Tag: Terrorism
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Police speak on cause of Akure bomb explosion, dismiss terrorism reports
Ondo Commissioner of Police, Undie Adie, has dismissed insinuations that the bomb that exploded at the outskirt of Akure in the wee hours of Saturday was being conveyed for terrorism purposes. Adie said the explosion was an accident and that the bomb was acquired by a quarry firm. The Ondo CP stated this after undergoing…
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Why I will be a patriot, not a terrorist! Rendition of a poem!
By Best Agbese The COAS, Lt. Gen. TY Buratai is a bundle of talents. A famed soldier, he is also a consummate and prolific poet. General Buratai selects his poetic themes carefully and dwells on very touchy contemporary issues. He infuses into his poetry very powerful emotions while crafting his thoughts. In a poetic piece…
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Suspicious shadows of foreign NGOs in festering Boko Haram
By Tunde Kila The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian military have spent the last four years dousing the wild fires of terrorism in the country. A lot has been done by Government and individuals to arrive at this destination. But traces of the problem is still there for nearly inexplicable reasons. Nigeria…
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Revealed: How International NGOs are escalating war against terrorism
Fresh facts have emerged on how some International Non-Governmental Organizations are fueling the fight against terrorism in North-East Nigeria. It was revealed amongst other things that these INGOs have perfected the plan to escalate the ongoing crisis to ensure that they continue to attract funding from donor agencies. According to impeccable sources, some of the…
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Aisha Buhari offers advice on ending terrorism in Nigeria
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Monday, called for synergy among all security agencies, to re-strategize and re-examine the security structure with a view to stem the rising cases of terrorism in Nigeria. Mrs Buhari made the call at an international conference on state and security held at the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna.…
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We’ve restored Nigeria’s pride with our success in fight against terrorism – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday the success in the fight against insurgency has restored Nigeria’s honour in the world. The President stated this during the inauguration of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Agusta 109 power helicopters in Abuja. He commended the security operatives for playing critical roles in securing the nation, describing them as…
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Plateau attack: We’ll defeat terrorism, banditry – Buhari Insists
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned attacks that resulted in the death of 15 persons in Plateau State, assuring that terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and associated crimes will be defeated. “In Plateau State, gun men launched yet another bloody attack, killing innocent citizens. This shocking and sad incident should be condemned by all citizens,’’ he said. Buhari,…
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Terrorism remains major threat to West Africa – Buhari
The President, Muhammadu Buhari, has challenged West African leaders to evolve new strategies that could fast-track speedy economic growth and end insecurity in the sub-region. Buhari lamented that terrorism remained a major threat to peace and progress in West Africa. He stated this on Saturday at the 56th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of…
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Buhari, El-Sisi agree to collaborate against terrorism
Nigeria and Egypt have agreed to combine efforts to fight the global menace of terrorism in Africa. President Muhammadu Buhari and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdelfattah el-Sisi, during a meeting on the sidelines of the Aswan Forum on Sustainable Peace and Development in Africa, holding in Aswan, Egypt, agreed that fighting the menace of terrorism on…
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Again, Nigerian protesters storm French embassy, alleges Macron sponsoring terrorism in Africa [Photos]
The Movement Against Slavery and Terrorism (MAST) has cautioned France President, Emmanuel Macron, to stop sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria and other African nations. The Pan-African group made their voices heard on Wednesday at the end of a one-day walk to the French embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital city. The visibly frustrated Africans, numbering in…