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December 16, 2015

YNaija Editorial: There’s a glaring need for an independent investigation into Zaria killings

For the past few days, there has been unrest and tension in the city of Zaria, Kaduna State following a clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement, a Shia Muslim group led by radical cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Although the exact details of the clash are still unclear, it seems that... Read More

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December 16, 2015

Shiite killings: United States of America reacts

The United States of America has joined the list of countries to react to the violent clash between the Nigerian Army and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria resulting in the mass killing of the members of the movement. The US, in a statement released by the embassy in Abuja, stated that it is concerned by... Read More

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December 16, 2015

Video of the Shiite-Military altercation in Zaria surfaces (WATCH)

Last Saturday, several Shiite Muslims were killed as they clashed with the Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna. Several leaders of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria were killed in the attack, as the leader of the group, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, was arrested by the Army. While public criticism has been largely directed at the army, a video... Read More

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December 14, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Alao-Akala disowned by APC | Woman attempts self-abortion | Metuh’s herculean demand | More stories

I collected $30,000 from Yuguda – Bode George. Vanguard We attacked Shiite sect because they broke the law – Army. Leadership Dasuki, 8 others set to be arraigned today. YNaija Okerenkoko community urge EFCC to probe Tompolo for alleged N13bn land scam. Vanguard Alao-Akala is not part of us – APC. Nation Jonathan gave the... Read More

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December 14, 2015

This is the Army’s justification of Shiite Muslims’ killing

In the wake of overwhelming criticism over the killing of several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, the nation’s Army attempt to justify its action. In the statement released on Sunday by Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani Usman, the fact that the Shiite Muslims drew arms against the Chief of Army Staff’s convoy was not reaffirmed... Read More

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December 13, 2015

Son of Shiite sect’s leader, Ibraheem Zakzaky, killed in clash with Army

The Shi’a Islamic Movement has accused the Nigerian Army of killing the son of its leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, during a clash with the sect in Zaria, on Saturday. The Nigerian Army killed not less than 7 Shiite Muslims during a confrontation that lasted for hours. It was subsequently claimed that the Shiite Muslims wanted to assassinate the... Read More

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December 13, 2015

Shiite Muslims protest Saturday’s death of members in Zaria (PHOTOS)

Members of the Muslim sect, Shiite have taken to the streets of Bauchi, Potiskum in Yobe State and Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State to protest the death of its members following Saturday’s clash between the group and the Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna state. After the clash, the army claimed that members of the group attempted to assassinate... Read More

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December 12, 2015

Army’s claim of assassination attempt is the ‘lie of the decade’ – Shiite sect

The Shi’a Islamic Movement has accused the Nigerian Army of peddling the ‘lie of the decade’ by alleging that the group attempted to assassinated the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai. Earlier on Saturday, the Army and the Shiite Muslims clashed at the movement’s headquarters- Hussainia Baqeeyatullah- in the PZ area of Zaria. Several people have... Read More

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December 12, 2015

‘Soldiers had no choice but to shoot at Shiite members’ – Army

The Nigerian Army has described Saturday’s confrontation with the Shiite Sect as a deliberate attempt to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff and officers in his convoy. The Army, reacting to the incidence which claimed the lives of 7 Shi’a Muslims, said the sect members were acting under the instruction of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.... Read More

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December 12, 2015

Just In: Shi’a Muslim sect clash with soldiers in Zaria, Army chief survives ‘assassination’ attempt (PHOTOS)

Seven people were killed on Saturday, during a firefight between the Nigerian Army and members of the Shi’a Muslim sect, in Zaria, Kaduna. The official Twitter account of the Nigerian Army says members of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky’s Shi’a Muslim group attempted to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai. Shiites attempt to assassinate the Chief of Army... Read More

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December 11, 2015

5 Boko Haram insurgents killed by Army as 210 children, women are rescued (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Troops of the Nigerian Army, on Thursday, killed 5 Boko Haram insurgents and recovered 4 AK-47 rifles at Furkati village, Geidam Local Government Area, yesterday. The troops also rescued about 210 people from Ejilije, Bulagaije-lari, Bulagaije-Adamde and Ajiri villages, in Borno. According to Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, “The team found and rescued 210 persons, comprising of mostly elderly... Read More

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December 8, 2015

Army has ‘largely’ met Boko Haram December deadline – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the Nigerian Army has largely met the December deadline stipulated by President Buhari, for the war against Boko Haram. Mohammed said while the menace of Boko Haram cannot be stopped overnight, Nigerian troops have made significant progress in the efforts to rid the country of terrorism. He... Read More

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December 2, 2015

How the peaceful Biafra protest in Onitsha turned into a bloodbath

What started out as a peaceful protest on Tuesday, December 1, by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) against the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the Radio Biafra Director, escalated into a bloodbath in the early hours of Wednesday, December 2 when the Joint Military Task force clashed with members of the IPOB. The Joint Military Task force comprises... Read More

army, biafra, IPOB, MASSOB, Navy, Nnamdi Kanu, police, Protests

December 1, 2015

‘Boko Haram insurgents arrested in Lagos’

The Army has revealed that several Boko Haram insurgents were recently arrested in Lagos. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Isidore Edet, disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Monday, while decorating 12 newly promoted officers attached to the division. Edet revealed that the arrested Boko Haram members were among those fleeing the... Read More

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December 1, 2015

How APC contracted 5 Indian IT experts to rig Bayelsa governorship polls – PDP

As Saturday, December 5 approaches, Bayelsa state governorship approaches, Peoples Democratic Party governors have alleged that the ruling party, All Progressives Congress has completed plans to rig the elections. According to the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDPGF), the rigging process will be carried out through the use of cloned Permanent Voter Cards, PVC and fake security... Read More

APC, army, Bayelsa, election, guber polls, PDP, police, Politics

November 27, 2015

35 decomposed corpses discovered in Borno

The Borno state government has announced the discovery of more than 35 decomposed bodies buried in Borno town. The discovery of the bodies is coming four months after Borno town was rescued from Boko Haram. The corpses were recovered from houses destroyed by the insurgents during their occupation of the town. The town was in Boko Haram’s control for about... Read More

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November 26, 2015

Northern, Southern elders take mutual stand on Biafra agitation

In a recent meeting held in Abuja, the Nigerian Leaders of Thought, a group which comprises prominent elders from the northern and southern parts of Nigeria, cautioned the groups fanning the flames of war to desist from such, as it threatens the peaceful coexistence of the nation. The need for the meeting came about in... Read More

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November 24, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: FG yearns to revoke Dasuki’s bail | DSS justifies Kanu’s detention| Aregbesola names N750m school after Soyinka | More stories

FG tells court to revoke Dasuki’s bail. Vanguard APC mourns Abubakar Audu. Leadership Eze Ndigbo laments nobody cares about the South-East. YNaija DSS gets order to detain Kanu for another 90 days. Leadership Army arrest two officers for sabotage of military’s fight against terrorism. Nation Aregbesola names N750 million school after Soyinka. Nation Women stage solidarity rally... Read More

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November 20, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Lamorde drags Senate to court | How ISIS came to be | EFCC goes after Bafarawa | More stories

Bayelsa APGA governorship candidate likes APC but won’t defect. YNaija APC says PDP is hallucinating over Ekweremadu’s attempted assassination. Leadership Lawyer, CDHR at loggerheads over supreme court’s ruling on Saraki. This Day Presidency claims Dasuki was invited by arms committee. YNaija Lamorde drags Senate, IGP, DSS over probe to court. Leadership EFCC lays siege for former Sokoto governor, Attahiru Bafarawa. This Day Ambode... Read More

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November 18, 2015

“You liars are looking for sympathy” | Dasuki fires back at the Presidency

Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki has described the allegations of diverting funds meant for weapons purchase, as spurious lies meant to garner sympathy for an under-performing president. Dasuki’s arrest was ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari, based on the recommendation from the report of the investigative committee on arms procurement. In his defense, Dasuki released a statement on... Read More

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November 17, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Hillary Clinton is often confused | Why ISIS is losing | Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos | More stories

Fayose calls Buhari is a shadow chaser. YNaija Army stops fresh Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri. Leadership This is what Buhari said about Jonathan’s govt. YNaija Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos. Punch INEC begins distribution of PVCs to newly registered voters in Kogi. Daily Post Okowa says Governors will diversify the economy. This Day PDP chieftain, Smart... Read More

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November 17, 2015

The army will ‘suppress Biafra protests’ when called upon

Protesters and agitators for the creation of a Biafra state, have been warned… by the army. The Nigerian Army reminded Biafra secession activists on Monday, that the constitution empowers it to crush their insurrection, when and if called upon by the Federal Government. Speaking directly to the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State... Read More

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November 14, 2015

‘We’ve degraded Boko Haram, they can’t attack South-West’ – Army

The Defence Headquarters has debunked allegations that the insurgent group, Boko Haram was planning to attack some South-Western states of Nigeria. In a statement put out by the acting Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar, on Saturday, the army described the report as baseless and unfounded. According to Abubakar, Boko Haram has been degraded in the North East,... Read More

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November 9, 2015

Army arrests another wanted Boko Haram insurgent

Another Boko Haram insurgent, Ishaku Wardifen, has been arrested by troops of 23 Brigade Special Battalion at a check point in Maiha, Adamawa State. Wardifen is one of the 100 insurgents who was recently declared wanted by the Nigerian Army. Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, released a statement, saying that preliminary interrogation... Read More

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November 5, 2015

‘We will show the military’ | MASSOB gives Army 48-hour ultimatum to release its members

The military has been given a 48-hour ultimatum by the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, to release its members arrested in Anambra. MASSOB claims that five of its members were picked up on Wednesday, at various locations within the state. Regional administrator of MASSOB in charge of Nnewi South Local government... Read More

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November 4, 2015

Female insurgent captured as Army kills 2 Boko Haram members (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Troops of the 5 Brigade Task Group have cleared 5 Boko Haram camps at Hausari and Baranga in Marte Local Government Area of Borno state. The Army disclosed on Wednesday, that two insurgents were killed during operation and two Dane guns and a Double Barrel gun, were recovered from them. A suspected female member of Boko Haram, was also captured... Read More

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October 12, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Tinubu attacks Saraki | Falae’s abductors arrested | No immunity for NASS leaders | More stories

Ben Murray- Bruce says ministers should live modest. YNaija NEMA, Police confirms that no explosion in Karu. Leadership Federal Government responsible for Alamieyeseigha’s death- Fayose YNaija Gov Umahi says its senseless for PDP not to support Buhari. Leadership Tinubu attacks Saraki again. This Day ICPC boss takes anti-corruption campaign to airports. Leadership 5 Falae suspected... Read More

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Army clears Boko Haram camps in Nafari and Gonin Kurmi | YNaija.com

October 12, 2015

Soldiers clear camps of fleeing Boko Haram insurgents (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has cleared the camps of Boko Haram in Nafari and Gonin Kurmi, after the insurgents reportedly fled the areas. A statement and accompanying photos were released to this effect on Sunday, October 11. “This is to report that Nigerian troops are gradually clearing all known camps, enclaves and dens of Boko Haram... Read More

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Al Mustapha compulsorily retired from Army | YNaija.com

October 8, 2015

Abacha’s CSO, Major al-Mustapha compulsorily retired from Army

Major Hamza al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has been compulsorily retired from the Nigerian Army. Al-Mustapha was compulsorily retired as a result of his unavailability in the Army for a period of over 14 years. Punch obtained a copy of the retirement letter sent to Al-Mustapha from the... Read More

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October 6, 2015

Fake Army General, who sponsors Boko Haram, arrested in Bauchi

The Nigerian Army says it has arrested Aliyu Hussaini, a suspected Boko Haram sponsor, impersonating as a Brigadier General. The army disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday. The statement that Hussaini was caught by soldiers of the 33rd Artillery Brigade in Bauchi State during a recent raid. “The 33 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, has recorded another landmark success... Read More

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