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<p><img width="638" height="392" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9926.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9926.jpeg 638w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_9926-300x184.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px" /></p> <h2>Super Eagles goalkeeper, <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/07/super-eagles-goalkeeper-stanley-nwabali-to-set-new-afcon-record-against-south-africa/">Stanley Nwabali</a> has expressed his desire to make Nigerians happy after Nigeria’s victory over South Africa's Bafana Bafana in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.</h2> <p>The Chippa United goalkeeper disclosed this in an interview with reporters following the semi-final match on Wednesday in Bouke.</p> <p>Nwabali produced a man-of-the-match performance, saving two penalties as Nigeria powered their way into the Africa Cup of Nations final after a pulsating 4-2 penalty shootout win over South Africa in the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament in Ivory Coast.</p> <p>He said, "<em>I don't really know how I am feeling. When I look around, because of Nigerians, I only want to make them happy and just make them feel good.</em></p> <p><em>"I did not even expect this thing coming my way now but I give God the glory and I want to say a very big thank you to everyone, my club, Chippa United family, and my coaches here who always guide me.</em></p> <p><em>"Today showed me that it's going to be a D-day for us in the final but you know football, you can never predict but I wish it is going to come our way.</em></p> <p><em>"They always know this slogan 'you no go gree for anybody' and I really want to do more for Nigeria, I love them all. Thank you to everyone who wishes me well.</em>"</p> <p>See the video below.</p> <p>[video width="368" height="640" mp4="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ssstwitter.com_1707383319229.mp4"][/video]</p> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that the Super Eagles' performance in the AFCON brought Nigeria to the final as they strive to secure another AFCON trophy.</p> <p>It is the eighth time the Super Eagles will be playing in the AFCON final, having previously appeared in seven.</p> <p>They won three of the final games in 1980, 1994 and 2013, while they lost four in 1984, 1988, 1990 and 2000.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/02/08/i-want-to-make-nigeria-happy-with-my-performance-nwabali-video/">I Want To Make Nigeria Happy With My Performance – Nwabali (Video)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-staircase-within-montmorency-metro-station.jpg?id=57162010&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C112%2C0%2C112"/><br/><br/><p>If you regularly take the Montreal metro, you might notice some changes (and possible detours) over the next few weeks.</p><p>On Thursday, the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/stm-montreal" target="_blank">Société de transport de Montréal (STM)</a> announced new temporary measures to improve <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/stm-montreal-safety" target="_blank">security in the metro,</a> including a ban on loitering and the closure of certain station entrances.</p><p>These changes, in effect until April 30, come in response to a growing sense of insecurity among riders and employees.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1900240133384802688"> <div style="margin:1em 0"></div> — (@) <a href="https://twitter.com/stm_nouvelles/status/1900240133384802688"></a> </blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <h2>Why is this happening?</h2><div>Back in February, the STM published a lengthy <a href="https://www.stm.info/en/press/press-releases/2025/stm-testifies-on-the-impact-of-the-homelessness-crisis-on-its-mission" target="_blank">memo</a> regarding a sharp uptick in crime and violent incidents within metro stations. The transit system published the stats as an open letter to the <a href="https://ocpm.qc.ca/fr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Office de Consultation Publique de Montréal (OCPM)</a>, pushing for immediate government intervention before things get worse.</div><p>According to the STM, reports of disruptive behaviour in the metro system jumped by 40% in a year, from 14,540 incidents in 2022 to over 26,000 in 2024. </p><p>Officials say the homelessness crisis has put additional strain on the transit system, but the metro “cannot be a last-resort refuge” for those in need.</p><h2><span></span>What's changing?</h2> <p>To address concerns about safety, crime, and cleanliness, the STM is implementing the following measures:</p><p><strong>Loitering ban</strong> – Riders must keep moving inside STM facilities. Special constables will have more authority to intervene when people occupy metro spaces without the intent to travel.</p><p><strong>Closure of four metro entrances</strong> – Certain access points at Place-des-Arts, Atwater, Square-Victoria-OACI, and De Castelnau stations will be temporarily shut. Officials say these locations have been identified as trouble spots due to safety concerns like criminal activity and large gatherings.</p><p><strong>Increased police presence</strong> – The SPVM will deploy more officers in metro stations, especially downtown, to combat drug-related incidents and support STM security teams.</p><p><strong>Fenced-off areas in nine stations</strong> – Charlevoix, Peel, Place-des-Arts, Beaudry, Pie-IX, Bonaventure, Place d'Armes, D'Iberville, and Côte-Vertu will see new barriers and partitions to limit disorderly behaviour and make cleaning easier.</p><p><strong>Extended homeless shelters</strong> – The City of Montreal is keeping its winter warming shelters open until the end of April to provide alternatives for people seeking shelter in the metro.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p> <p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p><p><br/></p>
