The Oyo State Government has announced Tuesday, August 10, 2021, as a public holiday to celebrate the new Islamic year, Hijrah 1443 AH.
This was contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, in Ibadan, the state capital, at the weekend.
According to the circular, Governor Seyi Makinde “enjoined all and sundry to use the occasion to pray for the peace, unity, and sustainability of the state in particular and the country in general.”
The Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) in Oyo state lauded Makinde for the declaration of the holiday.
MMPN Chairman, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi, commended Makinde for his magnanimity and also in redeeming his pledge that Hijrah holiday will henceforth be declared in the state.
Fasasi enjoined other states to emulate the gesture.
The Presidential Committee on Livestock Sector Reforms Implementation has submitted its inception report to President…
On Monday, the National Examinations Council (NECO) released the results for the 2024 SSCE external…
The Osun State Police Command has apprehended suspected members of the proscribed Yoruba Nation group.…
Lobi Stars have ramped up preparations for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday three clash…
The Nigerian Army has reported that its troops have effectively neutralized terrorists, recovered weapons, and…
Galatasaray forward, Michy Batshuayi has clarified that there is no rivalry between him and Super…
