Tag: Boxing Day
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Boxing Day: PDP preaches love to Nigerians, berates president Tinubu for hardship in the country
Nigerian main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised Nigerians to use the occasion of Christmas, to strengthen the bond of love and unity despite the hardship, pain and misery brought upon the nation by the policies of the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.
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BOXING DAY: Two fun seekers drown trying to save another at Lagos beach
Pandemonium broke out on Monday, at Baracuda Beach, Abraham Adesanya, Ajah area of Lagos State when two yet-to-be-identified fun seekers drowned while trying to rescue another person from being swept away by the high current. The incident occurred on December 26, when the victims tried to rescue another person from being swept away by the…
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EPL: Arteta charges Arsenal players ahead of league resumption
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta has appealed to his players to carry on from where they left off by defeating their opponent and subsequently winning their first Premier League trophy since 2004. Arteta called on his players to not forget where they are coming from, saying they should consolidate on their position on the table.
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Finally, FG announces Christmas, New Year holidays
The Federal Government has declared December 26 and 27, 2022 as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day.
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EPL: Man City move six points clear on Boxing Day
Manchester City held off an unlikely Leicester comeback to clinch a ninth successive Premier League win in thrilling style and move six points clear at the top of the table. It looked like the defending champions had wrapped up the points after only 25 minutes as they led a depleted Foxes side 4-0, with a…
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Mother, two daughters die in Boxing Day crash
A Sunday auto crash at Itako, Ijebu-Ife in Ogun State, claimed the lives of a woman and her two daughters. A truck and a Ford SUV were involved in the accident. Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesman of Ogun State’s Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. He said the accident occurred…
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Arsenal score three to beat Chelsea on Boxing Day
A rejuvenated Arsenal recorded an important victory over Chelsea to end their seven-game run without a win in the Premier League and ease the pressure on boss Mikel Arteta. Two first-half goals set the platform for the Gunners’ first top-flight win since 1 November. Alexandre Lacazette sent goalkeeper Edouard Mendy the wrong way from the…
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Tension as gunmen kidnap Rivers monarch on Boxing Day
There was pandemonium on Tuesday (Boxing Day) as the paramount ruler of Mgbuolua, Rundele community in Emohua Local Government of Rivers State, Eze G.A.O. Omodu, was abducted in his home at gunpoint to an unknown destination. According to a report by The Nation, the monarch was taken away in his car, which was later found…
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Shettima in parley mood with Chibok girls on Boxing Day
…assures them of both the State and Federal Governments support Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State spent the Boxing Day with the recently freed 21 Chibok girls. Shettima told the girls that with their cheerful mood, the next concern had to be their future. The girls who were students of Government’s Girls Secondary School (GSSS),…
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Wike’s wife to Nigerians: Show love, exude forgiveness
Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike, wife of Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, governor of Rivers state, has called on Nigerians to show love and exude forgiveness this festive season and beyond. Justice Nyesom-Wike made this call Boxing Day while playing host to Children from the 23 Local Government Areas of the State. Addressing the Children at the party,…