The Government of Lagos State has cancelled the planned Independence Day parade, earlier planned to mark Nigeria at 60 anniversary. This is according to a statement by the Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, which also noted that other activities that involve the gathering of more than 50 people were cancelled. It said,
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Sit-at-home: IPOB directs Biafrans to boycott Independence Day
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has declared October 1, 2020 (Independence Day) as sit-at-home across Biafraland. The group said the decision followed credible intelligence alleging terrorist groups plans to slaughter people of the region who intend to celebrate the Independence day. In a statement issued by the Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB said
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