Tag: Terrorism
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Terrorism: Army captures ISWAP commander, kill many fighters in Niger state
Many members of the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed by operatives of the Nigerian Army on Sunday in Niger state. They met their waterloo while trying to free their leaders detained at the Nigerian Army base in Niger state. A defence intelligence officer mentioned that the military had expected the terrorists…
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Terrorism: UK advises nationals against non-essential travel to Abuja
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advised British nationals against non-essential travels to the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja over threats of possible terrorist attack. The Updated FCDO’s travel Advisory of Oct. 26 was made available to newsmen by the British High Commission in Abuja on Thursday.
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JUST IN: Court reserves judgment on Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal
The Court of Appeal, on Tuesday, reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, challenging the terrorism charge filed against him by the Federal Government.
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Your gov Yaya Bello is promoting terrorism, PDP tells Buhari
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is alarmed by the disturbing video of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state inciting his supporters, threatening to burn and unleash maximum violence on Nigerians during the 2023 general elections. In the video, Governor Bello was heard issuing threats in his local language in the north-central state.…
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We have secured 1000 convictions on terrorism – Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, says the ministry has secured no fewer than 1000 convictions on terrorism within 18 months.
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President Buhari, terrorism and Nigeria’s real bad news – By Godwin Etakibuebu
Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s first appearance on the Nigerian Political radar was in the night of Sunday, December 31, 1983 – his confirmation as Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, by his colleagues that gathered at the Bonny Camp Military Base in Victoria Island, actually took place at the wee hour…
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Former Emir of Kano slams Buhari’s govt, says Nigeria better under Jonathan
The former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi Lamido II has said there is no change and that Nigeria was better in 2015 when President Muhammadu Buhari took over from Goodluck Jonathan.
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FG seeks support of NGOs’ in fight against terrorism, banditry
The Federal Government has called on Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating in Nigeria to support its efforts in the fight against terrorism, banditry and all forms of criminality. The Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, made the call at the unveiling of an NGO, ‘Sure for you Rescue and Resettlement Initiative…
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Terrorism reporting: SERAP gives Buhari 48 hours to withdraw threat to sanction BBC, Daily Trust
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently instruct Mr Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture to withdraw the threat to sanction the BBC and Daily Trust over their documentaries on terrorism in the country, whether through the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) or any other agency of government.”
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BREAKING: FG to sanction BBC, Trust TV for glorifying terrorism, banditry
The Federal Government says it will sanction the BBC and Trust Tv for airing respective documentaries glorifying and fueling terrorism, banditry in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja.