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JUST IN: FG declares Friday, Monday public Holidays for Easter

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JUST IN: FG declares Friday, Monday public Holidays for Easter File photo: Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. April 3 is Good Friday, while April 6 is Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He congratulated Christians in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo urged Nigerians to reflect on the virtues associated with the season, saying, “I congratulate all Christians in Nigeria and in the diaspora on the joyous occasion of Easter. I urge Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of selflessness, forgiveness, forbearance and love as exemplified by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.” He further called for unity among citizens, stressing the importance of peaceful coexistence. “Easter is a period that reminds us of the values of tolerance and community that keep us together ...

Empathy and Commitment in Political Mentorship - A Missing Link in Nigeria’s Leadership; Olatunji advocates Redefined Leadership in politics

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Empathy, Commitment In Political Mentorship — A Missing Link in Nigeria’s Leadership; Olatunji Advocates Redefined Leadership in politics KTJ   In recent times, Nigeria’s political landscape has continued to provoke deep concern among critical stakeholders and observers. There is a growing sense of dissatisfaction driven by what appears to be a persistent decline in empathy, commitment, and structured political mentoring within the leadership hierarchy of many political parties—particularly among the dominant and ruling class. This trend is not only troubling but poses a significant threat to the sustainability of inclusive governance and democratic development. Across party lines, there is an observable pattern of leadership disconnect, characterized by poor reward systems, selective engagement, and an apparent lack of genuine interest in nurturing competent and deserving individuals for leadership roles. For many committed members, especially those who have invested time, resourc...