Judiciary
AGF takes over prosecution of Malami, son over terrorism, firearms possession
Malami By Wandoo Sombo The Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over prosecution of former AGF, Abubakar Malami and…
Tag: terrorism
Defence/Security
There’s no distinction between mass kidnapping, terrorism – NCTC Boss
The National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) has declared that there is no meaningful distinction between mass kidnapping and terrorism, stressing that both are deliberate acts aimed at instilling fear, undermining state authority, and destabilising society
Defence/Security
Nigeria, EU, UN collaborate to combat technology-driven terrorism threats
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing emerging technology-driven terrorism threats in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations…
Defence/Security
Nigerian Army seeks stronger ties with judiciary to fight terrorism
By Mustapha Yauri Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has appealed for improved collaboration between the military, judiciary and other key stakeholders…
Defence/Security
Terrorism: Nigerian military ready to work with Sahelian states – CDS
Sahel By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria is committed to working with…
Defence/Security
Kinetic action alone cannot end terrorism – British official
By Hamza Suleiman Cynthia Rowe, Development Director for the British High Commission in Nigeria says military action alone is insufficient to address terrorism and…
Foreign
Indonesia, Nigeria deepening defence, counter-terrorism collaboration — Envoy
By Mark Longyen Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Usra Harahap, says both countries share similar defence and security experiences and interests, and are…
Judiciary
Alleged terrorism financing: Court gives EFCC go-ahead to freeze 24 bank accounts
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court in Abuja has okayed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s application to freeze 24…
Defence/Security
FG promises justice for victims of terrorism
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensure that victims of terrorism get justice.
Defence/Security
IEDs poses major threat to counter-insurgency operations – NCTC boss
Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), has said that the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists poses a threat to counterterrorism operations.