Terrorism
22 Dec
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the Federal Government will promote patriotism to fight terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. Idris, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Rabiu Ibrahim, said the promotion of patriotism and nationalism is a strategic approach to curbing violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping and…
14 Dec
That mistaken bombing of civilians at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Kaduna State by a military drone, on Sunday, December 3, 2023 is another painful reminder of the vulnerability of civilian lives in the ongoing war against terrorism in the country.
13 Dec
Despite consistently blaming foreign illegal miners for sponsoring banditry and terrorism in the country, the Federal Government yesterday made a U-turn when it accused some unnamed powerful Nigerians for sponsoring terrorism in areas where the nation’s minerals abound.
8 Dec
The Deputy Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), AVM Sunday Aneke, has urged troops of the Armed Forces to be more resolute in defeating and destroying all adversaries.
30 Nov
In September 2023, international conflicts statisticians, rated Maiduguri, Borno State as the epicentre of deaths from the terrorism that have threatened the foundation of Nigeria as a Sovereignty.
26 Nov
In what could be described as arguably one of the most successful strikes undertaken by the air component of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft, on November 24, 2023, carried out air strikes on a massing of terrorists in an isolated location consisting of 3 zinced structures amid several trees in Mandara Mountains.…
19 Nov
The Federal Government has said it will not name and shame identified financiers of terrorism in the country.
11 Nov
.Buni tasks NAF on increased aerial surveillance Daredevil terrorists have attacked another Maulud procession in Katsina State, killing one person and injuring many others. The incident, which occurred yesterday early morning at Zagami village in Faskari Local Council of the state, also saw several people abducted by the terrorists. A source, who asked not to…
9 Nov
Terrorism, banditry, militancy, inter-ethic wars, and religion extremism are increasingly assuming a more worrisome dimension globally as more countries experience the challenges of insecurity posed by terrorists and terror groups, as well as groups promoting extreme activities.
1 Nov
Israel on Wednesday slammed Bolivia's decision to cut diplomatic ties over its war in Gaza after a deadly Hamas attack as a capitulation to "terror".
29 Oct
Former Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) and Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has said that infrastructural development in rural areas would aid the fight against terrorism in the North East region.
27 Oct
The Defence Headquarters has said that the troops' operations in the last one week have led to the killing of 73 terrorists, with 182 of them arrested. Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, who disclosed this to newsmen during the bi-weekly briefing on operations in the frontline, said that the troops also arrested…
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