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February 14, 2015

Nigeria ‘hires South African mercenaries to fight Boko Haram’

by Ranti Joseph Reports say about 100 South African retired military men are actively involved in the Nigerian offensive against Boko Haram insurgents in the North east of the country. The problem however is that they may not be here legally: they are mercenaries as South Africa’s defence minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has said stating that they... Read More

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February 12, 2015

Did APC have secret meetings with Prof. Jega? Well, the PDP seems to think so

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, of working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been holding secret meetings in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and other unnamed cities to rig the forthcoming general elections. They were accused of... Read More

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February 6, 2015

We hear 19 giant bombs have been uncovered in Adamawa

by James Sambo 19 giant bombs have been reportedly uncovered by the police in Adamawa. The discovery was made on Friday, February 6, in a bush in the state. Meanwhile, the Police Commissioner in Yola, Gabriel Adeji, has reportedly confirmed the bomb-pile found in the state. More to follow on this story…

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January 30, 2015

May God forgive those who say I support Boko Haram – GEJ

by Panshak Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has described as wicked, the allegations that he’s a supporter of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-east. While speaking to a large crowd at the Ribadu Square during the Presidential rally on Thursday, January 29, Jonathan said no leader would support insurgency in their country. The president stated that... Read More

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January 16, 2015

Why it is important for IDPs to vote – Justice Uwais

by Kolapo Olapoju A former Chief Justice of Nigeria,(CJN), Mohammed Uwais, has warned against exempting the troubled states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno, from participating in the general elections. On Thursday, January 15, while speaking to journalists at a sensitiZation workshop with a theme: “Nigeria 2015 Elections and Beyond: Stakeholders Conference on the Roles of the... Read More

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January 10, 2015

200 insurgents killed as Nigerian troops engage Boko Haram in firefight

by James Sambo Nigerian troops have killed not less than 200 Boko Haram insurgents at Askira Uba. The firefight occurred on Saturday, January 10, at the border town between Adamawa and Borno States. The insurgents were reportedly attempting to penetrate Damaturu through the town but were repelled by the troops who were stationed in the... Read More

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January 5, 2015

We hear the Emir of Kano is set to marry a 17-year-old princess

by Panshak Ibrahim Widespread reports suggest that the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi (Muhammadu Sanusi II) is set to marry a 17-year-old. The Emir, who already has three wives, is reportedly preparing to wed as his fourth wife, the teenage daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa. We also... Read More

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December 12, 2014

Boko Haram: Nigerian army uncovers plan to invade 5 states

by Anike Jacobs The Nigerian Army has discovered a plan by the Boko Haram insurgents to attack 25 communities and villages spread across five states – Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe. The plan was on the hit list recovered by Special Forces during an operation at the Balmo Forest. A security source told Punch Newspaper,... Read More

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December 11, 2014

Elections will hold across Nigeria, including North-East – President Jonathan

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that elections will hold in all parts of the country, even in the volatile North East. Stakeholders, analysts and observers in the Nigeria’s political sector have of recent, expressed fears that elections may not hold in the volatile north-east part of the country, that has been... Read More

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December 9, 2014

Nigerian troops kill over 20 insurgents, retrieve Boko Haram “attack list” in latest operation

by James Sambo In its latest offensive against Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigerian military has revealed that it has killed over 20 terrorists in an operation in Hildi, Balmo and Lame forests in Adamawa state. The military, which made the disclosure via a series of tweets, also revealed that some documents including sketches, lists... Read More

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December 9, 2014

Army in full control of Mubi, Gombi, Maiha and Hong

by James Sambo The military says it has recaptured and is now in full control of Mubi, Gombi, Maiha and Hong local government areas of Adamawa State. The army announced on Monday, December 8, that it has seized back the communities, which were earlier captured by the Boko Haram insurgents in November. An army officer, who craved anonymity,... Read More

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December 1, 2014

Several terrorists killed as Nigerian troops take over Damaturu

by Isi Esene The Nigerian troops have further demonstrated their gallantry when they resisted and repelled rampaging militants who attempted to invade Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State early today. The ground troops were supported by the Nigerian Airforce jet that provided aerial supports with heavy bombardments at the terrorist targets. Reports say the troops... Read More

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December 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 to Friday’s bombing of Kano Central Mosque, saying that the government’s war on terror is far from effective. The Islamic body expressed shock and pain at the attack on the Kano mosque which killed 120... Read More

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December 1, 2014

BREAKING: Residents flee as Damaturu comes under Boko Haram attack

by Isi Esene There are reports of sporadic gunshots in Damaturu, Yobe State. It is not clear what the details of the situation are but many believe members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect are making a move to take over the state capital after overrunning Mubi, another town in the North east state.... Read More

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November 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 an explosion went off around Mararaba-Mubi area of Adamawa State. According to report, Boko Haram insurgents planted the bomb. Reports say the explosive might have been planted by members of the Boko Haram on the... Read More

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November 20, 2014

Army secures reclaimed towns in #Adamawa

by Akan Ido Reports emanating for the fight against insurgency currently raging in Nigeria’s North east indicate that the Nigerian troops are regaining control of previously lost towns. Sources say the troops are currently conducting aggressive patrols in and around Garkida in Adamawa State after clearing the town of terrorists on Wednesday. A highly... Read More

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November 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 in Adamawa State. According to the website of the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, the troops have fully recaptured Gombi, Pelia and Hong communities in the state from insurgents. The communities are among the areas taken over... Read More

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November 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 Army has announced that it has reclaimed the three communities. Gombi, Pelia and Hong, were on Thursday, 13 November seized by the insurgents of Boko Haram, after an attack. The Defence Headquarters disseminated the information via... Read More

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November 19, 2014

Northern Senators kick against extension of emergency rule

by Laila Ibrahim The Senate on Tuesday suspended the consideration Of President Goodluck Jonathan’s letter requesting the extension of a state of emergency in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. Shortly after the introduction of the motion by the Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egbe, the mood among a section of the senate changed. Some of the senators were... Read More

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November 18, 2014

Pres. Jonathan meets Mark, Ihedioha at the Villa

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday met the Senate President, David Mark and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. It is not clear what the subject of discussion was as all the participants refused to speak to the press on the topic of discussions... Read More

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November 16, 2014

CAN directs churches to collect special offering for victims of insurgency

by Temitope Onitiju To alleviate the plight of people affected by the terror attacks of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a day to raise money for affected Nigerians in the northeast. CAN has directed all churches across Nigeria to collect a special offering on... Read More

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November 16, 2014

Terrorism: Step aside soldiers, Borno residents prefer local vigilantes

by James Sambo Borno residents have urged their state government to employ the services of local hunters and vigilantes in recovering towns and villages captured by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Unconfirmed reports have it that local vigilantes in Adamawa have successfully taken back Mubi and Mahia towns from the insurgents, hence, the agitation of Borno residents for the use... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Yet again, Air Force helicopter crashes in Yola

by James Sambo Days after a military helicopter on surveillance mission crashed in Damare, another military helicopter has crashed. The chopper, belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, went down around 9.pm on the night of Thusday, 13 November, around the surroundings of the Modibbo Adama University of Technology‎ [MAUTECH] in Girei LGA, Adamawa. According to... Read More

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November 14, 2014

Ribadu’s brother reportedly freed by kidnappers

by James Sambo Sani Ribadu,- the younger brother of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu, – has reportedly been released by his abductors. Sani was taken from his farm in Yola, on Sunday, 9 November. Arabi Ribadu had revealed that, “He was abducted by gun wielding men in his farm... Read More

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November 12, 2014

Terrorism: Army worries over #BokoHaram war tactics

by James Sambo The Nigerian Army is concerned about the use of women as human shields as well as children as child-soldiers by Boko Haram militants in their quest to weaken military operations. A top security source in the North-East disclosed that the terrorists recruit, rape and kill some of the young captives who are reluctant... Read More

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November 10, 2014

DHQ reveals how Air Force helicopter crashed in Yola

by Isi Esene Defence Headquarters has confirmed the crash-landing of a Nigerian Air Force helicopter at the Yola International Airport earlier today. The Director of Military Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, said the helicopter which was on a training mission, executed a controlled forced landing just four minutes after take off. “A Nigerian Air Force... Read More

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November 10, 2014

Military plane crashes near NYSC camp, Yola

by Jewel Stephen The crash has been reported of a Nigerian military helicopter on a surveillance mission in Adamawa state. Reports by Premium Times say it came down in Damare, a suburb of Girei Local Government Area of the state. An eye witness to the crash, Jamilu Inuwa, said he observed “the helicopter crashed in... Read More

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November 10, 2014

Gunmen abduct Nuhu Ribadu’s younger brother

by James Sambo Sani Ribadu,- the younger brother of the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu, – has been abducted by gunmen. One of Ribuadu’s brothers, Arabi Ribadu, confirmed that Sani was taken from his farm in Yola, on Sunday, 9 November. He said, “He was abducted by gun wielding men... Read More

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November 4, 2014

Boko Haram attacks Gombe town, kills soldiers, cleric, others

by Akan Ido Heavily armed men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect reportedly attacked the headquarters of Nafada Local Government Area of Gombe state killing soldiers, an Islamic cleric and several others. A Punch Newspaper source said the insurgents attacked the town around 11am today setting ablaze the police station and the... Read More

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November 4, 2014

Internally displaced persons in Adamawa camps climbs to 10,496

by Panshak Ibrahim Many Internally Displaced Persons are constantly trooping into Yola, following attacks on their communities by the Boko Haram sect. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and Adamawa State Emergency Management disclosed that about 10,496 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are staying in five camps in Yola South and environs. While receiving the NEMA team,... Read More

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