Seven Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders returning from Hajj – Official
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said on Friday that Nigeria’s integrated identity management system led to the arrest of seven suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders returning…
2015 Maiduguri attacks: Court sentences Boko Haram member to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on…
CBN directs banks to freeze accounts of customers linked to terrorism financing
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks and other financial institutions to freeze accounts of customers accused of terrorism financing. In a circular signed by Olubunmi Ayodele-Oni,…
Terrorism: Court Imposes Death Penalty On Three, Including Foreigner Arrested By DSS
A High Court sitting in Sokoto State has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death by hanging, following their conviction on charges bordering on terrorism and arms…
Nigeria welcomes US sanctions on teerror financing suspects
The Nigeria Sanctions Committee has welcomed the decision by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control to designate Mukthar Muhammad Adamu, Nine to Nine Bureau De Change, and…
Three Nigerian BDCs listed as US names entities ‘linked to ISIS financing’
The United States has released the identities of three individuals and six entities allegedly linked to Islamic State (ISIS) financing, including three Nigerian bureau de change (BDC) operators. On…
US designates Nigerian, others as ISIS financiers
The United States has designated a Nigerian national and other individuals and entities across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa as alleged financial facilitators in activities linked to…
We’re ready for talks or war with govt – Turji
A video allegedly featuring notorious bandit leader Bello Turji is currently circulating on social media, with the wanted kingpin claiming responsibility for recent attacks on security operatives in parts…
Bello Turji’s fighters undergoing weapons training in Sokoto – Report
Fresh security concerns have emerged in some parts of eastern Sokoto State following reports that loyalists of notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, were allegedly conducting weapons training and tactical…
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Banditry, farmer-herder clashes worsening poverty in North — Study
A new report has revealed that violent conflict across the northern part of the country is deepening poverty and weakening the ability of households to recover from economic shocks.…
Obi: I’ll negotiate with bandits willing to embrace peace
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says he would negotiate with bandits and other violent groups if they are genuinely willing to embrace peace. Obi…
150 terrorists convicted in 48 hours, says AGF
The Federal Government has secured approximately 150 convictions within the first two days of its latest phase of mass terrorism trials, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,…
Military rescues wife of late ex-defence spokesman abducted by bandits
Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by…
Bandits kill three, burn houses in Niger — Police
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three people by suspected bandits in Pissa village, Borgu Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told…
Nigerian gov promises houses, grants for terrorists who repent
Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina, has appealed to bandits operating across the state’s forests to lay down their arms and embrace peace. The governor spoke on Friday during the…
