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Terrorism
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Hadi Matar faces federal terror conviction following Salman Rushdie assault
Hadi Matar has been convicted on federal terrorism and material support charges related to his 2022 stabbing of author Sir Salman Rushdie, adding to his existing state prison sentence.
Violent Lake Chad Clash Between Terrorist Factions Leaves Many Dead
A fierce battle between JAS and ISWAP fighters in the Lake Chad basin has caused many deaths and prompted security forces to increase their alert levels across North-East Nigeria.
President Tinubu Mandates Immediate Search and Rescue Operation Following Kaduna Massacre
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down the militants responsible for killing 30 people in a Kaduna village attack and to rescue the abducted residents.
Military Thwarts Terrorist Raid and Relocates 21 Students in Borno
Operation HADIN KAI troops successfully repelled terrorist threats in Borno, safely relocating 21 female students and arresting a cross-border kidnapping suspect.
Police and NDLEA Link Drug Abuse to Surge in Kidnapping and Terrorism
Security officials and experts in Ogun State warn that rising rates of terrorism and kidnapping are directly linked to the prevalence of drug abuse among Nigerian youth, urging for a combination of law enforcement and entrepreneurial support to curb the trend.
Primate Ayodele Calls for Immediate Execution of Terrorists and Kidnappers
Primate Elijah Ayodele advocates for the immediate execution of convicted kidnappers and terrorists, arguing that legal trials are ineffective in ending insecurity.
Uncovering the Truth Behind the Lockerbie Tragedy
Decades after the 1988 Pan Am flight 103 bombing, new documents and an upcoming trial in Washington DC have reopened debates regarding who was truly responsible for the attack.
Examining the Obstacles Facing Military Rescue Efforts in Northern Nigeria
Military experts and officials explain that complex terrain, lack of local cooperation, and the strategic use of civilian hostages by insurgents significantly complicate rescue operations in Northern Nigeria.
Women increasingly vital to terrorist logistics and intelligence, expert warns
A security expert claims terrorist groups are leveraging women for logistics and intelligence in northern Nigeria due to their displacement by military offensives.
Dr. Wahab Shittu Advocates for Death Penalty in Terrorism Cases
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Dr. Wahab Shittu argues that the death penalty should be a firm component of the legal response to terrorism, while urging legislative reform to allow for harsher sentencing.