CAN tasks FG on release of Boko Haram captives
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to deploy adequate public resources towards securing the freedom of all Christians held in the captivity of two factions of Boko Haram terrorists.
Killing of aid workers barbaric, against tenets of Islam – ACF
Ben Agande – Kaduna. The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) said on Monday it was “shocked and saddened” by the sad news of another killing of aid workers including a woman by the Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The Forum urged the Federal Government to ensure that all those in Boko Haram captivity are released […]
Insecurity: FG plans to withdraw military from North East in 2020
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Federal Government on Monday said that it would begin a gradual withdrawal of the military operations in the northeastern part of the country where the Boko Haram terrorists have been attacking people for almost a decade. The withdrawal of troops will be done after an “assessment” to determine areas where peace […]
Use your military valour and office to free Boko Haram captives, Useni tells Buhari
By Marie-Therese Nanlong – Jos An appeal has been made to the federal government to spare nothing to free the abducted Plateau State indigene, Miss Jennifer Ukambong Samuel and others who were abducted last week by Boko Haram in Borno State. Best Rebetmun Shankat, a Nurse by discipline, who narrowly escaped being abducted confirmed Miss […]
Terrorism: Right group charges UN to do more for Africa
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has said the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations are not doing enough to address terrorism in ravaging most part of Africa CALSER stated that the UN is doing little and doing late by not sanctioning countries that promote and watch Boko Haram/ ISWAP spread […]
Boko Haram: You goofed by removing Ihejirika, Nnamdi Kanu carpets Jonathan
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday in a radio broadcast said the greatest mistake made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in his administration was the removal of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Azubike Ihejirika.
Plateau Rep expresses outrage over abduction of citizens, aide worker by Boko Haram
A member of the House of Representatives representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Hon. Dachung Bagos has condemned the abduction of citizens of the State by Boko Haram, saying it was disheartening.
North formed Boko Haram to attack Obasanjo, Jonathan’s govt – IPOB
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday in a radio broadcast said the greatest mistake made by former President Goodluck Jonathan in his administration was the removal of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Azubike Ihejirika.
Boko Haram: Plateau, FG working to secure Jennifer’s release ― Lalong
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration is working closely with the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the release of the abducted aid worker, Miss Jennifer Samuel, who hails from Plateau. Lalong in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Dan Manjang, said the State Government would […]
Troops foil Boko Haram attack on army base in Sambisa forest
Joseph Erunke – Abuja TROOPS of Operation Lafiya Dole battling insurgents in the North East on Wednesday foiled an attempt by Boko Haram insurgents to bomb the Nigerian Army base in Sambisa Forest. A suicide bomber detailed by the terror group to detonate an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) strapped to his body was also killed […]
Boko Haram: Group calls for prosecution of terrorists sponsors
The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre has called for the prosecution of terrorists sponsors over incessant attacks on humanitarian workers in Nigeria. The centre said the persistent attacks on humanitarian workers by the Boko Haram terrorist group in North-East Nigeria, call for more significant action from all relevant stakeholders. The call came following the recent execution […]
Give us Leah Sharibu as our Christmas gift ― Northern Christian elders tell Buhari
By Sam Eyoboka Northern States Christian Elders Forum, NOSCEF, has pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari, to give the Christian community in the country Christmas gift by ensuring the release of Leah Sharibu from what the forum described as “the brutal custody of the Boko Haram.” NOSCEF said, “We plead with the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to […]
Insecurity: FG raises alarm over Boko Haram deploying nuclear weapons
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the possibility of Boko Haram deploying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive attacks in the future.
Boko Haram militants kill 14 Chad civilians in overnight raid
Boko Haram militants killed 14 Chadian civilians and wounded five others in an overnight attack on a fishermens’ camp in the northeastern part of Lake Chad, a local official said on Wednesday. Boko Haram has been fighting for a decade to carve out an Islamist caliphate in northeast Nigeria and has carried out regular raids […]
NAF destroys Boko Haram terrorists’ camp in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Wednesday its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole, has destroyed another Boko Haram terrorists’ camp at Ngoske in the Sambisa Forest area of Borno. The NAF Director of Information and Public Relations, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. He said the […]
Boko Haram insurgents kill 14 in Chad village
At least 14 people were killed and five others injured after Boko Haram fighters attacked Kaiga, a fishing village in western Chad on Tuesday, government officials said. 13 persons, according to the prefect of the region, Imouya Souabebe, have also been declared missing after the hoodlums struck. READ ALSO: NAF kills several Boko Haram insurgents in […]
