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TIMELINE: Historic School Kidnappings by Terrorists in Nigeria

Global UpfrontMar 11, 2024March 11, 20240

By Luka Binniyat 1.) APRIL 2004 CHIBOK Boko Haram (Western Learning Forbidden) Islamic terrorists operating in the Northeast of Nigeria in April 2014 stormed a

Insecurity: Pope Francis Prays For Nigerian Over “Increasingly Frequent Kidnappings”

Global UpfrontFeb 25, 2024February 25, 20240

Head of the Roman Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis, has prayed for Nigeria over the “increasingly frequent kidnappings” going on in the country. The

‘You Are Reckless,’ Tinubu Fires Back At Atiku For Demanding End To Lingering Insecurity

Global UpfrontJan 31, 2024January 31, 20240

The Presidency on Tuesday night described the statement of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar berating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the failure to resolve the

Lingering Insecurity: ‘Step Aside If The Shoes Are Too Big For You,’ Atiku Tells Tinubu

Global UpfrontJan 30, 2024January 30, 20240

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday berated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his failure to resolve the security crisis in the country. Reacting to

‘2,423 People Killed, 1,872 Kidnapped In 8 Months Under Tinubu,’ CSOs Demand Declaration Of Emergency On Security

Global UpfrontJan 30, 2024January 30, 20240

Appalled by the worsening insecurity and ongoing kidnapping epidemic in the country, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of the Civil

Kidnappings: Wike Meets Media, Says Tinubu Approves Emergency Procurement For Tracking Equipment

Global UpfrontJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, on Monday said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given approval for emergency procurement of digital

Despite SIM-NIN Linkage, Insecurity Worsens – 12,586 Kidnapped, 11,581 Killed in 3 Years

Global UpfrontJan 21, 2024January 21, 20240

The insecurity in various parts of Nigeria has continued to deteriorate despite the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)-National Identity Numbers (NIN) synchronisation introduced on December 16,

Insecurity: With Over 200 Attacks, 87 Abuja Residents Killed, 176 Kidnapped Under Tinubu Presidency – Investigation

Global UpfrontJan 20, 2024January 20, 20240

Over 200 violent attacks have been recorded across all six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on

Military Reviewing Its “Internal Processes” Towards Tackling Kidnappings, Other Crimes “With Seriousness It Deserves” – DHQ

Global UpfrontJan 19, 2024January 19, 20240

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday said it is reviewing its “internal processes” in order to effectively tackle kidnapping “threats both now and in the

Public Outrage Grows As Kidnapping Epidemic Worsens

Global UpfrontJan 19, 2024January 19, 20240

Outrage over the rising insecurity in the country grew on Thursday as stakeholders demanded tough actions by the Federal Government against kidnappers. Those who advised