The Late 5: Aisha Wakil says Boko Haram insurgents “need peace”, Gunmen kill 5 in Plateau, and other top stories

Boko Haram: DSS releases wanted journalist, Ahmad Salkida

The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has released Ahmad Salkida, the Nigerian journalist declared wanted by the Nigerian Army for having links with the Boko Haram terrorist group, according to Premium Times. Salkida was arrested on Monday by DSS operatives when he arrived Abuja after his visa to the United Arab Emirates expired. According to sources... Read More

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September 6, 2016

Arrested journalist, Ahmed Salkida denied access to his lawyer

Nigerian journalist, Ahmed Salkida who was arrested on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikwe airport, Abuja has been denied access to his lawyer, Femi Falana, Premium Times reports. Salkida, alongside Ahmad Bolori and lawyer, Aisha Wakil had been declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over links to terrorist group, Boko Haram. Salkida had distributed the most... Read More

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September 5, 2016

Wanted journalist, Ahmed Salkida ‘arrested’ at Abuja airport

The Nigerian journalist, Ahmed Salkida, who was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over the latest Chibok girls video has been reportedly arrested. According to Sahara Reporters, Salkida was arrested on Monday after arriving the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport aboard Emirates flight EK 785 in Abuja. He was declared wanted alongside Ahmad Bolori and Aisha Wakil... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Boko Haram to release video on Chibok girls in 24 hours – Aisha Wakil

Hajiya Aisha Wakil, one of the personalities believed to have a relationship with the Boko Haram leadership says the group is ready to hold talks with the Federal Government on the fate of the 219 missing Chibok girls. According to The Nation, Aisha on Tuesday said the sect’s leadership is ready to dialogue and is set... Read More

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August 29, 2016

Military has no power to declare civilians ‘wanted’ – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Monday said the Nigerian military had no power to declare civillians ‘wanted’. He said this while criticizing the decision of the Army to declare three persons ‘wanted’ in connection to a video of the abducted Chibok girls. In a statement on Monday, Falana said such powers were only with... Read More

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August 18, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1. Abusidiqu sues EFCC Blogger, Abubakar ‘Abusidiqu’ Usman has dragged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to court for violating his fundamental rights. 2. Army releases Aisha Wakil The Nigerian army has released Aisha Wakil, one of the three persons that were declared wanted by the Nigerian Army.... Read More

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August 18, 2016

Chibok girls: Army releases ‘Mama Boko Haram’, Bolori

One of the three persons who was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army, Aisha Wakil, was on Wednesday released. Wakil and two others were declared wanted over alleged connections with terrorists group, Boko Haram. Wakil reported herself at the Defence Headquarters on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the Nigerian Army put out a... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Army declared me wanted without any invitation – Ahmed Bolori

Ahmed Bolori, one of those declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on Sunday expressed shock about the development. Bolori said he was surprised since he was never invited and did not know his crime. The Nigerian Army had on Sunday declared Ahmed Bolori, Ahmad Sakilda and Aisha Wakil wanted for purported links to the Boko... Read More