Fun Seekers Throng Fun Spots In Ibadan To Celebrate New Year

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January 1, 2024

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Fun Seekers Throng Fun Spots In Ibadan To Celebrate New Year—-Fun seekers, on Monday, trooped out en masse to celebrate the New Year in different fun spots across Ibadan metropolis.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that most of the fun spots in the city, including the popular ShopRite on Ring-Road area witnessed large turn-out of both the children and the adults.

A parent, Mrs BankeAdedara, said she decided to bring her children to ShopRite to celebrate the new year and catch fun.

Adedara said that her children were very happy to be there to mix with other family members and friends to ride bouncing castle and play with other fun items.

She thanked her husband for making out time to take the children out so that they would not be feeling bored at home.

Another fun seeker, Mr Samuel Adigun, expressed gratitude to God for making him and his family see the beginning of the new year.

Adigun, however, urged the Federal Government to do everything possible to check the increasing rate of inflation in the country, particularly the prices of food items.

He expressed happiness that some fun spots across the city were still filled with children and other fun seekers to savour the season, notwithstanding the present economic downturn in the country.

Adigun, however, noted that the patronage would have been higher if the nation’s economy had been in better shape, with people having much to throw around.

“Some families have opted to stay at home to observe the celebration due to lack of money,” he said.

Another fun seeker, Mrs Mary Abolade, said bringing her children from Amuloko area to the city centre to catch fun made them feel happy and excited.

An artist, Mr Sope Williams, who was engaging in making drawings on children’s faces, lamented low patronage this year compared with previous years.

A NAN correspondent, who went round Ibadan metropolis, observed that most of the roads were almost empty, with traffic completely absent.

Some commercial drivers and tricycle riders, who spoke with NAN, said that people might have decided to rest, preparatory to commencement of work on Tuesday.

They said that they had been busy looking for passengers who were not available.

NAN also reports that many shops and commercial centres across the city were under lock and key due to the new year celebrations, while popular markets like Ogunpa, Dugbe and Apata witnessed few traders and buyers.

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JUST IN: After 56 Days in Captivity, Ogbomoso Pupils and Teachers Regain Freedom, Presidency Confirms

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JUST IN: After 56 Days in Captivity, Ogbomoso Pupils and Teachers Regain Freedom, Presidency Confirms—-The Nigerian Presidency has confirmed that all pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on schools in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have regained their freedom following coordinated rescue operations by security agencies.

Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development on Friday via his official X account, stating that the victims had been successfully rescued after spending weeks in captivity.

The mass abduction occurred on May 15, 2026, when heavily armed men riding motorcycles and dressed in military camouflage stormed three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The attackers invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School in Yawota, Community Grammar School in Esiele, and L.A. Primary School in Ahoro-Esiele, firing gunshots to create panic before whisking away dozens of pupils and teachers.

Among those kidnapped were children as young as two years old, alongside at least seven teachers, in one of the most shocking school abductions recorded in Nigeria’s southwest region.

The assailants reportedly marched their captives into the forests surrounding Old Oyo National Park, an area increasingly associated with the activities of armed criminal groups. The incident triggered widespread fear across affected communities, forcing schools to close indefinitely as worried parents withdrew their children from classrooms.

The abduction sparked national outrage, with civil society organizations, activists, celebrities, and concerned citizens demanding urgent intervention from authorities. The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) also declared an indefinite strike in Oyo State, insisting on stronger security measures to protect schools and educational workers.

In response, a joint security operation involving the Nigerian Army, Amotekun Corps, police personnel, and local hunters was launched. Security operatives reportedly engaged the kidnappers in a series of confrontations as efforts intensified to secure the safe return of the victims.

The successful rescue marks the end of a traumatic ordeal that gripped Oyo State and drew attention to the persistent threat of school abductions in parts of the country. Families, community leaders, and education stakeholders have welcomed the development, while calls continue for improved security around schools to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Presidency has yet to release full details of the rescue operation, but the announcement has brought relief to families and communities who endured weeks of uncertainty following the abduction.

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Argentina Stun Egypt with Three-Goal Blitz, Messi Leads Heroic Comeback

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Argentina Stun Egypt with Three-Goal Blitz, Messi Leads Heroic Comeback—-The defending champions looked destined for elimination after falling 2-0 behind to Egypt, but Lionel Messi inspired a breathtaking late comeback as Argentina scored three goals in the final 11 minutes to win 3-2 and keep their World Cup title defence alive.

Argentina produced one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recovering from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 in an unforgettable Round of 16 clash and book their place in the quarter-finals. Lionel Messi once again proved the difference, scoring the equaliser after earlier missing a penalty before Enzo Fernández completed the remarkable turnaround in stoppage time.

The reigning world champions dominated possession from the opening whistle but were stunned in the 15th minute when Yasser Ibrahim rose above Lisandro Martínez to power home a header from Marwan Attia’s corner. Argentina had the perfect opportunity to respond six minutes later after Nicolás Tagliafico won a penalty, but Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir guessed correctly to deny Messi from the spot—his second penalty miss of the tournament. Shobeir continued his outstanding performance before halftime, producing excellent saves to frustrate Alexis Mac Allister and Julián Álvarez as Egypt carried a 1-0 lead into the break.

Egypt thought they had doubled their advantage early in the second half, only for Mostafa Zico’s effort to be ruled out following a VAR review. The Pharaohs refused to be discouraged, however, and eventually found a second goal in the 67th minute when Zico finished a swift counterattack after brilliant work from Mohamed Salah and Haissem Hassan, leaving Argentina facing a shock World Cup exit.

With time running out, Lionel Scaloni’s side mounted an extraordinary fightback. Cristian Romero sparked hope in the 79th minute, rising unmarked to head home Messi’s inviting free-kick. Four minutes later, Messi redeemed his earlier penalty miss by firing a powerful effort that clipped the goalkeeper’s gloves before crashing in off the underside of the crossbar to level the score at 2-2 and ignite wild celebrations among the Argentina supporters.

As extra time loomed, Argentina completed the impossible. Deep into stoppage time, Lautaro Martínez delivered a pinpoint cross into the penalty area where Enzo Fernández arrived to guide a composed header into the bottom corner, sealing a sensational 3-2 victory and one of the greatest comeback wins in World Cup knockout history.

The victory keeps Argentina’s hopes of retaining the World Cup alive and sends them into the quarter-finals, where they will face the winner of Switzerland and Colombia. For Egypt, it was a devastating end to a superb performance, having come within minutes of eliminating the defending champions before Argentina’s late surge turned the match on its head.

Messi’s goal not only rescued Argentina but also added another chapter to his extraordinary World Cup legacy. Despite the missed penalty, the 39-year-old captain delivered when his nation needed him most, inspiring a comeback that will be remembered as one of the defining moments of the 2026 tournament.

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