Insurgency: Ndume debunks allegations of mass burial, says we have lost over 847 soldiers since 2013
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has said that Nigeria lost over 847 soldiers fighting in the North East to Boko Haram from 2013 to date. Ndume, who…
FG does not play politics with security, we’re unrelenting in tackling the challenges – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government affirmed its commitment to tackling security challenges in the country without bias. The Minister of Information and Culture, Mr Lai Mohammed, stated this on Tuesday at a…
Shekau declines governor Zulum’s call for peace, says the war is just starting
Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader Leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau has taken on the governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum following the governor’s call on Boko Haram…
10 senior Boko Haram commanders captured, key logistics suppliers arrested – Army
The Nigerian Army says it has captured 10 suspected key Boko Haram members at Bitta in Gwoza LGA of Borno, trying to escape the troops’ sustained onslaught on them. The…
Over 7,000 charmed hunters set to do battle with Boko Haram
Thousands of Nigerian hunters, armed with charmed amulets and intimate knowledge of harsh terrain, are preparing an offensive against the Boko Haram extremists who have ravaged the northeast for a…
CSDP earmarks N500m to support 50 Borno communities affected by Boko Haram
The World Bank-assisted Community and Social Development Programme (CSDP) has earmarked N500 million for provision of support to 50 communities affected by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. Alhaji Chiroma Usman,…
Troops rescue 27 persons, arrest 9 suspected Boko Haram spies
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 27 persons displaced by insurgents in multiple clearance operations in Borno state. According to a statement by the Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator,…
Nigeria’s policies yet to focus on harnessing the huge potential of its population – Sanusi
Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi II Nigeria’s huge population which currently stands at about two hundred million is a liability and not an asset. This is according to the…
132 ex-Boko Haram members reintegrated in Borno State after rehabilitation
Babagana Zulum, Borno State gov No fewer than 132 repentant Boko Haram sect members were on Sunday reintegrated into their communities by the Borno State Government. Hajiya Zuwaira Gambo,…
Kaduna Abduction: Kidnappers now connected with some elements of Boko Haram – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said that kidnappers are now collaborating with “some elements of Boko Haram” to carry out hideous crimes in Kaduna State. El-Rufai stated this on Friday while…