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Ondo Declares Public Holidays For Akeredolu’s Burial

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Ondo State Government has declared Thursday, 22nd and Friday, 23rd of February 2024 as public holidays in the State.  This is in honour of the former Governor of the State, late Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. A statement from the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan says Continue Reading

Religion

Hijrah 1445A.H: MMPN demands holiday for Islamic New Year         

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By Nafiu Busari For the umpteenth time, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN,  has reiterated its call on the Federal and State governments in Nigeria to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1445 A.H, as a public holiday.  In the Hijrah 1445 A.H Message, the National President of MMPN, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Democracy Day: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12 as a public holiday in commemoration of 2023 Democracy Day celebration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on behalf of the Federal Government. While congratulating Nigerians on the occasion, Akinlade stated that the country’s […]Continue Reading

Religion

Oyo Traditionalists Laud Gov. Oyetola Over Public Holiday To Mark World Isese Day

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Traditional worshippers in Oyo State have commended the governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola for declaring a work-free day for the celebration of the World Isese Day in the State. A statement signed by the Chairman, Traditional Worshippers Association, Oyo State Chapter, Mr Adefabi Dasola Fadiran and the State Secretary, Dr.Fakayode Fayemi Fatunde  in Ibadan […]Continue Reading

Security

Democracy Day: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday, Advocates Peace

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day.This is as the government warned against agitations capable of threatening the peace of the country.The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, was quoted to have said this in a statement on Wednesday by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib […]Continue Reading

Politics

LG Polls: Oyo Declares Friday Public Holiday

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Oyo State government has announced Friday, May 21, 2021, as public holiday. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Taiwo Adisa says the governor approved the holiday to enable the state conduct a hitch free local government election holding on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The statement urges every resident of Oyo State to go […]Continue Reading

Religion

Eidul-Mawlid: FG Declares October 29th Public Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Thursday October 29, 2020 as Public Holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid Celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated the Muslim faithful both at home […]Continue Reading