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  • Emir of Zazzau: El-Rufai declares public holiday, three days of mourning

    Emir of Zazzau: El-Rufai declares public holiday, three days of mourning

    Governor Nasir El-Rufai has declared three days mourning for the late Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris.

    The Special Adviser to the El-Rufai on Media and Communication, Mr Muyiwa Adekeye, announced this today.

    Adekeye said that public offices would open as normal on Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 but “there will be a public holiday on Sept. 23 to honour his memory’’.

    According to him, flags will fly at half-staff during the mourning period.

    The Emir died at the 44 Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna on Sunday at the age of 84.

    The remains of the monarch have been laid to rest at his palace in Zaria besides some past emirs of the emirate.

    The funeral prayers was led by the Chief Imam of Zazzau Emirate, Dalhatu Kasimu, in the palace at about 5:35pm.

    It was attended by thousands of people.

    Among those in attendance were El-Rufai, a son of Zaria, Secretary to the State Government, Balarabe Lawal-Abbas, Speaker of the State Assembly, Yusuf Zailani and other top government functionaries.

    The Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari led the Federal Government delegation, which consisted Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed, Environment Minister Mahmud Mohammed and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

    Also at the palace was the Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, and heads of military and paramilitary formations in Kaduna state.

    The late monarch was the 18th Emir of Zazzau. He was the Chairman, Kaduna State Council of Chiefs.

    Shehu Idris was coronated the Emir of Zazzau on Feb. 15 1975, and ruled Zazzau emirate for 45 years, before his death.

  • Ganduje declares Thursday public holiday for new Islamic Year

    Ganduje declares Thursday public holiday for new Islamic Year

    Kano State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2020, as a public holiday to mark the new Islamic year 1442 AH.

    The state governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje urged Muslims in the state to use the occasion of the new Islamic year for sober reflection and to offer prayers for continued peace, prosperity and general development of the state.

    This was contained in a statement signed and issued by the state commissioner for Information, Comrade Muhammad Garba, a copy made available on Wednesday to pressmen in Kano.

    The governor prayed for Allah’s intervention over the current economic hardship being experienced by the people and the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic as well as a new year full of happiness and prosperity.

    He then called on the people of the state to always fear Allah in all their dealings, be tolerant and live peacefully with one another as always preached by Islam.

    Governor Ganduje gave assurance of his administration’s commitment to the improvement of their wellbeing and general development of Kano State.

  • FG declares Thursday,Friday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir

    FG declares Thursday,Friday public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir

    The Federal Government has declared Thursday 30 and Friday 31 July, as public holidays to mark 2020 year’s Eid-el-Kabir.

    The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, through a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah, on Tuesday in Abuja.

    Aregbesola congratulated Muslim faithful and all Nigerians both at home and abroad on the occasion.

    He called on Muslims to continue to imbibe the spirit of love, peace, kindness and sacrifice, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

    The minister also called on Muslims to use the period to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country especially as the world is witnessing global health challenges caused by Covid-19 pandemic.

    Aregbosola assured that the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was fully committed to battling the scourge with the cooperation of all Nigerians.

    The minister emphasised that government would continue to foster peaceful coexistence, national cohesion and stability in its march towards actualising the full potentials of the country.

    He called on all Nigerians to join hands with the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in its avowed determination to build a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous country, where the rights of every citizen, were protected and guaranteed, as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    Aregbesola advised Nigerians to take responsibility against the spread of the COVID-19 virus and also to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.

    The minister wished all Muslims a happy Eid –el- Kabir celebration.

  • Taraba Govt declares 3-day holiday for LG poll

    Taraba Govt declares 3-day holiday for LG poll

    Taraba Government has declared Monday June 29, Tuesday June 30 and Wednesday July 1, as public holidays to enable residents of the state participate in the local government council poll slated for June 30, 2020.

    This was contained in a statement by Alhaji Hassan Mijinyawa, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Darius Ishaku, on Monday in Jalingo.

    “The public holiday is to enable civil servants to travel to their respective wards and vote during the local government election slated for Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

    “The governor also urged people of the state to be orderly, law abiding and conduct themselves peacefully while discharging their civic responsibilities,” he said.

    Meanwhile, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations under the auspices of Eyes on Democracy of Nigeria (EDON) has activated a situation room to monitor the election to ensure that it was free, fair and credible.

    Alhaji Muktar Madaki, the State EDON Chairman, in a statement on Monday, said that a comprehensive report on the electoral process would be made after the election.

    “We have been observing the preparations by Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC) and we are so far satisfied with the preparations.

    “It now behoves on the people to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise as responsible citizens.

    “We are also calling on security agencies to be civil during the conduct of the election and operate within the ambit of their engagement in regards to electoral matters.

    “We also call of TSIEC to ensure that the election is credible, peaceful, free and fair,” he said.

  • BREAKING: FG declares June 12 Public Holiday

    BREAKING: FG declares June 12 Public Holiday

    The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day Celebration.

    The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country.

    The Minister commended the heroes of democracy for their dogged determination and sacrifice which eventually birthed Democratic Governance in Nigeria.

    A statement signed by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Georgina Ehuriah quoted Aregbesola as calling on all Nigerians to continue to cherish the selfless efforts made to attain democracy.

    He urged Nigerians to collaborate with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Administration to ensure the realization of the democratic ideals which these Patriots fought for, even at the cost of their lives.

    The Minister who reassured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to battling the scourge of COVID-19 with the cooperation of all Nigerians, advised them further, to take responsibility for stopping the spread of the virus.

    He reiterated the need for all Nigerians to stay safe by observing physical and social distancing, personal and respiratory hygiene, as well as other regulations issued by relevant authorities.

  • Ondo declares public holiday as Buhari visits to commission projects tomorrow

    Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has approved the declaration of Tuesday February 25 as Public holiday.

    Akeredolu, while granting the approval said: “The Public Holiday is necessary for the State to welcome the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari who is expected to arrive the State to commission two key legacy projects, the Ore Industrial Hub and the Ore Inter-change.

    According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Donald Ojogo ‘ the commissioning are part of activities marking the 3rd Anniversary of the administration.

    The Governor expressed appreciation to God for the journey thus far, urging all to take advantage of this period to participate fully in the series of activities lined up for the Anniversary celebrations.

  • Independence: FG declares Tuesday public holiday

    The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Oct.1, as public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary.

    The Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.

    She said the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on behalf of the federal government.

    The minister congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad on the commemoration of this year’s anniversary.

    He assured citizens of government’s commitment to end the current spate of insecurity in the country.

    According to him, peace and stability are necessary conditions for the development of any nation.

    Aregbesola, therefore, called on Nigerians to emulate the nation’s founding fathers in their love for fatherland.

    Aregbesola reminded Nigerians of the immense potential the country was endowed with, and assured that with commitment, ” we can move the country to the next level of socio-economic development.”

    ” As Nigerians, we should always remember that there is hope for our country and that we are blessed with both human and natural resources, tourism, cultural diversity, selfless spirit of unity and love for one another.

    ” As well as bonded brotherhood, all of which are potential we must exploit in the years ahead to make Nigeria the nation of our dreams,” he said.

    Aregbesola enjoined all Nigerians to support the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in its avowed determination to build a secure, economically viable and corruption free nation, in line with the dream of the country’s founding fathers.

    The minister wished all Nigerians a happy Independence Anniversary.

  • FG declares Wednesday public holiday

    The Federal Government on Monday declared Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday, to commemorate the nation’s National Democracy Day.

    The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mrs Georgina Ehuriah, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press & Public Relations, of the ministry, on Monday in Abuja.

    The Federal Government’s decision followed the enactment into law of June 12 as Democracy Day annually in Nigeria.

    Ehuriah congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country.

    The permanent secretary called on Nigerians to continue to cherish the sacrifice made by heroes of democracy in the country.

    She emphasised that those who lost their lives in the struggle for the actualisation of Democratic Governance in Nigeria in order to make the country a better place for all, must not be forgotten.

    Ehuriah further called for the collaboration and cooperation of all Nigerians with President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration towards achieving the nation’s collective aspiration for unity, peace and socio-economic development.

    She wished all Nigerians, at home and abroad, a happy democracy day celebration.

  • Workers’ Day: FG declares Wednesday public holiday

    Workers’ Day: FG declares Wednesday public holiday

    The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 1, as public holiday to celebrate the 2019 Workers’ Day.

    The Minister of Interior, Lt.- Gen. (Rted) Abdulrahman Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerian workers on their commitment and sacrifice toward building a greater Nigeria.

    Dambazau made the announcement in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Mrs Georgina Ehuriah, Permanent Secretary of the ministry.

    He commended workers’ effort at ensuring the full implementation of the policies and programmes of government through efficient and effective service delivery to Nigerians and foreigners.

    Dambazau called for continuous support of Nigerian workers in government’s effort at re-positioning the economy and moving it to the Next Level.

    He also commended them for keeping faith with the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration’s resolve of building a better Nigeria.

    The Minister wishes all Nigerian workers a successful May Day Celebration.

     

  • Borno declares public holiday as Buhari visits today

    Borno declares public holiday as Buhari visits today

    The Borno State Government has declared Thursday public holiday to enable every resident troop out to give visiting President Muhammadu Buhari a rousing welcome.

    An announcement by the state Commissioner for Information, Dr. Mohammed Bulama, on Wednesday read: “Sequel to the impending official visit of His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Borno State, the Borno State Government has declared tomorrow, Thursday, 25th April 2019 as a public holiday.

    “In view of this, members of the general public are hereby urged to troop out en masse to receive Mr. President and his entourage.

    “Government regrets any inconvenience that may be caused to the general public and appeals for their support, understanding and cooperation during the visit.