TopNaija latest Nigerian news updates for today, 30th Oct 2024

Good morning, Nigeria, and welcome to Topnaija.ng latest Nigerian news updates, including the newspaper headlines for today, Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

5 facts about Ruben Amorim as he joins Manchester United

Rúben Amorim’s appointment as Manchester United’s head coach marks a fresh and intriguing direction for the club, bringing hope to fans eager for transformation at Old Trafford.

As a 38-year-old who has made remarkable strides in a relatively short managerial career, Amorim’s journey tells the story of a tactician who rose against the odds and made history in Portuguese football. Read more here.

National holidays celebrated in October

October is packed with unique and meaningful national holidays worldwide, highlighting everything from health awareness and environmental protection to cultural celebrations and community-building.

Here are some notable National holidays celebrated throughout October: Read more here.

2024 Ballon d’Or: Nothing but pure saltiness from Real Madrid

n the world of football, few events are as closely followed or as fiercely debated as the Ballon d’Or. And this year was no exception. When Manchester City’s Rodri took home the prestigious title, edging out Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr, the backlash from Madrid was immediate and intense.

Not only did the club cancel its attendance at the event, but it also issued a scathing statement, calling the decision “disrespectful.” Vinicius’s teammate Eduardo Camavinga joined in, blaming “football politics,” while angry fans cried “robbery.” Read more here.

Why Presidency postponed screening of ministerial nominees

The Presidency has postponed the screening and confirmation of ministerial nominees to allow all nominees to conclude all aspects of documentation and pre-screening exercises.

TopNaija News reports that the screening exercise was initially scheduled to be held on Tuesday (today) on the floor of the Senate but the Presidency said the exercise has now been shifted to Wednesday noon. Read more here.

Morocco, France launches campaign against bullying

Moroccan Princess Lalla Meryem and French First Lady Brigitte Macron unveiled a new campaign to combat bullying and cyberbullying at the Abi Dar Al Ghifari Secondary School in Rabat.

This initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, is part of the activities surrounding French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Morocco. Read more here.

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