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Nigerian army apprehends boko haram suspect in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a Boko Haram Terrorist suspect in Taraba. This is contain...
Nigerian court declares Lakurawa group a terrorist organisation
A federal court in Nigeria has declared the Islamist Lakurawa group a terrorist organisation, a designation that allows the military to use maximum force against...
Nigerian forces neutralize 70 Boko Haram terrorists
Nigeria’s Defense Ministry announced Sunday that 70 Boko Haram militants were killed in a series of military operations in northeastern Borno state. In a statement,...
Over 50 terrorists killed in ISWAP-JAS rivalry clash
Rivalry between the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) has escalated, culminating in a clash that reportedly resulted in...
Deadly suicide attack in Nigeria kills 27 Security Personnel, dozens injured
A deadly suicide attack in Nigeria killed 27 security personnel, including a senior commander, and injured dozens. Authorities blame jihadist militants, warning the death toll...
Task Force created in Africa to counter terror fears from Iran and jihadi groups
To counter the perceived threat of terror from Iran and jihadi groups, South Africa’s chief rabbi is setting up a specialist task force. Chief Rabbi...
3 Sahel states to create 5,000-strong joint anti-terrorism force
Three junta-led Sahel nations announced plans Tuesday to form a 5,000-strong joint force to combat the persistent terrorist violence afflicting the region. Burkina Faso, Niger...
Four Moroccan truck drivers disappear on Burkina-Niger border
Four Moroccan truck drivers went missing on Saturday as they crossed the restive border area between Burkina Faso and Niger, according to a source from...
Atiku’s Aide Slams Tinubu After Terrorists Kill 5 Nigerian Soldiers in Sokoto
Troops from the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a daring operation in Gudu Local Government Area, Sokoto State, neutralizing six Lakurawa terrorists. Lt. Col....
How DSS busted ISWAP terrorists who posed as watch repairers
Details of the operations of the Department of State Services, which led to the arrest of 10 suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa...
Northern Groups Condole With Borno, Zamfara Over Tragic Killings
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed sadness over the recent tragic incidents that have once again brought sorrow and grief to their communities...