Sani Tukur
Monday, December 14, 2015 - 06:38
he Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has warned the Nigerian military authorities against plunging the country into another Boko Haram-like insurgency with the repeated attacks on members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria. Several members of the Movement were reportedly killed by troops of the Nigerian Army after a confrontation on Saturday in Zaria.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 07:33
A witness said yesterday’s crisis followed a reported invasion of a Jukun village of Nwunkyo-Kura allegedly by Fulani herdsmen.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 10:41
The explosive device that went off at Nyanya motor park killing an estimated 200 people was hidden in a volkswagen golf vehicle that was driven into the park and detonated, a witness has said.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 09:01
The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, made up of all governors belonging to the All Progressives Congress, APC, has called for a change of tactics by security agencies in the fight against the Boko Haram sect in the North East region of the country.
Monday, September 30, 2013 - 10:28
Governors of the 19 northern states, Sunday, charged security agencies to do all within their powers to halt the killing of defenceless citizens, and attacks on places of worship and educational facilities especially in the North East, by members of extremist sect, Boko Haram.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 10:04
A detachment of soldiers stationed at Akwanga Local Government Area of troubled Nasarawa state, has overpowered and killed some members of the Ombatse militia in a prolonged exchange of gunfire, residents and a journalist said.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:37
Soldiers attached to the 333 Artillery Regiment in Maiduguri, and serving under the newly established 37 Brigade, have beaten up their Acting Brigade Commander, Colonel O.U. Obono for allegedly slapping one of them, reliable defence sources have told PREMIUM TIMES.