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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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Featured
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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Featured
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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judiciary
Court remands man 33, over alleged participation in terrorism
A Federal High Court in Ibadan on Tuesday remanded a 33-year-old man, Adamu Babangida, over his alleged involvement in acts of terrorism. The presiding judge, Justice Ekerete Akpan, ordered Babangida to be remanded in the Agodi correctional centre after he had pleaded not guilty to the offence. Akpan adjourned the matter until April 25 for a hearing on the bail…
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Insecurity
Katsina Govt extends financial assistance to victims of bandit attacks
Katsina, Jan. 26, 2024 (NAN) The Katsina Government extended financial assistance to 30 families affected by the recent bandit attack in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Speaking during the disbursement on Thursday at Jibia, Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina said the beneficiaries are from Yan Gayya, Kadobe, Daddara, and Dan Marke villages. The governor was represented by…
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Defence
Kidnapping: FCTA begins profiling of worst-hit communities
Abuja, Jan. 23, 2024 (NAN) The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun the profiling of areas worst hit by kidnappers in the territory. Mr. Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Development Control, FCTA, who led the exercise in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the exercise was to ascertain the causes of the kidnappings and suggest solutions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Nigeria
Deadly Terrorist Ambush Claims Lives of Traders in Katsina State
At least eight traders lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries during a terrorist attack on a convoy heading to the Yantumaki weekly market in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, northwest Nigeria. The assailants, identified as terrorists, opened fire on the convoy of vehicles on Friday morning, leaving eight traders dead on the spot. The wounded individuals…
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Defence
Police Launch Manhunt for Armed Insurgents Following Attack on Officers in Uga
UGA, Anambra, December 28, 2023: The Anambra State Police Command has initiated an extensive manhunt for armed insurgents believed to have infiltrated from a neighbouring state and fatally attacked two police personnel in Uga. The incident occurred on December 28, 2023, at approximately 18:30 hours (6:30 p.m.). The assailants, disguised in military fatigue and seemingly on a kidnap mission, encountered…
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Crime
IGP Orders Swift Action in Wake of Plateau Killings
ABUJA, December 27, 2023 – In response to the recent devastating attacks on several villages in Plateau State, Nigeria, resulting in tragic loss of lives in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has strongly condemned the acts as barbaric and inhumane. Expressing condolences to the government, victims’ families, and the people…
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