Crime

Ansaru commander Mahmud Usman faces 15 years imprisonment for aiding Kuje prison break

Awwal Owolabi 12 September 2025 0

A federal high court in Abuja has jailed Mahmud Usman, commander of the proscribed Ansaru sect, for 15 years. Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, Abbas or Mukhtar, admitted he ran illegal mining and used the proceeds to buy arms for terrorism and kidnappings. Justice Emeka Nwite handed down the

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Terrorism, food insecurity, challenges to dream of prosperous Africa, says Rep Satomi

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By Msugh Ityokura The House of Representatives has warned that the dream of a prosperous Africa remains elusive, if its leaders do not take bold steps to confront the challenges of terrorism, food insecurity, youth unemployment, weak industrial capacity and inherited conflicts bedeviling the continent. Chairman, House committee on National Security and Intelligence, Hon.

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FG resumes mass trial of terrorism suspects

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The Federal Government has resumed mass trial of persons allegedly involved in terrorism and suspects of other heinous crimes against the Nigerian State. This is contained in a statement by Mr Michael Abu, Head of Strategic Communication, National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), on Wednesday in Abuja. Abu said […]

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Terrorism: Experts call for collective response to forestall attacks on soft targets

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In his introductory remarks on his first day at work as the new National Security Adviser (NSA) on June 26, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu made a salient acknowledgment: securing the nation requires a collective effort. “Mr President has a huge commitment to securing every inch of our country. We will work with all stakeholders to deliver […]

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Your allegation of terrorism sponsorship, a disgusting distraction, FG replies GATE

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2021 0

The Federal Government has described the allegation by Global Advocates for Terrorism Eradication (GATE) that its officials are sponsors of terrorism, as a disgusting distraction. This is contained in a statement on Sunday by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. Mohammed said that the allegation by the U.S-based non-profit organisation, was

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Why FG can’t yet name, shame sponsors of terrorism- Malami

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2021 0

*Says no stone will be left unturned to bring them to book *‘285 cases filed against Boko Haram sponsors’ ANDREW OROLUA, ABUJA Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), says the Federal Government cannot name and shame suspected financiers of terrorism before they are tried and convicted. Malami said this […]

Politics

APC responsible for bloodletting in Nigeria, PDP alleges

Ihesiulo Grace 31 May 2021 0

*Says APC leaders must answer for killings Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of being responsible for the escalated tension, indignation, violence, mass killing, kidnapping, terrorism and banditry ravaging various parts of our country. The PDP in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola

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Nigeria seeks global efforts against terrorism, drug trafficking

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2021 0

*Condemns illicit financial flows from developing to developed economies Joy Joseph, Lagos The Federal Government has called on world leaders to strengthen international cooperation as part of efforts to successfully combat terrorism and drug trafficking, among other forms of crimes, this is even as Nigeria expressed concern over incidence of illicit financial flows from

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Military wants $2 billion yearly

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2021 0

Tom Okpe, Abuja Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Director of Procurement, AVM M. A. Yakubu, has stated that for the country’s military to be effective in its fight against terrorism and other forms of Insecurity, it needs an annual budget of $2 billion. Explaining reasons for such demand, Yakubu said many manufacturers of military equipment insist […]

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Terrorism: APC Diaspora urges FG to name, arrest sponsors

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2021 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Diaspora has urged the Federal Government to fast track naming and the arrest of sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria. This, it said, would hasten efforts to curb growing insecurity challenges nationwide. The group, comprising the Diaspora chairmen in no fewer that 13 countries, made this know in a […]

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400 prominent Nigerians set to be prosecuted for sponsoring terrorism

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2021 0

The Nigerian government today disclosed that it is set to prosecute 400 high profile Nigerians suspected of sponsoring terrorism. The country’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Muhammed spoke at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Mohammed, the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami had announced that the Federal Government […]

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Group threatens to expose sponsors of terrorism, banditry in Nigeria, says they have documents

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2021 0

A political party named ‘I Stand With Buhari’ has threatened to reveal suspected sponsors of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, according to SaharaReporters. Mr Ifeanyi Ezedinma, the group’s spokesman, gave the alleged sponsors one month to condemn the actions during a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. Terrorists and bandits in the region, according

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Opinion: Terrorism as Nigeria’s security challenge

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2020 0

By Auwal Muhammad The emergence of terror groups in Nigeria raises a fundamental question of what is the actual source of terrorism. Is it natural for people to act and become terrorists? Or it is incubated by lack of good governance? These questions are fundamentally important because the concept to which they address is as […]

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Revealed: How International Non- Governmental Organizations are escalating war against terrorism

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2020 0

Fresh facts have emerged on how some International Non-Governmental Organizations are fueling the fight against terrorism in North-East Nigeria. It was revealed amongst other things that these INGOs have perfected the plan to escalate the ongoing crisis to ensure that they continue to attract funding from donor agencies. According to impeccable sources, some of the […]

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PMB and Sun Tzu’s Art of War

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2020 0

Like Chinese revered war veteran, strategist and tactician, Sun Tzu, once asked the world albeit rhetorically; “Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?” Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari is also asking Nigerians whether they have any inkling about what his Government can do with the resurgence of Boko Haram/ISWAP […]

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Boko Haram: Nigerians will soon have cause to celebrate the Army again- Archbishop Julius Ediwe

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2020 0

The Archbishop of the South-South Pentecostal Churches in Nigeria, Archbishop Julius Ediwe has stated that Nigerians would have a cause to celebrate the efforts of the Nigerian Army in the fight against terrorism in the country in no distant time. The clergy, who is known for his many predictions on the state of affairs in […]

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Boko Haram/ISWAP: It is time to cheer our military to final victory – Progressives Congress

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

The Progressive Nigerian People’s Congress (PNPC) has called on Nigerians to rally behind the military in its final push to victory in the war against terrorism. Whilst giving special kudos to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen TY Buratai for his gallantry and leadership, PNPC passed a vote of confidence on the Service Chiefs. […]

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Dear Femi Adesina, Tell PMB We Are Still With Him

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2020 0

Positions of public trust anyone holds for the people has a tempting spirit. Any leader who is not careful can easily become a pawn on the chess board for some of the ruled. I have realized that it takes a lot of self-discipline and a focused mindset for a leader to navigate the ship of […]

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FG developing robust internal security policy, strategy – SGF

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Lagos – Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, has urged citizens to uphold the tenets of moral, religious, and cultural values to end acts of terrorism and other vices in the society. Mustapha, represented by Permanent Secretary SGF, Dr Amina Shamaki, said this at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]

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Terrorism: Protesters storm Lagos over involvement of Iran, Amnesty International in plot to cause unrest in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

Protesters on Monday, stormed the Freedom Park, Lagos to cry out against the alleged involvement of Iran and the Amnesty International to cause unrest in Nigeria. The protesters, under the aegis of the Concerned Progressives, claimed the Government of Iran and Amnesty International were sponsoring violent groups and activities aimed at causing political, religious and […]