JUST IN: FG Declares 2 Days Public Holiday For Eid-el-Kabir Celebration—-The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6, and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

Thecloudngr reports that the announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the federal government.

In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, the minister congratulated all members of the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and abroad on the occasion of the Eid.

He called on Muslims to continue to reflect the values of sacrifice, obedience, and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him).

“Let us use this solemn period to pray for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria,” the statement read.

Dr. Tunji-Ojo assured citizens that the various reforms and policies being implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are geared towards restoring Nigeria’s path to sustainable growth and progress.

While wishing the Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-ul-Adha celebration, the minister also urged all Nigerians—regardless of religion or region—to work collectively with the current administration in rebuilding the nation.

“Let us join hands to restore the glory of Nigeria as a great nation,” he said.

NAHCON Transports 79% Nigerian Pilgrims For 2025 Hajj—-The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says it has successful transported 32,549 pilgrims, representing 79.1 per cent of the total intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise.

NAHCON disclosed this in a statement issued by its Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Hajiya Fatima Usara, in Madina on Wednesday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Vice-President Kashim Shettima declared the inaugural flight open on May 9, in Owerri, Imo.

Usara said this development was achieved through 79 flights operated since the commencement of the airlift operations on May 9.

According to her, many states including Adamawa and Plateau have concluded their transport operations, while those with one flight only will complete their operations today.

”These states include Bauchi and Gombe States, with 30 pilgrims each left to be transported.

“Jigawa and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are also expected to complete their pilgrim transportation today.

”Kwara with 137 pilgrims remaining, will conclude by joining a Kano Max Air flight this afternoon.

“Benue pilgrims will join intending pilgrims from the South-South section to undertake a combined and only flight from the region on May 23, marking the last phase of the airlift for the area.

“Importantly, no flight cancellations have been recorded since the airlift began.

”However, deliberate minor delays were arranged to allow for the proper clean-up and decongestion of hotels in Madinah especially with the surge in arrivals.”

The NAHCON spokesperson explained that such cleanup procedures were standard operational routines following vacation of rooms during the Hajj season.