Ex-military chiefs, security experts slam Northeast govs, reject mercenaries

• It’ll demoralise our military, says Gen. Rimdan • Mercenaries have not ended war anywhere, says Ubah • Our military too compromised, Oji declares Security experts and retired military top…

We didn’t run away from Boko Haram, Army explains action

Following report that about 100 soldiers absconded after Boko Haram attacked Marte and Dikwa, respectively, the Nigerian Army, Thursday faulted the report, describing the story as false, unfounded and an…

101 Soldiers Flee After Marte, Dikwa Attacks

The Nigerian Army has declared 12 officers and 86 soldiers missing in the wake of last week’s Boko Haram attacks on Marte and Dikwa local government areas of Borno State.…

Insurgency: Zulum Asks FG To Seek Support From Neighbouring Countries

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has called on the Federal Government to seek support from neighbouring countries in the fight against insurgency. Zulum said this on Wednesday at the North…

Pastor abducted by Boko Haram insurgents in Chibok village released — Sources

Reliable Sources on Wednesday evening revealed that Pastor Yikura of Ekiliziyan Eyanuwa a Nigeriya, EYN (Church of Brethren in Nigeria), Pastor Yikura have regained his freedom from his abductors suspected…

Thousands Trapped As Boko Haram Takes Dikwa In Midnight Raid

Thousands of civilians are trapped in Dikwa after Boko Harm insurgents took control of the town Monday night. Soldiers had on Monday evening repelled an attack on the town. But…

‘Terrorists Regrouping In My State’ – Nasarawa Gov Raises Alarm Again

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has disclosed that members of Darul Salam, a splinter Boko Haram group, is regrouping in the state. He made the disclosure at a security…

Abducted cleric begs for help as Boko Haram threatens to kill in seven days

A Christian cleric, Bulus Yikura, has appealed to the Nigerian government and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to negotiate with Boko Haram for his release, to stop the terrorists…

Bandits kidnap over 300 schoolgirls in Zamfara school

Some gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted over 300 schoolgirls at Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in the Talata – Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State . A…

Northern Coalition Backs Gumi, Seeks Amnesty For Bandits

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) says it is in support of the demand made by the popular Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, that the government should grant amnesty to…

BREAKING: Bokoharam kidnaps many in Borno fresh attack

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted many travellers along Maiduguri/ Damaturu highway in Borno state. According to sources, the insurgents ambushed commercial vehicles plying the highway on Thursday afternoon and…

Fulani Not Terrorists – Sultan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said that Fulani are not terrorists. He said this in Abuja yesterday when a courtesy visit to the management and staff…

Bandits say Buhari not serious about peace talks, invite him to lead dialogue

A group of bandits has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to personally oversee peace talks with them. In the past few months, bandits have been carrying out series of attacks…

Bandits Kill 18 In Kaduna

Bandits have killed at least 18 people and abducted an undisclosed number of persons, including a toddler, in Igabi and Chikun Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. Daily Trust gathered…

FG To Begin Trial Of 5,000 Boko Haram Suspects

The Federal Government says it will soon begin the trial of 5,000 suspected Boko Haram members who are in various detention facilities across the country. The Director General of Legal…