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Defence
U.S. commend Nigerian Air Force for counter-terrorism efforts
The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US delegation on a high-level meeting with the NAF in Abuja.…
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Israel: Terrorist shot dead after opening fire at military post
The Israeli military early on Tuesday said that an attacker was shot dead after firing at soldiers at a checkpoint near the village of Tayasir in the northern West Bank. “Following the initial report, a terrorist fired at soldiers at a military post in the area of Tayasir. “The soldiers eliminated the terrorist during exchanges of fire,’’ the military said…
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Defence
Tinubu seeks multifaceted response to terrorism, other security threats
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency, and other forms of security threats in the Lake Chad Basin region. Tinubu, represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, made the call when he declared open the 5th meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, the Borno capital. The News Agency of Nigeria…
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Crime
Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 59% of terrorism-related deaths worldwide – UN
Sub-Saharan Africa now accounts for nearly 59 percent of all terrorism-related deaths globally in spite of the continued effort by member states to end it, says UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Muhammed. She made this known on Tuesday during a UN Security Council meeting on the maintenance of international peace and security. The discussion was themed African-led and development-focused counter-terrorism: strengthening…
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Defence
Honouring Fallen Heroes: GOC’s call to action against insecurity, terrorism
The GOC 1 Division, Nigerian Army, presented gift to widows of fallen heroes at 2 Battalion, Nigerian Army, on Wednesday in Kaduna The GOC inaugurated Cenotaph of 2 Battalion Nigerian Army on Wednesday in Kaduna The GOC inaugurated a new 2 Battalion Quarter-Guard on Wednesday in Kaduna The GOC taking 2 Battalion Mascot…
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Pakistani president, PM reiterate resolve to eliminate terrorism
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from their country, official statements said. Zardari reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, saying that the security forces remain fully engaged in ensuring peace and stability across the nation, the President’s Office said in a statement. He also highlighted…
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Defence
Minister advocates for regional security cooperation
Defence Minister, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru, has called for enhanced joint efforts towards countering terrorism, managing cross border crimes and other hybrid threats within the West African sub-region. Badaru made the call at the opening of the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff, on Wednesday in Abuja. He also…
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Australia raises terrorism threat level to ‘probable’ amid extremism
Australia’s domestic intelligence agency ASIO has raised the country’s terrorism threat level to “probable” amid a rise in extremism, the agency’s director general said on Monday. ASIO boss Mike Burgess said that Australia’s security environment was more volatile and more unpredictable and the decision was not “taken quickly or easily. ”More Australians are embracing a more diverse range of extreme…
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Defence
FG resumes mass trial of terrorism suspects
The Federal Government has resumed mass trial of persons allegedly involved in terrorism and suspects of other heinous crimes against the Nigerian State. This is contained in a statement by Mr Michael Abu, Head of Strategic Communication, National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), on Wednesday in Abuja. Abu said resumption of the trial was…
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NAFDAC to partner with counter terrorism centre-DG
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it is ready to partner with the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, stated this in Abuja when the National Coordinator of NCTC, Maj-Gen. Adamu Laka, visited her office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation from NCTC, which…
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Defence
Misinformation, fake news as damaging as terrorism – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says that misinformation and fake news can be as damaging as the activist of terrorists. Idris said this at a two-day workshop on “Effective Reporting: Towards Strengthening Alternatives to Terrorist Ideology” organised by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), on Tuesday in Abuja. The training…
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Defence
Lagbaja tasks troops to remain resolute in combating terrorism
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has charged troops to show greater sacrifice and dedication to end security challenges bedevilling Nigeria. He stated this on Monday during the Eid-el Kabir feast with troops of the North-East Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. Lagbaja said that, “as an army, it has been…
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Defence
COAS hails troops’ gallantry, sacrifice in combatting terrorism
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has commended the Nigerian Army’s troops for their commitment and gallantry in confronting the country’s security challenges and threats. Lagbaja gave the commendation on during the Chief of Army Staff Sallah Luncheon with Troops of the Operation Whirl Punch in Birnin Gawri Local Government Area of Kaduna state on Sunday. “There…
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Terrorism: Court rejects suspects’ bail application
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on Tuesday rejected the bail application of five suspects in a case of alleged participation in acts of insecurity and terrorism. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olumide Okesola, Emmanuel Olatunji, Adeleke Adewale, Usman Umar and Lawal Buhari are facing a 14-count charge. The charge borders on conspiracy, unlawful dealing, selling…
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A New Approach to Combatting Terrorism in Nigeria: The Truth Alliance and the Path Forward
Three weeks ago, a high-level UN counter-terrorism summit in Abuja concluded that a new approach to fighting terrorism was needed across Africa. As the head of one of Nigeria’s largest NGOs dealing with this problem, I strongly agree and hope that the conclusions of this meeting will herald new and exciting approaches to reducing the risk of more violence and…
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Illegal money exchangers responsible for terrorism funding -CISLAC
The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre and Head, Transparency International in Nigeria Mr Auwal Musa (RAFSANJANI) says illegal money exchangers are responsible for terrorism funding. Musa said this at a Multi-stakeholder National Dialogue on Preventing Terrorism Financing and Violent Extremism on Wednesday in Abuja. He said terrorism constituted a global threat, and Nigeria, unfortunately, was one of the…
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Defence
Fight against terrorism requires unity, says NDC Commandant
The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, says terrorism is a global challenge that requires holistic and oneness of purpose. Olotu said this at the International Cultural Fiesta of the College’s Course 32, on Saturday in Abuja. NDC currently plays hosts to foreign participants, comprising senior military officers from 19 countries, undergoing their higher defence management and…
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