
Cost of Living Crisis Impacts Eid Spending in Nigeria
The ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria is significantly reshaping spending habits for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This economic pressure is affecting how Nigerians observe the holiday.
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The ongoing cost of living crisis in Nigeria is significantly reshaping spending habits for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. This economic pressure is affecting how Nigerians observe the holiday.
Two individuals suspected of being American communist insurgents were killed during a clash in the Philippines.
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents in Mali have called on citizens to rise up and establish Sharia law, with reports indicating they have set up checkpoints around the capital.

The Kremlin has announced that Russian forces will remain in Mali to assist in combating extremism and insurgent attacks. This statement comes as security challenges persist in the West African nation.

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air assets identified and destroyed multiple structures used by insurgents for logistics and coordination in the Mandara mountains through a coordinated operation.

Articles profile Iyad Ag Ghali, identified as Mali's most wanted man and a significant insurgent leader. They discuss the growing influence of insurgents, who are capable of challenging the country's weakened regime.
Al-Qaeda-linked militants launched complex terrorist attacks targeting military bases in Mali. These attacks prompted condemnation from international bodies like ECOWAS and countries including Saudi Arabia and Senegal, who also called for regional unity.

Nigerian Army troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully foiled a coordinated terror attack on Kukareta in Yobe State, killing at least 24 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons.
A drone startup is establishing a factory in Ghana, with demand for its products reportedly driven by insurgent activity in the region.

Boko Haram insurgents have killed a colonel and six soldiers of the Nigerian Army during a raid on a military base in Borno State, Nigeria.

Insurgents in Borno, Nigeria, have killed a colonel and other soldiers in an attack, with military authorities yet to issue an official statement.
Insurgents launched a fatal attack on a military base in Borno, Nigeria, resulting in the death of Army General Oseni Braimah and other soldiers. President Tinubu has expressed condolences for the fallen heroes.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters announced that 197 insurgents surrendered and 813 hostages were rescued during the month of March, continuing a trend of reporting operational gains.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Kautikari village in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria, on Monday evening.

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) reported that more than 190,150 Nigerians have been killed by bandits, Boko Haram insurgents, and armed herdsmen between July 2006 and the present.
Nigerian troops successfully repelled an assault on a military base, resulting in the deaths of at least 80 insurgents, according to military statements.

The Nigerian Air Force conducted strikes that destroyed terrorist hideouts in Borno, resulting in the deaths of scores of insurgents who were observed moving around concealed structures under dense vegetation.

Six Ukrainians and one American have been arrested by India's NIA for allegedly supplying drones to insurgents and illegal entry into Mizoram.

In a separate operation, security forces recovered a cache of explosives and small arms from the Boljang Hill Range of the district
Eleven Maoist insurgents, who collectively had a bounty of Rs 63 lakh on their heads, have surrendered to authorities.

Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a coordinated ISWAP attack in Yobe, neutralizing over 20 insurgents and a senior commander.

Independent veterinary practices in the UK are preparing to challenge large corporate chains, adopting an 'Aldi-style' approach amidst rising prices and growing complaints from pet owners, aiming to disrupt the vets market.

Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, a commanding officer and several soldiers were reportedly killed when terrorists overran a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The post Scores of terrorists, soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram overruns military base in Kukawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to intensify and sustain high-impact operations aimed at decisively defeating terrorists and insurgents across the country. The post Shaibu orders special forces to intensify offensive against terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.
169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan AP News

For a region that has been plagued by terror groups ranging from the Mai Taisine riotous sect in the 1980s to Boko Haram insurgents in the 2000s, the emergence of a new Islamist group in the Muslim north of Nigeria has become one too many. Given the name “Lakurawa” by the locals, this new terror […] The post Islamism and jihadi terrorism in Northern Nigeria, By Majeed Dahiru appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Military reckoned ‘good’ Afghan insurgents were separate from ‘bad’ Pakistani insurgents but distinction has blurred Days after the Taliban swept to power in 2021, Pakistan’s then spymaster appeared in Kabul on what looked to many like a victory lap. Sipping tea in the lobby of the Afghan capital’s fanciest hotel, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed told reporters: “Don’t worry, everything will be OK.” This week it became clear just how badly Pakistan had miscalculated how it could rely on the Taliban, as Isl...

Tensions are rising between the two countries and the rebel region of Tigray. Addis Ababa has mobilized troops and artillery along the border of its northern province, while Asmara has drawn closer to the Tigrayan insurgents – a dramatic reversal of alliances.

The Headquarters, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Nigeria's North-east, has issued a security advisory warning residents of potential suicide bombing and IED attack plots by insurgents during Eid-l-Kabir. Troops have been deployed to counter these threats.

An attack by insurgents in Mali has significantly undermined Moscow's efforts to expand its regional influence across Africa.
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents in Mali have issued a call for citizens to rise up and establish Sharia law, with reports indicating they have set up checkpoints around the capital.
Islamic State-linked insurgents have reportedly left a town in Mali as the army attempts to reassert control over the area.

The insurgency in Mali reflects shifting power balances across the Sahel, with Tuareg groups seeking autonomy and jihadists aiming to establish a caliphate. This complex situation is reshaping the region.

Russian mercenaries have confirmed their withdrawal from the strategic northern Mali city of Kidal following intense attacks by Tuareg rebels. This retreat marks a significant setback for Mali's junta and its Russian allies, with rebels now controlling the key stronghold.
Nigerian troops neutralized 24 insurgents while repelling Boko Haram attacks in Yobe, though suspected terrorists also killed 19 farmers in Borno State.
India is still grappling with the dangerous legacy of landmines left behind by Maoist insurgents, posing an ongoing threat to communities.

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur — An encounter between government and communist rebels, labeled as members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), left two insurgents dead and another surrendering in…

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has commented on a Nigerian Air Force airstrike on a market in the North-east, cautioning residents against providing support to Boko Haram insurgents.

A Maoist was killed in a gun battle in a forested area of Chhattisgarh during an anti-Maoist operation, days after the government declared the state free of armed insurgents.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted several individuals for supplying goats, food, and Indian hemp to Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, Nigeria, with one individual sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Dozens of Maoist insurgents have laid down their arms on the deadline day, marking a significant event.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on a Forward Operating Base in Borno, killing 38 insurgents.

The United States has reportedly deployed MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria to provide intelligence and training support in the ongoing fight against northern insurgents.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have repelled a coordinated night attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Mallam Fatori, killing more than 60 insurgents, including key…

Police have confirmed multiple bomb blasts in Maiduguri, Borno State, with scores feared dead. Families are now searching for missing relatives after the attacks killed 23 and injured 108.
A Delhi court has remanded six Ukrainian nationals and one American citizen accused of providing drones to aid insurgents.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised several terrorists during coordinated attacks launched by suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province…
Rwanda has issued a threat to pull its counterinsurgency troops out of Mozambique, potentially impacting the ongoing fight against insurgents in the region.

Troops under Operation HADIN KAI foiled a major ISWAP attack in Yobe, killing over 20 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons in Goniri. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-repels-iswap-attack-in-yobe-kill-20-insurgents/

The Union home ministry said at least eight divisional committee members were among the 108 Maoists who surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar

Zulum pledges to rescue 250 abducted victims in Borno The Guardian Nigeria News

At least 169 killed in raid near Sudan border as clashes between government and opposition forces intensify South Sudan is reeling from an escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces and allied groups that observers say risks returning the country to a full-blown civil war. Violent confrontations in the world’s youngest country between the military, which is loyal to President Salva Kiir, and insurgents believed to be allied to the suspended vice-president, R...

An attack on villages in South Sudan has reportedly resulted in 169 fatalities.

An article explores the 'Guerrilla vs Guerrilla' dynamic in Bastar, detailing how local groups have taken on Naxal insurgents.

Nigerian troops successfully dismantle a notorious IPOB/ESN stronghold in Anambra, neutralizing insurgents and recovering weapons in a major operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-dismantle-ipob-esn-stronghold-in-anambra/

It should come as no surprise to anyone that American troops are now effectively on the ground in Nigeria to assist the country to fight Boko Haram and Islamic state insurgents and terrorists who have been tormenting the country for about two decades. Yet there are certain Nigerians at home and abroad who are indulging […] The post Welcoming the American troops, By Reuben Abati appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Two suspected American communist insurgents, Lyle Prijoles and Kai Dana-Rene Sorem, were among 19 killed in a firefight with the Philippine army, tied to the New People’s Army.
Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have reportedly established checkpoints around Mali's capital and are calling on Malians to rise up, indicating escalating instability.
The Kremlin has announced that Russian forces will continue their presence in Mali as insurgents intensify their attacks in the region.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that Pakistani forces thwarted "malicious insurgents" with timely action and "decently" responded to aggression, implying strikes on Taliban hideouts.
Protests by authors at the French publishing house are a symptom of the struggle between establishment and insurgents

Mali's Defense Minister, Sadio Camara, was killed during a series of coordinated attacks by Islamist insurgents, including a car bomb targeting his residence. The attacks also saw rebels seize several towns and military bases, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a midnight attack in Kukareta, Yobe State, neutralizing 24 insurgents and recovering a large cache of weapons.
India continues to grapple with the dangerous and deadly legacy of landmines planted by Maoist insurgents. These remnants pose an ongoing threat to communities in affected regions.

The Nigerian government has graduated 744 former insurgents under a deradicalisation program, an initiative combining military pressure with rehabilitation efforts to curb extremist ideologies and stabilize communities.
Senator Ali Ndume has called upon President Tinubu to take urgent government action to rescue over 400 residents abducted by insurgents in Borno, also advocating for reconstruction efforts in the region.

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has issued a stern warning to residents, cautioning them against aiding, harboring, or providing logistical support to Boko Haram insurgents.
Wanda Traczyk-Stawska, a psychologist, teacher, and hero of the Warsaw Uprising, is celebrating her 99th birthday. She has dedicated her life to helping the vulnerable and preserving the memory of fallen insurgents, emphasizing its paramount importance.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied allegations of recruiting terrorists or killers into the military, clarifying that Operation Safe Corridor is a program designed to manage surrendered insurgents, not a recruitment drive.

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed concern that the Nigerian military is outgunned by Boko Haram insurgents due to inadequate equipment. He called on the President to address the issue.

Nigerian troops backed by air support repelled a coordinated assault by Islamist insurgents on a military base in the northeastern state of Borno.

Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled a major Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Borno, killing over 60 insurgents and notorious commanders. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-kill-iswap-commanders-over-60-fighters-in-borno-army/

Ukraine protests to India over the arrest of six nationals and a US citizen for allegedly training insurgents in Myanmar and entering illegally.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences for the victims of recent terrorist attacks in Borno state, vowing to intensify security operations and crush insurgents in the region.

A midnight terror attack in Maiduguri, Borno State, was foiled around 12:30 am, with concurrent assaults also reported in Baga and Bururai, areas frequently targeted by insurgents.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents on military positions in Banki and Azir in Borno State.

According to the source, despite having no air support, the Nigerian troops repelled the attack and killed many of the Insurgents. The post Nigerian Army repels attack, as Insurgents kill soldier, civilians in Borno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents, a commanding officer and several soldiers were reportedly killed when terrorists overran a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The post Scores of terrorists, soldiers feared dead as Boko Haram overruns military base in Kukawa appeared first on Vanguard News.

Authorities of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai, have dismissed what they described as a renewed propaganda campaign by remnants of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), accusing the insurgents of circulating old photographs and recycled media reports to mislead the public about the security situation in the North East. The post Viral Pictures: Military debunks death of 20 soldiers appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Nigerian Army's Operation HADIN KAI has countered terrorists' propaganda by dismissing false ambush claims and highlighting recent successes, including neutralizing insurgents.

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a heavy blow to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing eight insurgents and seizing a range of weapons,…
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Suspected Boko Haram insurgents launch another attack on Madagali, Adamawa, the hometown of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, reportedly claiming dozens of lives. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-boko-haram-attacks-adamawa-govs-hometown/