Tag: terrorism

Again?! Gunmen kill 2 women, 6 others in Jos

No fewer than eight persons, including two women, were said to have been killed in  Heipang, in Barkin Ladi Local Government of  Plateau State on Monday. Several others were also…

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Death toll rises in Jaji terrorist attack

Gov. Patrick Yakowa visits amidst tight security by Isi Esene More people have reportedly died as a result of the explosion which occurred last Sunday at the St. Andrew’s Anglican…

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Gunmen on motorcycle kill couple and their son in Kano

Gunmen yesterday morning shot at a vehicle carrying four family members, killing a child and his parents at Kwanar Masallaci area in Na’ibawa quarters. Neighbours said two gunmen riding on…

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Jaji bomb update: 10 people reported dead and more injured in twin car bomb attack on church

  by Isi Esene There are indications that the explosion which occurred earlier today at the military protestant church within the Armed Forces Command and Staff College in Jaji, near…

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Breaking News: Huge bomb-blast reported at a church in Kaduna

by Akan Ido There are unconfirmed reports of a bomb-blasts at a military protestant church right inside the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State. Reports say the…

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Shocking: Reuters reveals videos showing ‘the killing of unarmed men by Nigerian solidiers”

by Isi Esene An international news agency, Reuters, has revealed that it is in possession of a video purportedly taken by a Nigerian soldier showing the killing of unarmed men…

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Borno under siege as terrorists target public officers, kill Water Resources director

by Isi Esene The director of design and construction in the Borno State Ministry of Water Resources, Mallam Ali Mohammed Sheriff was yesterday shot and killed by unidentified gunmen in…

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“I don’t know them” – Buhari distances himself from Boko Haram

by Isi Esene The National Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Muhammadu Buhari, has denied any link with members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Buhari was chosen…

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What ceasefire? Another set of terrorist attacks rock Yobe Tuesday morning

by Isi Esene While the federal government is busy tweaking its terrorism engagement strategy, the Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have reportedly attacked the Yobe town of Gashua, Tuesday morning. There…

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“We are reviewing our doctrine” – Nigerian Army admits failed strategy on tackling Boko Haram

by Isi Esene The Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika yesterday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital put the figure of people killed by the violent activities of the…

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Boko Haram ceasefire: Gowon urges Buhari to take mediator offer

by Isi Esene Several prominent Nigerians have called on former military president of the country, Muhammad Buhari, not to ignore the call of the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram, to…

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LegalNaija: Understanding the Nigeria Terrorism Prevention Act

by Adedunmade Onibokun The right to share privileged information with a person's legal Attorney is also protected provided that the information is not in furtherance of a criminal purpose. Terrorism…

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Report: Senator Ndume told Boko Haram to threaten Adoke

by Rachel Ogbu Senator Aliyu Ndume (Photo- Punch) The State Security Service, SSS has revealed to an Abuja Federal High Court that Senator Aliyu Ndume gave instructions to Ali Kodunga (a.ka Al-Zawahiri), of…

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Report: SSS says man behind Arik scare is a mental patient (and insists he did not have a bomb)

by Rachel Ogbu Earlier we reported the State Security Services, SSS, took into custody a man, Aminu Galadima who scared passengers on an Arik Air flight to Abuja yesterday when he started acting weird,…

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Manhunt: Military conducting house-to-house search for perpetrators of Mubi massacre

by Akan Ido The Nigerian military is conducting a massive house-to-house search in Mubi, Adamawa State to arrest the perpetrators of the Mubi massacre where over twenty students of the…

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20 students lined up and killed by gunmen in Mubi, Adamawa

by Isi Esene At least 20 students have been reported shot in Mubi, Adamawa State by unknown gunmen. The incident reportedly happened late Monday night between the 10pm and 11am…

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Boko Haram says ‘Abu Qaqa’ is not dead, vows to attack wives of govt officials (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram Islamic group released a YouTube video message today claiming, Abu Qaqa, who is widely believed to have been killed by…

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No letting up: JTF arrests more security operatives connected to Boko Haram

by Isi Esene The statement made a few months ago by President Goodluck Jonathan that members of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, had infiltrated many organs of the government rings…

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SAD PHOTOS: Some victims of the Bauchi church suicide bombing (GRAPHIC)

by Isi Esene These are the pictures of some of the victims of the St. John's Catholic Cathedral in the Batyan Gari Area of Bauchi, Bauchi State. Six people were…

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Bauchi church bomb update: Suicide bomber kills six, several others critically injured

by Isi Esene There are reports that the bomb which exploded earlier today at the St. John's Catholic Cathedral in the Batyan Gari area of Bauchi was caused by a…

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Update: Church bomb kills several worshippers in Bauchi

by Isi Esene Unconfirmed reports say that the bomb which exploded in Bauchi State at St. John's Catholic Cathedral directly across from the Bauchi Township stadium killed several christian worshippers…

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JTF raids Boko Haram command centre in Kano

by Isi Esene Following the killing and arrest of certain key members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect a few days ago in Kano, the Joint Military Task Force (JTF)…

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“The January subsidy protests were sponsored and stage-managed” – President Jonathan

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said that the January fuel subsidy protests were not carried out by ordinary Nigerians who wanted to express their opposition to a government…

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JTF gives details of how top Boko Haram commander was killed

by Isi Esene The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) operating in Kano have confirmed the death of a top Boko Haram leader and two others. Reports say the members of…

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Report: Boko Haram spokesman, Abu Qaqa, killed in Kano

by Isi Esene There are strong indications that Abu Qaqa, the spokesman of the militant Islamic sect, Boko Haram is in the custody of Nigerian security agencies. Sources say Abu…

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Opinion: Islam and the new definition of terrorsim in Nigeria

by Sodiq Oyeleke It is better to look at the sources of Islam, and its history to determine whether Islam does indeed advocate violence. Whether it is a bomb going…

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Militants kill four people, set telecoms operator’s office, masts ablaze in Maiduguri

by Akan Ido Armed militants suspected to be Boko Haram members today set the office of a telecoms operator on fire in Maiduguri, Borno State. They are reported to have…

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At ease: New bill seeks to put military officers under control

by Isi Esene The Federal Government is proposing a law to penalize military personnel who violate the rules of engagement in their activities within a civilian population during disturbances. The…

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Boko Haram 2.0? Sect publishes personal details of SSS operatives (including the DG)

by Isi Esene The radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has published several names believed to be that of members of the State Security Service, the Associated Press reports exclusively. "The…

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FG confirms ‘back room’ dialogue with Boko Haram

Presidential spokesman, Dr. Reuben Abati by Isi Esene The Federal Government yesterday confirmed reports going the rounds that it is in talks with representatives of the radical Islamic sect, Boko…

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