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Again, Boko Haram Mocks Nigerian Army, Attacks Yobe Community, Kills Policemen, Burns UN Facilities, Others

Again, Boko Haram Mocks Nigerian Army, Attacks Yobe Community, Kills Policemen, Burns UN Facilities, Others
Militants from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, have attacked Gujba in Yobe State.Read More

IPOB Calls For Sheikh Gumi’s Arrest, Says He’s Main Sponsor Of Banditry, Terrorism

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi is not only a spokesman for bandits and terrorists tormenting Nigerians but equally their main sponsor. The groupRead More

Finally, ISWAP Confirms Death Of Boko Haram Leader, Shekau

Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP)
The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) militant group said in an audio recording heard by Reuters yesterday that Abubakar Shekau, leader of rival Nigerian militant Islamist group Boko Haram,Read More

Tension in South-east As Separatist Agitators Follow Boko Haram’s Tactics

Boko Haram
Police allay fears as residents stockpile food items, others over sit-at-home order Tension has enveloped the five states in the South-east as secessionist agitators ramped up attacks on security facilitiesRead More

Many Boko Haram Commanders Willing To Surrender, Says Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has revealed that several Boko Haram commanders are willing to surrender and urged the federal government to use proper engagement to negotiate with theRead More

PEAC: Nigeria Lost $10.3bn To Boko Haram, Armed Insurgency In 2020

Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC)
The activities of banditry, Boko Haram insurgency, farmers-herdsmen conflict, separatist agitation and organised violent groups, among others, cost the federation a whopping sum of $10.3 billion in 2020, the PresidentialRead More

Sallah: FCT Police Boss Orders Patrols, Stop, Search Operations

Muslim Eid-fitri celebration
Ahead of the Muslim Eid-fitri celebration, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Commissioner, Mr. Bala Ciroma, yesterday ordered patrols across the territory. The command said it had deployed proactive measuresRead More

High-Profile Nigerians, Businessmen To Be Prosecuted For Financing Terrorism, AGF Says

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN)
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami has said the Federal Government of Nigeria is set to prosecute some high-profile Nigerians and businessmen for financing terrorism. Malami, who was speakingRead More

Igbos In US Berate South-east Govs Over Region’s Insecurity

Ndigbo
The Igbo Union, an umbrella body of Igbo communities and cultural associations in the United States of America (USA), has condemned what it described as South-east governors tacit disposition inRead More

Boko Haram Fighters Attack Yobe Town

Boko Haram
Boko Haram fighters yesterday attacked Kanamma, the headquarters of Yunusari Local Government Area of Yobe State. Kanamma, is historic in the insurgency war for being the town where the terroristsRead More