Tag: Boko Haram
4 suicide bombers killed in failed Borno attack
The Police Command in Borno said four Boko Haram terrorists were killed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) strapped to their bodies in Mainari Kanuri...
#PMBinDC: Trump ready to sell fighter jets to Nigeria to fight...
US President Donald Trump pledged stronger support for Nigeria's fight against Boko Haram jihadists Monday, while demanding greater trade access to Africa's largest economy.
After...
4 killed, 8 wounded as suicide bombers strike Borno mosque
No fewer than four persons were killed and eight others wounded in a suicide bomb attack on Sunday at a mosque in Bama Local...
Army launches Operation Last Hold to restore socio-economic activities in Borno...
The Nigerian Army is to launch “Operation Last Hold” in Borno North and Lake Chad Region to restore socio-economic activities in the areas, as...
Buhari approves release of $1bn for security equipment
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of one billion dollars for the procurement of security equipment to fight insecurity in the country.
Minister of...
Easter: Pray for Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls – MURIC
Director, Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC), Prof. Ishaq Akintola, has called on Nigerians to intensify prayers for the release of Leah Sharibu, the Dapchi schoolgirl...
Army to Boko Haram: Surrender arms, embrace FG amnesty offer
The Nigerian Army on Thursday asked Boko Haram insurgents to lay down their arms and embrace the federal government’s amnesty offer.
In a statement signed by...
Boko Haram: UN allocates N4bn for life-saving aid in Northeast
The UN says it has allocated 11 million dollars (about N4 billion) to help 60,000 internally displaced people in Borno and other humanitarian operations...
Remaining Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, on her way home – IGP
Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has confirmed that Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, who was held back by Boko Haram, is expected to be...
FG ready to rehabilitate repentant Boko Haram members – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the 107 Dapchi girls released by Boko Haram abductors in February, saying that the Federal Government was ready...