The Global Action for Peace has alerted the United States of America and Britain over the safety of its citizens in Nigeria following threat by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). The proscribed radical Islamic sect had hinted of an impending attack on foreigners after a military action by the United States of America led […]
Category archives: Security
Boko Haram/ ISWAP: Group charges Borno Elders, stakeholders on defeating terrorists’ ideology
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has challenged elders, leaders and political stakeholders in Borno State to adopt new approach and strategy to defeat terrorists’ ideology. In an emotion laden speech delivered at the Unity Fountain on Friday, the centre says it will take collaboration of the elders, politicians and other stakeholders […]
Group accuses Ex- gov Yari of planning to destabilize Zamfara peace, economy
The Peace Advocates Network of Nigeria (PANN) has accused former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, of plotting to destabilize the state through sponsored banditry. In a press conference in Abuja on Friday, PANN called on concerned patriots to be on the watch and for proactive actions to be taken. According to National President, Chinedu Okoli, […]
Boko Haram/ISWAP: Group berates UN for doing little to support Africa
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has frowned at the United Nations and other international organizations for being relatively mute, without any strict measure to address terrorism in Africa. According to the Centre, the UN is doing little and doing late by not sanctioning countries that promote and watch Boko Haram/ ISWAP […]
Terrorism: Group lauds Nigerian troops over Yobe, Borno gallantry against Christmas day attacks
The Coalition of Human Rights and Monitoring Groups in Nigeria (CHRMGN) has hailed the Nigerian troops for displaying sheer gallantry to abort proposed attacks on Yobe and Borno States. Between 22nd and 24th December, the Nigerian military averted what would have been a major disaster, repelling Boko Haram attacks on Damaturu and Biu. The gallant […]
Why Buhari Can’t Appoint New Service Chiefs – Ndume
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume, has given reasons why President Muhammadu Buhari cannot afford to change or appoint new service chiefs for now. He told the media in an interview that Buhari could not afford to change the military leadership because Nigeria was in a complete state of war. […]
Watchlist: Go after Boko Haram, IMN over extremism, group urges US
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism has faulted the recent report by the United States, which placed Nigeria under a special watch list of countries. A statement by US Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, explained that Nigeria was placed on the list for engaging in or tolerating “severe violations of religious freedom.” However, the Coalition […]
SHAC asks the world to sanction France over death of aide workers, others
The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has reacted to the recent killing of UN aid workers by members of the Boko Haram sect in Borno State. The ISWAP faction of Boko Haram on Friday shared a gory video recording that detailed the execution of four out of the five abductees that remained in their captivity. […]
Igbo group alleges IPOB, France behind video targeted at rubbishing Nigerian Armed Forces
The Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has fingered an alliance between the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and France to be behind a video aimed at tarnishing the image of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The group believe this was part of the pact between the proscribed sect and the European nation after the former joined […]
Group tackles HURIWA over statement on Buhari’s commitment to peace
The National Democratic Force (NDF) has lashed out at Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) over what it called derogatory statement on President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to the nation’s peace and tranquility. The National Security Adviser had proposed a convocation of a dialogue session amongst ethnic nationalities in order to promote national harmony and […]