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BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has promised that his administration will intensify efforts in tackling the challenges caused by insecurity across various parts of the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of citizens featured at the meetings held in the United Kingdom.  President Tinubu, who hosted the Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 governors at his Lagos home for the Eid el-Fitr celebration, said that he had followed up on support for modern security interventions with French President Emmanuel Macron. "Your presence here today and the number show your sincerity, commitment and value for friendship and togetherness.  "The next phase of our struggle is staring us in the face, and that is the challenge of insecurity in the country.  "I am making all the efforts to ensure that we collectively share the joy of our victory over tyranny. Insecurity is an enemy of development, progress, and prosperity. I am glad you are all mindful of...

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja    Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo  Federal Government has declared Thursday, 19 March, and Friday, 20 March 2026, as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Fitr celebration, which signified the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the minister extended warm greetings and heartfelt congratulations to Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the fasting period. Tunji-Ojo encouraged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice emphasised during the holy month. He called on all Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity, and prosperity of the nation. While wishing the Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the minister urged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to th...