Council Of State Approves Presidential Pardon For 175 Nigerians, Including Herbert Macaulay, Mamman Vatsa, Ogoni Activists.

The Council of State on Thursday approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across various categories, including some of Nigeria’s most historic and controversial figures. The approval followed a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), who conveyed President...