Tag: counter-terrorism
Counter-terrorism: FG secures conviction of over 200 suspects
The centre said the government achieved a major milestone in its unwavering campaign against terrorism, including Boko Haram insurgency, IPOB…
ECOWAS to ready standby force for counter-terrorism, promises gradual easing of sanctions on Niger
The ECOWAS leaders directed the commission to embark on deep reflection and explore the possibility of convening the extraordinary summit.
Counter terrorism without knowledge, intelligence won’t do any service to Nigeria – Tinubu
"The effort of the entire armed forces of this country must be put together in a way that there will…
Counter-terrorism: Indian army chief calls for restriction on internet, social media
Indian army chief Bipin Rawat Wednesday called for restrictions on the internet and social media use to counter terrorism.
‘Nigeria has emerged stronger in face of extremism’ – Counter terrorism chief
Commodore Yem Musa, Coordinator, Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, said Nigeria has emerged stronger in the face…
NAF commended on counter-terrorism efforts
The National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS) has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in its fight…
UN lauds Nigeria over counter-terrorism work
Dr Jehangir Khan, Director, Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) and United Nations Counter Terrorism Centre (UNCCCT), says Nigeria is an…
African Defence Chiefs strategize to counter terrorism
In furtherance of multinational approach to fight against terrorism that is ravaging African regions, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)…
Special Forces clear terrorists siege on communities – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Special Forces in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign have cleared Delwa, Mustafari, Manga, Wanga and Damboa of…
Counter Terrorism: Nigeria Police sign training pact with US
In a bid to curb and oust terrorism in Nigeria, the police force has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
ECOWAS to assist Nigeria on counter-terrorism – Mahama
ECOWAS leaders had decided to invoke the community’s protocols on counter-terrorism to defeat terrorism and support Nigeria’s efforts to rescue…
Nigeria unveils soft approach to counter terrorism
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) on Tuesday unveiled Nigeria’s Soft Approach to Countering Terrorism (NACTEST),…
Boko Haram: Nigerian Army vows tighter security at Xmas
Military authorities in Nigeria on Saturday pledged to secure communities in the northeastern states, bordering Chad, Niger and Cameroon over…
Counter terrorism: Nigerian forces abort plot, kill 2 suspects
MADUABUCHI NMERIBEH/Kano Nigerian forces in Kano, northwest Nigeria, Tuesday evening confirmed the death of two terrorists and the arrest of…
Shebab, Boko Haram allies chased out of Somalia
MOGADISHU (AFP) – Boko Haram and Al-Qaeda linked Shebab rebels said on Saturday they have abandoned the southern Somali port…
Another Boko Haram commander killed in shootout
A Nigerian Boko Haram sect commander known as Abubakar Yola has been killed by Nigerian soldiers in a shootout while…
35 Boko Haram militants killed, says JTF
Nigeria’s military said Monday it has killed 35 suspected Boko Haram Islamists in a crackdown on the insurgent group in…