Newspaper headlines: Thursday, October 8, 2026
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GNFS contains transformer fire at Koforidua
Damage was limited to partial burning of the pole and a cut-out fuse, with preliminary cause attributed to electrical fault.
8-year-old girl rescued after alleged FGM in Dandora, mother arrested
The incident occurred in Dandora Phase 2 Estate after neighbours raised the alarm and confronted the woman, identified as Frolence Nyambura, as she allegedly carried out the act using a surgical…
Scrap NYSC now to save young people – Mahdi Shehu tells Nigerian govt
Activist Mahdi Shehu has called for the scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), arguing that the rising wave of kidnappings across Nigeria has made the compulsory deployment of young…
Kenya El Niño forecast: Why heavy rains could boost drought recovery but raise flood risks
Kenya is facing sharply contrasting food-security risks as a very strong El Niño brings the prospect of above-average rainfall, with heavy rains expected to support drought recovery in many areas…
Indian resident in Al Ain wins $1 million draw after trying for 11 years
Shaheen Mohammed has been buying Dubai Duty Free tickets since 2015, in the hope of finally hitting the jackpot. Just before turning 39 on October 16, he secured an early birthday gift after being…
Indian resident in Al Ain wins $1 million draw after trying for 11 years
Shaheen Mohammed has been buying Dubai Duty Free tickets since 2015, in the hope of finally hitting the jackpot. Just before turning 39 on October 16, he secured an early birthday gift after being…