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British soldier, Drummer Lee Rigby President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed shock over the gruesome murder of a British soldier, Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in the Woolwich area of London, United Kingdom. A statement on Thursday by Reuben Abati, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity said the president, while condemning the unfortunate incident, conveys his sincere condolences to the British Prime Minister, David Cameron and the British people over the senseless and barbaric act. “President Jonathan notes that a terrorist attack anywhere is an attack on the way of life of all free nations and must be collectively condemned by all persons irrespective of race, ethnicity or religion. “It is in this spirit that the Nigerian government is partnering with the British Government, as well as all other stakeholder sovereigns to stand up to and fight terrorism and extremism in whatever guise or pretence it chooses to present itself. “P

Wednesday, May 29, has been declared public holiday by the Federal Government of Nigeria to mark the 2013 Democracy Day. This was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Annesthesia Nwaobia on Thursday in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. According to the statement, the Interior Minister, Comrade Abba Moro had declared the public holiday on behalf of the Federal Government. Moro urged Nigerians to deepen their participation in democratic governance to enable them pass on the baton of credible and good governance to upcoming generations. He congratulated Nigerians on the attainment of yet another successful year of the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan. Moro urged the citizenry to support Jonathan’s efforts towards improving on democratic governance in the country. He further urged all Nigerians to continue to pray for the success of President Jonathan’s government towards the restoration of peace and unity in all parts