33 h. ago You Have My Full Authorisation To Crush Threats, Tinubu Tells Soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the security challenges threatening the nation’s peace and unity, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, noting that they were not mere security threats but existential ones. Consequently, the President has charged the Nigerian troops to rise to the occasion, assuring them of his absolute authorisation and the trust of […]

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34 h. ago Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

Tribune Online Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity. Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity without fear or hesitation. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration […] The post Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Granting Amnesty For Bandits, Terrorists Not Our Mandate – DHQ Clarifies

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said offering amnesty to surrendered bandits and terrorists was not within the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s mandate. The director of defence on media operations, Maj.-Gen Markus Kangye, clarified this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, while providing updates on military operations in the last three months between April […]

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4 d. ago DHQ: Granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits not our mandate

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that offering amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits, and other criminals is not the constitutional responsibility of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-General Markus Kangye, made this known, stating that the military does not engage in amnesty of any kind. He […] The post DHQ: Granting amnesty to repentant terrorists, bandits not our mandate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Santuraki Commends Tinubu For Honouring Military Officers In June 12 Struggle

Pro-Chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Dr. Mohammed Kudu Santuraki, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the national honour recently given to some pro-democracy activists in the North in recognition of their roles during the June 12 struggles. He said the national honour on personalities, such as the military […]

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2 w. ago Oil Exploration: Group Seeks Establishment Of JTF In Ogoniland

Ahead of the planned resumption of oil exploration activities in Ogoniland, a group, the Conscience of Ogoni People (COOP) has called on President Bola Tinubu, to set up a Joint Military Task Force to secure government assets, oil facilities and private sector investments in the area. COOP leader, Chief Gani Topba, who made the call […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu, His Late Mother Supported Babangida’s Annulment Of MKO Abiola’s June 12 Election Victory – Lamido

Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has claimed that President Bola Tinubu supported Ibrahim Babangida, ex- military head of state, in annulment of the June 12, 1993 election. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, Lamido said that Tinubu was not among the pro-democracy activists who resisted Babangida’s action. The election, which was […] The post Tinubu, His Late Mother Supported Babangida’s Annulment Of MKO Abiola’s June 12 Election Victory – Lamido appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Resumed Oil Exploration: Group Advocates Military Taskforce In Ogoniland

Ahead of the planned resumption of oil exploration activities in Ogoniland, a group, the Conscience of Ogoni People (COOP) has called on President Bola Tinubu, to set up a Joint Military Task Force to secure government assets, oil facilities and private sector investments in the area. COOP leader, Chief Gani Topba, who made the call […]

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2 w. ago Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that its counter-insurgency and other security operations conducted in the last two years led to the killing of 6,260 terrorists, while 14,138 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other criminals were apprehended in joint military operations conducted across the country. The troops also rescued 5,365 kidnapped […] The post Soldiers kill 6,260 terrorists, bandits, others, rescue 5,365 hostages in two years — DHQ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for keeping the country safe amid killings of innocent citizens across the country. President Tinubu also mandated the country’s service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to go after those behind the murder of villagers in Benue State. The former governor of Lagos State led […] The post Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has spoken about the modus operandi of the terrorists and bandits behind the mass killings in the state, saying they employ guerrilla tactics. Alia, who appeared on Focus Nigeria, a programme on African Independent Television (AIT), on Tuesday, stated that the situation in Benue has become more challenging. He disclosed that […] The post Benue: Bandits using guerrilla tactics, they strike, disappear – Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Benue killings: Tinubu orders military to restore order, urges Alia to reconcile warring factions

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue read more Benue killings: Tinubu orders military to restore order, urges Alia to reconcile warring factions

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3 w. ago Stop Calling Us Terrorists To End Violence, Says Bandit Kingpin Ado Aliero

Notorious bandit leader Ado Aliero has declared that members of his group will not end their violent activities unless authorities and the general public stop referring to them as terrorists. As reported by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama on his X platform, Aliero stated this during a peace dialogue session held in Danmusa local government area […]

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3 w. ago “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu

Senator Seriake Dickson has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping suppression of democracy. Speaking after a joint National Assembly session to mark Democracy Day, the Bayelsa West senator condemned what he described as a “constitutional aberration” backed by […] The post “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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