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Timber Market fire: One suspect arrested – Fire Service

The Greater Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO II Rashid Kwame Nisawu, has confirmed that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the devastating fire that swept through the Accra Timber Market in the early hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Fire Service contain fire at Timber Market

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has successfully contained a large blaze that swept through the Accra Timber Market near Ayalolo School in the early hours of Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Gov’t renews partnership with Mercy Ships to boost surgical care

The Government of Ghana and international charity Mercy Ships have reaffirmed their partnership, announcing that the Global Mercy hospital ship will sail to Ghana in August 2026 to deliver free specialized surgeries and provide training for healthcare professionals.

Mahama targets 100% local chicken production in 3 years

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged his government’s full commitment to revitalising Ghana’s poultry industry, setting an ambitious target of achieving 100 per cent self-sufficiency in chicken production within the next three years.

GJA opens entries for 29th Media Awards

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has opened entries for the 29th edition of the GJA Media Awards, inviting members in good standing to submit their best works for recognition.

Man jailed 35 years for $50,000 fraud

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has announced the conviction and sentencing of Abdul Munaf Lawal, 32, to 35 years imprisonment with hard labor for defrauding a complainant of $50,000.