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From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Toyin Amuzu, has called for the release of Gaffar Asaolu, political aide to the party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections, Oladipupo Adebutu, from the police custody. Asaolu was arrested by the men of Ogun State Police command for his alleged involvement in violence during the local government election held last Saturday. Amuzu in a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, faulted the “arbitrary arrest and detention” of Asaolu, demanding his release from police detention. The PDP chieftain, who flayed the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, for allegedly ordering the arrest of Asaolu, urged the governor to face the growing security concerns in the state, rather than engaging in political witch-hunts of members of the opposition party. He said that the continuous detention of the Director of Finance of the Atiku-Okowa Campaign Committee in the 2023 general elections, on trump up charges at the behest of the governor is unfair and I just. Amuzu, however, condemned the killer squad tag, unfair arrest and detention of Asaolu, citing his connection to Adebutu, who was also arrested twice by the DSS and police. He said that Adebutu was later released when no evidence was found against him, while Asaolu remains in detention, pointing out that “this is a clear case of political persecution and an affront to democracy” “The government should focus on addressing the real security challenges facing our state, which include ritual killings, cult clashes and killings, robbery, kidnapping, and political violence especially from the ruling party rather than harassing innocent citizens, Amuzu added in the statement. . He, therefore, called on the state government to respect the Rule of Law and ensure that all citizens are treated fairly and justly. “The illegal arrest and detention of citizens without sufficient evidence is a clear violation of their fundamental human rights. The people of Ogun State deserve better, and it’s time for the government to take action to address the growing security concerns and put an end to political witch-hunts”, the 2023 House of Representatives PDP candidate submitted.

‘Tis the season for sales. It might feel like Black Friday was only yesterday, but the Boxing Day sales have officially arrived – and Currys is one of the biggest retailers offering discounts. From Amazon and John Lewis to Argos and M&S , the Boxing Day sales are somewhat of a UK institution. But now, queues outside shops have now been replaced with online discounts, so you can shop from the comfort of your sofa (complete with wine and Christmas leftovers). From savings on Apple and Samsung to discounts across Shark vacuums and Ninja air fryers , plenty of the discounts rival Black Friday in the Currys sale. If you’re looking to scratch that post-Christmas shopping itch, you can find out everything you need to know about the Currys Boxing Day sale below, from dates to the deals to expect. Read more: Follow Boxing Day deals live At IndyBest, we don’t just hunt for the best Boxing Day bargains – we rigorously test the products we recommend year-round. We track prices consistently, ensuring the deals we highlight aren’t just cheap but genuinely great value. It’s not just about slashing costs, it’s about bringing you the best discounts on high-performing, top-rated products from trusted brands we know deliver quality. The Oral-B iO8 electric toothbrush is right near the top of the brand’s premium range and typically retails at around £220. This Boxing Day deal at Currys knocks another £80 off, making it one of the best toothbrush deals you’ll find in the sale. The six smart modes personalise your brushing, while the interactive colour display reminds you when the head needs replacing and gives you a cheery smile for a job well done. When IndyBest tech reviewer Alex put these cans to the test, he dubbed them the best for noise-cancellation in his wireless headphones guide. “Rumbling trains? Didn’t hear them. Chatter in the other room? Nope, didn’t hear it. Passing cars? Could not hear any,” he said. The sound quality blew him away, too, with tunes “sounding rich and melodious, with some real precision when it was needed”. Although this isn’t the biggest discount the heaphones have ever received (they were cheaper during the Black Friday sales), you can still save an impressive £100 right now. The post-Christmas sale is a great opportunity to save on spring cleaning essentials, like this Shark vacuum cleaner , which is one of our favourites from the powerhouse home tech company. Voted the best budget option by our tester, the cleaner, with special technology that removes pet hairs from furniture and carpets, is even more affordable thanks to this deal that sees a saving of £90. As well as having stellar sound and noise-cancelling, the AirPods Pro 2 feature the best battery life on any AirPods. “The case now includes Apple’s U1 chip, which means you can use the Find My app on your iPhone to locate it when you’ve misplaced it,” said tech critic David Phelan in his review . Unlike the AirPods 4, there are also touch controls on the buds themselves, so you can adjust the volume without having to take your phone out of your pocket, and there’s a MagSafe case with a lanyard loop for easy charging and storage. You can save £50 with this deal at Currys. If you’re late to the air fryer party (where have you been?), this Ninja Foodi model has got to be one of the best. Appliance tester Lauren dubbed it her favourite dual-zone iteration in her guide to the best air fryers , wowing at the fact that both drawers can be active on different settings. She found this to be “very handy when cooking a whole meal” and added that “you can even sync the drawers to be ready at the same time”. Thanks to the Boxing Day discount, now’s the ideal time to give your chicken and chips a crispy upgrade. Clean up with this £120 saving on a Dyson v8 absolute cordless vacuum. Arguably the best budget premium model you can buy, the v8 earned a spot in IndyBest’s tried and tested cordless vacuum cleaner round-up . “We did a double take when we saw the price tag on this vacuum, which has all Dyson’s distinctive style and hi-tech features for significantly less cash than the brand’s more recent vacuums,” tester Siobhan said. “Just like the priciest models, you won’t have any problem with this machine’s power, thanks to a digital motor that spins at up to 110,000rmp, and Dyson’s standard cyclone technology,” she added. Looking for a new laptop? Right now, you can enjoy a £247 saving at Currys on the high-tech 2022 MacBook with an M2 processor. Available in black or grey and with a 256 GB capacity, this thin, portable and lightweight laptop boasts a 13.6in screen. It’s currently the cheapest MacBook in the air range, so snap it up fast. A cult buy, Dyson’s airwrap model is on sale with £80 off at Currys. The tool comes with six attachments for optimum styling, whether you’re creating super sleek looks or a bouncy blowout. “Despite looking complex, using it was super simple and straightforward,” Lucy said in her review . “It dried and smoothed hair quickly and easily, with minimal effort needed. And the round brush was also a welcome addition here too, as our tester loved using it to dry her hair for a blowdry-esque finish,” she added. The perfect treat to yourself ahead of the new year, the tool is complete with a sleek presentation case, filter cleaning brush and detangling comb. Earning a spot in tech writer Steve’s review of the best electric toothbrushes , the Oral-B iO3 is the most affordable option in Oral-B’s premium iO range. Using the same quiet oscillating motor as the rest of the series, it delivers the same impressive cleaning performance at a fraction of the price. So, what’s the trade-off? The iO3 has fewer brushing modes, a shorter battery life, no LED screen, and skips the smart features. If you can live without those extras, it’s a steal at £49.95 at Currys. A top brand for affordability and quality, the Beats solo 3 wireless headphones are not only sleek in design, but boast a high-tech specification – think 40 hours of battery life and spatial audio for cinema-like TV and film viewing. In his review of the headphones, tech pro Jasper noted how they isolate audio from the outside world when listening to music or podcasts. With regard to the sound quality, he praised “the distinction given to vocal frequencies.” With this half price discount, now’s your chance to secure a headphone upgrade for less. Since this affordable Ninja air fryer entered my kitchen, meal times have never been easier. Proving that air fryers don’t have to dominate your kitchen counter space, this design is sleek and space-saving. Better yet, it comes with a 30 per cent discount at Currys. It also received rave reviews from tester Lauren , who noted that despite “using up to 75 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods, you still get a good crunch. Its generous 3.8l basket can fit a medium-sized chicken and allows you to air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate”. What more could you want? Save a whopping £40 on Ring’s third-generation doorbell in the Currys Boxing Day sale. An upgrade on the second-generation model, this version boasts improved motion detection and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity for a more reliable connection. Home appliance writer Zoe crowned the second-gen Ring doorbell her best buy , and the third-generation model improves on it in several ways. “This iteration of the Ring doorbell is still up there with one of the best around,” she said. Looking to upgrade your washing machine for 2025? There’s a £100 saving to be had on this white Bosch series 6 model, which has a number of wash modes, including a “super quick” feature for when you’re running late and want a speedy 15-minute cycle. When IndyBest reviewer Pete Wise tested a similar Bosch series 6 model , what impressed him the most was the “iron assist” setting, which steams the laundry load inside the machine. This “helps washing come out of the machine with relatively few creases – so you might not even need to iron it before you put it away,” said Pete. Combining style and functionality, Sage is king of coffee machines. While some of its models cost upwards of £1,000, the duo temp pro is more affordable – and even more so thanks to this Currys discount. It’s reduced by around £100 right now and when coffee specialist Zoe reviewed its smaller iteration (the bambino), she was impressed. In her guide to the best coffee machines , she described how “the steam wand feels professional level, and lets you get into creating microfoams” – a feature shared with this, the duo temp pro. Reduced by £170, this Shark vacuum features the brand’s signature anti-hair-wrap technology, to help stop the brush roll from getting clogged while you’re cleaning. The model boasts 60 minutes of runtime on a single charge, too, so you should be able to cover the whole house (unless your property is the size of Buckingham Palace) in one go. Thanks to being super-reliable, Shark’s vacuums often feature in IndyBest round-ups, so, you know you’re in good hands with the brand. The Currys Boxing Day sale deals traditionally continue into 31 December, before merging with the January sales. Known as the Golden Quarter in shopping speak, the October to January period is full of discounts from retailers like Currys. Everything you need to know about the Boxing Day sales, plus the best deals to shop

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Salesforce ( NYSE:CRM – Free Report ) had its target price lifted by TD Cowen from $290.00 to $340.00 in a research report report published on Thursday, Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a hold rating on the CRM provider’s stock. A number of other research firms have also weighed in on CRM. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Salesforce from $350.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 11th. Raymond James upped their target price on shares of Salesforce from $325.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 29th. BNP Paribas upgraded Salesforce to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 29th. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their price objective on Salesforce from $234.00 to $236.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 29th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on Salesforce from $305.00 to $385.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-eight have issued a buy rating and four have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $336.37. Get Our Latest Stock Analysis on Salesforce Salesforce Stock Up 1.9 % Salesforce ( NYSE:CRM – Get Free Report ) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 28th. The CRM provider reported $2.56 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.36 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $9.33 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.22 billion. Salesforce had a return on equity of 12.01% and a net margin of 15.44%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.63 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Salesforce will post 7.55 EPS for the current fiscal year. Salesforce Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, October 8th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 18th were issued a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.47%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 18th. Salesforce’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.83%. Insider Transactions at Salesforce In other news, CFO Amy E. Weaver sold 897 shares of Salesforce stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $285.29, for a total transaction of $255,905.13. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 52,930 shares in the company, valued at approximately $15,100,399.70. The trade was a 1.67 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, COO Brian Millham sold 60,522 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $300.00, for a total value of $18,156,600.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 147,991 shares of company stock worth $43,333,238. Insiders own 3.20% of the company’s stock. Institutional Investors Weigh In On Salesforce Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Swedbank AB acquired a new stake in Salesforce during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $874,748,000. Veritas Asset Management LLP acquired a new position in Salesforce during the third quarter valued at $733,805,000. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA lifted its position in Salesforce by 48.3% during the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 5,906,877 shares of the CRM provider’s stock valued at $1,518,658,000 after purchasing an additional 1,922,674 shares during the period. AMF Tjanstepension AB boosted its holdings in Salesforce by 376.1% in the second quarter. AMF Tjanstepension AB now owns 1,442,453 shares of the CRM provider’s stock valued at $370,873,000 after purchasing an additional 1,139,472 shares during the last quarter. Finally, KBC Group NV grew its position in Salesforce by 171.2% during the 3rd quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 1,634,834 shares of the CRM provider’s stock worth $447,470,000 after purchasing an additional 1,032,068 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.43% of the company’s stock. About Salesforce ( Get Free Report ) Salesforce, Inc provides Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology that brings companies and customers together worldwide. The company's service includes sales to store data, monitor leads and progress, forecast opportunities, gain insights through analytics and artificial intelligence, and deliver quotes, contracts, and invoices; and service that enables companies to deliver trusted and highly personalized customer support at scale. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Salesforce Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Salesforce and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .