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Banditry: Bitrus, Shettima, Yusuf Back Kukah, Demand Tough Stance

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah
Following the recent exponential rise in the rate of banditry and kidnapping in the country, Nigerians have been speaking against the development. One of the vocal voices against the uglyRead More

Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Chibok Community, Displace Hundreds Of Residents

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group
Insurgents from the Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, have attacked Takulashi Shikarkir, a local wardRead More

Zulum Shares N120m To 40,000 Households

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has shared N120 million to 40,000 households of Dikwa Local Government Area of the state. The intervention is part of the governor’s routine approvalsRead More

ISWAP Releases Photos Of Its Islamic Police, Hisbah Destroying Marijuana In Nigeria

Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP)
The Islamic State-backed faction of Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), formerly known as Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, has released some photos claiming to show itsRead More

Fitch: Nigeria Will Survive Its Challenges, Despite Escalating Grievances

Fitch
Predicts 2.8% GDP Growth for Next Year Insists rising population, high unemployment, competition for diminishing resources exacerbating grievances Notwithstanding threats posed by the Islamist insurgency in the north, clashes betweenRead More

Minister: Insurgency Stalling Construction Of $150m North-east AfDB Water Project

Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Hussein Adamu
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Hussein Adamu has revealed that the activities of the insurgents in the north-eastern part of the country has stalled the African Development BankRead More

Report: Terrorists Launched 500 Attacks on MNJTF, Killed 2,368 Soldiers Using State Weapons

Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP)
Stockpile of seized state arms after attacks sustained 12-year insurgency Findings cite corruption, diminished morale for loss of equipment We’re winning the war against insurgency, says DHQ A research paperRead More

Capitulation Of Boko Haram, ISWAP Elements – An Eclectic Overview

Repentant boko haram members rahabilitation
A couple of weeks ago, the Nigerian Military High Command announced that several commanders and members of Islamist insurgent group, Boko Haram and one of its rival factions, the IslamicRead More

Ndume Insists On Prosecution Of Repentant Insurgents

Senator Ali Ndume
Former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume has canvassed for the proper profiling of Boko Haram insurgents who have dropped their arms with a view to determining those with bloods inRead More

Set-up Military Base In Crime-prone Areas, Obaseki Urges Army Chief

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has appeal to the Nigeria Army to consider setting up an operating base between Edo North and South, saying that would help theRead More