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In commemoration of the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, Nigeria has declared public holiday Monday, 11th November. This announcement was made in a statement released on Thursday, November 7th by the Director, Press and Public Relations of the Ministry of Interior, Mr. Mohammed Manga in Abuja. Mohammed Manga disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola congratulated the Muslim faithful on the occasion and enjoined them to live within the virtues and teachings of the Holy Prophet of Allah. Aregbesola expressed confidence that the challenges confronting Nigeria at the moment would soon be over, and therefore called on Nigerians to remain focused and determined. He gave the assurance that with the immense potentials the country is endowed with; coupled with its human and natural resources, Nigeria will sooner than later join the league of developed nations.

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, on Thursday, said him and his supporters have been vindicated following the Appeal Court Ruling in Owerri today. Igbere TV had reported that Appeal Court in Owerri on Thursday, November 7, upheld the election of former governor of Abia State , Orji Uzor Kalu, as the senator for Abia North Senatorial District, in the 2019 National Assembly Election. Kalu re-assured Nigerians of his unwavering and determined efforts in advancing the cause of the people. According to Kalu, the decision of the Appellate court has laid to rest rumours about his landslide victory in the election. While admonishing Senator Mao Ohuabunwa of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and other politicians in Abia state to join hands with him in driving development across the state, the Senate Chief Whip cautioned his supporters, associates and party faithful to be wary of their utterances and actions, adding that all hands must be on deck ...