Category : Terrorism


11 Actions That Legally Define Terrorism in Nigeria

Nigeria's National Assembly has passed legislation outlining 11 specific actions that constitute terrorism, with penalties ranging from 20 years imprisonment to life sentences or death. The law covers violent acts, support activities, concealment, recruit

Terrorist Attacks Across Nigeria in 2026: Hardest Hit States

A comprehensive analysis of Nigerian states targeted by terrorist groups in 2026, including Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Lakurawa. Details on attacks in Borno, Kwara, Kaduna, Adamawa, Yobe, and Sokoto, highlighting casualties, displacement, and security respons

Israel Claims Al Jazeera Journalist Was Hamas Commander

The Israeli military alleges Mohammed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza, was a Hamas militant using his press credentials as cover. Al Jazeera condemns the strike as a targeted crime against journalists.

Man Gets 10 Years for Aiding Boko Haram in Currency Exchange

Awal Bello has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for assisting Boko Haram terrorists in exchanging N750,000 during Nigeria's 2023 currency redesign crisis. The Federal High Court in Abuja also ordered rehabilitation for all convicts.

Foreign National Arrested by Troops in Yobe

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected foreign national in Yobe State, seizing mobile phones and foreign currency during a checkpoint operation along the Damaturu-Potiskum Expressway.

Iran Threatens U.S. Tech Companies, Urges Evacuations

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target major U.S. tech firms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft in the Middle East, warning employees to evacuate. The African Development Bank warns the conflict could cost Africa up to 1.5% in economic g

Paris Bomb Attack Foiled at US Bank, Suspect Arrested

French authorities have prevented a suspected terrorist bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris's 8th arrondissement, arresting one man while a second suspect remains at large. The incident occurred near the Champs-Élysées in the early hours

Terrorists Now Use Keke Napep to Deliver Bombs - Ndume

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume reveals terrorists are employing commercial tricycles (Keke Napep) to transport explosive devices, highlighting increased organization and dangerous new tactics in Nigeria's security crisis.

Nigeria Fourth in Global Terrorism Index 2026

Nigeria has been ranked the fourth most terrorised country globally in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, with a 46% rise in deaths and increased attacks. Political parties criticise the government's response.

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