News
FG declares October 1st public holiday
The Federal Government has announced Tuesday, October 1, 2024, as a public holiday in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary.
The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who extended his congratulations to Nigerians both at home and abroad.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister commended the resilience and hard work of Nigerian citizens, acknowledging that their sacrifices for the nation will not be in vain.
READ ALSO: Oct 1 protest: Lagos Police Chief warns against violence, experts all for caution
Reflecting on the anniversary’s theme, Dr. Tunji-Ojo called on Nigerians to honor the contributions of the country’s past heroes and draw inspiration for the tasks that lie ahead.
He emphasized that achieving the Nigeria of our dreams requires unity and collective effort.
As part of the Independence Day message, the minister urged citizens to remain committed to nation-building and wished everyone a joyous celebration of the country’s 64th year of independence.
-
Health4 days agoISRT 2026: Global experts converge in Lagos to advance cancer care across Africa
-
Football4 days agoBallon d’Or 2026: The key rules shaping the race for football’s biggest prize
-
Entertainment7 days agoMiss World 2026: Four Continental winners battle for automatic top 20 spot (VIDEO)
-
Business4 days agoVersat Automobile to launch Chery’s EXEED premium brand in Nigeria
-
Entertainment6 days agoMiss World 2026: Meet 24 African Contestants Flying Continent’s Flag in Vietnam(VIDEO)
-
Comments and Issues5 days agoDigital Rights and the 2027 Poll in Nigeria
-
Energy5 days agoPetrol Price War: Where are Nigerians getting the cheapest fuel?
-
Football4 days agoYaya Touré makes history as Slovan Bratislava reaches Champions League league phase