President Buhari calls for national unity

President Buhari has called for Muslims to use the occasion of the birthday of Prophet Mohammed to reflect on the life of the Prophet. 

He also urged Muslim faithfuls to uphold the teaching of the Holy Quran in their personal lives and in their relationships with others. 

The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, urged Nigerians to view it as an opportunity for a new beginning. In a statement signed by his Special adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyinu, he said the nation had made giant strides in terms of security of lives and property since the last celebration. He then urged Muslim faithfuls to further seek the mercy and protection of Allah.

U.S. Army Sergeant faces life sentence

Seargent Bowe Bergdahl, who was charged with deserting his combat outpost in Afghanistan before being captured by the Taliban in 2009, sought time on Tuesday to decide whether a military judge or jury of soldiers will decide his legal fate.

Bergdahl, who spent five years as a Taliban prisoner before gaining his release in a prisoner swap in 2014, faces a court-martial after being charged earlier this year with desertion and endangering U.S. troops. The latter offense carries a life sentence if he is convicted.