Religion

President Tinubu Sends Message to Nigerians On Eid-el-kabir President has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. He urged citizens to embrace sacrifice, duty, and collective purpose for nation-building. The President’s message was released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale. The statement reads in part: “President Tinubu enjoins Nigerians to reflect on the essence of the occasion, which bears strong meaning and significance for the nation. “The President emphasizes that sacrifice and duty are essential ingredients to nation-building, noting that it takes collective purpose, will, and action to…

FG Declares 2-Day Public Holidays For Eid-ul-adha The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 17, and Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. According to a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, the Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and the Diaspora on this occasion. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to continue embracing the values of peace, kindness, and sacrifice, as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim…