The Nigerian government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement comes amid heightened security concerns in parts of Northern Nigeria, particularly the North-East, where the military has warned of possible attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during the Sallah festivities. The government urged Muslims and Nigerians generally to use the festive period to pray for peace, unity and stability in the country.

The Nigerian government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement comes amid…

FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holiday for Eid-el-Adha

The Nigerian military guarantees adequate Sallah security in the North East for Eid El Kabir, despite Boko Haram threats. Residents urged to be vigilant.

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir. Read more on the official announceme

The federal government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the

The government urged all Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for Allah’s divine guidance in Nigeria, adding that the country remained in pursuit of peace, security and…

The Federal Government declares May 27-28, 2026, as Eid-el-Kabir holidays, deploying security nationwide amid terror alerts. Stay safe during the festiviti

• Military warns residents of north-east to avoid crowded areas during celebrations

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 27 May, and Thursday, 28 May, 2026, as public holidays across the country to mark this

Nigerian Police Heighten Security Amid Eid-El-Kabir Celebrations, Urges Citizens To Report Suspicious Activities

As Nigeria celebrates Eid-el-Kabir, Borno State restricts movement while security agencies nationwide beef up operations to ensure peaceful festivities and

The celebrations comes as rising food and transport costs make it difficult for some families to buy a sheep for the traditional slaughter.