FG restates commitment to securing the N/East
The Federal Government says it is committed to partnering with key stakeholders, including United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in designing effective and durable strategies for a peaceful and secure…
Four soldiers, journalist killed by Boko Haram landmine
Four Chadian soldiers and a television reporter were killed when their vehicle hit a mine on a road in eastern Chad, security sources said Sunday. The victims were headed towards…
Obasanjo’s comments on Boko Haram offensive, divisive – FG
The federal government has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s comments ascribing ethno-religious motive to Boko Haram and ISWAP as deeply offensive and patently divisive. The government added that such indiscreet…
Troops rescue 25 children, 29 women from Boko Haram
The Nigerian army says it has rescued 29 women and 25 children held captive by the extremist group Boko Haram in parts of Borno State. A statement issued Monday by…
Troops kill 4 terrorists in ‘Operation Hard Strike’
Troops have killed four Boko Haram jihadists in a clearance operation, tagged “Operation Hard Strike” at villages in Borno State, the military authorities announced on Sunday. The army spokesman, Col….
Children freed from Boko Haram captivity to undergo reintegration programme – UN
The United Nations says the 894 children released by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the North East Nigeria on Friday are to undergo reintegration programmes. Mr Farhan Haq,…
Nigerian militia group frees nearly 900 children used in war against Boko Haram – UNICEF
A regional militia allied with Nigerian government forces freed on Friday almost 900 children it had used in the war against Islamist Boko Haram insurgents, the United Nations Children’s Fund…
Boko Haram: Troops neutralise insurgents, repel fresh attack in Maiduguri
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday repelled attacks coordinated by Boko Haram at Moloi Village on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the latest onslaught on the beleaguered city in Nigeria’s…
Boko Haram abducts Winners’ Chapel pastor, corps member
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday confirmed the abduction of a male corps member, Abraham Amuta, by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports…
Unpatriotic elements, foreign collaborators plan to disrupt May 29 handing over process – Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday alleged that some unpatriotic elements in collusion with their foreign collaborators are planning to derail the swearing in of newly elected government on May 29…