Drone strike kills ISIS leader in Syria, US says

When will the Nigerian government act against the possible infiltration of Al-Qaeda and ISIS?

A wave of fear has been looming on social media this morning, and it has to do with the possible planned attack by the international terrorist groups, Al-Qaeda and ISIS. The United States, in a media briefing, has revealed that the Al-Qaeda and ISIS are looking to launch a hostile attack into Southern Nigeria. It also... Read More

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April 23, 2019

The Late 5: FG mourns Briton and Nigerian killed in Kaduna resort attack; ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombings which led to deaths of 310 persons in Sri Lanka. Suicide bombers struck in churches and hotels in the country on Easter Sunday. In a statement carried by the extremist... Read More

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April 26, 2018

The Big 5: Army to make public report on Danjuma’s allegations, UN official says ISIS is trying to instigate a wave of migration to Europe and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given approval to the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NAPRED) and May and Baker Plc to scale up the commercialisation and marketing of Niprisan, an anti-sickle cell drug for the treatment of sickle cell patients in Nigeria. This... Read More

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March 27, 2018

The Late 5: PDP explains reason for apology, ISIS supporter who tried to radicalise children in London jailed and other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday, said it apologised to Nigerians so as to create a pathway for national healing and renewal of hope so as to rescue the country from “the current pathetic situation occasioned by the painful misrule of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” The National... Read More

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October 27, 2017

ISIS claims responsibility for death of 8 soldiers in Yobe

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the death of eight soldiers in Yobe, after an attack. Why it matters: At least eight soldiers were killed in heavy fighting when Boko Haram raided a military camp and looted food from a village in Yobe. A civilian was also killed, while five persons sustained injuries in... Read More

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October 25, 2017

US imposes sanctions on Yemen to tackle ISIS and Al-Qaeda

The United States has announced sanctions on Yemeni individuals and companies to combat the activities of al-Qaeda and the so-called Islamic State. Confirming the development, U.S. Treasury said the sanctions have been issued jointly with other countries as part of the newly-created Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC). Announcing the move on Wednesday on a trip... Read More

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October 25, 2017

ISIS wants to blow up the World Cup and they’re starting with Messi

In the wake of the euphoria emanating from the anticipation of the greatest football Mundial in Russia next summer, ISIS has issued a chilling threat to carry out an attack at the tournament. The group made the threat with a poster of footballer Lionel Messi crying blood. The horrific image shows the Barcelona forward standing... Read More

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October 22, 2017

Donald Trump says “end of ISIS caliphate in sight” after Raqqa fall

President Donald Trump Saturday, worded his administration’s role supporting the U.S.-backed allies who earlier in the week captured a key Syrian city that had been the de facto capital for Islamic State militants, Politico reports. “The defeat of ISIS in Raqqah represents a critical breakthrough in our worldwide campaign to defeat ISIS and its wicked ideology,”... Read More

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October 20, 2017

Trump commends military operations against ISIS

If there is one great achievement you can infer from the Trump administration in 9 months, it is the heavy clamp down on ISIS operations in Syria and Iraq. The US military intervention and campaigns in both countries, called the “Operation Inherent Resolve”, has recorded an outstanding depletion of the deadly group’s growth. From the... Read More

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October 17, 2017

Dozens killed as U.S. airstrikes hit ISIS camps in Yemen

In one of the over hundred airstrikes against AQAP (Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula), about 50 ISIS fighters were killed in U.S. military airstrikes in Yemen targeting two training camps in the country’s central region, ABC reports. One of the camps gained notoriety last week as the scene of an ISIS training video which... Read More

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October 2, 2017

ISIS claims responsibility for Las Vegas concert attack

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Las Vegas shooting which left 50 people dead and many others injured. According to the terrorist group, the gunman, Stephen Paddock converted to Islam months ago on Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s official Amaq news channel. What happened: A gunman had opened fire at people in... Read More

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September 29, 2017

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi releases video to clear death rumours

Clearing peddled rumours of his death after numerous airstrikes, ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi releases new recording urging attacks to prove he still isn’t dead. The 46-minute tape was released via the Al-Furqan news organisation and does not give a date of recording, but his reference to the recent missile tests and war of words... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Sadiq Khan restates stand against ISIS, Brexit optimism

London Mayor, Sadiq khan has restated his boldness against ISIS and assurance of a good life after Brexit. After the June 2016 referendum which saw a large section of British citizens voting to exit the EU, Sadiq Khan, just in his second month as Mayor of London, was quick to reassure immigrants that they were... Read More

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July 26, 2017

The Thread: This is how ISIS recruits suicide bombers abroad

Radical Islam has launched a frenzy of terrorist attacks around the globe. London, for instance has been the scene of multiple terror attacks, sometimes happening simultaneously. These attacks are carried out by Islamic fundamentalists, some of the time under the instruction of the large network called ISIS. Ever wondered how ISIS recruits suicide bombers in... Read More

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July 11, 2017

ISIS confirms its leader Al-Baghdadi is dead

The Islamic State terrorist group (ISIS) has confirmed the death of its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, an IS statement has reportedly stated. Al Sumaria News broadcaster stated that Al-Baghdadi is dead and his successor will be named soon. Russian Defence Ministry had said he was likely killed in a Russian Aerospace Forces strike on a... Read More

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July 9, 2017

Iraq declares victory over ISIS

The Iraqi prime minister, Haider Jawad Kadhim Al-Abadi has reportedly said that the last Isis fighters have now been driven out of Mosul which is where they first declared their ‘caliphate’. After a nine month offensive, he declared ‘victory’ over so-called Islamic State. Around 30 Isis fighters were killed trying to escape by swimming across the... Read More

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July 6, 2017

Hollywood actor on revenge, joins troops to fight ISIS

Hollywood actor Michael Enright has joined troops digging against ISIS in Syria city of Raqqa to avenge terror attack on Manchester. Enright from Moss Side is reported to be fighting ISIS to avenge the attack in his hometown. The 52-year-old Enright starred alongside Johnny Depp in the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean. He is... Read More

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June 26, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari’s voice message to Nigerians is a scam – Fani-Kayode | U.S. Senate Republicans skeptical Obamacare repeal can pass this week | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Buhari’s voice message to Nigerians is a scam – Fani-Kayode – YNaija Wike explains why he sacked all his commissioners – YNaija 2019 PRESIDENCY: Continued persecution of Saraki will dim APC’s chances – Kwara APC – YNaija Eid-el-Fitr: Gov Ganduje grants freedom to 500 prison inmates – YNaija Gov Okowa... Read More

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June 22, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Nigeria’s population to overtake US by 2050 | Trump touts promises kept, victories to come | More stories

From the papers, a track list. Nigeria’s population to overtake US by 2050 – UN – YNaija We will crush APC in 2018 – Fayose – YNaija Nigeria’s unity is sacrosanct, non-Negotiable – Governors – YNaija MASSOB tackles S’East Govs for wearing ‘Hausa/Fulani attire’ – YNaija Diezani Bribe: EFCC to arraign ex-Minister Akinjide – YNaija... Read More

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June 16, 2017

BREAKING: Russia says it may have killed ISIS leader, Al-Baghdadi

The Russian Defense Ministry, Friday stated that the Russian airstrikes conducted on May 28, allegedly killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi south of Raqqa. Investigations are currently ongoing to verify the claims. The ministry in a statement released to Russian State media, said, “According to information that is checked through various channels, IS [Daesh] leader Ibrahim Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi, who... Read More

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June 7, 2017

ISIS claims responsibility for twin attack in Iran

Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attacks on the Iran Parliment and Ayatollah’s shrine. If confirmed, they would be the first assaults by the Sunni Muslim group inside the Shi’ite Muslim country, Reuters reports. The attacks, took place less than a month after the re-election of President Hassan Rouhani, a moderate. [Read Also:] Hostages held as... Read More

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June 5, 2017

London attack: 12 persons arrested as ISIS claims responsibility

Twelve people have reportedly been arrested in connection with the London terror attack which killed seven persons and left 48 injured. The arrests in Barking followed a raid at a flat belonging to one of the three attackers. A van had ran over pedestrians on London Bridge on Saturday before three men got out and... Read More

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May 26, 2017

YNaija Analysis: The Libyan connection in the Manchester concert bombing

by Mark Amaza Salman Abedi, the culprit of a horrific bombing of a concert by American pop singer Ariana Grande in Manchester, England has been identified as a 22-year old Briton of Libyan origin. Although Abedi was born in Manchester to parents who had fled Libya because of the repressive regime of late dictator Muammar... Read More

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May 23, 2017

ISIS celebrates Manchester attack, claims responsibility

by Omoleye Omoruyi Islamist terror group, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), has claimed responsibility for the Manchester Arena terror attack that claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 59. 12 children, aged 16 and under are among those injured in the terror attack. Officials have confirmed the arrest of a 23-year-old... Read More

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April 25, 2017

Nigerian terrorists collaborating with ISIS – Osinbajo

by Dolapo Adelana Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said Nigeria was aware that terrorists operating within the country are working in alliance with the militant Islamic group, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Osinbajo said this while receiving the Bangladeshi Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Abu... Read More

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April 12, 2017

Just In: DSS foils Boko Haram attack on US, UK embassies

by Azeez Adeniyi The Department of State Security (DSS) said it has foiled a planned ISIS-linked Boko Haram attack on United States of America and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria. The DSS in a statement by Tony Opuiyo, said it prevented the attacks on March 25th and 26th 2017. He added that the attackers based... Read More

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April 10, 2017

44 killed in Egyptian Coptic church bombing

by Dolapo Adelana At least 44 people were killed on Sunday in bomb attacks at the cathedral of the Coptic Pope and another church in Egypt. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which also injured more than 100 people. According to the Ministry of Health, 27 people were killed and 78 injured in... Read More

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April 8, 2017

German authorities deport ISIS suspect to Nigeria

An alleged ISIS suspect, deemed dangerous by German authorities was among the 50 persons recently expelled from eight European countries. The deportees, who were arrested in Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Spain and Hungary, arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Thursday. According to dpa, a German news agency, a 22-year-old man, who was... Read More

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April 3, 2017

ISIS now recruiting foreign students, FG tells Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Monday said the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has started recruitment, stating that parents and guardians should monitor activities of their children. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this in a statement in Abuja. Mohammed cited the recent recruitment of 27 medical students of the University of... Read More