Prominent Nigerians to be prosecuted for financing terrorism -Malami

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Friday, said the Federal Government was set to prosecute some high-profile Nigerians and businessmen for financing terrorism. He however did not…

Boko Haram invasion plot: Anxiety in FCT, heavy security at NNPC, Army barracks, others

There was heightened anxiety in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, on Thursday following reports of alleged imminent attacks on parts of the FCT. The PUNCH had reported exclusively on…

Fani-Kayode to FG: Arrest and interrogate Gumi now

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, has called for the arrest of Ahmad Gumi, the prominent Islamic cleric. Gumi, who has access to some bandits terrorising the north-west, had…

Boko Haram regrouping in North-East again, says Ndume

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, raised the alarm that Boko Haram insurgents has started regrouping again in the northeastern states of Borno, Yobe and…

Book Haram infiltrates four councils in Bauchi

Boko Haram insurgents from neighboring Yobe State have infiltrated four local government areas of Bauchi State, destroying some facilities. The Secretary to the Bauchi State Government (SSG), Alhaji Sabiu Baba,…

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Viral video NOT of Boko Haram converting residents in Niger

Abubakar Bello, governor of Niger, has debunked a purported video of Boko haram members converting residents of the state to Islam. In the viral video, many residents especially women could…

Again, Boko Haram invades military base in Borno LG

Suspected members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect on Sunday morning invaded Ajiri village of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno state, in which they gained access into the military…

Pantami: Count us out —Northern govs

The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has said that it has no intention of joining in the Isa Pantami saga, just as it claims a shadowy group is planning to…

“Insurgency in Nigeria has lessened since since Buhari took over, says Fayemi

Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, says the insurgency in Nigeria has declined since Presidentl Muhammadu Buhari took over the wheels of governance in…

Boko Haram Fighters Wiped Out Teachers In Geidam

The Boko Haram terrorists who laid siege to Geidam, a town in Yobe State, last week, killed at least three teachers. While two were shot dead at Government Technical School,…

B-Haram: Troops can’t claim victory all the time — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, yesterday admitted defeat of the Army on several battle fronts by Boko Haram in recent times. Recall that a few…

65 Communities in Niger Sign N20m Peace Deal with Boko Haram

Residents of 65 communities in Niger State have resorted to negotiating and signing a peace deal with Boko Haram to avoid future raids by the insurgents, FIJ can exclusively report.…

Insurgency: We Are Committed To Destroy Boko Haram Terrorists – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army in crushing Boko Haram terrorists in the northeast. Briefing journalists in Borno State on…

New Recruitment: ISWAP Shares 20,000 Naira Per Household

Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have begun inducing residents of Geidam, Yobe State, with cash gifts while hoping to get some of them to join its ranks as…

Terrorism in Nigeria complex — UK minister

British Minister for Africa, James Duddridge has said the disturbing trend of violence unleashed on Nigerians by the Boko Haram sect and allied groups is a complex phenomenon that requires…