Eid-el-Fitri Celebration: FG EXTENDS PUBLIC HOLIDAY TO THURSDAY
The federal government has approved Thursday, April 11, as additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
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Nigerian News Leader First with details then facts
The federal government has approved Thursday, April 11, as additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.
By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)
Eyewitness account have said no fewer than 9 persons died and over 30 other sustained various degrees of injury at a stampede that occured at the residence of Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamako in Sokoto.
By Nnanna Kalu (Abia State Correspondent in Umuahia)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has congratulated the Muslim community in the State and the country at large as the world marks this year's Eid el-Fitr celebration.
By Nahum Sule (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)
The executive chairman of Jalingo local government area, Taraba State, Alhaji Aminu Jairo, facilitate with Muslim ummah on the significance and celebration for the completion of the Ramadan fast.
By Chinwendu Agoha (Media & Governance Reporter)
An alliance of Media and professional associations, including the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed deep concern and strong condemnation of the unlawful arrest, detention, brutalisation and torture recently of Mr. Segun Olatunji, Editor of FirstNews newspapers, by military personnel in response to stories published by the media outlet.
By Adango Isokrari (Rivers State Correspondent in Port Harcourt)
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the right climate will be created for all political parties to operate so that they can engage with Government and offer credible opposition.
By Adango Isokrari (Rivers State Correspondent in Port Harcourt)
The Leader of Ahoada East Legislative Assembly, Rt. Hon. ThankGod Bernard Unwhe and seven other councillors have declared their total support and loyalty to the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and the State Government.
By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)
In his continued efforts towards decongesting the correctional centers over the years, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has, once again, secured the release of yet another 60 inmates in Sokoto.
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly under his leadership, to continue to partner with the led administration in the provision of infrastructure for the people and the improvement of the economy.
By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)
As part of activities to celebrate the eld-el-fitr, celebrations, the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has distributed yards of wrappers and clothing materials to his media team and other groups ahead of the festivity in the state.
By Gloria Acholonu (Imo State Correspondent in Owerri)
Media Relations Consultant, Chief (Dr) Fidel Onyeneke, has called for enhanced Medical and other Welfare facilities for Media Practitioners in the Country in consideration of the high harzads associated with their duties.
By Adango Isokrari (Rivers State Correspondent in Port Harcourt)
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has declared the purported list of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caretaker Committee members for the State, circulating in the national and social media, as fake.