{"id":117458,"date":"2025-04-16T07:16:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T06:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=117458"},"modified":"2025-04-16T07:16:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T06:16:47","slug":"fg-declares-friday-monday-public-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/fg-declares-friday-monday-public-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1829504331162565525\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\">By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1829504331162565525-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Nigerians can look forward to an extended holiday break as the Federal Government has announced Friday, April 18th, and Monday, April 21st, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In a message conveying warm wishes to Christians nationwide on this festive occasion, Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasised the significance of embodying the values of sacrifice and love exemplified by Jesus Christ&#8217;s selfless act.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Minister, through a statement issued by the Ministry&#8217;s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, also urged Nigerians to utilize this holiday period for prayer, focusing on the peace, unity, and stability of the nation. 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