Tag: terrorism
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…
Malala tells Jonathan to meet parents of hostages
Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai on Monday urged Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan to meet with parents of the schoolgirls kidnapped…
We will not aid terrorism in Lagos – Arewa
The Arewa community in Lagos on Sunday said that they would neither aid nor tolerate any terrorist activities in Lagos.…
Nigerian troops uncover weapons from Balmo forest
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said that troops had uncovered more weapons from underground armouries in Balmo Forest in Borno…
Germany to support Nigeria against terrorism
The German Government has promised to support Nigeria in intelligence, police and military training to combat terrorism. This was contained…
Air Force shares security tips on safety
The Nigerian Air Force has rolled out security tips to the public and Air Force Schools on detection and actions…
The Military Mayhem In Lagos
The mayhem unleashed last Friday in Lagos by the Nigerian military is not only disgusting, but a depressing realisation that…
Chief of Army Staff assures of end to terrorism
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah, on Monday assured that the Federal Government would eradicate all forms terrorism and…
Attacks linked to Boko Haram in 2014
A number of churches in northeast Nigeria were attacked by suspected Boko Haram Islamists on Sunday, near the town of…
Jonathan condemns Bauchi, Kaduna attacks
President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned Friday night’s bombing in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi State. In a statement issued…
APC condemns Abuja, Bauchi attacks
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday condemned in strong terms the recent terrorists’ attacks in the Federal Capital Territory…
Jonathan vows to bring perpetrators of Abuja blast to justice
President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday vowed to bring the perpetrators and sponsors of Wednesday’s bomb attack in Abuja to justice.…
We’ll get over terrorism, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan visited the site of a deadly bombing in the capital Abuja on Friday after cutting short an…
Tukur seeks dialogue with Boko Haram
Former national Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, has urged the Federal Government to dialogue with the…
Abuja Blast: Terrorism cannot survive in Nigeria – Sambo
Vice President Namadi Sambo has stressed that perpetrators of evil cannot dampen the spirit of Nigerians with their evil acts…
Kenya urges fans to watch World Cup at home after attacks
The Kenyan government on Friday urged people to watch World Cup matches at home rather than in public places, less…
Fighting Terrorism With Amnesty
By Theophilus Ilevbare Never mind the barefaced denial from Dr. Reuben Abati, Presidential Spokesman that the Commander-In-Chief, President Goodluck Jonathan,…
Italy to assist Nigeria against terrorism
The Italian Government on Wednesday in Abuja declared its support and willingness to assist Nigeria in the fight against terrorism.…
Iran to combat terrorism in Iraq – Rouhani
Predominantly Shiite Muslim Iran will combat the “violence and terrorism” of Sunni extremists who have launched an anti-government offensive in…
West African Countries Sign MOU On Terrorism
Nigeria’s Federal Government said on Wednesday that heads of external intelligence agencies across the West African sub-region including Cameroon have…
Terrorism: Army reopens more training schools
The Nigerian Army on Friday commenced a nationwide special training programme on combating insurgency for its officers. The Commandant, Infantry…
Police Arrest Terrorists In Kano
Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Adenrele Shinaba, Commissioner of Police in Kano, northwest Nigeria told journalists Thursday afternoon that the police have arrested…
Terrorism is our problem – IBB
Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, on Wednesday said the security challenge in the country demands collective action from all…