Nigeria Tackles Terrorism
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President Bola Tinubu calls on northeastern governors to increase efforts against terrorism and banditry. Meanwhile, the Allied People’s Movement criticizes the government's portrayal of a letter from Donald Trump, stating it was not an endorsement of anti-terrorism achievements.
Abuja court remands ex-DSS officer in Kuje over terrorism
A retired officer of Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS), Ihechimere Ezeakolam, is facing serious charges related to terrorism and supporting the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He was brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja and subsequently remanded in the Kuje Correctional Centre. Ezeakolam pleaded not guilty to four charges, which include allegedly providing moral…
French politician files complaint over rap song's terrorism and insult references
French politician Éric Ciotti has filed a complaint against rapper Boro700 over lyrics that allegedly insult his and his predecessor's partners and reference Islamist terrorism. The complaint, filed w…
Nigeria, Benin Deepen Defense Cooperation to Combat Terrorism, Cross-Border Crime
Nigeria is reinforcing its defense cooperation with the Republic of Benin to effectively tackle terrorism and cross-border criminal activities. Nigeria's Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa,…
Retired DSS Officer Remanded for Alleged IPOB Support, Terrorism
A retired Department of State Services (DSS) officer, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, faces serious charges of supporting the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and terrorism. The Federal Hig…
Terrorism: Court remands ex-DSS official in Kuje Correctional Centre
A retired officer of Nigeria's Department of State Services, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, has been ordered to be held at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The Federal High Court in Abuja made the decision…
Nigeria, Burundi deepen military cooperation against terrorism
The Nigerian Army is committed to deepening defense cooperation with Burundi to jointly combat terrorism, violent extremism, and other transnational security threats affecting Africa. This commitment …