The administration of President Bola Tinubu has announced that Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, are public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration.
themomentng reports that the Federal Government made this declaration on Wednesday, through the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, Tunji-Ojo congratulated Christians across Nigeria and in the diaspora on the occasion of Easter.
The Minister further urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance, and love, as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
While calling on Nigerians to remain committed to the values of tolerance and community spirit, Tunji-Ojo emphasised that such virtues are vital for strengthening national unity.
The Minister reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to policies aimed at promoting national rebirth, economic growth, and shared prosperity for all Nigerians.
In other news, Tunji-Ojo has revealed that more than 840,000 foreigners are currently staying in Nigeria beyond the validity of their visas.
The Minister made this known on Tuesday during a television interview, where he explained that the figure was discovered through a newly improved immigration tracking system.
According to him, the data shows that irregular migration is not only about Nigerians living abroad without proper documents but also affects Nigeria internally, with many foreign nationals failing to leave when their visas expire.
The minister said the number of visa overstayers has reached over 840,000, involving people from different countries, bringing the figure close to one million.
