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The Federal Government has applauded the ruling of a Finnish court which sentenced Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed pro-Biafra agitator, to six years in prison for terrorism-related offences. The Päijät-Häme District …
Nigerian government speaks on conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland Read More
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has assured that the federal government would intensify the onslaught against terrorists, vowing there will be no safe haven for criminals. Ribadu …
No hiding place for criminals terrorising Nigerian citizens – Ribadu Read More
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for the adoption of digital technology to combat terrorism and other security challenges facing Africa. Matawalle, who spoke in Abuja …
Defence minister Matawalle advocates digital solutions to fight terrorism Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed media reports alleging that a Canadian court declared the party a terrorist organisation, calling the claim “patently erroneous, if not mischievous.” The controversy …
Canadian court didn’t call our party terrorist organization – APC Read More
As part of efforts to ensure a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to counter-terrorism, the federal government Tuesday engaged stakeholders to validate its new National Counter Terrorism Strategy. Speaking at the …
FG engages stakeholders to unveil new counter terrorism strategy Read More
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has released 32 kidnapped victims and agreed to halt attacks on farmers following a series of peace talks facilitated by Islamic clerics in Zamfara State. …
Zamfara: Bello Turji releases 32 hostages, agrees to peace deal Read More
The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, Monday, said the centre has significantly reduced access to funding by terror organisations …
We have significantly denied terror networks access to funds – NCTC coordinator Read More
Apparently following criticisms, including those by the military, of the non-prosecution of suspects on crimes bordering on terrorism, the Nigerian judiciary stepped up its game. It convicted 44 out of …
Upscaling the conviction of terrorism financiers Read MoreThe federal government Friday revealed that it has convicted 44 individuals accused of financing terrorism in the country. A statement issued on Friday and signed by the Head, Department of …
Court convicts 44 for financing terrorism Read MoreAs part of its continued commitment to combating terrorism, violent extremism, and strengthening the nation’s criminal justice system in line with international best practices, the federal government has officially launched …
FG resumes mass trials of terrorist suspects Read More
Five Chinese have been sentenced to one year imprisonment for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The judgment was delivered by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicted individuals, …
5 Chinese jailed for cyber-terrorism in Lagos Read More
Justice E.C. Mwita of the High Court in Nairobi, Kenya, has declared the abduction, detention and subsequent rendition to Nigeria of the Biafra Nation agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as illegal …
Kenyan Court declares Nnamdi Kanu’s transfer to Nigeria illegal Read More
The Senate Wednesday strongly condemned the recent mass killing of over 200 civilians in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, and the massacre of 12 …
Senate declares Yelewata, Mangu massacre, act of terrorism, tables demand Read More
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), operating under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has destroyed an IED factory, terrorist gun trucks and eliminated dozens of fighters in Kwaltiri, within the Tumbuktu Triangle, …
NAF airstrikes destroy terrorists’ IED factory, gun trucks in Borno Read More
A witness has told the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) did not issue license to the detained self-acclaimed leader of IPOB to import …
NBC didn’t issue license to Kanu to import radio transmitter – Witness Read More
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation in Borno State. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, made the confirmation …
Military arrests Chinese national for allegedly aiding terrorism Read MoreEleven Filipinos, two Chinese, one Malaysian and one Indonesian were separately convicted and sentenced to one year imprisonment each for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. Justice Yellin Bogoro and Justice Alexander …
Cyber-terrorism, internet frauds: 15 foreigners get jail terms Read More
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has called for deeper collaboration among African nations to effectively tackle the continent’s complex and transnational security threats. A …
No country can single-handedly overcome security challenges plaguing Africa – CAS Read More
Finnish prosecutors on Friday said they had charged a man with inciting terrorism online who a media report identified as Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa. Finland’s National Prosecution Authority said …
Simon Ekpa: Finland charges Nigerian separatist with inciting terrorism Read More
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the prosecution led by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, to serve the defence led by Kanu Agabi, SAN all relevant documents, materials …
Kanu: Court directs prosecution to serve documents on defence, adjourns till May 7 Read More
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has said terrorism and violent extremism in West Africa sub-region can only be defeated through collaborative efforts. Ribadu stated this Tuesday in his remarks …
Nigeria: Only way terrorism can be defeated – Ribadu Read More
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Tuesday, arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja in continuation of his fresh terrorism trial. Kanu is …
Breaking: Again, IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu appears in court over terrorism trial Read More
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Monday, charged the federal government to ensure urgent enforcement of anti-terrorism law and counter-terrorism strategy in Nigeria. Afenifere gave the charge while raising alarm …
Enforce anti-terrorism law, counter-terrorism strategy, Afenifere urges FG Read More
A Finnish court has approved the extradition of Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader to Nigeria. The transfer is scheduled for July 15, 2025, following a ruling by the Päijät-Häme …
Alleged terrorism: Finnish Court okays Simon Ekpa’s extradition to Nigeria Read More
The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has confirmed the killing of three of its officers by terrorists in Kebbi state. He also said their patrol vehicles were …
Kebbi: Terrorists kill 3 Customs officers, burn vehicles Read More