The Nigerian Government has declared Friday, January 2, 2015 as a public holiday.
FG declares January 2 public holiday
The development was announced by the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro via a statement released on Tuesday, December 30.
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The development was announced by the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro via a statement released on Tuesday, December 30.
This public holiday was declared in commemoration of the Muslim festival, Eid-el-Maulud.
The statement was signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magaji Abubakar, who also urged Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to pray for the peace and unity of the country.
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