The leadership of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to grant presidential pardon to the 54 soldiers currently serving a 10-year jail term following their conviction by a court marshal over mutiny related crime.
Troops have killed four Boko Haram jihadists in a clearance operation, tagged “Operation Hard Strike” in northeastern villages of Surdewalla, Ranwa, Baladayo, Sabon Gari and Shetimeri in Borno State, the military authorities announced.
The Federal Government has explained why it is currently building more prisons across the country.
Justice Walter Onnoghen on Thursday loses a suit challenging his suspension following his conviction and subsequent removal from office by the Code of Conduct Tribunal In a unanimous judgment led by Justice Stephen Adah, the Court ruled that the CCT’s ex parte order breached the ex-CJN’s right to fairing hearing.
The outcome of security meeting convened at the instance of President Muhammadu Buhari, held at the Presidential Villa; The President has ordered the Service chiefs and heads of the Nation's Intelligence agencies to redouble their efforts in securing the lives and of Nigerians.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has warned a coalition of FCT indigenous associations against disrupting ongoing construction at a contentious land around Giri, Airport Road, Abuja, stressing that the land in contention was legally acquired.
