Boko Haram
29 Feb 2024
The Defence Headquarters says the troops neutralised no fewer than 974 terrorists, apprehended 621 others, and rescued 466 hostages in different theatres of operation across the country in the month of February.
23 Feb 2024
They come from Gwoza, Pulka, Baga, Gofta, Fufore and Ganye among others, seeking shelter in places that are hundreds of kilometres away from their communities, fleeing vicious killings and destruction of their homes by Boko Haram (BH) terrorists.
12 Feb 2024
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s allegation of fifth columnists within the Nigerian security agencies is not new; it only adds additional voice to a long standing suspicion by many people within and outside Nigeria.
7 Feb 2024
To cut to the chase, there are neither ifs and buts, nor hair-splitting micro-analytical pontifications about it: the most important duty of any government is the security and welfare of its citizens.
7 Feb 2024
Defence Ministers of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) have made a bold commitment to boost the war against terrorism. However, National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser
6 Feb 2024
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed two persons at an election collation centre in Kukareta, along Damaturu-Maiduguri road, Yobe State government has said.
4 Feb 2024
Defence Ministers of Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) have made a bold commitment to boost collaboration against terrorism. Since the start of BokoHaram in 2009 in the North East
1 Feb 2024
Barely two months after a Nigerian Army airstrike accidentally killed 85 people and injured several others in Igabi area of Kaduna State, the United States has said it would continue to engage with Nigerian authorities on minimising harm to civilians during military operations.
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