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Repentant Boko Haram Members Engage in Sanitary Activities

14Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Boko Haram, Nigeria, Terrorism

Repentant Boko Haram Members Engage in Sanitary Activities

In Maiduguri, some Repentant Boko Haram members on Saturday volunteered to perform sanitary activities as they prepare themselves for reintegration. The Centre for Democracy Development (CDD) with the aid of the Borno State Government organised the exercise. See Also: Abuja-Kaduna Train: How FG Paid For Terrorist’s Wife Delivery, Released Children – Presidency Prof. Mala Mustafa who is a Senior Research Fellow with the CDD said; “The rationale behind this exercise is for CDD to support the Borno State government as part of preparatory work for the reintegration of the ex-combatants.” “We felt it’s imperative to change the narrative, particularly the negative perception about them among community members." “We want to rebuild the relationship and trust between those that...

Abuja-Kaduna Train: How FG Paid For Terrorist’s Wife Delivery, Released Children – Presidency

13Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Abuja-Kaduna Train: How FG Paid For Terrorist’s Wife Delivery, Released Children – Presidency

Abuja-Kaduna Train: How FG Paid For Bandit’s Wife Delivery, Released Children – Presidency The Presidency has said that terrorists deceived the government to pay for the delivery of the wife of a terrorist. Recall that suspected terrorists had in March kidnapped some passengers on board the Kaduna-Abuja train. The terrorists have been releasing the captives in batches since then with the lasts being seven passengers aboard the train. Speaking to BBC Hausa service on Friday, Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari said some children of the terrorists were freed from detention. Shehu added that the terrorists reneged on an agreement that involved freeing the abducted passengers after the government sent a place to ...

Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap

8Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Movies and Films, Nigeria

Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke Opens Up About Her Kidnap

Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke opens up about what she experienced when she was held captive by unknown Kidnappers. The actress alongside actor, Clemson Cornel Agbogidi were kidnapped while returning from a set in the outskirt of Enugu State but they were later released unharmed on Wednesday. She spoke in a video on Friday that they were held captive for a week without being given food or water, she also thanked her colleagues, fans, and security agencies for procuring their release. See Also: Abductors of Nollywood Actors demand $100,000 Ransom The actress said: “My people, this is mama Cynthia Okereke, God is a faithful God and I have every reason to say Hallelujah in the land of the living. I didn’t know I have people and I have friends, good colleagues, people that...

Terrorists’ Commander, Alhaji Modu Killed During Military Air Strike

8Aug

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Boko Haram, Nigeria, Terrorism

Terrorists’ Commander, Alhaji Modu Killed During Military Air Strike

Commander of Boko Haram group, Alhaji Modu, has been killed by the troops of the Operation Hadin Kai Air Taskforce in Borno State. The terrorists’ commander along with 27 other terrorists were killed during a military strike as they were about to launch attacks in some areas. According to the Daily Post, Alhaji Modu was a notorious drug baron and armed robber before joining the terrorist group. See Also: Buhari Unaware Of Terrorists’ Threat To Kidnap Him Until I Told Him – El-Rufai The Military that launched the operation disclosed that the attack was strategized based on credible intelligence reports which revealed that the terrorist group gathered in large numbers in preparation to launch attacks around Mandara mountains in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State....

Only Heaven Is Safe, Buhari Has Done Enough – Keyamo

7Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Only Heaven Is Safe, Buhari Has Done Enough – Keyamo

Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, has said that the Muhammadu Buhari government cannot assure Nigerians that there won’t be security breaches as only Heaven is safe. Keyamo disclosed this while responding to a question during an interview on Channels Television on the Buhari government’s efforts toward tackling insecurity across the country. Recall that Keyamo was recently appointed as the All Progressives Congress, APC, spokesperson ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The Minister said his party, the APC, did not assure Nigerians that there won’t be insecurity but pledged to respond swiftly to security breaches which they have done well. See Also: Buhari’s Impeachment Seven Years Late – Kachikwu He said, “It is only in heaven that the...

Speak More Against Killings, Buhari Tells South-East Leaders

7Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Speak More Against Killings, Buhari Tells South-East Leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged community and religious leaders in the South East to condemn killings going on in the region. He spoke in light of the recent killings of civilians and law enforcement agents by non-state actors in the South East, promising to expedite actions to bring the perpetrators to book. The condemnation followed the alleged killing of six Nigerien citizens and the murder of scores of policemen at their duty posts. The President asked community and religious leaders to speak forcefully against the killings and promote the values of our cultural and religious heritage. President Buhari stated this in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu. See Also: Terrorists Now Occupy Osunm Ogun Fore...

Actors Guild Confirms Release Of Abducted Nollywood Stars

4Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

Movies and Films, News, Nigeria, Security

Actors Guild Confirms Release Of Abducted Nollywood Stars

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has confirmed the safe release of its members, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel (Agbogidi), who were kidnapped while returning from a set in Enugu State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Guild’s Director of Communications, Monalisa Chinda Coker. The statement partly read, “This is to inform the public that the kidnapped actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, have been released, unhurt. The elated National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Rollas, announced their release by the abductors who were touched by the spirit of God to set them free and unharmed. See Also: Police Launch Manhunt For Kidnappers Of Nollywood Star “The guild has arranged for medical checks and psychological support for the victims. ...

Why It’s Impossible To Impeach Buhari – Shehu Sani

4Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Legislature, News, Nigeria, Security

Why It’s Impossible To Impeach Buhari – Shehu Sani

Shehu Sani, a former Senator, has said that even though it would have been good for President Muhammadu Buhari to be impeached, it is technically impossible. He advised the opposition lawmakers to instead channel their attention on removing the ruling party ahead of the 2022 general elections. According to Sani, even though Buhari’s impeach will serve the country good given the state of insecurity in the country, the complex process of impeachment entrenched in the 1999 Constitution makes it technically impossible to succeed before the 2023 elections. He disclosed this on Wednesday during a Premium Times forum on Twitter titled ‘Insecurity: Should President Muhammadu Buhari be impeached?’ Recall that the senate minority caucus had last week issued a six weeks ultimatum ...

<strong>Insecurity: Yahaya Bello Bans Use of Facemasks, Closes Brothels</strong>

3Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Insecurity: Yahaya Bello Bans Use of Facemasks, Closes Brothels

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has banned the wearing of facemasks in the public to help with the identification of people in the State. This was disclosed during an emergency security meeting held in Lokoja on Tuesday. The governor issued the directive during a meeting with traditional rulers, and local government council chairmen in the State. He tasked traditional rulers to take charge of looking out for their locality, ensuring the safety and peace of the people. He said, “Ensuring peaceful coexistence in your domain is your exclusive responsibility. You have the exclusive responsibility to ensure that all nooks and crannies of your areas are free from criminality of all sorts.” See Also: Insecurity: Nigeria May Break Within Two Years – Gani Adams Bello ga...

Buhari Blames Insecurity on Libya Instability

3Aug

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Buhari Blames Insecurity on Libya Instability

President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed the insecurity in Nigeria on the political instability in Libya. The president stated that he was working in tandem with security chiefs to curb the spate of banditry and attacks by terrorists. Buhari disclosed this at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday while receiving the letters of credence from the new Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador James Kingston Christoff and Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria, Juan Alfred Miranda Oritz. He sought the support and collaboration of international communities to battle insecurity. Buhari said, “The political instability in Libya continues to fuel terrorism in the Sahel, West and Central African regions. See Also: Buhari Unaware Of Terrorists’ Threat To Kidnap Him Until I Told Him – E...