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Nigeria Suspends Independence Day Celebrations

The government has decided that Independence Day celebrations will, once again, be low key - but reportedly not because it is wary of bomb attacks by the Boko Haram sect, which has been waging a relentless war against it, but in tune with the national mood.

Nigeria: Again, FG Plans Low Key Independence Day Celebration

Leadership, 5 September 2012

The Federal Government has for the second time, decided to mark the Independence Day Anniversary of the Country in a low key. This time, it is not because it is wary of bomb… Read more »

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Nigeria: FG Suspends Independence Day Celebrations

Daily Trust, 5 September 2012

The 2012 Independence Day celebrations would be observed in low key, minister of interior, Comrade Abba Moro said yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Leaders Denounce Declaration of Independence

Daily Trust, 5 September 2012

Ogoni leaders of Rivers state on Monday distanced themselves from the recent declaration of independence by factional leader of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Plans Low Key Independence Day Celebration

This Day, 5 September 2012

Federal government has stated that just like in 2011, this year's Independence Day celebration will be low key against the back drop of the state of insecurity the country and… Read more »
Nigeria: Low Key Independence Day Celebrations As FG Outlines Programme

Daily Trust, 4 September 2012

This year's Independence Day celebrations will be low-key, the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro has said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister - Independence Day Will Be Low-Key

Daily Trust, 4 September 2012

This year's Independence Day celebrations will be low-key, the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro has said in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »