Eid-el-Kabir: FG Declares June 28, 29 Public Holidays

The Federal Government (FG) has declared June 28, Wednesday and June 29, 2023, Thursday as public holidays in celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration which was disclosed on Monday in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade.

Easter: Preach For Unity, And Peaceful Co-existence In The Country - Gov Buni

The Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni charged the clerics, and community leaders to give more emphasis on preaching for Unity and peaceful co-existence in Nigeria. Buni gave this task in his goodwill message to the Christian faithful celebrating Easter.

Eid-al-Fitr : FG Declares Friday, Monday As Public Holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday and Monday as public holidays for Muslims in the country to celebrate the end of Ramadan fasting. The announcement was contained in a statement by Shuaib Belgore, permanent secretary in the Ministry of the Interior. Belgore said Rauf Aregbesola, the minister of interior, made the announcement on Wednesday.

Easter: Wait Patiently For Court Decision - Buhari Tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari in his Easter message called on Nigerians to seek legal avenues for addressing any grievances they may have regarding the results of the 2023 general elections. In a statement personally signed by Mr. President on Friday, he highlighted the importance of Easter as a time of renewal and hope for the future. According to him, Easter is the triumph of light over darkness. Buhari said, “I join Christians in Nigeria and around the world to celebrate Easter, which commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, signposting his victory over death.