Pascal Arogorn Ibe
- Terrorism
- December 15, 2020
- 290 views
Two Reps dump PDP, APGA for APC
Two members of the House of Representatives announced their defections at the plenary on Tuesday. While Aliyu Datti Yau from Kano State defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the…
- Terrorism
- December 15, 2020
- 338 views
Boko Haram claims responsibility for Katsina schoolboys abduction
Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the abduction of hundreds of schoolboys from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state. Gunmen had invaded the school, and Aminu Masari, governor of…
- Terrorism
- December 15, 2020
- 287 views
Bokoharam Insurgents Kill 50 Nigerian Refugees In Niger
As many as 50 Nigerian refugees living in Nigerien town of Tumuk are feared killed after an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The attack reportedly took place on Sunday…
- Terrorism
- December 15, 2020
- 315 views
Landmine explosions: Nigeria among ‘top five countries with highest casualty rates’
In their struggle to earn a living, internally displaced persons (IDPs) in north-east Nigeria venture into unsafe territories and often find themselves at the mercy of landmine explosions. Over 1,000…
- Terrorism
- December 15, 2020
- 307 views
Kidnapped aid worker ‘forced to write his own obituary’ is still alive
Immanuel’s Peter, the humanitarian aid worker who was forced to announce his obituary days after his kidnap, is still alive. Suspected Boko Haram insurgents had abducted Peter at Jakana along…
- Terrorism
- December 14, 2020
- 435 views
US removes Sudan from terror sponsors blacklist
The United States has formally removed Sudan from its state sponsors of terrorism blacklist , its Khartoum embassy said Monday , less than two months after the East African nation…
- Terrorism
- December 13, 2020
- 420 views
Boko Haram Kills 27 In Niger Republic
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have killed at least 27 people in an attack of “unprecedented savagery” in southeast Niger on Saturday. It was reported that other people were wounded while…
- Terrorism
- December 13, 2020
- 361 views
ISWAP appoints new ‘governor of the Lake Chad’ — after killing of ex-commander in military raid
The Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP) has appointed Aliyu Chakkar as its new “governor of the Lake Chad”, sources have told TheCable. Chakkar is replacing Goni Maina, the former…
- Terrorism
- December 13, 2020
- 333 views
We dealt with terrorists that came through Sambisa forest yesterday – Army boasts
Gallant troops of 28 Task Force Brigade of Sector 1 Operation LAFIYA DOLE said they inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) that attempted to attack Askira Uba in…
- Terrorism
- December 13, 2020
- 384 views
EXTRA: Bokoharam slaughters aid worker two weeks after wedding
Emmanuel Peter, a humanitarian aid worker, who was abducted in the north-east region, has reportedly been killed. The insurgents abducted him at Jakana along Damaturu-Maiduguri road in Yobe state, on…
- Terrorism
- December 13, 2020
- 316 views
Soldier, 2 Boko Haram members killed, scores injured in Borno, Askira attack — Sources
Dead body of a soldier and two members of Boko Haram sect have been recovered in Askira town, Askira-Uba Local Government Headquarter of Borno state following a deadly encounter which…
- Terrorism
- December 13, 2020
- 413 views
Shekau’s legs paralyzed in military attack, says captured Boko Haram fighter
A captured Boko Haram fighter says Abubakar Shekau, leader of the sect, can no longer walk effectively. Mohammed Adam, a teenage fighter, who is currently in custody of troops of…
- Terrorism
- December 12, 2020
- 316 views
Report: Terrorists kidnap groom, best man in Borno
Terrorists have kidnapped two aid workers in Nigeria ’ s restive northeast Borno State as they were returning from a wedding, humanitarian and security sources said Saturday. The two were…
- Terrorism
- December 12, 2020
- 300 views
We Remain Optimistic About Rescue Of Remaining Chibok Girls – Zulum
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has said that his administration is still optimistic of rescuing the remaining Chibok schoolgirls in Boko Haram captivity. Zulum who made an appearance on…
- Terrorism
- December 9, 2020
- 317 views
10 Nigerian troops killed in clashes with jihadists: sources
Ten Nigerian troops were killed and one was taken hostage in clashes with IS-linked jihadists in northeast Nigerian Borno state, according to two security sources. Clashes erupted on Monday when…
