By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 1st of October, 2025 as a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulating all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora. Dr. Tunji-Ojo enjoined citizens to
By Patrick Obia The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, 5th September 2025, as a public holiday to commemorate the celebration of Eid-ul-Mawlid. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in press statement issued by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry –
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Federal Government of Nigeria says in futherance to the seven days of national mourning declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tuesday, 15 July, 2025, has been declared as a public holiday in honor of late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration
By Channels Television The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024 as holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement on Sunday signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Aishetu Ndayako. The minister congratulated
By Patrick Obia The Management of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has embarked on a two-day break to mark this year’s Easter celebration. This is also coming as the Federal Government of Nigeria declared Friday, April 7, 2023, which is Good Friday, and Monday, April 10, 2023 – Easter Monday as public holidays
By Lucky Edet, Andy Mba-Ukweni and Deborah Okon Cross Riverians on Tuesday expressed mixed feelings towards the resumption of work and commercial activities after the Easter break. The Federal Government had last week declared Friday and Monday as public holidays. And, despite most commercial activities resuming on Monday, a few others however did not close