Breaking: Government Declares Thursday, Friday as Public Holidays
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago , has announced Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31, 2025, as public holidays ahead of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, November 1. The declaration was contained in a statement signed by the Information Officer in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tanko Lawal, which indicated that the directive was issued by the SSG, Abubakar Usman. The SSG confirmed the work-free days are “intended to provide all eligible voters the opportunity to go to their respective polling units and cast their votes in the elections.” The government specified that during the two-day period, “markets, banks, financial institutions, and public offices will remain closed, while movement of persons and vehicles will be restricted, except for those on essential duties.” Lawal quoted the SSG as stating the Governor’s directive: “Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has declared Thursday, 30th, and Friday, 31st Octobe...