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Police arrest man calling for Tinubu’s resignation in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Police Command on Saturday night rescued and arrested a young man who climbed a 33kv high tension pole in the Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area headquarters insisting that President Bola Tinubu must resign before he would come down. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguruje, told PUNCH Metro exclusively on Sunday evening that the man, who police kept his name secret, was rescued on Saturday night, and is in… Read the full article here

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Governor Soludo, Uli deserves better

On the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, I extend warm greetings to you, Governor Soludo, and the people of Anambra State. This anniversary provides an opportunity for reflection on Nigeria’s journey to nationhood and sustainable development. Despite the ups and downs, we are still here as a country, thanks, perhaps, to providence. Our hometown of Uli has played a significant role in Nigeria’s history. The “Last… Read the full article here

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Consumers oppose minister on 20-hour power supply claim

The Electricity Consumer Protection Advocacy Centre has expressed strong opposition to the Ministry of Power’s assertion that over 40 per cent of Nigerians now enjoy up to 20 hours of daily power supply. The claim, made by Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, on Sunday has been met with skepticism from consumer advocates who argue that the data lacks transparency and accuracy. In a statement issued on Sunday, Adelabu announced… Read the full article here

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Eight top performers in 2024/25 NPFL

As the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season gathers momentum, ABIODUN ADEWALE takes a look at some of the players whose performances add profound value to their teams’ quest Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars) At 44, Rabiu Ali isn’t showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. He started the new season from where he left off last term, scoring two goals, including a free kick in their opening weekend win over Ikorodu City. Last season,… Read the full article here

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Expert urges companies to leverage AI for smarter operations

Sustaining competitiveness in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape requires efficient Information Technology Change and Release Management, according to a specialist in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science-Driven Change & Release Management based in the United Kingdom, Casmir Charles. In a statement obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday titled ‘Embracing AI for Smarter IT Change and Release Management: Boosting Efficiency and… Read the full article here

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Live news: Japanese equities drop in early trading after leadership election

Austria’s far-right Freedom party scored a historic victory in the country’s parliamentary election on Sunday, with the result consolidating pro-Russian, anti-establishment forces in central Europe.The FPÖ was projected to win just under 29 per cent of the ballots cast, according to a near final official estimate of the vote late on Sunday, bolstering the claim of its firebrand leader Herbert Kickl to become Austria’s next chancellor.It is the first time the FPÖ, which has embraced… Read the full article here

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Pregnant Brittany Mahomes Is a ‘Game Day Girlie’ in 15-Themed Outfit as the Chiefs Play the Chargers

Brittany Mahomes continued her style streak while supporting her husband, Patrick Mahomes, as the Kansas City Chiefs played the Los Angeles Chargers in a Sunday, September 29, away game. The 29-year-old — who is pregnant with her and Patrick’s third baby — was spotted wearing a red short-sleeved T-shirt at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday. Brittany accessorized her look with a black “Mahomes 15” baseball cap and a clear handbag…. Read the full article here

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NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms from Monday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged localised thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi and Zamfara states in the northern region during the morning hours. According to NiMet, localised thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Zamfara, Kaduna, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba states during the afternoon and evening hours. In the North Central region,… Read the full article here

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