Tag: Terrorism
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CBN accuses #EndSARS promoters of terrorism, economic sabotage
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a written address in support of a motion ex parte it filed accused the visible #EndSARS promoters of terrorism. This was part of the reasons presented by the apex bank to enable it freeze the accounts of 20 #EndSARS campaigners. The CBN according to the motion told the…
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Six Nigerians convicted for terrorism in UAE can appeal to Supreme Court – FG
The Federal Government has said that the six Nigerians convicted for terrorism in the United Arab Emirates can appeal their conviction to the UAE Supreme Court. The government noted that the convicts lost their appeal but noted that they could file a fresh appeal to the apex court in the Emirates if they wished. The…
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Adeboye curses terrorists and their sponsors in Nigeria
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, in Lagos on Sunday prayed that all terrorists and their sponsors will not see the New Year. Adeboye made the declaration during the Thanksgiving Sunday Service held at the Throne of Grace Church in Lagos. Adeboye also assured Nigerians that the Almighty…
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Terrorism: Group writes US Ambassador to Nigeria over complicity of France, francophone countries
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has written an open letter to the United States Ambassador to Nigeria over the complicity of France and Francophone nations in promoting terrorism. CALSER, in the letter dated Monday 29th June and signed by Executive Director, Evelyn Otairu, reiterated that the threat posed by Boko Haram…
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The Amnesty International they don’t want us to know
By Richard Murphy There is something obsessive about the way and manner Amnesty International carries on with its mandate as an international NGO in Nigeria. The organization carries on with this “our way or the highway” approach to issues, oftentimes dictating terms for the Nigerian government or agencies with the tone of an imprimatur –…
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Terrorism: Youth Council accuses Amnesty International of recruiting Nigerians for hidden motives
The Amalgamated Youth Council of Nigeria (AYCN) has accused Amnesty International of recruiting young Nigerians into terrorist organizations. The youth council raised this alarm in an open letter signed by its President Comrade Danelsi J. Osagie and addressed to Nigerian parents/ guardians on Monday. According to the group, AI, a supposed human rights organization has…
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Effective Military Coordination As A Key Towards Ending Terrorism
By Best Agbese The history of the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria dates back to 2009 when the sect began its violent campaign against Nigeria. However, before the 2009 Boko Haram uprising, Nigeria was bedevilled by ethno-religious conflicts with devastating human and material losses. But the Boko Haram uprising of July 2009 was significant that…
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General Buratai, Nigerian Army and the place of patriotism
By Nkechi Odoma Assessing a phenomenon comprehensively at every point and dimension of history is quite difficult. It is impossible to get an accurately wholistic picture of any occurrence, so long as different people are involved in appraising it. And philosophers have profoundly argued that the preceptory senses of all human beings do not function…
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Army routine deployment will boost war against terrorism – Kuanum
Terrence Kuanum, a researcher with renowned internal humanitarian group, Global Amnesty Watch, has applauded the Nigerian Army’s recent redeployment of its senior officers. According to the foremost author and activist, this exercise will positively boost the war against terrorism. In a major shakeup on Tuesday and approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur…
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War against terrorism: Group chides unpatriotic media platforms over attempts to undermine military
The North East Peace Agenda (NEPA) has lamented the worrisome attacks targeted at the Nigerian military by some media outfits despite the troops’ patriotism and sacrifices to rid the nation of terrorists and other criminal elements. The group said this unnecessary assault does not bode well for the restoration of peace and security that these…