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Fun Seekers Wine, Dine, On Boxing Day In Ibadan

By Web News 26 December 2021 866

Fun Seekers today trooped out in thousands to various various recreation centres across Ibadan metropolis.

our correspondent reports that many of the fun seekers were in merry mood at gardens such as Agodi, amusement park, and the zoological garden

Some of the children were excited at the site they beheld.

The assistant director at the zoological garden Mr Kehinde Popoola said so many things have been put in place to ensure the fun seekers were not disappointed.

while many were seen having chalk party at the Agodi garden ,facilities such as horse ride and air- o-plane, were on ground to entertain many at the Amusement park.

Lillian Ibomor

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Boxing Day ;Remember Less Privileged During Celebration

By Web News 26 December 2021 972

It is In continuation of Christmas celebration as people exchange gifts with one another in the spirit of the season.
Our correspondent, who spoke with some residents of Akure about the day, said that,
Some residents of Akure, Ondo state, Mrs Comfort Mosunmola, Bolaji Akintemi and Mr Alo Micheal and mrs folasade Bamigboye in separate interviews with Radio Nigeria however said the current economic realities in the country may not give room for such benevolence this year.

The respondents however encouraged wealthy individuals to show love and affection to the less privileged especially those who found it hard to afford daily meals.

When asked if she would be taking her family out for recreational activities, one if the respondents, Mrs comfort mosunmola said the Covid-19 omicrant variant would not allow them to do that at this period In time hence her family had decided to mark the day indoors.

Meanwhile, major recreational centres in Akure, the capital city are currently wearing a new look to entertain fun seekers as they celebrate Christmas.

Olufisoye Akinola

Lifestyle

Fun Seekers Ignore Fun Spots In Akure

By Web News 26 December 2020 3758

Akure, the Ondo state capital is witnessing low turnout of fun seekers as this year’s Boxing day is being observed.
This was against what was experienced last year when residents trooped out in large numbers to celebrate the day at different locations.
Staff Reporter, Oluwatosin Ighoteguono, who went round the capital city observes that despite the low turn out of people, fun parks, supermarkets, malls, Restaurants and bars opened with strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols.

Oluwatosin Ighoteguono

Lifestyle

FG Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year Celebrations

By Web News 23 December 2020 665

The federal government has declared Friday, December 25, Monday, December 28, 2020, and Friday, January 1, 2021, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year celebrations, respectively.

The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on behalf of the federal government in a statement issued by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore.

The minister felicitated with Christians and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Ogbeni Aregbesola urged Christians to adopt the creed of Christ on faith, hope, and love.

The minister noted that peace and security are critical factors needed to enable the government to accomplish its mission of revitalizing the economy, improving foreign direct investment as well as generating employment opportunities for over 100 million Nigerian youths in the next 10 years.

Ogbeni Aregbesola advised Nigerians and Christians in particular, to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, as stipulated by relevant authorities, during and after the yuletide, especially with the second wave of the outbreak of the disease.

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Boxing Day: Fun Seekers Troop Out despite Economic Crunch

By Web News 26 December 2019 1263

Children and other fun seekers maximized the opportunity of the public holiday to visit recreation centres, malls, gardens, and other playgrounds to catch fun.

In some of the malls visited, children in their numbers accompanied by their parents and guardians, took turns to access available facilities, such as riding of pony, virtual games, buying toys, among others.

Some of the children who spoke with Radio Nigeria expressed excitement at the exposure they had during the holiday.

Some parents also hinted that though the economic situation was harsh, they still had to enjoy this festive season.

Taiwo Akinola