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Tag: Boko Haram
Hunters; pay us we’re ready to fight terrorism — NEWSSPLASHBLOG
Hunters said they were ready to help infighting terrorists provided they were incorporated in the salary scheme and provided with enough logistics to fight the terrorists. The… Read more "Hunters; pay us we’re ready to fight terrorism — NEWSSPLASHBLOG"
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Nigeria: And the herdsmen killings contines
Central Nigeria have witnessed persistent attacks and killing from marauding herdsmen without any hope of restraints from the state security on the restless herdsmen. Plateau Reportedly witnessed…… Read more “Nigeria: And the herdsmen killings contines”
ORGANISING NGOS AND FAITH-BASED ORGANISATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
“Counterterrorism has to be woven into the everyday workings of every department. It should be included on the agenda of every meeting, and this new role must…… Read more “ORGANISING NGOS AND FAITH-BASED ORGANISATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES”
1,500 schools destroyed by Boko Haram in North-East – FG
Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Federal Government said on Wednesday that more than 1,500 primary and secondary schools in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states had been destroyed by…… Read more “1,500 schools destroyed by Boko Haram in North-East – FG”
Two Obvious Gaffe in the Tuccano Purchase
The hue and cry on the propriety of the Federal Government payment for 12 unit of A-29 Tuccano Super Fighter Jets without due consent from the National…… Read more “Two Obvious Gaffe in the Tuccano Purchase”
Boko Haram will take years to ‘eliminate’: UN envoy
File: AFP WATCH: Victims of Boko Haram receive new lease on life Njidda Maidugu never thought he would walk on two legs again after a suicide bombing…… Read more “Boko Haram will take years to ‘eliminate’: UN envoy”
Nigerian Army rescues 1000 Boko Haram captives
Troops of 22 Brigade deployed in operation LAFIYA DOLE on Monday rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram Terrorists enclave. The operation which was conducted in…… Read more “Nigerian Army rescues 1000 Boko Haram captives”
Six killed in Boko Haram attack on Lake Chad island -AFP
Six people were killed, including four government officials and a soldier, in an attack by Boko Haram jihadists on a Chadian army checkpoint on an island in…… Read more “Six killed in Boko Haram attack on Lake Chad island -AFP”
Nigeria: Boko Haram Has Massacred over 2,000 Teachers, Destroyed 1,000 Schools
Utomi Ekpei/AFP/Getty Images by Edwin Mora3 May 20189 The Nigeria-based terrorist group Boko Haram, a name that translates to “Western education is a sin,” has killed 100,000…… Read more “Nigeria: Boko Haram Has Massacred over 2,000 Teachers, Destroyed 1,000 Schools”
President Buhari gets Brief on Boko Haram Controls of Some Territories in Nigeria Through Newspaper
President Muhammadu Buhari reportedly said he only heard about Boko Haram control of territories in Nigeria from News Papers. While he acknowledged the fact that insecurity is still…… Read more “President Buhari gets Brief on Boko Haram Controls of Some Territories in Nigeria Through Newspaper”
US Confirmed the Receipt of Payment for Fighter Planes from Nigeria Government.
The United States Government officials have confirmed the receipt from Nigeria payment for the Tucano planes. It said the 12 Super Tucano fighter jets and other weapons…… Read more “US Confirmed the Receipt of Payment for Fighter Planes from Nigeria Government.”
The Renegade Fulani and Nigeria Homeland Security:
We all grew up to seeing the Fulani Herdsmen in our communities; armed with sticks, Knives in Scabbards and Long machetes hanging from their shoulders. The picture…… Read more “The Renegade Fulani and Nigeria Homeland Security:”
US builds drone base in Niger, crossroads of extremism fight
AGADEZ, Niger – On the scorching edge of the Sahara Desert, the U.S. Air Force is building a base for armed drones, the newest front in…… Read more “US builds drone base in Niger, crossroads of extremism fight”
US army trainers try to build West Africa defences against jihad
Nigerian commandos simulate a raid on a militant camp during the US-sponsored Flintlock exercises in Ouallam. Photo: Reuters / Aaron Ross OUALLAM, Niger – Kicking up…… Read more “US army trainers try to build West Africa defences against jihad”
US urges Nigeria to change tactics against Boko Haram – AFP
Nigerian forces battling Boko Haram jihadists need a change of mindset to overcome an evolving guerrilla threat, US military officials said this week on the sidelines of…… Read more “US urges Nigeria to change tactics against Boko Haram – AFP”
Boko Haram have infiltrated herdsmen, warns Osita Okereke – The Sun
Director General, National Taskforce to combat illegal importation, smuggling of goods, small arms, ammunition and light-weapons, Dr. Osita Emmanuel Okereke, has called on Nigerian communities to be…… Read more “Boko Haram have infiltrated herdsmen, warns Osita Okereke – The Sun”
ISS Spotlight: building a new corps of dedicated African counter-terrorism experts
With its skilled staff, professional networks and wealth of original research, ISS helps Africa tackle an evolving threat. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is helping African…… Read more “ISS Spotlight: building a new corps of dedicated African counter-terrorism experts”
Ahmad Salkida : Only 15 of the 113 Chibok schoolgirls alive
Ahmad Salkida, the Nigerian journalist, formerly based in Dubai, said today that only 15 out of the remaining 113 Chibok schoolgirls, believed to be with their Boko…… Read more “Ahmad Salkida : Only 15 of the 113 Chibok schoolgirls alive”
Chibok girls: Negotiations with Boko Haram halted – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed on Friday that the negotiations between the Federal Government and the Boko Haram terrorists for the release of the remaining abducted Chibok schoolgirls…… Read more “Chibok girls: Negotiations with Boko Haram halted – Buhari”
Court frees 2 Boko Haram suspects, accuses govt of bungling trial
An Abuja Federal High Court presided over by Justice Binta Nyako on Wednesday freed two terror suspects, arrested and kept in prison custody for the last five…… Read more “Court frees 2 Boko Haram suspects, accuses govt of bungling trial”
Breaking News: Gunmen attack Nasarawa community, kill five
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed five persons killed in a fresh attack on Kadarko village and environs in Obi Local Government, on Tuesday. Kennedy…… Read more “Breaking News: Gunmen attack Nasarawa community, kill five”
Nigerian govt bungles prosecution of two Boko Haram suspects
Two Boko Haram suspects who were arrested over five years ago have been freed. They were freed by the court on Wednesday after the judge accused the…… Read more “Nigerian govt bungles prosecution of two Boko Haram suspects”
One Billion Dollar CVE Operation Fund: Measuring and Evaluating CVE Operations in Nigeria
Policymakers and practitioners have often engaged in the use of absolute force and a top-down approach in the design of programs to counter violent extremism in Nigeria.…… Read more “One Billion Dollar CVE Operation Fund: Measuring and Evaluating CVE Operations in Nigeria”
