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Venezuelan President Moves Christmas Celebrations to October Amid Economic Struggles
In a surprising announcement, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has shifted the nation’s Christmas celebrations to October, defying global norms of December festivities.
In a live TV address, Maduro stated, “It is September and it already smells like Christmas,” declaring October 1st as the new start for the holiday season.
This decision has met with skepticism and frustration from Venezuelans, who face severe economic difficulties.
Ernesto Ruiz, a Caracas resident, criticized the move, saying, “Christmas should be a time of joy and family reunions, but with our current crisis, an early celebration seems unrealistic.”
Similarly, Inés Quevedo, a mother of two, expressed concerns over basic needs, highlighting the stagnant minimum wage of 130 bolivars per month and the insufficient food bonus.
Many are questioning how they will manage the financial burden of an early Christmas amid ongoing hardship.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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