Tag: terrorism

It’s in Nigeria’s best interest to join Islamic Coalition on terrorism – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani, the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, has backed President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to include Nigeria in the Saudi Arabia-led Islamic Coalition against terrorism. In a…

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Shehu Sani says Chibok girls are ‘still alive’, reveals how they can be rescued

The senator representing Kaduna Central district, Shehu Sani has stated that the abducted Chibok girls will be found but implored the Federal Government to negotiate with some persons to get…

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Buhari turns down Saudi Arabia’s offer to join ‘coalition of Islamic states against terror’

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the offer given to Nigeria by Saudi Arabia to join forces as a coalition of Islamic states against terrorism. President Buhari jetted out to Saudi…

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The fight against Boko Haram will be difficult – US government

The war against Boko Haram militancy in Nigeria and other countries in the West African region will be a long, drawn-out fight and would require perseverance and huge resources, the…

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‘They slit their throats’ | Boko Haram attacks 2 villages, 30 dead

According to AFP, insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, on Saturday, raided two villages in Borno, leaving at least 30 people dead. The attacks were reported to have been…

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275 screened Boko Haram suspects released by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, on Friday February 12, received 275 suspected Boko Haram members from the Nigerian Army. The suspects were said to have been screened, comprehensively grilled and…

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No local government is under Boko Haram control – Buhari insists

President Muhammadu Buhari maintains that not a single local government in Nigeria is under the control of the Boko Haram insurgent group. Buhari stated this on Thursday, at a joint…

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‘Even America and France were recently attacked by terrorists’ – Ali Ndume

Senate leader, Ali Ndume who represents Borno South, has expressed his confidence in the military in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists. The senator believes that so much has…

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Chibok girls are nowhere to be found – Obasanjo

Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria has said that the girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, may never be rescued. He made…

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BREAKING: Suicide bomber attacks market in Adamawa

Barely two days after suicide bombers hit Chibok community in Borno state, another suicide bomber has struck in Adamawa state. According to reports, the suicide bomber attacked a market in…

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Budget to be passed on February 25 | Anti-graft war will end terrorism | Zika virus spreads | More stories

Falana says Okonjo-Iweala's record was appalling. Leadership 2016 budget would be passed on February 25. Nation Anti-graft war is key to ending terrorism - FG. Leadership Jonathan keeps mum on…

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’63 Boko Haram terrorists killed in 5 days’ – Army

The Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Hassan Umoru, at a media briefing in Maiduguri on Friday, January 22 said Nigerian troops killed 63 Boko Haram insurgents and…

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Phillip Obaji: How terrorists recruit Africa’s children

In the aftermath of the attack on a hotel in Burkina Faso on Friday, just as in the attack on a luxury hotel in Mali in November, photographs of the…

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‘Be like Obama’ | Oby Ezekwesili charges Buhari to do more to #BringBackOurGirls

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili has charged President Buhari to act speedily to fulfill his promise of freeing the kidnapped Chibok girls who have been in captivity for over…

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Buhari talks the talk on military arms procurement process

Speaking on Monday, at a meeting with the British Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration is taking urgent action to ensure that order,…

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Boko Haram is planning to kidnap more schoolgirls – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government of Nigeria has sent out a warning to the nation that Boko Haram insurgents are plotting to carry out another large scale abduction of school girls or foreigners. The…

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Buhari to Boko Haram: ‘If you don’t value your life, others value theirs’

President Buhari has enjoined religious leaders to join in the Federal Government's fight to strip the Boko Haram terrorists of their religious pretension. Buhari made this request on Tuesday, December…

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Defying Boko Haram, Muslims embark on Shi’ite march in Kaduna (WATCH)

Muslims have defied the terrorist sect Boko Haram and proceeded with a Shi'ite procession from Birnin-Gwari and some other adjoining towns to Zaria. The terror sect had on Friday, November 27 attacked a…

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Nnamdi Kanu trial: Judge falls ill, protesters chant ‘give us Biafra’

About 500 pro-Biafra agitators arrived at the Federal Capital Territory magistrate court on Tuesday, December 1 ordering the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi…

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Why terrorism may continue to thrive – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says terrorism will persist in the world, if good people continue to act indifferently towards the menace. Buhari was quoted to have said this on Sunday, while speaking on behalf of…

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Former Amnesty boss, Kingsley Kuku finds perfect excuse to avoid EFCC invitation?

Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Kingsley Kuku believes 'hawks in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari' are trying to link him…

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‘Boko Haram insurgents are planning to attack Abuja’ (DETAILS)

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has raised an alarm over plans by the Boko Haram terrorists to attack worship centres and markets in Abuja, using young girls. The Administration therefore enjoined…

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We miss Patience Jonathan… but we remember 10 of her famous quotes

So little has been heard of our immediate past first lady, Patience Jonathan, since the conclusion of the presidential polls back in March. From her impeccable use of made-in-Warri English…

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“You liars are looking for sympathy” | Dasuki fires back at the Presidency

Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has described the allegations of diverting funds meant for weapons purchase, as spurious lies meant to garner sympathy for an under-performing president. Dasuki’s arrest was ordered…

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Why military action alone cannot end terrorism – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says military action is not sufficient to end the scourge of terrorism and extremism. He said although it is necessary to tackle and scuttle the impact of…

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ISIS cleric headed for Nigeria gets caught in Lebanon

A top cleric, Ahmed Al Assir was arrested in Lebanon by Lebanese authorities on Saturday when he attempted to fly out of the country on a forged passport. According to Daily…

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Three girls steal $3,300 from ISIS

Even the most feared terrorist organization could be prey to fraudsters? Police in Russia`s predominantly Muslim Chechen Republic have arrested three girls, who tricked ISIS fighters to send them money…

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“No country is helping Nigeria on Boko Haram as much as the US” – Ambassador Entwistle

The United States has said that it supports Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram more than any other country. US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, said his country supports…

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#SomeoneTellCNN: CNN reporter calls Kenya a terror hotbed

CNN correspondent Barbara Starr referred to Kenya as a "hotbed of terror" on Thursday. She said, “President Barack Obama is not just heading to his father’s homeland, but to a…

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Olalekan Adigun: Dear Mr. President, end your honeymoon and face Boko Haram

by Olalekan Adigun  This is why I will advise President Buhari to cut short his “honeymoon” and get to work before things get out of hand! The reality today in…

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