Eid-el Maulud: FG declares Thursday October 29 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, October 29 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Eidul-Mawlid celebration in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a statement released today October 27, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola,  congratulated Muslim faithfuls both at home and abroad for witnessing this year’s occasion. He enjoined them…

Soldiers arrest suspects for looting NYSC camp in Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force and soldiers have arrested a number of people for vandalising and attempting to loot properties of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Some of the items that were carted away included mattresses, stationeries, boots and uniforms of potential corps members. Speaking at the NYSC Camp, Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday,…

Plateau government relaxes 24-hour curfew

The Plateau state government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas.  Governor Simon Lalong reportedly took the decision following an assessment of the security situation in Jos the Plateau State capital and the subsequent recommendation of the state security council.  The new curfew allows movement between 6am and 12 midnight.…

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