News
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.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
Saga Gets Real About Behind-the-Scenes Acting Moments
Tonto Dikeh Opens Up on Marriage, Reveals She Funded Wedding
Peter Obi Condemns Delta Police K1lling, Calls It Abuse of Power
-
News12 hours agoViral Video Sparks Outrage as Delta Police Officer Shoots Restrained Suspect
-
Sport12 hours agoPeter Obi Condemns Delta Police K1lling, Calls It Abuse of Power
-
Entertainment12 hours agoTonto Dikeh Opens Up on Marriage, Reveals She Funded Wedding
-
Entertainment12 hours agoSaga Gets Real About Behind-the-Scenes Acting Moments
-
Sport12 hours agoChelsea’s Mudryk Faces Four Year Ban After Court Decision