Court, Not President, Can Declare Terrorist Groups – Expert
Security expert Kabiru Adamu clarifies that only a competent court can legally designate a group as terrorist in Nigeria, not the President or his cabinet. Learn the legal facts.
Category : Terrorism
ISWAP Suspects Arrested in Lagos by SSS
Nigeria's secret police, the SSS, arrested two suspected ISWAP terrorists in Lagos on December 21. Experts warn of the group's expansion efforts beyond the Northeast. Get the full details.
Two Suspected ISWAP Terrorists Arrested in Lagos
State Security Services (SSS) operatives arrested two suspected ISWAP terrorists, Modu Gana and Ibrahim Dugge, in Apapa, Lagos. The suspects reportedly fled the North-east. Read for details.
FG Designates Kidnappers, Bandits as Terrorists
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
Court Reopens Terrorism Case Against Bello Turji's Associates
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the government's request to reopen a major terrorism case against suspects linked to bandit kingpin Bello Turji. Read the full details of the charges and the new trial date.
Groups Urge Protection for Communities at Christmas
Civil societies call on the Federal Government to prioritize the safety of IDPs and worshippers during the festive season, citing a history of Christmas attacks in the Middle Belt. They demand action.
Iwo Monarch Denies Terrorist Invasion Reports
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, refutes allegations of terrorist activity in his community, defends local security network, and warns against fake news. Full details.
GTI 2025: Top 10 Countries Most Impacted by Terrorism
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index exposes the nations suffering the most from terrorist violence. Discover the list and see where Nigeria ranks. Read the full analysis now.
Bondi Attacker's Family Unaware of Radicalisation
New details emerge about Sajid Akram, the gunman in the Bondi Beach terror attack. His family in Hyderabad, India, expressed no knowledge of his radical beliefs. Read the full investigation.
Australia Probes Security After Bondi Beach Attack
PM Albanese orders review of police and intelligence services after a deadly ISIS-inspired shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney. A father-son duo is accused.
12 Christians Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack
Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo releases names of 12 Christians murdered by terrorists in Plateau State mining attack. Details on the victims and urgent calls for justice.
Terrorist Mastermind of 2012 Church Massacre Arraigned
The DSS has finally arraigned Abdulmalik Obadaki, the suspected mastermind behind the 2012 Deeper Life Church attack in Kogi that killed 19 worshippers. He faces terrorism charges. Read the full details of the case.
Nigeria Lists 31 Entities as Terrorists Under New Doctrine
President Tinubu unveils a sweeping counterterrorism doctrine, listing armed groups, kidnappers, enablers, and complicit leaders as terrorists. Read the full list and implications.
DSS Arraigns Suspected Deeper Life Church Attack Mastermind
Victims' families welcome DSS re-arrest and swift arraignment of Abdulmalik Obadaki, the suspected mastermind of the 2012 Otite church attack that killed 19. Justice adjourned to 2026.
Tinubu Vows to Hunt Down Terrorism Financiers
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
Troops foil terrorists' incursion, neutralize many in Borno
Operation Hadin Kai troops thwarted a terrorist infiltration attempt in Bitta, Borno, neutralizing several insurgents, including a key commander. Read the full report on the decisive military action.
ISWAP Executes Local Chief in Borno Over Government Ties
Terror group ISWAP executes a Yawal Kawa chief after accusing him of loyalty to Nigeria's government and army. Security analyst Brant Philip reports on the abduction and killing.
Legal Expert: Guns Alone Can't Defeat Terrorism in Nigeria
Senior Advocate Aare Olumuyiwa Akinboro argues Nigeria's insecurity requires a multidimensional strategy of law, justice, and governance, not just military force. Read his full analysis.
Police Foil Alleged Bondi Beach Attack Plot, Arrest 7
Australian police arrest seven men allegedly planning violence at Bondi Beach, days after a deadly terror attack. Read the full details of the foiled plot and ongoing investigation.
12 Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack
Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.
Bondi Beach Gunman Hit with 59 Charges After 15 Killed
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, for the Bondi Beach attack on a Jewish Hanukkah event. Police allege it was an ISIS-inspired terrorist act. Read the full details.
5 Soldiers Killed in Borno Suicide Bombing
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a military checkpoint in Pulka, Borno, killing five soldiers. The attack is linked to ISWAP. Read more for details.
Ododo Recovers Arms Cache, Vows Anti-Terror War
Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo announces recovery of major arms cache in joint security operation. He vows total war on terror following meeting with President Tinubu. Read details.
Benin jails 30 over failed coup attempt
Benin authorities have jailed about 30 suspects, mostly soldiers, for a failed December coup. The crackdown now includes opposition figures. Get the latest details here.
Suicide Bomber Kills 5 Soldiers in Borno
A suicide bomber attacked a military post in Borno's Firgi near Pulka, killing at least five soldiers. Security sources suspect Boko Haram. Read the latest on the insurgency.
Australia PM: Bondi Beach Attack Driven by ISIS Ideology
Australian PM Anthony Albanese says a father and son, motivated by Islamic State ideology, killed 15 in a Bondi Beach shooting. Read details on the investigation and calls for stricter gun laws.
Mother's defence after son's Bondi terror attack kills 16
The mother of a terrorist who killed 16 at a Hanukkah event in Sydney says her son was a 'good boy'. Get the full details on the shocking attack and the investigation into IS links.
Muslim Man: Insecurity Makes Islam Look Violent
A Nigerian Muslim, Umar Mohammed Nasiru, says relentless violence by terror groups makes it hard to defend Islam's peaceful nature. Read his full statement and analysis.
US Lawmakers Decry Rising Danger for Christians in Nigeria
US House committees warn Nigeria is becoming one of the most perilous places globally to practice Christianity. Lawmakers demand action after briefing on attacks and abductions.
How Boko Haram Gets Money: 4 Funding Sources Revealed
Nigerian journalist Ahmad Salkida details Boko Haram's adaptive financial model, from community donations to criminal enterprises, explaining its resilience against military pressure. Read the full analysis.
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