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Sep

04

2022

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COAS Flags Combat Orienteering Competition in Cross River State • emphasised the importance of training in Combating Terrorism and Insurgency

NATIONAL NEWS, SECURITY#BokoHaramInsurgents, #Combat, #LieutenantGeneralFarukYahaya, insurgency, The ChiefOfArmyStaff(COAS)

COAS Flags Combat Orienteering Competition in Cross River State • emphasised the importance of training in Combating Terrorism and Insurgency The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has flagged off the Nigerian Army Inter Divisions Combat Company Orienteering Competition. The event was held on Tuesday 30 August 2022 at Godwin Ally Cantonment Ogoja, Cross River State. The COAS who was represented by Major General Joseph Omali reiterated the importance of training in the fight against insurgency and terrorism noting that competition will also enhance the leadership development of junior commanders. Gen Yahaya urged the participants to…

Mar

30

2022

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Kalu Condemns Abuja- Kaduna Train Attack

CRIME#Dr. Orji uzor kalu, attack, banditry, insurgency, Train Station

Kalu Condemns Abuja- Kaduna Train Attack The Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the attack on the Kaduna bound train from Abuja on Monday as evil and cruel. Lamenting the ugly incident, Kalu commiserated with families of the departed souls, while wishing victims hospitalized speedy recovery. Kalu urged security agencies to work assiduously in rescuing kidnapped victims, adding that the perpetrators of the evil act must be face the wrath of the law. In his message , the former Governor who was shock and sad over the ugly attack, called on security agencies to work…

Oct

27

2021

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Rep. Sam Onuigbo speaks on gains of Laws of Climate Change<br>…As he describes IPOB agitations, insurgency, others as national tragedy

Rep. Sam Onuigbo speaks on gains of Laws of Climate Change
…As he describes IPOB agitations, insurgency, others as national tragedy

NATIONAL NEWSbanditry, Biafra agitation, Climate Change, Climate Change Law, Greenhouse Gases, Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, insurgency, Rep. Sam Onuigbo

Rep. Sam Onuigbo speaks on gains of Laws of Climate Change…As he describes IPOB agitations, insurgency, others as national tragedy The sponsor of Climate Change, Rep Sam Onuigbo Member representing Ikwuano/ Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, has expressed his unwavering confidence in the bureaucracy of the National Assembly, to ensure that the Bill on Climate Change gets to the table of the President of the federal republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari.In this interview with TVC news presenter, Rep. Sam Onuigbo, while speaks on the gains of Laws of Climate Change, implored all hands to be…

Sep

24

2021

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See Kastina female hunters set to fight bandits<br>*Say bullets can’t penetrate them

See Kastina female hunters set to fight bandits
*Say bullets can’t penetrate them

FEATURES, NATIONAL NEWSBandits, Forest, gun, Hunters, Hunters association, insecurity, insurgency, Kastina Government, Nigeria Hunters Council NHC, Penetration, Resistant, security, Warriors

See Kastina female hunters set to fight bandits*Say bullets can't penetrate them The Assistant Commandant General (ACG), Katsina State Chapter of the Nigeria Hunters Council, NHC, Hajiya Ummah Dauda has pleaded with the state government to allow their well-trained hunters assist Security Operatives in winning the war against banditry in the State. According to the brave female hunter, her warriors have acquainted themselves with the nooks and crannies of the forests in the area, and as such could combat the bandits and defeat same should they strike. Hajiya Ummah Dauda made the pledge, yesterday, Thursday, when she led other members…

Sep

15

2021

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Finally, Akwa Ibom Assembly passes anti-open grazing bill

NEWSAkwa Ibom Government, Akwa Ibom state Assembly, Anti-Open Grazing Bill, Approval, Boko Haram insurgents, Cattle rearers, Cattle rearing, Fulani herdsmen, insurgency, Ranching, Southeastern Governors

Finally, Akwa Ibom Assembly passes anti-open grazing bill Just like the resolution of SoutEast Governors on open grazing policy of the federal government of Nigeria, Akwa Ibom state Assembly has, yesterday, passed a bill prohibiting open grazing in the state. The bill for the war against open rearing and grazing of livestock was passed during a plenary session yesterday, Tuesday. The development comes about five days after the lawmakers passed the bill for second reading. The bill sponsored by Udo Kieran, member representing Oruk Anam state constituency, also provides for the establishment of ranches and livestock administration, regulation and control.…

Mar

05

2021

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Many Soldiers Feared Killed As Bandits Storm Military Outpost

NATIONAL NEWSbanditry, Bandits, insurgency, Military Outpost, Nigeran Army

Bandits Many Soldiers have been reported dead as Bandits stormed Military Outpost. The attack was carried out around 1 pm on Thursday, according to eyewitnesses. The soldiers were said to be returning from an operation in a nearby forest when they were ambushed.g5 The attack was carried out around 1 pm on Thursday, eyewitnesses said. An unspecified number of soldiers are feared killed in an attack on a military outpost in Marina, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. Meanwhile, it is not clear the casualties suffered on either side, but some soldiers were feared killed. The soldiers were said…

Mar

04

2021

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Eastern Security Network (ESN): Nnamdi Kanu Sends Message To 101 Soldiers Who Fled From Boko Haram …As Nigeran Army Declares Fleeing Soldiers Wanted

NATIONAL NEWSBoko Haram, Eastern Security Network ESN, Indigenous People of Biafra, insurgency, killing, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, terrorism, terrorists, The Nigeran Army

Nigeran Army in search of Boko Haram in the forest Nnamdi Kanu has sent a message to the 101 soldiers who fled from Boko Haram insurgency to "come and join Eastern Security Network (ESN)." The leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra and founder of the Eastern Security Network, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the 101 soldiers accused by the Nigerian Army of fleeing the Boko Haram attacks in New Marte and Dikwa towns in Borno State to join the ESN. It was earlier reported that 12 officers and 89 soldiers have been declared missing by the Nigerian army in the…

Jul

31

2020

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Sack Service Chiefs, Reps Caucus tells Gov. Zulum over attack on convoy

NATIONAL NEWS#nigerian army, federal government of Nigeria, insecurity, insurgency

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has frowned at the ugly incident involving, saying the sad incident has again reinforced the urgent need to review the nations security architecture. This is following the Thursday's attack on the convoy of Governor of Borno state, Baba Gana Zulum by suspected bandits. The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu in a statement on Friday insisted that the presidency should implement the recent resolution of both chambers of the National Assembly asking president Muhammadu Buhari to sack his Service Chiefs. Elumeule pointed out that the attack on the state…

Jun

16

2020

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Banditry, killings: ADF backs Reps on arms for self-defense of citizens

SECURITY#covid-2019, #nigerian government, #self-defence, banditry, blood for blood, brutal killing, death, insurgency, negligence

A socio-cultural group, the Alaigbo Development Foundation, on Monday, backed the Federal House of Representatives, on law to empower citizens to carry arms for self-defense.The group, which said the move would reduce rising cases of banditry and killings in the country, claimed the security agencies had failed in their duty to protect lives and property of the citizenry. According to ADF, if such measures are not adopted, the Nigeria would gradually slide into lawlessness and a monumental collapse, which might snowball into the unplanned disintegration of the country. ADF's spokesperson, Mr Abia Onyike, stated this on Monday, in a statement,…

Feb

03

2020

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Read Why ex-corps member Declined Boko Haram’s Freedom Offer

NATIONAL NEWSBoko Haram, Christianity, crime, death killing, insecurity, insurgency, Islamic religion, Nigerian government, social vices, terrorism

FAMOUS REPORTERS A former member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Abraham Amuta, who was captured by Boko Haram insurgents, in April, 2019 has yesterday, allegedly sniffed at the freedom offer by the Terrorists. Reportedly, Amuta, a native of Benue State was abducted during his one-year mandatory service in Borno, alongside a 58-year-old man, Moses Oyeleke of Living Faith Church, in Maiduguri and few others, including a schoolgirl, Ndagiliya Ibrahim Umar, on April 10, 2019. According to reports, the Benue born man without mincing words, told those who had gone to Sambisa forest to secure his release to go back…