JUST-IN: Nigerian Government Declares March 31, April 1 Public Holidays To Celebrate Eid-el-Fitr Festival
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Monday, March 31, 2025, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, have been declared by the Federal Government of Nigeria as public holidays to mark the celebration of the Eid-el-Ftr festival after the completion of the Ramadan fast. This declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in warm congratulatory wishes to the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast. Reports from leadership.ng indicated that the letter, which was signed by the Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, conveyed the best wishes of the Minister and urged all Muslims to embrace the values fostered during Ramadan – self-discipline, mercy, kindness, and peace. Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized the role of love, forgiveness, and unity as key elements in a harmonious society. The Minister also called on Nigerians to make use of the festive season to pray, praying for the peace, stability, and prosperity of the nation. He hoped that the festive celebration of Eid-el-Fitr would be an integrative force and a mobilizing factor that brings people together and closes gaps in religious and ethnic divides. Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens to celebrate responsibly and safely without forgetting the less privileged with goodwill and charity—remaining faithful to the spirit of Ramadan and Eid. Related Posts Nigeria and the British Monarchy: A Legacy of Visits and Diplomatic Ties Throughout history, Nigeria has enjoyed a unique relationship with the British Monarchy, marked by mutual visits that reflect shared historical, Read more Peter Obi Dismisses Merger Talks Ahead of 2027 Election, Calls for Unity Against APC Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, has clarified that no merger agreements are in place with the Read more Obasanjo Reveals Yar’Adua Rejected Dangote’s $750 Million Offer for Refineries Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his successor, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, turned down a $750 million offer from Aliko Read more NNPCL Invites Obasanjo to Tour Port Harcourt Refinery Following His Criticism The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.
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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) strongly denounced former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, for saying that the Bola Tinubu federal government was accountable for the present internal crisis facing the party. In a statement on Wednesday, the NNPP factional National Secretary, Oginni Olaposi, dismissed El-Rufai’s claims as baseless, insisting that the former governor lacked a proper understanding of the issues that led to the party’s division. The row came after a viral video where El-Rufai, in his speech to leaders of his new party, the Social Democratic Party (SDP), accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of deliberately fueling crises among opposition parties, including the NNPP. He categorically referred to the sacking of NNPP’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a “contrived” move intended to cripple the party. NNPP to El-Rufai: Retract Your Statement or Face Legal Action In his reaction, the NNPP factional leadership issued a 48-hour ultimatum to El-Rufai to retract his statement and offer an unreserved apology to the party’s national leadership as well as its founder, Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam. “To put the records straight and enlighten Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on the true cause of the crisis that led to the expulsion of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, we challenge him to ask the following pertinent questions from his friend before making baseless allegations,” the statement said. The NNPP enumerated the following questions, intended to invalidate the allegations made by El-Rufai, among others: Did the federal government force Kwankwaso to beg Dr. Boniface Aniebonam for the NNPP platform in 2022? Did the federal government instruct Kwankwaso to insult the founder of the party? Did the federal government instruct Kwankwaso to sue the NNPP leadership at the Kano State High Court? Did the federal government stop Kwankwaso and Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf from testifying before the party’s disciplinary committee? The party invited El-Rufai to seek clarification from Kwankwaso before accusing the federal government of interference in NNPP affairs. Legal Threat Hangs Over Their Heads The NNPP faction threatened that not apologising within 48 hours would result in legal action against El-Rufai for defamation. We are calling Mallam El-Rufai to come out publicly and apologize to Dr. Boniface Aniebonam and NNPP leadership for his reckless statement,” Olaposi stated. “If he fails to do so within 48 hours, we will take him to court for defamation of our party leadership.” NNPP’s Leadership Crisis The NNPP has been under an internal leadership crisis ever since the 2023 general elections, creating two factions. In September 2023, Agbo Major-led faction suspended and then expelled Rabiu Kwankwaso on claims of involvement in anti-party activities and improper management of party funds. However, a faction owing allegiance to Kwankwaso eventually dropped the expulsion, further worsening the crisis in the party. With the NNPP still grappling with internal divisions, El-Rufai’s claims of government interference have only escalated tensions, setting the stage for further political drama. Related Posts Market offers rent-now, pay-later answer to tenants. Prospective renters in Nigeria can now breathe a sigh of relief as a rental solution that simplifies renting and facilitates Read more Rwanda retreat: Nigerian governments discuss complex issues. The Nigerian governors will attend and participate in a three-day leadership retreat in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to provide a platform Read more Shaibu: I support Obaseki and seek governorship. Philip Shaibu, the deputy governor of Edo State, has pledged to remain loyal to Edo State’s governor, Godwin Obaseki, despite Read more Citigroup expects more foreign investment in Nigeria and others despite FX turmoil. Citigroup Inc. has stated that Nigeria, Angola, and Kenya are among the African nations that are anticipated to attract more Read more Olawale Moses OyewoleOlawale Moses Oyewole is an adept writer who stays on top of current events and curate informative and engaging articles for his readers. He is a digital strategist who help brands gain online visibility.