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Army arrests 24 suspected Boko Haram members
The Otaru of Auchi kingdom, Alhaji Aliru Momoh on Monday said 24 suspected Boko Haram members in the community have been arrested by the Nigerian Army. While speaking in his palace,…
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We didn’t harass or arrest IPOB women – Army
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has denied arresting any woman during a meeting of the Indigenous People of Biafra held at Abriba, Abia state on Friday. In a statement…
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#ChibokGirls: Of escapes, release and negotiations – a timeline
Since the abduction of the 276 Chibok girls in 2014 by Boko Haram terrorists, a number of the teenagers have been able to find their way out of the captivity…
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Army arrests soldier for shooting judiciary worker
The Nigerian Army, 2 Brigade has arrested a soldier, Sergeant Usman Tella for shooting a judiciary worker, Godwin Udoaka in Akwa Ibom State. Commander, 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General…
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Boko Haram is desperately seeking attention and relevance – Army
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian army has said Boko Haram terrorists group is desperately seeking attention and relevance. The army said this while reacting to the latest video clips released…
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Security operatives clampdown on protesting students in Kogi
by Dolapo Adelana Armed security operatives comprising the Army, Police, DSS and Civil Defence Corps on Monday stopped students protesting the prolonged closure of all state-owned tertiary institutions in Kogi…
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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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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. #BBNAIJA: SHOW SETS AFRICAN RECORD WITH 26 MILLION VOTES IN FINAL WEEK The just concluded Big Brother Naija show recorded…
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Stop unprofessional use of social media, Army tells officers
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has expressed displeasure over the use of social media to disclose classified information by some soldiers. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur…
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How I killed people, married two Chibok girls – Arrested Boko Haram commander
by Azeez Adeniyi Joseph David, a 25-year-old former Boko Haram commander has said he lost count of people he had killed before he was apprehended by troops. In an interview…
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Army destroys illegal refinery, arrests two persons in Edo
The Nigerian Army 4 Brigade command has arrested two suspected illegal refinery operators in Uhunmwode Local Government Area of Edo State. The Brigade Commander, Brigadier-General Ibrahim Garba, who led the…
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Army denies killing 17 herdsmen in Southern Kaduna
The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Kaduna, on Tuesday debunked reports on social media that soldiers killed 17 herdsmen in Southern Kaduna. In a statement by Col. Kingsley Umoh,…
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Army rescues 605 women and children from Sambisa
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Army says it has rescued an additional 605 women and children during its operation in Sambisa forest. The Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Leo Irabor, stated this…
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We are not training regular recruits in Sambisa forest – Army
The Nigerian Army has refuted report that it will be training the 76 Regular Recruits Intake (76RRI) in the Sambisa forest. The Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. BOKO HARAM LEADER, SHEKAU THREATENS WORLD LEADERS IN NEW VIDEO Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has appeared in a new…
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Boko Haram: Army confirms five soldiers dead, 3 missing
The Nigerian Army on Friday disclosed that one of its officers and four soldiers were killed by Boko Haram insurgents in the attack on Magumeri town in Borno State. Director,…
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Boko Haram kills army Lieutenant in Borno attack
A Lieutenant in the Nigerian Army has been killed after Boko Haram terrorists attacked Magumeri town in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State on Wednesday evening, SaharaReporters reports. According…
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Repentant armed bandits, vigilantes surrender weapons to Army (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Following the peace initiative by the Zamfara state government together with 1 Division Nigerian Army which started in 2016, repentant armed bandits and livestock rustlers have continued…
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Osinbajo presides over security meeting (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana Acting president Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday presided over a security meeting with Service and Intelligence chiefs. Osinbajo was flanked on both sides by Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali…
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Oil theft has reduced in Niger Delta – Buratai
by Azeez Adeniyi Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said illegal bunkering and oil theft have reduced in the Niger Delta. Buratai said this while fielding questions from…
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(BREAKING) Rivers rerun: Army arrests PDP chieftains, 50 others
by Azeez Adeniyi Men of the Nigerian Army have arrested state Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Samuel Wonosike and about 50 others in Rivers State where INEC is…
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We will meet at the Criminal Court, IPOB tells Army
by Azeez Adeniyi The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said it would meet the Nigerian Army at the International Criminal Court, ICC, in The Hague. IPOb said this in…
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Why we invaded Agatu community – Army Commander
Brigade Commander 707 Special Forces, Brig. Gen. Clement Apeere says his men invaded communities in Agatu, Benue to recover the body of the slain soldier. Brig. Gen. Apeere who spoke…
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Boko Haram attacks village, abducts 5-year-old boy
Boko Haram insurgents have killed a man and abducted a five-year old boy after attacking Kaumutayahi Village, East of Chibok town, Borno State. It was learnt that the abducted boy…
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Army denies attacking members of a religious group with ex-Boko Haram insurgents
The Defence headquarters on Friday said the Nigerian Army will not use former members of terrorist group, Boko Haram to attack members of any religion. Director, Defence Information, Brig.Gen. Rabe…
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Buhari replaces army bodyguards with DSS operatives
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the replacement of men of the Nigerian Army with operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) as his bodyguards, Vanguard reports. The directive was…
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ECOWAS troops to stay in Gambia for 3 additional months
West African troops will stay in Gambia for three more months as President Adama Barrow continues reforms in the army. In a statement released by Barrow's office on Wednesday, it…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Army arrests soldiers for molesting crippled man The Nigerian Army has arrested two soldiers who assaulted a physically challenged…
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Troops arrest over 3000 Boko Haram suspects in 3 weeks
The Nigerian Army said it has 3,332 Boko Haram suspects within three weeks. This was disclosed by Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj-Gen. Lucky Irabor at a press conference…
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Army commend local vigilantes for arresting insurgents
The Nigerian Army has commended the members of a vigilance group in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara for arresting Boko Haram insurgents. The Emir of Zamfara had handed over three…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
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