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The best way to discuss Christmas leave options at work
Not everyone wants time off at the end of the year. Perhaps you're planning a holiday for later, it isn't your turn to have the kids, or you don't celebrate Christmas.

Article of Faith: Ways of the Kingdom of God (1), By Femi Aribisala
Jeremiah had a bone to pick with God. God replied Jeremiah’s question with a
Aadhav Arjuna calls for a separate flag for Tamil Nadu
He says a law should be enacted to provide for the flag, and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay should hoist it on November 1 and July 18
NLCIL, CISF hold fire safety awareness programme ahead of Deepavali
CISF Fire Wing personnel demonstrated how to handle LPG leaks, tackle fires involving domestic LPG cylinders and electrical equipment, and use fire extinguishers


NFL week eight: Ravens v Bills, Browns v Steelers, Vikings v Lions and more – updates
Unbeaten Minnesota v Detroit; Jackson v Allen in Buffalo Email Graham here One of the biggest surprises of the season has to be the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers juking it out at the top of the AFC North both on 5-2. Browns edge rusher Jared Verse caused a stir earlier this season when he criticised for the Steelers for playing dirty after Cleveland’s 27-24 win from week four.

Africa’s downstream petroleum sector at defining point of transformation – NMDPRA’s ex-CEO
"Let us not merely gather to discuss Africa’s energy future; let us unite—with purpose, discipline and urgency—to build it,” he said.

Lee Group set to unveil $1.8bn industrial park in Ogun, targets 29 factories, 2,500 jobs
The 450-hectare First Industrial Park, located within the Sagamu and Obafemi-Owode local government areas of the state, is designed to accommodate manufacturing businesses across several sectors

NIA Taskforce launches nationwide crackdown on Ghana card photocopying from November 2
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has activated its Biometric Verification Taskforce to begin full nationwide enforcement from November 2, 2026, against institutions that fail to comply with the National Identity Register (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2523), cracking down on the illegal photocopying and visual inspection of Ghana Cards. The Authority is urging all institutions that verify identities to immediately onboard onto the NIA Identity Verification System Platform to ensure secure biometric verification and avoid prosecution.

Samajwadi Party’s Azam Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody
The ED’s probe is based on 26 FIRs alleging agricultural land belonging to farmers in Singankhera village, Rampur had been forcibly occupied for the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, of which the SP leader is chancellor

Namibia overpower Ireland in series decider
Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker says his side will have "learned a lot" as Namibia clinch a 3-2 win in the one-day international series in Windhoek.

Al Jazeera Balkans relaunches in new digital-first format
AJB's return is a 'reaffirmation' of the network’s mission to go where the story matters, says its digital director.
Days after Cyclone Arnab, Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclonic Storm Murasu landfall
Cyclonic Storm Murasu likely to turn into severe cyclonic storm by Monday morning; red alert issued in five A.P. districts; heavy rain also forecast for parts of Tamil Nadu and Odisha

Cheranalloor accident: petition by victim’s daughter alleges judge tampered with evidence
In her petition, she has alleged that the Additional District Judge, who owned the car, destroyed evidence at the accident spot and tried to deflect the probe


Forget maxxing your life. 2027 must be the year we relax – and start minning
Forget maxxing your life. Suggestions included blending Maeve and Avery to create Mavery, or Leo and Giovanni to make Leovanni – Futupid.