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I will never call on Fulanis to pick up arms – Sultan
Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III has said he will never urge the Fulani to pick up arms to kill any Nigerian. Abubakar said this on Monday while reacting to reports which…
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Turkey warns US of the backlash from decision to arm Kurdish fighters
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Turkey has warned the US, Wednesday that the decision to arm Kurdish forces fighting Islamic State in Syria could end up hurting Washington, and accused its NATO…
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President Trump approves plan to directly arm Syrian Kurds against Islamic State
by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to the Pentagon, US president Donald Trump has approved arming Kurdish forces in Syria in the fight to reclaim territory from Islamic State, a decision made…
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Army, DSS discover arms, ammunition in Anambra communities
by Azeez Adeniyi The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army on Sunday said it has stockpiled arms and ammunition in some Anambra communities during a joint search operation with the…
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We are not stockpiling arms as alleged by DSS – Shi’ites
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites has told the Federal Government that Nigerians have the right to embark on peaceful protests. The group said this in reaction…
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‘We may soon take up arms for self-defence’ – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that it may soon take up arms to protect members from continuous attacks from security agencies, TheCable reports. Deputy leader of the group, Uche…
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Southern Kaduna crisis: I didn’t incite Christians to take up arms – Bishop Oyedepo
Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo has denied a report that he incited Christians to take up arms against Muslims while speaking on…
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Lay down your arms, repentant Boko Haram insurgents urge others
Some repentant Boko Haram members on Wednesday appealed other sect members to surrender to the Nigerian Army. One of the suspects, Ibrahim Alhaji made the appeal when the Army presented…
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‘We have never taken up arms’, Shi’ites tell Kaduna govt, security agencies
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites has rejected the insurgency tag given to the group by the Kaduna State government. The government in a White Paper labelled…
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Boko Haram: Adamawa govt to procure arms for viligantes
In its bid to intensify its fight against insurgency, the Adamawa State government has said it would procure more arms for 150 local vigilantes. According to the state’s commissioner of…
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Ondo election: AD candidate, Oke denies arrest claims
The candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo, Chief Olusola Oke has denied claims that he was arrested by the military. There were…
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@PdpNigeria has a doomsday prophecy to share with us
The Twitter handle of the main opposition party - Peoples Democratic Party is known for making bold claims and sometimes, far fetched allegations - reminiscent of the ruling All Progressives…
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The questions left unanswered as US prepares to sell war equipment to Nigeria
The Nigerian government is hoping to purchase up to 12 super Tucano attack aircraft from the United States of America, to help in prosecuting the war against Boko Haram terrorist…
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EFCC probes 8 Generals, 4 Colonels, others
12 top army officers are being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the $2.1billion arms deal funds that were diverted during the last administration. Among the twelve…
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BREAKING: Alex Badeh granted N2bn bail
Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, March 10. Badeh is on trial for a 10-count charge of criminal…
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‘Biafrans will be in the mode of self defence from Wednesday’ – IPOB
Members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) have communicated their resolve to start carrying arms from Wednesday February 17 'in self-defence’. The pro-Biafra group made its position known in…
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12 Army officers sent to EFCC, Air Force places Commodores, AVMs under house arrest
The Nigerian Army has handed over 12 Army officers to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), for investigation. This was disclosed on Thursday, by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting…
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Jonathan bought expired, substandard weapons and ammunition – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says the weapons, arms and ammunition purchased by the administration of former president, Goodluck Jonathan, to fight the war against Boko Haram insurgency, were substandard and expired. The…
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Dasukigate: German arrested, detained in EFCC custody for ‘over a week’
A German businessman has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with the ongoing investigation into the diversion of $2.1bn arms procurement funds. The German was…
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‘Yes, I received money from Dasuki’ | ThisDay boss writes EFCC
Nduka Obaigbena, the chairman & editor-in-chief of THISDAY Newspapers, has confirmed reports that he received money from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. However, he explains that the funds he…
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Former Amnesty boss, Kingsley Kuku finds perfect excuse to avoid EFCC invitation?
Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Kingsley Kuku believes 'hawks in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari' are trying to link him…
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EFCC gets involved in Dasuki’s case, 27 operatives put on standby
Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) will now have more to worry about other than the Department of State Security. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has gotten…
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Buhari orders probe of all arms acquired from 2007 till now
In his continued effort on anti-corruption war, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno to set up an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions…
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US government reportedly sending arms to Nigeria
It is believed that the government of the United States is sending arms to the Nigerian military, to prosecute the war against Boko Haram. Punch Newspapers got wind of this, via…
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Opinion: Is America for us or against us?
by Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu Moreover, did Nigeria’s president simply waste days and expend public funds in the United States on a ‘mere picnic’ or were other useful issues, besides security, discussed?…
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Hundreds of Osun residents storm Winners Chapel for food (PHOTOS)
Presiding Bishop of Winners Chapel, Bishop Oyedepo did promise to give arms to the people of Osun and that he did on Sunday, as a large crowd gathered to participate.…
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Couple die in each other’s arms a day after 75th anniversary
They made a promise to each other and they fulfilled it on their death bead. This couple from San Diego, United States, died holding each other’s hands less than a…
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Inspector-General of Police wants arms, banks secured nationwide
by Damilola Jagun The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered the Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police to secure arms and ammunition at various…
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@TundeLeye: For not selling arms to Nigeria, the Americans are hypocrites
by Tunde Leye I’m one who hates to be in a position where I am at the mercy of anyone to provide me anything. I cherish my independence and try…
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America has still refused to sell arms to Nigeria – Ambassador to the US
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States of America, Prof. Ade Adefuye has revealed that United States of America has not changed its stance on selling arms to…
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YMonitor
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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