Tag: terrorism
Hearing of Kanu’s motion seeking transfer from Sokoto prison stalled
He also sought an order compelling the Federal Government and/or the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) “to forthwith transfer him from…
Terrorism knows no faith: MURIC decries religious bias in insecurity discourse
“These two sad incidents which happened on the same day underline the fact that terrorists and bandits target no particular…
Flushing out fifth columnists in fight against terrorism
According to him, a few soldiers motivated by greed are involved in ammunition racketeering, deliberately diverting arms from the military…
U.S. commend Nigerian Air Force for counter-terrorism efforts
The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US…
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 59% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide – UN
According to Muhammed, for three years, terrorism related deaths have soared past 6000 making up more than half of all…
We’re ready to provide evidence for trial of Simon Ekpa – Enugu govt
Enugu Government made the offer in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on…
Why terrorists, banditry activities reduced in Northwest – Shehu SanI
By Taiwo Okanlawon A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has disclosed a decrease in the activities of terrorists and…
Five docked for kidnapping bus driver, robbery in Benue
The suspects, Terhile Iorkaana, Lanshima Orkunde, Msendoo Faasema, Nancy Shima and Mngusuun Hilega were arrested following a tip-off within Mbachegh…
FG releases names of individuals, BDCs financing terrorism in Nigeria (Full list)
Documents released the Nigerian Sanctions Committee when it met on Monday revealed that Mamu participated in the financing of terrorism by…
Powerful Nigerians involved in illegal mining funding banditry, terrorism — Alake
Alake said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals for the 2024 budget defence…
Tinubu seeks German chancellor’s support to combat terrorism
Tinubu made the request at a bilateral meeting with the German Chancellor at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Sunday.
Tinubu to United Nations: Nigeria cannot score you ‘A’ in physical support, you must do better
'You have to do more because terrorism is an effective danger to democracy; terrorism is also an effective danger to…
Tinubu unveils plans to fight terrorism as ECOWAS leader
Tinubu spoke n Bissau, the capital of Guinea Bissau after he was unanimously elected the chairman of the 16-nation Economic…
Alleged terrorism: Trial of Eze Ndigbo Frederick Nwajagu begins
Eze Ndigbo Nwajagu, 67, was arrested in April alleged threat to invite members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)…
Nigeria, Italy reaffirm commitment to global counterterrorism efforts
Nigeria and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening criminal justice and the rule of law in combating terrorism across…
Buhari boasts: I can confidently say I have degraded Boko Haram, banditry, others
Apart from the degraded threat of terrorism in the North East, President Buhari also expressed delight that government has curbed…
Simon Ekpa: Terrorism from Finland
On the part of Nigeria, the government should expedite action on the diplomatic front for the extradition of Simon Ekpa…
29 members of Black Axe, Red Skin cult gangs docked for terrorism, murder
The Prosecutor, Insp. Godwin Ato, told the court that the suspects were arrested on Jan. 30, by a team of…
Russia -Ukraine war: Buhari raises alarm on influx of weapons into Lake Chad region
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has again called for tighter border security in the Lake Chad region to consolidate…
Terrorism intensifying across Africa, UN warns
Terrorism is intensifying across Africa, exploiting instability and conflict, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has said.
Growth of terrorism in Africa, major threat to peace – UN deputy chief
Mohammed said terrorists and violent extremists including Da’esh, Al-Qaida and their affiliates have exploited instability and conflicts to increase their…
Bagauda Kaltho not a terrorist
Contrary to the claim Mahdi Shehu, one of the supporters of the bloodthirsty Abacha military regime, Owei Lakemfa, journalist and…
Tukur Mamu has links with local, international terrorists – DSS
DSS said that the “preliminary Investigation so far established, amongst others, the offences of logistic supplier, aiding and abetting acts…
Osinbajo Calls for More US Support to Tackle Terrorism
Nigeria and the United States should collaborate more as there is a need for more concerted efforts to effectively tackle…
Obanikoro: Sponsors of terrorism cold hearted
Rep. Babajide Obanikoro (APC-Lagos) has described sponsors of terrorism and killings in Nigeria as cold-hearted and unpatriotic.
UN: Terrorists now adapt to new technologies, expand across Africa
Two decades after the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York, U.S, terror networks – Al-Qaida and Islamic State –…
Banditry, terrorism will not take over Nigeria – Traditional ruler
The Chairman of Umuahia Traditional Council in Abia, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu said bandits and terrorism will not take over Nigeria.
Group advocates palliative for terrorism, banditry victims
A group under the auspices of Initiative for Conciliation and Right Protection has advocated for palliative for victims of terrorism…
Nigeria seeks international action against drug trafficking, terrorism
The Federal Government has called for international cooperation to tackle the links between drug trafficking and terrorism.
Terrorism: World powers block Nigeria’s access to weapons
World powers are deliberately blocking Nigeria’s moves to acquire needed armament to end terrorism and insurgency, says Alhaji Lai Mohammed