The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day.
June 11, 2026
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
By Omeiza Ajayi
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day.
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government.
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