Counterterrorism
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 08:54
Army spokesman says 150 fighters and 16 soldiers killed in attack on camp in Borno state.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 07:31
Throughout the three-day ordeal, hostages were strapped to improvised explosive devices, made to hold hand grenades, and forced to act as human shields for their captors.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 14:13
“I call upon all citizens, politicians and journalists to support the security forces in their effort to continue pressuring and chasing down the terrorists,” the Prime Minister said.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 13:59
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today announced a contribution of more than $1.2 million toward counterterrorism initiatives aimed at strengthening border security and judicial systems in North Africa and the Sahel.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 13:33
Styled as a "documentary", the internet video mocks the domestic and foreign policy of the country and its efforts to fight terrorism.
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.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 10:02
At least 40 Nigerian soldiers were killed and 65 others went missing in a deadly ambush by suspected members of the extremist group, Boko Haram, in the sect’s stronghold in Borno state, multiple defence sources have told PREMIUM TIMES.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 09:58
The Nigerian Army has rebuffed claims by some online media websites that it lost over 40 soldiers, while 65 others were missing in a surprise ambush by Boko Haram insurgents at Kafiya Forest of Borno State.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 08:57
Sixteen soldiers and 150 suspected insurgents have been killed during a military operation targeting a Boko Haram camp in Borno State, the Army headquarters said in Abuja yesterday.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 08:50
At least 40 Nigerian soldiers were killed and 65 others are missing after they ran into an ambush by suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State 13 September, the Nigerian online Premium Times newspaper reported in an exclusive report on Tuesday.