Police spokesperson, Ngozi Braide however explained that the order was due to the forthcoming Easter Festival and Lagos State Black Heritage Carnival, taking place in the state
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The National Security Council that will be presided over by President Jonathan will hold first at 1100 hours, Presidential Media Adviser, Dr. Reuben Abati
The minister commended the Nigerian Air Force for its support and participation in “operations” within and outside Nigeria
It urged security agencies to fish out the suspected Fulani herdsmen that attacked some communities in Zamfara and Nasarawa States
Muhammed, who spoke at a news conference in Abuja on Monday, also urged the government to address the issue of poverty and insecurity
The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Niger State, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, expressed the forum’s deepest condolences to the families of the victims, saying no grievance can justify such a dastardly act against defenceless citizens
The Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China to Nigeria, Deng Boqing, also urged Nigeria not to rely on military solution alone in the fight against insurgency in the country
There were speculations and alleged announcement by terrorist leaders to attack on Sallah. Some Nigerians, especially those in crises-prone areas, were a bit apprehensive, some even ran away to more peaceful environments. Their apprehension was largely fuelled by bitter experiences of the past where several of them lost friends, relations and valuables to coordinated terrorist attacks
Ita stressed that the sustainability of democracy on the continent depended largely on the extent to which democracy in Africa could deliver tangible results
Gimba explained that the training was carried out under the skill
acquisition programme of the ministry
Earlier, the wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Halima Wada, urged women on proper training and upbringing of their children and wards
There are, however, fears that the President’s address could be to declare state of emergency in some of the Northern states where there have been serious security breaches