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Young Nigerians Crucial For National Change, Says Fayemi
Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of Ekiti state, says young Nigerians have a significant role to play in transforming the country.
Fayemi relayed his thoughts in a sallah message to the Muslim faithful, while harping on the need for unity and empathy during the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
“I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating our Muslim brothers and sisters as they commemorate this significant religious festival,” he said.
“The spirit of Eid al-Adha reminds us of the importance of sacrifice, charity, and our collective responsibility to one another as citizens of this great nation.”
He urged Muslims to celebrate with moderation, acknowledging the economic hardships many families are facing.
“Let us balance our festivities with empathy and kindness towards those less fortunate,” he advised.
“The true essence of Sallah does not lie in extravagant festivities, but in acts of kindness, sharing with the less privileged, and strengthening the bonds of brotherhood.”
Fayemi highlighted the country’s economic and security challenges.
“We cannot deny that our country faces significant challenges today, especially with the rising cost of living, unemployment, and insecurity,” he added.
“In the face of adversity, Nigerians have consistently demonstrated remarkable resilience, creativity, and an unshakeable belief in our collective destiny.
“Our diversity, often seen as a source of division, remains one of our greatest assets when harnessed constructively.
“The energy and innovation of our young people, the wisdom of our elders, and our shared values across religious and ethnic lines provide the bedrock for national transformation.”
Fayemi called on all Nigerians to use the sallah period for introspection and to recommit to national unity.
“This is a time for us to look beyond our differences and focus on what unites us as Nigerians — our shared aspirations for security, prosperity, and good governance,” he said.
“As we celebrate, let us renew our faith not just in our religious beliefs, but in our capacity as Nigerians to overcome present challenges and build a more prosperous, secure, and united nation for current and future generations.”
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The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of the Muslim 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 on Tuesday 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 urged Muslims to sustain the virtues of love, generosity, peace, tolerance and sacrifice, which were emphasised during the holy month of Ramadan.
He also called on Nigerians to use the festive period to pray for the continued peace, unity and prosperity of the country.
While wishing Muslim faithful a joyful Eid-ul-Fitr celebration, the minister encouraged citizens to celebrate responsibly and extend acts of kindness to the less privileged in society.
He added that the Federal Government remains committed to fostering national unity and peaceful coexistence among all Nigerians.
The office of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has cleared the air over his rumoured death.
It dismissed viral social media claims suggesting the Prime Minister had been assassinated following the escalating conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran.
“These are fake news; the Prime Minister is fine,” the Prime Minister’s office said
DAILY POST reports that the rumours gained traction after a video shared by Netanyahu on his X account on Friday showed him addressing a press conference on the ongoing Israel-US-Iran conflict.
Some social media users, immediate after the video was posted, claimed they had spotted what appeared to be six fingers on Netanyahu’s right hand when he briefly raised it during the speech.
The speculation spread further after US conservative commentator, Candace Owens raised questions on X.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced the death of Mr. Ifeanyi Izeze, a pioneering member of his media team.
The development was announced in a statement issued by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Sunday.
The statement said Izeze joined Atiku’s media team in 2006, moving from the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, ALSCON, in Ikot-Abasi, where he served as office manager.
Bringing extensive experience from both journalism and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, he played a key role in shaping media strategies and campaign policies for Atiku, particularly in the Niger Delta region.
Trained as a geologist at the University of Port Harcourt up to postgraduate level, Izeze later transitioned into journalism, reporting extensively on the oil and gas industry for publications including Sunray, Anchor and NewAge newspapers before joining ALSCON.
Beyond his professional life, Izeze was known for his prodigious sense of humor and devout Christian faith.
He was an ordained preacher in the Christ Embassy denomination and also active in the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and his elder brother, Pastor Emeka Izeze, known for his work with The Guardian Newspapers..
The Atiku Media Office expressed condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, praying for God’s comfort and eternal rest for his soul.
Atiku said: “A man with a prodigious sense of humour and a born-again Christian of the Christ Embassy denomination, Ifeanyi was an ordained preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria.
“May God give his family, friends, and colleagues the fortitude to bear his demise.”
I mourn the loss of one of the prominent and pioneer members of my media team, Mr Ifeanyi Izeze.
Ifeanyi joined my media team in 2006, from Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), Ikot-Abasi, as Office Manager. He brought to bear on the work of the media team, at that… pic.twitter.com/XvbrDQwTFu
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 15, 2026
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