The strategic war room collaboration between the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, officially signposts the final end of all acts of terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria, a security expert, Mr. Terence Kuanum has said. Kuanum , in a chat with […]
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Borno Insecurity: Group urges Zulum on passion matched with strategic action
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has been urged to match his passion and emotions with strategic action if at all he wants a lasting end to the Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism. This was contained in an open letter addressed to the governor on Thursday by a certain Alhaji Sherif Bulama, who simply described himself as a […]
Boko Haram: Group vows mass action against insurgency
A group under the aegis of Initiative for One Nigeria (ION), have vowed to hold massive campaigns to create awareness in support of the military’s efforts in the war against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, Secretary-General, Comrade Ohene Dominic Ejembi, said there is need for active participation by all citizens, stressing that […]
Smuggling, politics fuel Boko Haram in Borno -investigation
Terrorists activities in Borno State has refused to abate due to the flourishing but illegal business of smuggling in some local councils in the state as well due to the interests of some politicians who benefit from the lingering crisis, investigations have revealed. Terrorists activities by Boko Haram which started in 2009 has refused to […]
Politics not military responsible for Boko-Haram resurgence, Ebute writes NGF
Third Republic Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute, says a lack of political collaboration and not sabotage on the military’s part is behind renewed Boko Haram/ISWAP activities in the country. The elder statesman made this known in an open letter to the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on Wednesday. According to Senator Ebute, while Boko Haram/ISWAP threats have almost […]
Insecurity: Centre seeks improved synergy to double military’s past successes
The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has called for enhanced synergy, consultation and less conspiracy among political leaders and relevant stakeholders to double the Armed Forces’ successes recorded in the last five years. According to SHAC, the strategies being deployed by the military hierarchy has been effective despite sabotage by International Non- Governmental Organizations and […]
Support for Military: Pro-Buhari group hails Senator Ekwunife, asks APC legislators to lead
The Network of Friends and Supporters of Buhari (NFSB) has saluted the lawmaker representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Uche Ekwunife, for putting aside politics to show solidarity with the military in the war against insurgency. In a statement signed by Publicity Secretary, Comrade Silas Giwa, on Wednesday, the pro-Buhari group challenged legislators in the ruling […]
Group seeks probe into attack on Gov Zulum convoy
A civil society organisation, Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has called for an urgent probe into the alleged attack on the convoy of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The CSO, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Barrister Charles Timothy, on Monday, said it is paramount to […]
Insecurity: Stakeholders tasked on home-made solutions
With little or no aid coming from foreign nations, the Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has tasked relevant stakeholders to look inwards to complement the military’s quest to end terrorism, banditry and other criminal vices in the country. According to SHAC, the solution to the threats posed by the Boko Haram terrorists and other militant […]
Counter-Terrorism: Diaspora APC appreciates PMB, Service Chiefs
…. set to mobilize international support, resources for Nigeria The APC UK and All-Diaspora Chapters of the All Progressives Congress have hailed President Muhammadu Buhari and the Service Chiefs for exhibiting “extraordinary patriotism and commitment” in the war against terrorism. Owing to their sacrifices to end the insurgency, the APC groups in the diaspora have […]