Tag: terrorism
Terror On All Sides
By Richard W. Kropf In the biblical book of Jeremiah (20:3-4), the prophet tells the commander of the temple guard…
Boko Haram leader says Gwoza part of ‘Islamic caliphate’
Boko Haram’s leader said a northeast town seized by the insurgents earlier this month has been placed under an Islamic…
Nigeria will reorganise army to defeat terrorist – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah has stated that the Nigerian Army will soon be reorganised…
Hoodlums Clash In Lagos
Two persons were shot dead Tuesday in Oto town, Lagos Mainland Local Government Area as hoodlums continued their reign of…
Terrorism: Police set up Tactical Operation Points in 8 states
Acting Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered the setting up of Tactical Operation Points (TOP) in eight states in…
Military seeks cooperation in combating terrorism
The Military on Wednesday appealed for more understanding and cooperation from Nigerians to enable it win the war against terrorism.…
Deserting the military, no different from terrorism – Olukolade
Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Chris Olukolade, on Tuesday described desertion from the military as a crime that was as…
Military warns women against meddling in troops deployment
Women have been advised to steer clear of military troops deployment to battle Islamist sect, Boko Haram. A statement on…
Kano women decry use of teenage girls for suicide bombing
A cross section of women in Kano on Sunday expressed concern over the use of teenage girls by Boko Haram…
We’ll confront security challenges with all our endowment—Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday in Abuja said that the nation would confront its present security challenges with “all our…
Jonathan wants religious leaders to support war against terrorism
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday called on religious leaders to join hands with the Federal Government in the fight against…
Gusau urges collective efforts in tackling terrorism
The Minister of Defence, General Aliyu Gusau, has called for collective effort in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in…
Legislator Advises African Leaders On Terrorism
Senator Ita Enang (PDP-Akwa Ibom) on Tuesday advised the Federal Government to use the opportunity of the ongoing summit between…
No ban on use of Hijab – Nigeria Police Boss
Nigeria Police Force said on Monday that the acting Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba has not banned the use of…
Victims’ Support Fund: FG rakes in N59 bn at fund raiser
A total of N58.79 billion was realised at Thursday’s fund-raising dinner for President Goodluck Jonathan’s Victims Support Fund, his office…
Enugu: Of Political Terrorism And Chicken Impeachment
By Okwudili Edeh Writing in the History of the Poleponnesian War, capturing the nearly three-decade struggle (431-404 BC) between the…
Suicide Bomber Hits Kano Again
For the fourth time in less than a week, another female suicide bomber blew herself up at the Kano State…
Sulu-Gambari cancels Sallah homage
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, on Tuesday in Ilorin cancelled the Sallah homage he normally paid to the…
Dozens killed and injured in terror attack in China’s Xinjiang
Dozens of people were killed and injured in a “terrorist attack” in China’s far western Xinjiang region, home to the…
CAN condemns Zaria killings, condoles Islamic cleric, El-Zakzaky
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the clashes in Zaria, Kaduna State, which claimed some lives,…
Another explosion rips through Kano
The Nigeria Police say a second explosion has rocked the ancient city of Kano. The police announced the fresh explosion…
Jonathan urges Nigerians to continue to brave terrorism
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday urged Nigerians to continue to brave the atrocities of terrorists and remain resolute in the…
Politicians should join hands against terrorism – Presidency
Prof. Rufai Alkali, the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, has called on political office holders not to…
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…