TUESDAY IS PUBLIC HOLIDAY

• The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, Oct. 19 as a public holiday in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.

 • A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Shuaib Belgore, stated that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government on Friday in Abuja. A statement issued by 

 • Aregbesola congratulated all Nigerian Muslim faithful, both at home and in the diaspora, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlud. 

 • He admonished Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience and perseverance which were the virtues of the Holy Prophet, as doing so would guarantee peace and security in the country. 

 • The minister enjoined Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality. 

 HAPPY EID-UL-MAWLUD TO ALL THE MUSLIMS