boko haram

The Digest: Former Deputy Speaker Idris Wase has exposed a critical vulnerability in Nigeria’s security architecture, revealing that Boko Haram members and other criminals were once discovered among shortlisted candidates during military and police recruitment exercises. The disclosure, made...

The Digest: The Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a significant verdict in Nigeria's counter-terrorism efforts, sentencing Hussaini Isma'il, a prominent Boko Haram leader, to 20 years' imprisonment. The conviction, which follows years of legal proceedings and compelling video evidence...

The Digest: A fierce inter-factional war has erupted between Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), leaving over 100 terrorists dead in a series of brutal clashes. According to security analysts, Boko Haram fighters appear to be gaining the upper hand, overrunning...

The Digest: Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have struck a significant blow, rescuing 86 kidnapped civilians and destroying a major terrorist camp. The successful operation in the Buratai–Kamuya area of Borno State showcases a renewed tactical push to dismantle insurgent networks and sever their...

The Digest: Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has declared a decisive new phase in counter-terrorism operations, telling troops in Maiduguri they must deliver a final blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP with newly provided combat resources. Key Points: Shaibu addressed Operation HADIN KAI...

The Digest: Former Central Bank Governor Muhammadu Sanusi II has revealed that the Goodluck Jonathan administration abandoned its 2012 fuel subsidy removal plan primarily due to fears that Boko Haram would exploit widespread public protests. Speaking at an Oxford conference, Sanusi stated...

The Digest: Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has issued an urgent warning about Boko Haram's escalating capabilities, revealing terrorists are now deploying armed drones to attack military positions. During an emergency visit to Mafa following a recent assault, the governor called for...

The Digest: Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters launched simultaneous assaults on military positions and communities across Borno and Yobe states. The attacks, occurring between midnight and early Thursday, targeted Mafa, Dikwa, Marte, and Ajiri in Borno, as well...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Paiko and several soldiers during a fierce gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. According to an official statement, troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the planned attack near...

The Digest: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents ambushed Nigerian troops in Kashimiri village, Bama LGA, killing the Commanding Officer of the 202 Battalion, five soldiers, and three Civilian JTF members. According to Daily Trust, the attack occurred as troops returned from a successful clearance...

The Digest: A commanding officer of the Nigerian Army’s 21 Brigade, six soldiers, two Civilian JTF members, and two vigilantes were killed on Friday when Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops along Kashimri village in Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. The troops, who were on a...

The Digest: The Defence Headquarters has vowed to neutralize the newly emerged terrorist group “Wulowulo”—a Boko Haram splinter faction now active in Kwara and Nasarawa States. The military insists it will treat all armed groups as terrorists, regardless of their name, following Governor...

The Digest: Former Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky Irabor has disclosed the profound human cost of Nigeria's long-standing conflict. According to his new book, reported by Leadership, the 12-year war against Boko Haram claimed the lives of at least 2,700 officers and soldiers, a toll he...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied alleging that the late President Muhammadu Buhari had links to Boko Haram, stating his comments at a recent book launch were misrepresented. In a clarification issued by his media aide, Jonathan explained he was illustrating the...

The Digest: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the 2014 Chibok girls’ abduction as a “permanent scar” while recalling that Boko Haram once nominated ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as their negotiation mediator. The claim, made at the launch of Gen. Lucky Irabor’s book Scars, was...

The Digest: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his findings show Boko Haram emerged not from a desire for political power or deep religious conviction, but from a fundamental pursuit of a "better life." Key Points: Obasanjo made the statement at the Abuja launch of a book...

The Digest: The Federal Government has firmly rejected international allegations that terrorists are systematically targeting Christians in Nigeria, describing such claims as baseless propaganda that dangerously oversimplifies the country's complex security landscape. Information Minister...

The Digest: The past weekend brought a tragic wave of violence across Nigeria, claiming the lives of at least 102 people in Borno, Sokoto, Katsina, and Edo states. This weekend's events serve as a sobering reminder of the nation's ongoing struggle against multifaceted security threats. Key...

The Digest: In a deadly attack in Daral-Jamal, Borno, suspected Boko Haram militants killed 5 soldiers and 58 civilians, sparking renewed debates on the safety of resettled Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Governor Zulum calls for immediate security reinforcements. Key Points: The attack...

The Digest: A retired Nigerian police officer, Francis Erhabor, has revealed that he and his team were paid a meager ₦500 daily allowance while fighting Boko Haram in 2012. Key Points: Retired officer Francis Erhabor was paid a meager ₦500 daily allowance. He and his colleagues were...