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THE Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6, 2026, public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government through  a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani.  The minister, who congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter, urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.  He reiterated that the goal of the government remained taking decisions that would bring about national rebirth, economic growth and shared prosperity.

THE Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21, 2025, public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, yesterday, extended heartfelt congratulations to Christians across the country on this joyous occasion. He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, having to die for the redemption of man. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister also called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation. He reassured citizens of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to foster national growth and development.  The statement added: “Furthermore, he encouraged Nigerians to extend love and goodwill to their neighbours through acts of kindness and ...

  The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday 24, 2023, as public holidays to mark this year's EIdil-Fitr celebration. A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Shuiab Belgore, noted that the Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the government yesterday. While congratulating all Muslims for a successful completion of Ramadan, Aregbesola called on them to "imbibe and practise the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him). “The self-restraint, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon in order to be a better person and true worshipper. Aregbesola assured that President Muhammadu Buhari was fully committed to peaceful transition of government, following successful elections. He added ...