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Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 09:07
Nigeria’s house of representatives on Wednesday approved a six month extension of a state of emergency in three northeastern states where the military is battling Islamist militants.
Thursday, November 21, 2013 - 08:13
In addition to providing security cover for oil theft, JTF officials own shares in oil theft consortiums, the report says.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 08:56
The Primate of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Nicholas Okoh, has said the recent U.S. government declaration on Boko Haram was not an immediate solution to the insurgency in the country.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 08:44
The presidential amnesty programme is working with a government agency on this.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 - 07:45
At least 37 members of Boko Haram were killed when security operatives raided a secret camp of the insurgents at Alagarno Village, near Maiduguri, Borno State.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 08:03
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, said the army had commenced massive recruitment to tackle the security challenge in the country.
Monday, October 21, 2013 - 08:19
Eight villagers were reported dead and several others injured when gunmen, suspected to be Boko Haram members, dressed in military uniforms attacked Lugumani Village in Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State, witnesses said.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 13:47
The 3 Division Special Operations security outfit in Yobe said it has raided Boko Haram camps in Gujba Local Government Area where 40 students of the College of Agriculture were killed.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 13:45
A Three-week Joint Military training exercise involving Nigerian Armed Forces and foreign counterparts will on Thursday commence in the general area of South-West and South-South Coastal areas of Nigeria. The exercise which is designed to improve the capacity of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to plan and execute Joint Operations in the maritime environment will focus on training activities in Joint Maritime Security Training Centre (JMSTC), and the Nigerian Army Amphibious Training School (ATS).
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 09:02
At least 10 persons have been confirmed dead by security and transport officials after suspected Boko Haram terrorists launched two different attacks on a major highway in northeast Nigeria.