The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani.

The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

He urged all Muslims to “embrace the virtues of self-discipline, compassion, generosity and peace, emphasising the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in building a harmonious society.”

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the petitioners have fulfilled the necessary conditions to initiate the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

On Tuesday, the Commission stated that it could not proceed with the petition as the submitted documents lacked the phone numbers and addresses of the petitioners

However, in a statement released on Wednesday, INEC clarified: “The Commission hereby confirms that the contact addresses of the petitioners’ representatives, along with their telephone numbers and email addresses, have now been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission, dated today, Wednesday, 26th March 2025.”

The statement, signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education Committee, further noted: “As stipulated in Clause 2(a) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Recall 2024, a letter has been sent to inform the Senator subject to recall about the petition’s receipt, which has been delivered to her official address. A copy of this letter has also been sent to the presiding officer of the Senate and published on the Commission’s website.

The next step involves verifying the list of signatories provided by the petitioners to ensure that it includes the signatures of over 50% of registered voters in the Constituency. This verification will occur in the coming days. The results, which will be made public, will determine the subsequent actions to be taken by the Commission.

Kano State is in mourning following the passing of Abdullahi Tanka Galadanci, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Radio. Mr. Galadanci passed away on March 26, 2025, after a brief illness. He was receiving treatment at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital at the time of his demise.

In an official statement released by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf expressed profound sorrow over the loss of a trusted and dedicated member of his administration. The Governor highlighted Mr. Galadanci’s significant contributions to the state’s media and communication efforts, describing him as an invaluable asset to the government.

“The demise of Abdullahi Tanka Galadanci is a great loss to our administration and the entire Kano State,” Governor Yusuf stated. “His commitment and passion for enhancing our communication channels will be deeply missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”

The late Abdullahi Tanka Galadanci was known for his unwavering dedication to improving the state’s communication strategies, ensuring that the administration’s messages reached the people effectively. His efforts played a pivotal role in strengthening the relationship between the government and the citizens of Kano State.

The burial rites for Mr. Galadanci are scheduled to take place today at 5:30 PM at the Filin Galadanchi Mosque, near the residence of Galadiman Kano. Friends, family, and colleagues are expected to gather to pay their final respects to a man who left an indelible mark on the state’s media landscape.

The Kano State Government, under the leadership of Governor Yusuf, has pledged to honor the memory of Abdullahi Tanka Galadanci by continuing to uphold the values and dedication he exemplified throughout his service.