Tag: terrorism
FG open to negotiation to free Chibok Girls – UN
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Professor Joy Ogwu, says the Federal Government is still open to negotiation to…
Terrorism: France commends commission on framework
France on Friday commended the framework developed at the just concluded conference of Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) to fight…
Terrorism: FG seeks support of Nigerians
The Federal Government on Thursday called on the citizenry to support its effort in the fight against terrorism and other…
No part of Nigeria will be ceded to the enemy – DSS
Ms Marilyn Ogar, Deputy Director, Public Relations, Department of State Services (DSS), said on Wednesday that security agencies were not…
Another blast rips through Kaduna
A second explosion rocked a crowded market area in northern Nigeria’s Kaduna city on Wednesday, police said, after a suicide…
‘Suicide bomber’ kills at least 25 in Kaduna
A suicide bomb on Wednesday in the northern Nigeria city of Kaduna killed at least 25 people, in what appeared…
#BringBackOurGirls: 100 Days After, Chibok Girls Still In Captivity
By Simon Ateba Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, finally met with some parents of the Chibok girls on Tuesday, 99 days…
Jonathan reassures on rescue of Chibok girls
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday reassured the Chibok community of his administration’s determination to rescue their over 200 girls abducted…
Boko Haram: Cameroon deploys troops to Nigeria border
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Aminu Wali, on Tuesday said that Cameroon had deployed about 1,000 soldiers to Nigerian…
We are winning war against Boko Haram, says Army Chief
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah, said on Tuesday in Lagos that the Army was winning the war against…
Is Boko Haram Gaining The Upperhand?
An unchallenged attack by Boko Haram on Friday in Damboa, which left over 100 people dead and sacked scores from…
FG explains purpose of 1b dollar loan
The Federal Government has clarified that the one billion dollar loan it is seeking is not only to prosecute the…
Ethiopian bloggers, journalists charged with ‘terrorism’
A group of Ethiopian bloggers and journalists detained for nearly three months have been charged with terrorism for having links…
Terrorism: Jonathan approves purchase of military hardware
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the release of additional funds for the purchase of military hardware, the Minister of State…
Military fighting terrorism with caution – Minimah
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah, said on Monday 15 July that the military is deploying caution in its…