Reports indicate that the fire destroyed over 15 other shops before it was put out by the personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service. According to reports, several shoppers and traders who were … Read more

Fire Guts Kumasi Central Market

The fire has destroyed several properties A fire outbreak at the Kumasi Central Market Monday afternoon has destroyed shops, stalls and goods worth several thousands of Ghana cedis. According to Graphic Online’s Kumasi reporter, Joseph Kyei-Boateng, personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service are at the scene fighting the fire. Below are some photos from … Read more

NADMO Presents Items To Nayiri

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has presented relief items to the Paramount Chief of Mamprugu, Nayiri Mahami Sheriga Bohagu following last week’s fire that gutted his residence. The items included 50 bags of rice, 10 cartons of cooking oil, five cartons of soap, 50 pieces of polymats, 150 pieces of mosquito nets, and 20 … Read more

Government Supports Mamprugu Overlord After Fire At Palace

Government through the National Disaster Management Organization(NADMO) has donated some relief items to the overlord of the Mamprugu Kingdom Nayiri, Naa Bohugu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga following the fire incident at his palace a couple of weeks ago. The Northern Regional minister Salifu Sa-eed and the Coordinator of NADMO Nana Agyeman Prempeh on Saturday presented the … Read more

GNFS Warns Public Against Attacks On Personnel

The Central Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Assistant Chief Fire (ACFO) Officer Funny Simpson has expressed concern about the persistent attack on personnel who report late to quench fire outbreaks. According to the Assistant Chief Officer, it was unfortunate that some residents run out of patience and take the law into … Read more

Sagnarigu Assembly Deserves Municipal Status – Presiding Member

Presiding Member of the Sagnarigu District Assembly in the Northern Region, Alhaji Mohammed Awal has renewed calls for the assembly to be upgraded to a municipality. The assembly which was carved out of the Tamale Metropolitan Area accommodates the Tamale Airport, the Tamale Sports Stadium, Kamina and Bawah Barracks, Tamale City campus of the University … Read more

Vital Documents Belonging To NHIS Consumed In Fire At Techiman

The cause of the fire is not known yet Documents belonging to the Techiman North National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) were on Saturday morning reduced to ashes after fire gutted a metal container used by the scheme as a store. The cause of the fire according to fire fighters is not immediately known but mynewsgh.com … Read more

Sagnarigu Assembly Deserves Municipal Status

Presiding Member of the Sagnarigu District Assembly in the Northern Region, Alhaji Mohammed Awal has renewed calls for the assembly to be upgraded to a municipality. The assembly which was carved out of the Tamale Metropolitan Area accommodates the Tamale Airport, the Tamale Sports Stadium, Kamina and Bawah Barracks, Tamale City campus of the University … Read more

IGP, This Is Welcoming News, But…

THE Police Service has given a stern directive asking persons and institutions which have installed unauthorised horns and sirens on their vehicles to dismantle them or suffer the consequences.  The police further warned that they will begin a crackdown on the practice from Wednesday, April 12, 2017. “THE Police Administration hereby wishes to caution all … Read more

GNFS To Begin Nationwide Campaign To Curb Domestic Fires

A nationwide programme has been outlined by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) to curb the increasing number of domestic fire outbreaks, especially in vulnerable communities. Per the programme, personnel of the service will be deployed to the homes of people to educate and inform them about basic fire safety measures. According to the Public … Read more

‘Chop Chop’ At Fire Service; Donations, Contract Monies Missing

Corruption has started germinating from the stables of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), leaving many people to wonder whether the canker is likely tobseize in the public sector. Information intercepted by this paper indicates that about Six Hundred and Twenty Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety Three Ghana Cedis Forty Six Pesewas (GH¢629, 993.46) … Read more

Fire Guts Nayiri’s Palace In Nalerigu

Fire on Saturday afternoon reduced the bedroom of the overlord of the Mamprugu Kingdom Nayiri, Naa Bohugu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga, into ashes. Several belongings of the king estimated at several thousands of Ghana Cedis including his chieftaincy regalia had all been lost to the fire which was believed to have been caused by power surge. … Read more

2 BOTECH Vehicles Destroyed By Fire

Two school buses of the Bolgatanga Technical Institute (BOTECH) in the Upper East Region, were completely burnt on Thursday on the school’s campus. Even though the cause of the fire could not be immediately established, the Headmaster of the school, Mr. Thomas Abare, said this will affect the school’s co-curriculum activities. “The information I gathered was … Read more

Fire Burns Nayiri’s Palace In Nalerigu

Several belongings of the King was razed down by the fire Fire on Saturday afternoon reduced the bedroom of the overlord of the Mamprugu Kingdom Nayiri, Naa Bohugu Abdulai Mahami Sheriga, into ashes. Several belongings of the King estimated at several thousands of Ghana Cedis including his chieftaincy regalia have all been lost to the … Read more