Tag: boko haram

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 3, 2014

CAN calls for special prayers for Boko Haram victims on December 7

by Kolapo Olapoju Sunday, December 7 has been declared by the Christian Association of Nigeria as day of special prayers for ...

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SolaDecember 3, 2014

How a “white man” masterminded Kano mosque bombing – victim

by Anike Jacobs Over the weekend,  a 75 year old victim of the Kano Central Mosque bombing which occurred last ...

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YEditorDecember 3, 2014

Cameroon expands army by 20,000 to fight #BokoHaram

by Chidi Okoye Cameroonian authorities have announced the recruitment of 20,000 soldiers to fight Boko Haram following reports that the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 2, 2014

Boko Haram attacks: 24-hour curfew imposed on Damaturu

by James Sambo Following Monday’s attacks by Boko Haram insurgents on Damaturu, a 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 2, 2014

US to stop training of Nigerian soldiers

by Kolapo Olapoju The training of a battalion of the Nigerian Army is to be discontinued by the United States ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 1, 2014

The god of Boko Haram is Satan himself – Tinubu

by Damilola Jagun   Bola Tinubu, the ex-governor of Lagos State and national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 1, 2014

“Must blood be spilled to justify the extension of state of emergency” – Sultan-led JNI

by Panshak Ibrahim The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has reacted ...

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Kolapo OlapojuDecember 1, 2014

Blame corrupt PDP for Boko Haram, not soldiers – Buhari

by James Sambo   General Muhamadu Buhari, (retd), an erstwhile Military Head of State has defended the Nation’s troops over ...

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YEditorDecember 1, 2014

#BokoHaram offensive continues, attack another Borno town

by James Sambo A fresh Boko Haram attack on the town of Shani in Borno State, which happened on Saturday ...

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Isime EseneNovember 30, 2014

Military wants more media support to fight Boko Haram

by Isi Esene   To guard against the spate of internet scammers and criminals, the Forum of Spokespersons of Security ...

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Op-Ed EditorNovember 30, 2014

Simon Kolawole: ‘You’re not a Muslim. You’re a terrorist’

by Simon Kolawole This quotable quote, more than anything else, captures my position on the Boko Haram maniacs. It is ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 28, 2014

Civilian army: Vigilante group kills 30 #BokoHaram insurgents

by James Sambo The vigilante youth group, popularly called Civilian JTF, has killed no less than thirty suspected members of ...

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Op-Ed EditorNovember 28, 2014

@Ifeadebayo: Dear GEJ, these are questions for you on #BokoHaram (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo The government should find answers to the following questions so that we can have a clearer idea ...

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SolaNovember 28, 2014

Bomb kills 40 in Adamawa

by James Sambo At least 40 people, including five soldiers and a local hunter, were reportedly killed on Thursday after ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 26, 2014

God sees the evil you do and cover up – OBJ responds to GEJ

by Kolapo Olapoju The war of words between former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, and President Goodluck Jonathan may not abate anytime soon. ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 25, 2014

We must work together to defeat #BokoHaram – GEJ urges neighbouring nations

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan, has expressed the need for Nigeria and her neighbours to step up collaborative actions and ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 24, 2014

Boko Haram insurgents attack market in Borno

by James Sambo   Boko Haram insurgents disguised as traders, have attacked Damasak town, a farming and fishing community in Borno ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 24, 2014

If you rig us out, we would rig ourselves in – @ChibuikeAmaechi lays down the ground rules

by Azubuike Azikiwe   Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, who belongs to the All Progressives Congress, has vowed that ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 24, 2014

“They slit their throats and threw them in a lake” – How #BokoHaram killed 48 fish sellers

by Kolapo Olapoju Following Sunday’s attack on 48 fish vendors by Boko Haram, its been revealed that the insurgents slit ...

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Op-Ed EditorNovember 23, 2014

#BokoHaram kill another 48

by Godwin Akanfe Boko Haram gunmen have killed 48 fish vendors in Borno State, near the border with Chad, the ...

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Op-Ed EditorNovember 22, 2014

@emmaugwutheman: #SpeakerTambuwal at the beautiful gate

by Immanuel Ugwu There is something tellingly uncanny about the fact that President Goodluck Jonathan exposed his personal capacity for ...

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Isime EseneNovember 21, 2014

Nigeria is winning the war against Boko Haram – Pres. Jonathan

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that Nigeria is winning the war against insurgent elements in the country. Jonathan, ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 21, 2014

45 dead as Boko Haram strikes again in Borno

by James Sambo No less than 45 people were killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack in the village of ...

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Op-Ed EditorNovember 21, 2014

Perry Brimah: Help! President Jonathan protects #BokoHaram terrorists from us

by Perry Brimah Our president on the 9th of March, 2011, announced that he knew the sponsors of Boko Haram terror. ...

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Op-Ed EditorNovember 20, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: This is Emir Sanusi’s strategy to defeating #BokoHaram

by Olusegun Adeniyi While he was delighted to see me, the first time we would be meeting since he ascended ...

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Op-Ed EditorNovember 20, 2014

@Toksero: #BokoHaram – Need for review of military expenditure and strategy (Y! FrontPage)

by Toks Ero Pertinent questions must be asked concerning the Nigerian federal government’s and the military’s handling of the Boko ...

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Isime EseneNovember 19, 2014

Nigerian troops recapture 3 communities in Adamawa (See Photos)

by Isi Esene The Nigerian military combating terrorism in the North east have reportedly taken full control of three communities ...

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Isime EseneNovember 19, 2014

Senate refuses to extend emergency rule in #BokoHaram affected areas

by Isi Esene The request made by President Goodluck Jonathan for an extension in the emergency rule imposed on three states ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 19, 2014

Photo of the day: Vote Buhari and Shekau for National security

by Temitope Onitiju   The folks at the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress would definitely find nothing funny about ...

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Kolapo OlapojuNovember 19, 2014

Defence Headquarters claims recapture of #Adamawa towns from #BokoHaram

by Kolapo Olapoju After the terrorists of Islamic sect, Boko Haram, captured Gombi, Hong, and Pelia, in Adamawa, the Nigerian ...

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