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1. Gas shortages, low water levels reduce power generation — NISO Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   The Nigerian Independent System Operator says gas shortages and low water levels have reduced power generation, causing worsening electricity supply for Ni Read More: https://punchng.com/gas-shortages-low-water-levels-reduce-power-generation-niso/

2. Tinubu’s visit: Police ban drones, restrict traffic in Akwa Ibom Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   The Akwa Ibom Police Command has banned drones and restricted traffic in Uyo ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s visit on Friday to inaugurate projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-visit-police-ban-drones-restrict-traffic-in-akwa-ibom/

3. Portugal coach pays tribute to Ronaldo after retirement Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following his decision to retire from international football, calling him a global icon. Read More: https://punchng.com/portugal-coach-pays-tribute-to-ronaldo-after-retirement/

4. Japan’s Tashima joins FIFA presidential race Punch · 5 Nov 2026

   Japan Football Association honorary president, Kozo Tashima, has announced his intention to contest the FIFA presidential election, challenging Gianni Infa Read More: https://punchng.com/japans-tashima-joins-fifa-presidential-race/

5. Claims of TU land recovery spark controversy amid ongoing encroachments Kathmandu Post · 5 Nov 2026

   Education Minister Sasmit Pokharel says over 35 hectares of land have been recovered in Kathmandu Valley, but university employees and professors say no land has actually been handed back.

6. Indonesian govt says adoption of 18 children in Singapore illegal Antara · 5 Nov 2026

   Indonesia's Social Affairs Ministry says the adoption of 18 Indonesian children in Singapore was illegal because it ...

7. How AI could transform Indonesia's election oversight Antara · 5 Nov 2026

   Amid rapid technological advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly prominent role across ...

8. After midterm rout, OpenAI tries to win over communities it needs for AI expansion The Decoder · 5 Nov 2026

   OpenAI is responding to the clear vote by US voters against new data centers with voluntary commitments for future sites. The pledges only apply to facilities OpenAI operates itself, though, and a large share of its infrastructure is built by partners like Oracle. Voters rejected new data centers in…

9. Prudential Bank charts new path for growth at post-recapitalisation town hall Multimedia Group · 5 Nov 2026

   The halls of Prudential Bank Ltd. came alive last Friday as staff gathered for a much-anticipated Staff Durbar and Town Hall meeting following the recently announced successful recapitalisation of GHS1.13 billion. The engagement formed part of the bank’s internal communication efforts to keep…

10. Russell Brand found guilty in UK rape, sexual assault trial ABC News · 5 Nov 2026

    Brand, 51, had denied the charges, pleading not guilty to three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault.