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Tag: Abubakar Shekau
Baba Ijesha: Ogunlana not my lawyer, Rep sacks aide who described Shekau as ‘true hero’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Baba Ijesha: Ogunlana not my lawyer Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James popularly known as…
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Presidency’s response to #PantamiMustGo: And democracy went into coma | The #YNaijaCover
Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it.- Albert Einstein 8:27pm. Thursday, 22nd April 2021. The evening turned out to be one of the lowest moments in Nigeria's…
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Boko Haram leader claims responsibility for Zabarmari massacre, issues new warning | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Boko Haram leader claims responsibility for Zabarmari massacre, issues new warning Abubakar Shekau’s faction of Boko Haram, has released a video claiming responsibility for the killing of at least 43…
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The ‘Lazarus’ of Insurgency: Nigerian Army begins manhunt for Shekau…again | #TheYNaijaCover
With a series of spectacular resurrections that can put raised-from-the-dead-Lazarus to shame, leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has proved to be a persistent man of many lives. It was…
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Abubakar Shekau & Boko Haram are making headlines, but is it all good news?
After almost a year of silence, a new audio recording purportedly from Abubakar Shekau, the religious and military leader of Nigerian religious extremist group Boko Haram has surfaced, sending social…
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Agency for repentant terrorists – The YNaija Cover | 20th February 2020
The Senate has come under widespread criticism following its deliberations on a bill seeking to establish an agency that would see to the rehabilitation, deradicalization and integration of repentant insurgents…
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Ighalo plays against Chelsea, makes history; Sharia Council dares Boko Haram – 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Nigeria's Odion Ighalo made history on Monday night as he came on for new club Manchester United in the 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, replacing Anthony Martial in…
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The Big 5: Shekau’s Mother says she’s yet to see him after 15 years, Mimiko rejoins Labour party and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Falmata Abubakar, mother of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, says she is yet to see her son after he left home 15…
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The Late 5: JAMB officials unable to account for N83m, Army denies knowledge of Shekau’s whereabouts, and other top stories
Here are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will lead some other members of the party…
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The ‘spiritual’ disappearance of N36m from JAMB office, Army places bounty on Boko Haram leader Shekau and, other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The International Criminal Court (ICC) concluded its investigations into the December 2015 massacre of members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria. The…
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The Big 5: Nigerian Army places bounty on Shekau, SGF says Nigeria has no alternative to President Buhari and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari will continue in office in…
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The Late 5: Presidency to meet tomorrow over 2018 budget, Universities will admit only 30 percent of UTME candidates this year, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: The presidency postponed today's Federal Executive Council meeting till tomorrow Thursday for a "special session" where the council…
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Shekau’s wife may have been killed in air strike – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Wednesday, said that it believed the wife of the leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, Mallama Fitdasi, had been killed in air strikes…
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Shekau’s death won’t stop us | Boko Haram tells Army in new video
Terrorist group, Boko Haram has said despite a 40-day ultimatum issued to capture its leader, Abubakar Shekau, its insurgents are celebrating in Sambisa Forest. One of its commanders, Shuaibu Moni…
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Boko Haram factions ready to speak with the FG – Former commander
A former commandant of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Abdulkadir Abubakar has reportedly announced that two factions of the group may be ready for talks with the Federal Government. Abubakar, also…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. FG LISTS 27 INDUSTRIES TO ENJOY TAX HOLIDAY The Federal Government has announced a list of 27 new industries that…
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Factional leader of Boko Haram says Shekau will soon be defeated in recently released video
A factional leader of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, Abu Musad Albarnawi, has said the Abubakar Shekau-led group will soon be defeated by the Nigerian Army. Albarnawari said this in…
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YNaija Editorial: What’s the fate of the rest of the nation if Boko Haram is yet undefeated?
Moving around the nation's economic capital of Lagos, you can smell the fear all around - a situation that would have been almost improbable two years ago when it didn't…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 22nd of July
Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Capture Shekau within 40 days | Buratai orders troops
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has given troops a 40-day ultimatum to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. According to a statement by Army Spokesman, Sani…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Fashola insists NASS tampered with 2017 budget | Donald Trump celebrates victory at Supreme Court | More stories
From the papers, a tracklist. Nigeria in trouble if lawmakers can't differetiate between budget and cash – Fashola - YNaija Nigeria is not a stranger to crisis, she was created…
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Boko Haram leader, Shekau, releases video says sect attacked military convoy, abducted policewomen (WATCH)
The insurgent group, Boko Haram, have released a video to confirm the abduction of policewomen. In the video released through a journalist, Ahmad Salkida, and published by Sahara Reporters,…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. I CHALLENGE YOU TO BACK YOUR ALLEGATIONS WITH PROOF! | MERCY AIGBE REPLIES HUSBAND Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has reacted…
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‘I am not dead…I have not started killing yet’ | Shekau says in video
by Azeez Adeniyi Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau in a new video has denied reports that he was injured in a recent military raid. Reports had said Shekau sustained injuries…
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‘Shekau not injured’ | Ahmad Salkida reports
by Azeez Adeniyi Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has released a video discrediting reports that he was injured in a recent air strike. This was revealed by international journalist, Ahmad…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. HOW EFCC SEIZED $13.5M FROM PATIENCE JONATHAN IN 2006 – WIKILEAKS In 2006, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
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‘Boko Haram leader Shekau injured in air strike’
by Azeez Adeniyi Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has been injured in an air strike in the Northeast, AFP reports on Wednesday. The news network said two Nigerian Air Force…
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How I killed people, married two Chibok girls – Arrested Boko Haram commander
by Azeez Adeniyi Joseph David, a 25-year-old former Boko Haram commander has said he lost count of people he had killed before he was apprehended by troops. In an interview…
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YNaija Says: The military needs to apologize to Nigerians for the dishonesty about Shekau
For the past eight years, the name Abubakar Shekau has struck fear into the hearts of Nigerians, especially those who have seen and experienced the destruction and bloodletting that Boko…
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Is the Nigerian Army joking? 5 takeaways from the ridiculous confession that Shekau is alive
7 months after claiming that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau had been killed, the Nigerian army has come out to say that this was, as many people already either suspected…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy