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Army begins withdrawal of troops from Abia
The Nigerian Army has started gradual withdrawal of troops from checkpoints in Aba, Abia State. The News Agency of Nigeria has said some of the checkpoints have been dismantled on Monday.…
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The Big 5: Buhari arrives New York; ASUU to meet with FG today; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States of America for the 72nd session of the…
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Ikpeazu’s pro-activeness in averting bloodshed in Abia takes him to #1 on the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Tensions are high in the country at the moment and one wrong move from anyone in power can set the country ablaze. The Army's Operation Python Dance II in the…
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Operation Python Dance would take place in S’East every year – Army
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said Operation Python Dance would be staged in the South-East every year. Deputy Director, Public Relations 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed…
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The Big 5: Army not withdrawing from Abia; APC begins restructuring talks; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In a recent development, The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the…
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Army begins investigation into claims of rights abuse in Abia
The Nigerian Army has started investigations into the alleged torture of civilians by soldiers of Operation Python Dance in Abia State. This was contained in a statement issued by the…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Stop being a tribal leader, Ezekwesili tells Buhari | National Assembly postpones resumption by one week | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Panic as armed IPOB members search buses for Hausas (WATCH) - YNaija Biafra agitations aimed at making Nigeria ungovernable for Buhari –…
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IPOB/Army clash: APC calls for calm, restraint
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for calm and restraint after a clash between the Nigerian army and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia and…
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IPOB/Army clash: Abia govt extends curfew by one day
The Abia State government has extended the curfew on Aba, the commercial city of the state by one day. The state government had initially announced a 3-day dusk to dawn…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army | Buhari will demand repatriation of stolen funds at UN Assembly – Onyeama | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army - YNaija ‘EFCC discovers Patience Jonathan’s Abuja plaza’ -…
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Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army
The Nigerian Army has said the military exercise in the south-east, ‘Operation Python Dance 2’ is not targeted at leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Deputy…
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We are worried about alleged clash between soldiers, IPOB members – S’East governors
South-East governors on Monday expressed worry over the alleged altercation between the Nigerian Army and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Director of Information of the Southeast Governors’ Forum…
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Army’s invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s house condemnable – Fayose
Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the alleged attack by troops of the Nigerian Army on members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia State. He stated…
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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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Army neutralises 5 Boko Haram commanders
The Nigerian Army on Thursday, said it had neutralised several Boko Haram commanders and many of their foot soldiers in the ongoing operation against the insurgents in the North East.…
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We cleared 630 Boko Haram camps in two months – Army
The military on Wednesday said it has cleared Boko Haram members from 630 settlements in the North East in the last two months. The military also stated that within the…
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3.5 million North Koreans volunteer to join Army to fight against America
Nearly 3.5 milion workers, party members and soldiers have volunteered to join or rejoin the army to fight against the U.S, North Korea said on Saturday. North Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun said…
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Why we invaded UN building in Borno – Army
The Nigerian Army has given reasons why soldiers invaded a UN humanitarian camp in Maiduguri on Friday. A UN staff has said the soldiers invade the camp early Friday to…
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Parents are donating their girls as suicide bombers – Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has gotten revelations that some parents in the North were donating their children to terrorist group, Boko Haram. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen.…
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Boko Haram will forever remain technically defeated – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has said that the Boko Haram insurgents will forever remain technically defeated. He made this known while speaking in Damaturu the…
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Army Chief, Buratai begins training with troops in Yobe
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, yesterday met with troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni/Yadi, Yobe and launched special training with troops of the Nigerian Army…
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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. WIKE CLAIMS HE HAS CJN, JUDICIARY IN HIS POCKET – AMAECHI The Minister of Transportation and past governor of Rivers…
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Six members of NNPC exploration team still missing – Army
The Nigerian Army has said its claim that all staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as well as that of University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) have been rescued was 'regrettable'…
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Army arrests 4 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe
The Army said it has arrested four fleeing Boko Haram terrorists at Kurnari village and Nayinawa in Yobe. According to a statement issued by Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman on Tuesday, the…
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Bombing of Rann IDPs camp was caused by inappropriate marking – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has said inappropriate marking was responsible for the accidental bombing of Rann Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp in January, this year. While speaking with journalists in Abuja on…
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Boko Haram using children to detonate bombs | Army warn Nigerians
The Nigerian Army has warned the public to be wary of new tactics devised by Boko Haram insurgents. The army said the insurgents now engage children to unleash suicide bomb…
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447 Boko Haram fighters killed in three months —Army
The Nigerian Army has said over 447 Boko Haram terrorists have been killed between April and June while 10 soldiers lost their lives. The Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole,…
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Maimalari would have made Nigerian army better – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the Nigerian army would have been better if late Zakariya Maimalari had led it. Obasanjo made this known on Tuesday while speaking at the presentation…
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Army didn’t make the decision to swap terrorists for Chibok girls – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Tuesday said the decision to swap Boko Haram prisoners with Chibok girls was not a military decision. Buratai said this…
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Army intercepts four traffickers conveying 19 children
The Nigerian Army said it has intercepted four child traffickers, transporting 19 under aged children in Yobe. The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman said in the statement that troops also…
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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