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No fatalities recorded in Madina Ritz Junction fire- Fire Service
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) wishes to clarify that no fatalities were recorded during the fire outbreak at Madina Ritz Junction on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
According to them, a verification team was dispatched to the scene this morning, and after engaging affected residents particularly the women, and a Unit Committee Member of the area, adding that the Service can confirm that no lives were lost.
The incident, which involved multiple wooden structures used for both residential and commercial purposes, was fully contained through the swift and professional response of firefighters from the Madina, Legon, and Abelemkpe Fire Stations.
While properties were destroyed, no injuries or deaths were recorded.
An investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Against this backdrop, GNFS has urged the public and media outlets to disregard any reports suggesting otherwise, as they are inaccurate and misleading.
They added that GNFS remains committed to public safety, emergency responsiveness, and transparent communication.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrissu has announced that government is working to make education free for all learners with special needs, with funding expected to come from GETFund.
He shared the plan during a press briefing with the media.
According to him, an initial estimate shows that the policy will require between 65 million and 100 million cedis every year.
He noted that GETFund currently has a budget of 9 million cedis, and with proper adjustments, it should be possible for the fund to release about 100 million cedis every other year to support the policy.
Mr Iddrissu added that government is also committed to providing free tertiary education for all persons with disabilities.
He explained that the support will go beyond classroom learning and will include feeding and the provision of assistive learning devices for learners with special needs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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