The Rivers State Government has cancelled the parade to mark the 65th Independence Day in the State.
A statement by Sir Dede Friday of the Special Services Bureau, said the event earlier scheduled to hold at the Sharks Stadium, Port Harcourt was called off.
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The statement said the development was in line with the Federal Government’s decision to cancel a similar event.
“We regret any inconvenience caused by this cancellation,” the statement reads.