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The Digest:

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Greater Lagos Fiesta, the state's major New Year’s Eve event, urging residents to instead dedicate the time to personal prayer.

Key Points:
  • The annual "Countdown" event, scheduled for December 31, has been officially cancelled.
  • Governor Sanwo-Olu directed that the time be used for prayers for the nation, state, and its people.
  • He specifically called for prayers focused on prosperity, leadership, peace, and productivity.
  • The governor expressed optimism that 2026 holds great promise for Lagos and Nigeria.
  • He encouraged residents to continue living in peace and harmony.
  • The decision was communicated via a statement from his Special Adviser on Media, Gboyega Akosile.
  • No specific reason was given for the cancellation of the large-scale public celebration.
This move shifts the focus of the year's end from public revelry to private contemplation, framing the transition into the new year as a moment for collective spiritual appeal rather than communal festivity.

Sources: Vanguard, PM News, The Nation