Terrorism: 50 suspected Boko Haram members killed by JTF in Borno

by Rachel Ogbu About 50 terror suspects have been killed in Zabarmari, Jere Local Government of Borno State, by operatives of the Joint Task Force. A security source told reporters that, “over the weekend, we received an intelligence report that several Boko Haram terrorists had regrouped and were hiding in Zabarmari. We mobilised our troops... Read More

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May 24, 2013

SEE the dramatic moment Woolwich killers charged at the police before getting shot (PHOTOS)

Dramatic footage has emerged of the moment the two men who hacked to death a soldier in Woolwich were shot as they charged at police officers called to the scene. The two men, can be seen brandishing weapons in broad daylight as they confronted officers following the brutal killing of Drummer Lee Rigby. The footage, obtained by... Read More

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May 20, 2013

Opinion: Forget Boko Haram, let me introduce you to the real Nigerian terrorists

by Akin Fadeyi After engaging with security chiefs last week on return from his aborted trip to Namibia, not a few discerning minds prepared this time for the President’s clampdown on the three states: Adamawa, Borno and Yobe that were handed down emergency rule. It remains incomprehensible that a community in Nigeria ambushed and wiped... Read More

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February 24, 2013

Oh, really? “I will say categorically that Lagos is safe” – Lagos commissioner assures over terrorism attacks

by Rachel Ogbu The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lateef Ibirogba, and the Commissioner for the Environment, Tunji Bello, on Saturday assured Lagosians that the state was doing everything to guarantee their safety against terrorists. They urged residents to pay no attention to the alleged threats by some groups to terrorise the state. According to... Read More

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February 23, 2013

Rescue mission: 5 British jet bombers reportedly in Nigeria to free kidnapped expatriates

by Rachel Ogbu Five British jet bombers allegedly arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja yesterday in an attempt to rescue the seven expatriates abducted in Jama’are local government area of Bauchi State February 17. The foreigners working with SETRACO Construction Company, included five Lebanese, a British worker and an Italian, were kidnapped with the terror... Read More

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February 22, 2013

The whole hull: 7 alleged terrorists in court for bombing, bank robbery, murder, and possession of dangerous weapons

by Rachel Ogbu Seven suspects accused of terrorism, bombing and bank robbery were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja. The suspects; Usman Sani; Abdulrahman Musa; Mahmud Mohammed; Kabir Mohammed; Umar Danjuma; Ibrahim Musa Abba and Abdullahi Lawan accused of robbing three banks including the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Alkalari branch in Bauchi State, on July 8, 2011 and bombing... Read More

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January 27, 2013

Another bomb-making factory uncovered and demolished in Kaduna

by Rachel Ogbu Another bomb making factory was discovered yesterday January 25 in Rigasa, Kaduna State and immediately destroyed. Nigerian security operatives revealed that the building was housing several weapons and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)-making equipment. According to reports, armed security officials made up of the police, SSS and army, stormed the area Friday afternoon, the... Read More

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June 21, 2012

What’s in a name: US government moves to label 3 alleged Boko Haram leaders “terrorists” today

The diplomatic back and forth over the “terrorist” status of Boko Haram is heating up, as indications show that the US government is moving to label three of the Islamist sect’s alleged leaders as “foreign terrorists”. From Reuters: The U.S. government is expected to formally apply a “foreign terrorist” label on Thursday to three alleged leading figures of the violent... Read More

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May 15, 2012

19 secondary school students arrested for cultism; LASU student arrested for terrorism – What’s Going On?

It is bad enough that there is a gaping chasm where education used to be. Now, it seems, the hole is filled up with secondary school occultists who romance potential girlfriends with threats, and soon-to-be-music graduates, making terrorist phone calls to collect on a quick buck. 19 students of All Souls Anglican Grammar School, Ado Ekiti were recently arrested for the alleged... Read More

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January 21, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Multiple blasts rock Kano

By Alkasim Abdulkadir Rescue and evacuation is currently underway in the city of Kano, which came under heavy attacks yesterday evening. Engr. Abu, the NEMA director in Kano, gave the lists of places affected as Zone 1, HQ Sharada, Farm Centre, Bompai and Yar Akwa police stations. The local Red Cross’s rescue mission... Read More

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Terrorism: 50 suspected Boko Haram members killed by JTF in Borno

SEE the dramatic moment Woolwich killers charged at the police before getting shot (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Forget Boko Haram, let me introduce you to the real Nigerian terrorists

Oh, really? “I will say categorically that Lagos is safe” – Lagos commissioner assures over terrorism attacks

Rescue mission: 5 British jet bombers reportedly in Nigeria to free kidnapped expatriates

The whole hull: 7 alleged terrorists in court for bombing, bank robbery, murder, and possession of dangerous weapons

Another bomb-making factory uncovered and demolished in Kaduna

What’s in a name: US government moves to label 3 alleged Boko Haram leaders “terrorists” today

19 secondary school students arrested for cultism; LASU student arrested for terrorism – What’s Going On?

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Multiple blasts rock Kano

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