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Saturday, 17 May 2025 04:35

Finland charges Simon Ekpa with terrorism over Biafra agitation

The Finnish government has formally charged Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen and controversial pro-Biafra activist, with terrorism-related offences. The charges, filed on Friday at the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti, include “public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent” and “participation in a terrorist group.” Jukka Rappe, Finland’s Deputy Prosecutor-General, confirmed that the case stems from Ekpa’s secessionist activities linked to the push for an independent Biafra state in Nigeria’s South-East. Ekpa, who resides in Lahti, is accused of using social media and other online platforms to spread separatist propaganda, incite violence, and promote terrorism. The Finnish authorities allege…

Wednesday, 14 May 2025 04:51

Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists attack four military bases in Borno within 24 hours, soldiers killed

Tension is rising in Borno State after Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents attacked four military bases, killing soldiers and stealing military vehicles, between Monday and Tuesday in the state. PREMIUM TIMES reported Tuesday morning how suspected members of ISWAP attacked a military base in Marte late Monday night, killing seven soldiers and seizing three gun trucks. Less than 24 hours after that attack on Marte, the insurgents attacked three more military bases in Dikwa, Rann, and Gajiram.. Update on Marte Attack Suspected members of ISWAP carried out the first attack on the Forward Operation Base, 153 Battalion, located in Marte…

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 04:40

Terrorists attack Nigerian army base in Borno, troops missing, sources say

Suspected Islamist militants attacked a Nigerian army base and captured soldiers and ammunition during a raid in the insurgency-hit northeastern Borno state in the early hours of Monday, two security sources told Reuters. A surge in attacks this year by Boko Haram and its splinter rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has raised fears of a major comeback by jihadists, whose tactics include armed drones and explosive devices planted on major roads. A soldier who escaped the attack said the militants arrived on motorbikes and gun trucks and laid siege on the 153 Task Force Battalion base in Borno's…

Monday, 12 May 2025 04:47

23 killed in fresh attacks on Benue communities

At least 23 persons have been killed in a series of coordinated attacks across four Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue State. Daily Trust reports that the affected LGAs include: Guma, Logo, Ukum, and Kwande. Residents told our correspondent that the latest wave of attacks has forced many to flee their communities, as the attacks had become to frequent. The witnesses said that nine people were killed in Logo LGA, eight in Ukum, while Guma and Kwande LGAs each recorded three deaths, bringing the total to 23 fatalities. Speaking to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday, Ray Anumve, an indigene of…

Saturday, 10 May 2025 04:33

Gunmen kill 30 travellers, burn 20 vehicles in Imo, Amnesty says

Gunmen shot dead at least 30 travellers in an attack in Nigeria's southeastern Imo state, Amnesty International said on Friday, raising fresh concerns about violence in a region rife with insecurity. More than 20 vehicles and trucks were set ablaze by the attackers, who were suspected to be members of the banned separatist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Amnesty said in a post on X. Imo police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the attack occurred in Thursday's early hours, but declined comment on the number of fatalities. One of the assailants was killed by the police, Okoye told Reuters on Friday.…

Wednesday, 07 May 2025 02:49

Gunmen invade Plateau communities, kill six, injure several

No fewer than six persons were killed in renewed attacks in Marit and Gashish communities of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council of Plateau State on Monday by gunmen. The gunmen stormed the communities and started shooting sporadically, leaving several persons injured. The Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Council, Stephen Pwajok Gyang, in a statement signed by Mercy Yop Chuwang, his Press Secretary, confirmed the news to journalists. According to the statement, the Council boss condemned the attacks that resulted in the loss of six innocent lives in Marit village and Gashish district. During a visit to those injured in…

Tuesday, 06 May 2025 04:36

Bandits kill 19, rustle livestock in Bauchi

At least 19 people were killed in a suspected bandit ambush and livestock rustling operation in Bauchi state, northeast Nigeria, the police and residents said on Monday. Bauchi police command said in a statement that the attack took place early on Sunday morning when a local security patrol in Gwana district was ambushed. The police said civilians from a nearby village were also killed while attempting to flee the attack. "A team of operational tactical teams was dispatched to the scene, where they recovered bodies of casualties," Bauchi police commissioner Sani-Omolori Aliyu said in the statement. Gangs of heavily armed…

Monday, 05 May 2025 04:30

Four soldiers killed as ISWAP terrorists invade military base located in Yobe gov’s hometown

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, killing at least four soldiers and destroying several operational equipment. This is coming less than 24 hours after the North East Governors Forum met in the Yobe state capital, Damaturu, and adopted a multidimensional approach to tackle insurgency in the region. A security source, who escaped the attack, told our correspondent that the assailants stormed their location around 2am on Saturday. “We were taken off guard by the heavy explosion and gunfire, but we stood our…

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 04:44

At least 26 people killed as 2 vehicles run over bomb planted by Boko Haram in Borno

At least 26 people were killed on Monday when two vehicles detonated an improvised explosive device in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, the heartland of an Islamist insurgency, residents said. The International Safety Organization, which provides security to foreign non-governmental organisations in the northeast, said in an internal memo seen by Reuters that the vehicles moving between the towns of Rann and Gamboru Ngala hit an IED. The blast led "to the death of 26 individuals and three injuries," it said. Borno state police could not immediately comment. Islamist insurgents Boko Haram and Islamist West Africa Province have been battling Nigerian…

Monday, 28 April 2025 04:24

Boko Haram kills 14 farmers and vigilantes in Borno

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have killed at least 14 people, including farmers and vigilantes, in a series of attacks near Pulka town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The Emir of Gwoza, Mohammed Shehu Timta, confirmed the tragic incident, explaining that two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) were ambushed and killed along the Kirawa road under Pulka District on Friday. The next day, 12 other civilians—mostly farmers and firewood collectors—were attacked and killed while clearing their farmlands in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. According to Abba Shehu Timta, the political administrator of the district,…

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Sunday, 27 April 2025 04:31

Church spends hundreds of millions on ransom as kidnappings, killings worsen nationwide

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has revealed that it has paid hundreds of millions of naira in ransom to secure the release of its kidnapped members, underscoring Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and its devastating economic impact on families and institutions. At a press conference in Jos on Friday, ECWA’s General Secretary, Ayuba Asheshe, lamented the persistent targeting of church members, particularly in Kaduna and Plateau states, where armed gangs continue to terrorize communities with near-total impunity. Hundreds of Millions Paid, Dozens Still in Captivity Asheshe disclosed that the church is currently negotiating for the release of about 50 abducted members,…

Saturday, 26 April 2025 04:33

COINCIDENCE? Three times trucks have rammed into Christian processions in Gombe, The Cable queries

In Gombe state, there is a disturbing trend: vehicles crashing into processions of Christians during major religious celebrations. The first happened, and it seemed as though it was just an accident, possibly from a brake failure. Then it happened again and again. Over the past six years, three incidents — April 2019, December 2024, and April 2025 — have left communities in the state reeling, with dozens dead and others injured. Official reports from security agencies often cite accidents, but eyewitnesses and local leaders cry foul, alleging deliberate attacks. Is this mere coincidence or something more unfathomably sinister? Let’s dig…

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 04:57

New terror group, Mahmuda, kills 7 in attack on Kwara community

No fewer than seven people were killed when gunmen suspected to be members of the new terrorist group, Mahmuda, attacked communities in Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of Kwara State. Daily Trust gathered that the assailants, who were on military camouflage riding motorcycles, stormed a market square at 9:30 pm on Monday and opened fire on the residents before they zoomed off. Four Fulanis, a vigilante and a 19-year-old youth who was hit by a stray bullet reportedly lost their lives during the deadly incident. According to a resident of the area, the fresh incident is coming in the…

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 03:23

ISWAP claims responsibility for deadly attacks on soldiers, Christians in Northeast

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks targeting Nigerian security forces as well as Christian civilians in Nigeria’s northeastern regions earlier this month. Through seven messages posted on its news agency "Amaq," ISWAP claimed it conducted these operations, backing up the statements with a video depicting one of the assaults and two photo albums documenting two other operations. The attacks in Borno state targeted a Nigerian army barracks in Yamtage town where it claimed it killed three soldiers and set the barracks ablaze. ISWAP also claimed that its fighters captured and…

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