Tag: terrorism
Terrorism in Oyo and Tinubu’s Yoruba test
For more than a year, a conscientious, cosmopolitan retired senior military officer from the North has told me that his…
Court remands six suspects in DSS custody over alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu
The Federal High Court in Abuja became the focal point of a high-stakes national security matter on Wednesday as the…
US hails Nigeria over conviction of 386 terror suspects in mass trial
The United States has praised the Nigerian government for speeding up the trial of terrorism suspects and securing convictions.
FULL LIST: IPOB, Simon Ekpa, Yusuf Ghazali among 48 individuals, groups, ‘linked’ to financing terrorism
The disclosure was made by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) on Saturday. The list includes individuals and entities suspected of…
Tinubu vows to crush Terrorism during high stakes Bayelsa visit
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to defeat terrorism and banditry, pledging sustained investment in Nigeria’s armed forces…
DHQ speaks on alleged indictment of Borno, Yobe people in terrorism by CDS Oluyede
Uba said the report distorted the CDS’ recent remarks on counterterrorism efforts in the North-East, stressing that at no time…
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…