Top Stories

Breaking: FG Declares May 29 As Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday May 29 work free to commemorate the inauguration of the 16th democratically elected President.

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in Abuja on Friday on behalf of the Government.

Advertisement

The Minister felicitated with all Nigerians on the momentous occasion, commending them for their faith in democracy as expressed in the nationwide elections that produced the President and his Deputy being inaugurated and indeed in all elections across the nation.

The Minister in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore enjoined Nigerians to continue to support and promote democracy through adherence to the rule of law and uphold all democratic institutions.

Advertisement

”Democracy anywhere is an unfinished business and the only way it can keep developing and serve its end of being the vehicle to good governance and the welfare of all the people is by adhering to its tenets of rule of law, support for democratic institutions, promotion of free and responsible press and advancement of the frontiers of freedom for all the people,” the Minister said.

Aregbesola urged Nigerians also to continue to promote ideals of peaceful coexistence and love for our neighbours, noting that we can only practice democracy and enjoy its dividends in a peaceful environment.

Advertisement

The Minister commended all Nigerians for their strident efforts at achieving an unbroken civilian rule and successful change of governments since 1999.

He called on them to support and cooperate with the coming administration, arguing that the unbounded energy of the people is the nation’s greatest strength.

Advertisement

The Minister charged Nigerians to shun any form of violence and other untoward acts, saying all hands should be on the deck for the brightness of the future of Nigeria.

Advertisement
citynews

Recent Posts

Serving NYSC members can apply – FIRS gives update on recruitment exercise

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has announced that servicing National Youth Service Corps members can…

10 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania to count contested provisional ballots, rejecting Republican plea

DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal from Republicans that could…

10 hours ago

New Zealand introduces new visa category to support seasonal workers in 2025

International job seekers can now find temporary work in New Zealand. The government has introduced…

10 hours ago

Oluremi Tinubu Must See Young, Malnourished Detainees As Her Own Children, CISLO

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the detention and reported maltreatment of…

10 hours ago

Electricity Consumers Demand Disconnection Over Rising Tariffs

Many consumers have requested electricity distribution companies also known as DisCos to disconnect them from…

10 hours ago

EFCC arrests Edo Accountant-General, others ahead of Gov Obaseki’s handover

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commision, EFCC, has arrested the Edo State Accountant General, Mr.…

10 hours ago