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Koforidua: Cylinder explosion kills mother; husband, baby injured

A mother has died in a gas explosion at Abogri, a suburb of New Jauben South Municipality of the Eastern region.

The deceased Ellen Adubea Antwi Christabel died while on admission at Eastern Regional Hospital.

Her 29-year-old husband Zakaria Osmanu and their seven (7) month old baby also sustained second-degree burns. Both were admitted at the same Hospital and are recuperating.

The cause of the incident is not yet known but according to some co-tenants in the house, they heard an explosion followed by distress scream for help by the victims who were in the room.

 

Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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