The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared December 25 and 26, 2014, as public holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day Celebrations.
Similarly, January 1, 2015 has been declared a public holiday to mark the New Year.
The Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, who made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja, enjoined all Christian faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Christmas, which are love, peace, justice, kindness to their daily lives and through this contribute to the development of the nation.
Moro further urged Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace and unity across the country.
He wished all Nigerians a happy Christmas and prosperous New Year celebrations. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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MrBow:
ReplyDeleteTRENDING ON BB BY BUHARI SUPPORTERS.... THIS WAS HOW (BUHARI) CONSTITUTED HIS
GOVERNMENT WHEN HE WAS HEAD OF STATE BTWN 1982-1984 :
It is a pity that many have given themselves to deceit.
General Muhammadu Buhari's Governors
1984-1985
1. Allison Madueke - Christian-Anambra.
2. Jeremiah Useni - Christian - Bendel.
3. Micheal Bamidele - Christian Ondo.
4. Oladipo Diya - Christian - Ogun.
5. David Mark - Christian - Niger.
6. John Kpera - Christian - Benue.
7. Dan Achibong - Christian - C/Rivers.
8. Ike Nwachukwu -Christian -Imo.
9. Oladipo Popoola - Christian - Oyo.
10.Bitrus Atukum - Christian - Plateau.
11. B.L. Letimah - Christian - Rivers.
12. Salaudeen Latinwo - Muslim-Kwara.
13. Gbolahan Mudasiru - Atheist-Lagos.
14. Sani Sami -Muslim - Bauchi.
15. Abubakar Waziri - Muslim - Borno.
16. Muhammadu Jega - Muslim - Gongola.
17. Usman Mu'azu - Muslim - Kaduna.
18. Hamza Abdullahi - Muslim - Kano.
19. Garba Duba -Muslim -Sokoto General
Out of 19 governors , 11 were Christians, 7 Muslims and 1 Atheist.
Buhari's Ministers;
1. Domkat Bali - Christian - Defence.
2. Onaolapo Sholeye -Christian-Finance.
3. Emmanuel Nsan - Christian - Health.
4. Sam Omeruah - Christian-Information.
5. Tam David West - Christian - Petroleum.
6. Patrick Koshoni - Christian - Works.
7. Chike Offodile - Christian - Justice. *Clement Isong - Christian Gov, CBN.
Defence, works, petroleum, justice, finance and CBN governor were all Christians.
Lets stop the baseless accusation against this revolutionist and face reality. We shouldn't just because
we want to kill a dog, give it a bad name
Let us vote for change. Don't let them deceive you. Let's Change Nigeria!
What does this have to do with this story?
DeleteMaybe you shd check and see that the ministers are mostly Military Men!stop talking rubbosh!
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