Bloody Weekend: 102 Killed in Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, Edo
A bloody weekend across Nigeria left at least 102 people dead, including security personnel and suspected bandits, in a series of violent incidents reported in Borno, Sokoto, Edo and Katsina states.
Senators link upsurge in banditry, Boko Haram activities to 2027 polls
Senators yesterday linked the current upsurge in banditry and Boko Haram activities to the 2027 elections.
Army identifies foreign mercenaries training Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters; arrests four Pakistanis
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdusalam Abubakar, has revealed that foreign mercenaries infiltrating the northeast region have intensified the threat posed by terrorist groups such as the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram.
Worsening Insecurity: ‘Repentant’ terrorists cannot be trusted — Methodist Prelate Aba
“If you say you’ve repented, then show proof. Go back, rebuild the communities you destroyed. Apologize publicly. Make peace with the families of the victims. That’s repentance, not just declaring it and walking free. “
The hidden hands behind Boko Haram
PICTURE a mother in Borno, standing in the ashes of her home, razed by Boko Haram. She clutches a faded photo of her children, lost in a brutal attack that left her village in ruins.
Boko Haram: We tackled insecurity, APC let it spread – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that it effectively tackled insecurity during its 16 years in power, drawing a sharp contrast with the current All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, which it accused of allowing insecurity to spiral out of control across Nigeria.
PDP has incurable virus, we’re not considering it for coalition — Babachir
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has revealed that the politicians pushing for a strong opposition coalition have considered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a no-go area.
Boko Haram massacre farmers, fishermen in Borno for supporting ISWAP
“Boko Haram now controls Lake Chad and they are wary of a potential comeback by ISWAP”
Boko Haram attacks: Nigeria to deploy sophisticated weapons to end terrorism – CDS
” We have also procured more sophisticated weapons which will soon be deployed with a new strategies to end the madness of Terrorism”
Terror attacks: Army General explains sudden resurgence
“The MNJTF has significantly broadened its operations since its establishment in 1998 and subsequent re-activation in 2015 in order to address the security risks posed by the Boko Haram insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin.
Withdrawal of Niger troops from MNJTF: Trigger for ISWAP/Boko Haram resurgence in North-East
Since the return of military dictatorship in Niger, Mali and Bourkina Faso, who were originally members of the Economic Community of West Africa, ECOWAS, their suspension by ECOWAS and the decision of the three countries to quit the economic bloc, the security situation in the West African sub-region and in particular, the Lake Chad Basin Commission has seriously degenerated.
