by Isi Esene The Kogi State governor, Idris Wada, yesterday ordered a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the Central Senatorial District of the state. He announced this in a state-wide broadcast as a direct response to the killing of members of the Deeper Life Church in Okene on Monday. The governor also announced the donation of seven... Read More

boko haram, curfew, Gov. Idris Wada, Hilux, Kogi State, Lokoja, Militants, Okene, soldiers

#Don’tLaugh: Robbers steal Defence Headquarters’ number plate

by Isi Esene The Defence Headquarters (DHQ)in Abuja yesterday alerted the public on its number plate, stolen from one of its official vehicles where it was parked on Sunday. It is suspected that the number was stolen so as to be used in perpetrating a crime in view of the high level of insecurity in... Read More

Abuja, boko haram, Defence Headquarters, Militants, Robbery

August 7, 2012

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16 people killed in Kogi Deeper Life Church attack

by Isi Esene 16 people have been confirmed dead in a Deeper Life Bible Church attack in Okene, Kogi State on Monday night. The attack was carried out by unknown gunmen during a Bible study programme in the church, where an undisclosed number of people assembled. The gunmen were said to have invaded the church... Read More

Deeper Life Church, gunmen, Kogi Stata, Militants, Okene, police

August 5, 2012

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Gunmen again attack security patrol team in Yobe

by Isi Esene Guerrilla attacks on security patrols seem to be the preferred attack tactic by militant groups who are determined on destabilizing the fragile security structure of the country. Gunmen in Damaturu, Yobe State, today attacked a patrol van conveying security men. Many of the military security men in the patrol vehicle were said... Read More

ambush, boko haram, damaturu, explosives, JTF, Militants, police, Yobe State

August 4, 2012

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Pirates kill two sailors, kidnap four foreigners off the coast of Nigeria

by Isi Esene The Nigerian Navy has today confirmed that pirates off the coast of the Niger Delta have killed two Nigerian navy sailors and kidnapped four foreigners. It was gathered that two navy sailors were also injured in the supposed militant attack. The confirmation of the attack was made by the Nigerian Navy spokesman,... Read More

kidnap, killings, Militants, Navy, Niger Delta, nigeria, pirates

July 30, 2012

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Sad Photos: The Sokoto suicide attack in pictures (GRAPHIC)

Suicide bombers attacked two police formations in Sokoto this morning killing three people. A suicide bomber drove a bomb rigged car towards the office of the assistant inspector-general of Police at the Yan Marina police station and detonated the bomb after meeting some resistance from security at the entrance. The second explosion took place at... Read More

boko haram, Militants, Police Station, Sokoto

July 30, 2012

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Suicide bombers hit Sokoto police formations

by Isi Esene Suicide bombers attacked two police formations in Sokoto this morning killing three people. Several policemen including civilians were injured in the multiple attacks with one of the three people reported dead confirmed to be the suicide bomber. The first bomber was said to have driven a bomb rigged car with its target... Read More

boko haram, inspector general, Militants, police, security, Sokoto

July 30, 2012

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Police foil Kano mosque attack

by Isi Esene Policemen attached to the Kano State Police Command yesterday foiled a suicide bomb attempt on a mosque at Janbulo area, along Bayero University, by four armed militants. The incident happened around 8:30pm while many people were observing their prayer time in the mosque. According to the Leadership Newspapers, the mosque is said... Read More

Bayero University, boko haram, BUK, Ibrahim Idris, Joint Task Force, JTF, kano, Militants, police

June 24, 2012

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“Jonathan is indecisive, vindictive, petty, and I pity him” – Henry Okah

by Hauwa Gambo Henry Okah, Niger-Delta activist accused of the October 1 2010 bombings in Abuja has remained locked up in a South African jail – even as he continues to antagonise President Goodluck Jonathan. In the latest salvo, he speaks with Sabbide Abbide on SaharaReporters.com. Explaining the rare interview, Abbide says: “What follows is... Read More

Amnesty, Asari Dokubo, ewin clark, government, henry okah, jonathan, Militants, Obasanjo, oronto douglas, south africa, yaradua

June 18, 2012

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Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

by Tolu Orekoya At least 15 people were injured and 50 cars destroyed on Sunday as Igbinedion University became the latest battle ground, with ex-militants and cult members clashing on the campus. For over 12 hours, students and staff members were cowed in fear on their campus located in Okada, Benin City, Edo State as the machete-wielding factions went on a... Read More

cult, Edo state, igbinedion, Militants, University

March 21, 2012

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More, Please – Asari Dokubo rejects N74 billion amnesty for ex-militants

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, on Monday stated that the N74bn meant for the rehabilitation of ex-militants from the Niger Delta region, made public in the recently announced 2012 budget was not enough. He insisted that more money be allocated to the programme, as the country’s oil production had... Read More

Amnesty, Asari Dokubo, Militants, Niger Delta

Unknown gunmen strike in Kogi again, kill two soldiers

#Don’tLaugh: Robbers steal Defence Headquarters’ number plate

16 people killed in Kogi Deeper Life Church attack

Gunmen again attack security patrol team in Yobe

Pirates kill two sailors, kidnap four foreigners off the coast of Nigeria

Sad Photos: The Sokoto suicide attack in pictures (GRAPHIC)

Suicide bombers hit Sokoto police formations

Police foil Kano mosque attack

“Jonathan is indecisive, vindictive, petty, and I pity him” – Henry Okah

Campus mayhem: Battle between ex-militants and cult members at Igbinedion University (Warning: Graphic photo)

More, Please – Asari Dokubo rejects N74 billion amnesty for ex-militants

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