FG Declares December 25, 26 and January 1 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has announced that December 25 and 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026 will be observed as public holidays across Nigeria. The announcement was made through the Ministry of Interior on behalf of the Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, explained that the holidays are for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. The minister encouraged Nigerians, especially Christians, to pause and think about the lessons linked with the birth of Jesus Christ. He mentioned values such as love, peace, humility, and sacrifice, saying these ideas still matter for how people live
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