Review: Why I disliked ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

by Abdulnasir Imam Basically, this is a one-sided story told from the CIA’s perspective (so you know they’re the good guys) and unfortunately (or fortunately) it’s not the two-dimensional Pakistani/Afghan/Muslim/Arabs that suffer from the one-sidedness of the story; it’s the Americans. I didn’t expect to watch Zero Dark Thirty anytime soon, it just so happened I got... Read More

Al-Qaeda, Bigelow, cia, counter-terrorism, osama bin laden, Pakistan, terrorism, torture, Zero Dark Thirty

February 6, 2013

Boko Haram: FG moves to ban journalists from covering the trial of suspected terrorists (SNAPSHOT)

by Rachel Ogbu A move to ban journalist from the trial of Boko Haram members and other suspects charged with terrorism-related offences was established on Tuesday February 5. The Federal Government made a verbal application before an Abuja Federal High Court through the prosecution counsel, Simon Labaran, during the arraignment of a suspected Boko Haram member, Mustapha Umar, suspected of... Read More

Boko Haram suspect, democratic era, details of the proceedings, press coverage ban, terrorism

January 31, 2013

Confusion: “There is no cease fire” – ‘2nd-in-command’ Boko Haram leader claims

by Isi Esene There is confusion over the ceasefire announcement purportedly made by a faction of the Boko Haram Islamic sect which has terrorised many parts of northern Nigeria for the past few years killing many innocent people. Mujhahedeen Marwana, another second-in-command to the group’s leader, Ibrahim Skekau, had in an interview made public by... Read More

Abubakar Shekau, boko haram, Mohammed Abdulaziz, Mujhahedeen Marwana, terrorism

January 30, 2013

“FG should give me a lawyer to defend me” – Accused ThisDay bomb suspect as terrorism trial commences

by Rachel Ogbu Mustapha Umar, accused Boko Haram member who in April 2012 was arrested for bombing a plaza in Kaduna, on Tuesday asked the Federal Government for a defense lawyer to in a one-count charge of terrorism brought against him. The planned arraignment of Umar by the Nigerian Police Force, which brought the charge... Read More

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January 30, 2013

Not that easy, guys: FG responds to Boko Haram’s ceasefire announcement, gives conditions for engagement

by Isi Esene The Federal Government is, as expected, expressing cautious optimism over the recent announcement of a ceasefire by a faction of the Boko Haram militant Islamic sect. Its stance is apparently based on the fact that the sect had, at-least once before now, announced a ceasefire which it failed to honour. The Federal... Read More

boko haram, Ekpedeme King, faction, FCT, FG, Muhammed Abdulazeez, Ola Ibrahim, terrorism

January 26, 2013

Henry Okah conviction: MEND threatens renewed hostilities, declares Orubebe “persona non grata” [DETAILS]

by Akan Ido Following the conviction of Henry Okah in South Africa, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has released a statement threatening to carry out attacks capable of causing disastrous consequence. In a statement signed by ‘Comrade Azizi’, the group which had Okah as its former leader threatened renewed hostilities... Read More

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January 26, 2013

Independence Day bombing: Edmund Ebiware, Henry Okah’s co-conspirator also gets life sentence

by Rachel Ogbu Edmund Ebiware received a life sentence yesterday January 25 at an Abuja Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Ebiware, a graduate of philosophy from Delta State University, Abraka, was among three others; Charles Okah, the younger brother of the former MEND leader, Henry Okah. Tiemkemfa Osuvwo, who died in prison custody in the... Read More

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January 25, 2013

The bread and games of Nigeria’s terrorism – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Truth is, the lack of faith shown in law enforcement is quite justifiable. Why, we live in a country where the rather modest sum of $67 billions can take a hike without law enforcement even taking notice. “Non curat de plebis libertate velit solum panem et circenses.” — Juvenal Hope you enjoyed... Read More

boko haram, Bolaji Abdulahi, Cheta Nwanze, Christian Amanpour, nigeria, super eagles, terrorism

January 25, 2013

John Campbell: Is the upsurge in violence in Northern Nigeria connected to Mali?

by John Campbell As for the attempted assassination, the emir of Kano has become a controversial figure. He is a potential target from a number of different quarters. High profile, violent killings have taken place in northern Nigeria at the same time as the French intervention in Mali. On January 19, the emir of Kano... Read More

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January 24, 2013

Mali crisis: US, UK, Germany, Canada issue travel warnings on Nigeria

Embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada on Wednesday issued fresh warnings to their citizens, advising them not to travel to Nigeria. The embassies hinged their warnings on the deployment of troops in northern Mali, fearing attacks on Nigeria by Islamic terrorists with sympathy for the Malian rebels, especially on Thursday (today)... Read More

Abuja, calabar, Canada, Germany, lagos, terrorism, travel warning, united kingdom, united states

January 23, 2013

Attack on Emir: Buhari’s statement is reckless and opportunistic – Presidency

by Akan Ido The presidency has described comments made by Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) over Saturday’s attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, as “reckless and opportunistic.” It advised politicians, especially those in the opposition, not to use the unfortunate incident to score cheap political points. The presidency noted that the comments by... Read More

Ado Bayero, Doyin Okupe, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, Rotimi Fashakin, terrorism

January 22, 2013

Opinion: Issues for consideration as Nigerian troops deploy in Mali

by Waheed Odusile The cost of the wars to Nigeria, especially Liberia’s was enormous both in terms of human and material resources. There is a saying in Yoruba that if your neighbour is feeding on house rat and you fail to warn him, by the time he begins to cough at night you will not... Read More

ECOMOG, France, mali, nigeria, terrorism

January 21, 2013

Analysis: Seriously, what are Nigeria’s soldiers doing in Mali?

by Sylvester Awenlimobor With Nigeria currently facing a seemingly unending war against Islamic militants in the North, there is a fear that with its military personnel a bit decimated… the Malian militant groups on Nigerian soil are a big threat. Mali is at war, and as it is with most wars on West African soil,... Read More

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January 21, 2013

Why we attacked Mali-bound soldiers – JAMBS militant sect explains

by Isi Esene A new group believed to be a break-away faction of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have claimed responsibility for Saturday’s attack on a military convoy conveying soldiers on their way to Mali as part of the peacekeeping mission to that country. The group known as the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis-Sudan... Read More

boko haram, IEDS, JAMBS, Lokoja, mali, Okene, police, soldiers, terrorism

January 21, 2013

Obasanjo, Jonathan are at war over Boko Haram handling – Shehu Sani

by Isi Esene Shehu Sani, the President of the Civil Rights Congress, a human rights group based in Kaduna, has attributed the rift between President Goodluck Jo9mnathan and former president Olusegun Obasabjo to the handling of the Boko Haram terrorist crisis. He said Obasanjo is not particularly happy that the president has refused to heed... Read More

boko haram, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, terrorism

January 18, 2013

Terrorism: 4 dead, 5 arrested as JTF repels another attack in Kano

by Isi Esene Men of the Joint Military Task Force in Kano yesterday repelled an attack by unknown gunmen at its Mariri check-point, killing two of them and capturing five. Sources say two innocent civilians, a man and a woman, were killed in the shootout which lasted for about an hour. The Mariri check-point is... Read More

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January 18, 2013

Mali-trained terrorists are trooping into the country – Army chief

by Akan Ido The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubike Ihejirika, has confirmed the influx of Mali-trained terrorists in Nigeria. Ihejirika who confirmed this on Thursday while speaking at the Nigerian Army Peacekeeping Centre (NAPKC), Jaji, Kaduna State, said the Nigerian security apparatus is doing everything to track them down. “We are aware that... Read More

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January 11, 2013

Opinion: Maiduguri student shooting: JTF’s lies and the burden of truth

by Abdulkadir Bamoto The report that JTF in Maiduguri has killed more than the insurgents is true. These unprofessional weapon carriers will continue to commit atrocities if left unchecked. The Nigeria Army operations (STF, JTF) across the country has come under attack in recent times, but this particular incident has left the writer with no... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Is Boko Haram slowing down? – Let’s go through the facts together…

by Joachim MacEbong There is evidence that we may have turned a corner against the insurgents. In an article last month for global intelligence company Stratfor, Scott Stewart evaluated the current capabilities of the terrorist group Boko Haram and made the following observation: …it is important to look beyond the sheer number of fatalities when... Read More

boko haram, militancy, nigeria, terrorism

January 9, 2013

Corruption: Jonathan is not doing enough – Obasanjo

by Isi Esene Former president Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday threw a challenge at president Goodluck Jonathan urging him to act decisively to stem the tide of corruption in the country. Speaking on the Cable News Network (CNN), Obasanjo said corruption is rising at an alarming rate in the country and the Jonathan administration is doing too... Read More

boko haram, cnn, corruption, Goodluck Jonathan, Insecurity, nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, terrorism

January 5, 2013

Terrorism: Nigerian security agencies get set to answer the JAMBS question

by Akan Ido The Nigerian security apparatus which, according to observers, have so far proved inadequate to protect the lives and property of citizens might soon be stretched thinner with the emergence of a new terror group known as the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi Biladis Sudan (JAMBS), which roughly translates as Vanguards for the Aid... Read More

Al-Qaeda, boko haram, France, Frank Mba, JAMBS, Mohammed Shekau, nigeria, terrorism

January 2, 2013

The sad count continues: Boko Haram kills 34 since Christmas Day

by Olorunwa Lawal Terrorists in Nigeria have taken the lives of 34 people since Christmas, including 27 Christians attending church services. On Christmas Eve, attackers raided two churches, killing 12 people and setting one of the churches alight. Six days later, suspected Boko Haram fighters killed at least 15 Christian worshipers, slitting some of their... Read More

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December 29, 2012

Adaobi Okwy: Dear Boko Haram… (Y! Superblogger)

I leave you with questions and only hope that one day…soonest, you’d find it in your heart to put down your weapons and leave us to heal and to forgive. Dear Boko Haram, I thought long and hard about this letter before I decided to put it out there (and by extension…put myself out there).... Read More

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December 28, 2012

Sting operation: JTF destroys bomb making factory in Kaduna, kills 5 ‘Boko Haram’ suspects

by Isi Esene Men of the Joint Military Task Force yesterday in Kaduna killed five people suspected to be members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram. Two others were reportedly arrested in the early morning raid. Col. Sani Usman, the spokesman of 1 Division, Nigeria Army, Kaduna, said the incident happened in Rigasa, Igabi... Read More

boko haram, JTF, kaduna, Sani Usman, terrorism

December 28, 2012

Crocodile tears? Borno governor weeps during budget presentation

by Isi Esene Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima yesterday wept on the floor of the House of Assembly while presenting the 2013 Appropriation Bill to the honourable members. The governor was said to have broken down into tears while reflecting on the havoc wreaked by a militant Islamic sect operating in the state. Reports say the governor repeatedly stated... Read More

boko haram, Borno, budget, House of Assembly, Kashim Shettima, terrorism

December 10, 2012

State of anomie: Potiskum under siege by unknown gunmen

by Akan Ido Unknown gunmen have attacked, Potiskum, a major town in Yobe State. They were said to have attacked a police station, razed a branch of a commercial bank and telecommunication facilities. Unconfirmed reports say several policemen were either injured or killed but the number of affected casualties cannot be ascertained at this moment.... Read More

boko haram, Potiskum, terrorism, violence, Yobe State

December 5, 2012

Nigeria now 7th most terrorised country in the world… worse than Sudan

ears ago, Nigeria has sank deeper into the abyss of terrorism and is now the 7th most-terrorised country in the world, according to the latest ranking of the Global Terrorism Index (GTI). From the 16th slot in 2008, Nigeria went down to 11 in 2009; 12 in 2010; and now seven with a GTI of... Read More

Sudan, terrorism

December 5, 2012

Opinion: Boko Haram the series: Season 2, Episode 1

by Mustapha Rabiu More than anything, this FG has been incompetent, and trigger-happy to blame others. There’s a certain numbness that fills the void in-between the promises made by President Jonathan, and the rampant onslaught brought upon by Boko Haram. There was a brief intermission, however. Somewhere right around the August, where a couple of... Read More

boko haram, FG, Goodluck Jonathan, Nasir el-Rufai, nigeria, terrorism

December 4, 2012

Another bomb blast injures 3 Shari’a guards in Kano

by Akan Ido A bomb explosion in Kano yesterday injured three paramilitary personnel. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was said to have been planted by unknown persons by the wall of the Juma’at Praying ground at Kofar Mata, where the paramilitary personnel usually take shelter. The injured officers are from Hisbah Guards, Federal Road Safety... Read More

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December 3, 2012

Blast injures traffic warden, 2 others in Kano

by Akan Ido A bomb which exploded this morning at Kantin Kwari junction near the famous Kantin Kware Textile Market in Kano has reportedly injured three people. A traffic warden was also involved in the blast which occurred around 8:45am according to witnesses. Observers suspect the bomb was planted close to the traffic junction to... Read More

boko haram, Joint Military Task Force, JTF, kano, Magaji Majiya, terrorism

Review: Why I disliked ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Boko Haram: FG moves to ban journalists from covering the trial of suspected terrorists (SNAPSHOT)

Confusion: “There is no cease fire” – ‘2nd-in-command’ Boko Haram leader claims

“FG should give me a lawyer to defend me” – Accused ThisDay bomb suspect as terrorism trial commences

Not that easy, guys: FG responds to Boko Haram’s ceasefire announcement, gives conditions for engagement

Henry Okah conviction: MEND threatens renewed hostilities, declares Orubebe “persona non grata” [DETAILS]

Independence Day bombing: Edmund Ebiware, Henry Okah’s co-conspirator also gets life sentence

The bread and games of Nigeria’s terrorism – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

John Campbell: Is the upsurge in violence in Northern Nigeria connected to Mali?

Mali crisis: US, UK, Germany, Canada issue travel warnings on Nigeria

Attack on Emir: Buhari’s statement is reckless and opportunistic – Presidency

Opinion: Issues for consideration as Nigerian troops deploy in Mali

Analysis: Seriously, what are Nigeria’s soldiers doing in Mali?

Why we attacked Mali-bound soldiers – JAMBS militant sect explains

Obasanjo, Jonathan are at war over Boko Haram handling – Shehu Sani

Terrorism: 4 dead, 5 arrested as JTF repels another attack in Kano

Mali-trained terrorists are trooping into the country – Army chief

Opinion: Maiduguri student shooting: JTF’s lies and the burden of truth

Is Boko Haram slowing down? – Let’s go through the facts together…

Corruption: Jonathan is not doing enough – Obasanjo

Terrorism: Nigerian security agencies get set to answer the JAMBS question

The sad count continues: Boko Haram kills 34 since Christmas Day

Adaobi Okwy: Dear Boko Haram… (Y! Superblogger)

Sting operation: JTF destroys bomb making factory in Kaduna, kills 5 ‘Boko Haram’ suspects

Crocodile tears? Borno governor weeps during budget presentation

State of anomie: Potiskum under siege by unknown gunmen

Nigeria now 7th most terrorised country in the world… worse than Sudan

Opinion: Boko Haram the series: Season 2, Episode 1

Another bomb blast injures 3 Shari’a guards in Kano

Blast injures traffic warden, 2 others in Kano

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