By Nwabueze OkonkwoONITSHA—Worried by the alleged capture of some communities in the northern part of the country by Islamic religious sect, Boko Haram, the traditional regent of Mbosi in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, Okey–Joe Onuakalusi, yesterday warned that no part of the nation’s land should be ceded to the insurgents.Sounding the note…
by Chris Agbambu, Seyi Gesinde, Hassan Ibrahim, James Bwala and Christian Okeke THE war against insurgency in the country is entering a new dimension, as the Boko Haram Islamist group is believed to be recruiting Tuareg fighters to beef up its offensive against Nigerian military.ADVERTISEMENTAn indication to this was confirmed, when Cameroon’s Communications Minister, Issa…
Written by Saxone Ahkaine (Kaduna), Mohammed Abubakar, Karls Tsokar (Abuja) and Njadvara Musa (Maiduguri) (With agency report) • Cameroun claims killing over 100 terrorists • Insurgents allege capture of Bama, others• Govt to restructure Defence MinistryNO fewer than 20 police officers are still unaccounted for after an attack on the Mobile Police Force Training…
An advocacy group, Youth and Conflict Resolution Initiatives, has alleged sabotage in the fight against Boko-Haram insurgency in some parts of the country. The group said it was worrisome that the insurgents could successfully launch coordinated attacks in Adamawa and Borno states, despite the curfew and state of emergency imposed on the states. The Director,…
THE Republic of Belarus yesterday indicated its interest to support Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram insurgents. Foreign Minister of the Belarus, Dr. Vladimir Makei, stated this during a visit to his Nigerian counterpart, Ambassador Aminu Wali, in Abuja. He said the country was aware of the ongoing war against terrorism and will not…
BY CHIDI NKWOPARAOWERRI – Palpable anxiety has gripped the management and staff of Imo State University, IMSU, Owerri, following the reported abduction of the institution’s Public Relations Officer, PRO, Nze Ralph Njoku-Obi, last Sunday.Vanguard gathered that unidentified armed hoodlums scaled through the perimeter fence of Njoku-Obi’s private residence in Owalla, Uratta, Owerri North local Council…
By TIMOTHY OLANREWAJU, MaiduguriThe Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Borno has been divided over call by its chairman for the probe of the former governor of Borno State, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Azubuike Ihejirika for alleged sponsorship of Boko Haram insurgents.Maiduguri branch Chairman of the association,…
Muslims around the world, along with U.S. President Barack Obama, have denounced ISIS, saying that their actions do not define Islam and are wholly against the Quran. But verses straight from the same book both moderate Muslims and ISIS insurgents reference show that the savages are not misinterpreting the Apostle Muhammad after all. David Woods…
KANO State governor, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, has lamented that over four million northerners have been displaced because of the security challenges facing the region.Speaking at the inauguration of the North-West zonal executive of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and zonal rally in Sokoto, on Monday, he asserted that most of the people in the North…
THE Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Monday, said it was alarmed over the silence of President Goodluck Jonathan regarding the revelations made by Australian cleric and international negotiator, Dr Steven Davies. The Australian had alleged that former Borno State governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika, were sponsors…