PRESIDENT JONATHAN DECLARES 3-DAY MOURNING FOR NELSON MANDELA

President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday arrived in Paris,France to join other world leaders that are participating in a submit on peace and security in Africa.The President has also declared three days of national mourning in honour of former South African President who passed away yesterday,thursday.In a statement signed by the special adviser to the president,Reuben Abati,an instruction was given that flags are to be flown at half mast across the country during the period.The president also calls for special prayers in churches and mosques during the period of mourning which begins today,for the peaceful repose of the Mandela's soul.A special inter-denominational memorial service for Dr.Mandela will be held at the state house chapel on sunday.