Nigerian govt declares March 19, 20 public holiday for Eid-al-Fitr celebration
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared March 19 and 20, 2026, as public holidays to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through the ministry’s leadership. The government congratulated Muslims across the country for successfully completing the Ramadan fast. It also encouraged them to continue practicing values […]
Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Friday Sept. 5 public holiday
The Federal Government has announced that Friday, September 5, 2025, will be observed as a public holiday in celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday, September 3. In the statement, the Minister […]
Nigerian marketers reduce fuel prices as FG shuts down economy in honour of Buhari
Nigerian fuel marketers have decided to lower the cost of petrol, starting from Tuesday, July 15. This decision comes as the Nigerian government shuts down operations for the day due to a public holiday declared in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Abubakar Maigandi, who leads the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria […]
Katsina state govt declares today public holiday to mourn Buhari
To honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, the Katsina State Government has announced that Monday, July 14, will be a public holiday. This decision was made to give citizens time to grieve the passing of the ex-leader, who died on Sunday evening, July 13, at a hospital in the United Kingdom. Abdullahi Garba Faskari, […]
Islamic New Year: Zamfara government declares Friday public holiday
The Zamfara State Government has announced that Friday, June 27, 2025, will be a public holiday. This is to mark the beginning of the Islamic New Year, 1447 After Hijrah. A statement from the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, said Governor Dauda Lawal approved the holiday. The aim is to allow Muslims […]
Kwara gov declares Thursday public holiday to mark new islamic year
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced that Thursday, June 26, 2025, will be a public holiday to celebrate the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH. In a message shared on Wednesday, June 25, by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor sent his best wishes to all Muslims in the state as […]
“Over 200 dead, you declared holiday for President?” — Comedian Efe Warriboy blasts Benue governor Alia over Tinubu’s visit
Popular Nigerian comedian, Efe Warriboy, has openly criticised the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, over a controversial decision made during a tragic period. In a video he posted on Instagram, Efe expressed his frustration after Governor Alia declared Wednesday, June 18, as a public holiday to welcome President Bola Tinubu to the […]
Benue government employs workers to clean Makurdi overnight ahead of Tinubu’s visit; invites support groups to come out and welcome President (video)
On the evening of June 17, workers were seen cutting grass and cleaning along one of Makurdi’s major roads. This was part of the Benue State government’s last-minute preparations for President Bola Tinubu’s visit. President Tinubu is expected in Benue on June 18, just a few days after a shocking attack in Makurdi. Between the […]
FG declares May 1 public holiday for workers day
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a public holiday to celebrate this year’s Workers’ Day. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement released by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. Dr. Tunji-Ojo praised Nigerian workers for their hard work […]
Democracy Day: FG Announces Wednesday as Public Holiday
The Federal Government has announced that Wednesday, June 12, will be a public holiday. The government stated that the public holiday is to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion, as mentioned in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Aishetu Ndayako. The statement “As […]