by James Sambo Thousands of people have been reportedly killed in a second attack on Baga, Borno, by insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. On Saturday, January 3, the militants launched an assault on the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), in Baga, which forced the soldiers to abandon the military base. According to the... Read More

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December 8, 2014

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Scores killed, as #BokoHaram abducts 20 girls in Borno

by James Sambo The Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has reportedly abducted over 20 girls from Lassa, in Borno State. Before kidnapping the girls, the insurgents were said to have killed several people, mostly the elderly, a member of the community, Daniel Ibrahim, revealed to Sahara Reporters. Ibrahim, a survivor of the attack, disclosed that the militants... Read More

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November 21, 2014

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Irate students brutalize female teacher with machetes

by Azubuike Azikiwe A female teacher at Obosima Secondary Technical School, Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, has been attacked with machetes by some male students of the college. The teacher, Mrs. Mary-Ann Oguezuonu, who is a nursing mother, was attacked for reprimanding a JSS2 female student for wearing a skimpy uniform. Oguezuonu had reportedly threatened... Read More

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November 17, 2014

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Unknown gunmen attack Primary and Secondary school in Niger state

by James Sambo Barely a week after Boko Haram detonated a bomb in the assembly groung of a secondary school in Potiskum, unknown gunmen have reportedly attacked Limawa primary and secondary schools, Minna, Niger state. The attack happened around 10.30am on Monday, 17 November. The gunmen shot sporadically in the air, after which they... Read More

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October 29, 2014

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Carnage in Borno town as #BokoHaram attack, maim residents and police

by James Sambo Kukawa town, in Borno State was attacked on Monday by gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorist sect. The insurgents reportedly burnt down Kukawa police station, over 250 vehicles, not less than 200 houses, the government lodge and several other public buildings in the town. A resident of the town, Mallam Abor... Read More

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October 8, 2014

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Opinion: Please leave T.B Joshua alone!

by Sunny Ikhioya I have followed the series of reactions trailing the disaster at the Synagogue Church of all Nations with a sense of shock and disbelief. It is as if some people have been waiting in the wings for the man of God to fail, forgetting that he is a mortal indeed, like the... Read More

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August 24, 2014

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Boko-Haram attack: 35 officers missing from police training camp

by Kolapo Olapoju In a brazen show of power, the Boko Haram insurgents stormed the Police training camp in Gwoza for the second time in a fortnight, reportedly engaging the officers in a protracted fire-fight, which resulted in the disappearance of several policemen. The headquarters of the Nigerian Police force has confirmed that 35... Read More

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August 5, 2014

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Ekene Ngwu: An Igbo man did not try to kill Buhari (Y! Politico)

by Ekene Ngwu Despite the revelation of the suspect’s name, the earlier rumour still rages and thousands of people, if not millions, in Nigeria already believe that “an Igbo man has made an attempt on Buhari’s life”. Muhammadu Buhari was unharmed after suicide bombers attempted to assassinate him, but misinformation with regards to... Read More

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June 30, 2014

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Terrible: Gunmen kill 13 Fulani herdsmen in Taraba

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Fulani community in Taraba is reeling after 13 of their number were felled by unknown gunmen during the weekend. The victims were said to have been returning from their trip to the market on Saturday when they attacked. The incident was confirmed in Jalingo, the state capital, by the Police Public... Read More

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June 29, 2014

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BREAKING: Many people dead, several churches burnt down as gunmen attack village near Chibok

by S’ola Filani A massive attack is reportedly ongoing in Kautikari and Kwada village, seven kilometres away from Chibok town, Borno state with many villagers feared dead. The attackers, according to report from locals in Chibok, targeted worshipers getting ready for the Sunday Service. About five churches including Deeper Life Bible Church were said... Read More

Attack, boko haram, chibok, FG, Kautikari, kidnapped, Kwada, nigeria, Politics, villagers

June 26, 2014

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Security guards attack employer with machete in Lagos (PICTURED)

by Zara Mustapha Two security guards, Frank Olise and Emmanuel Olise have been arrested and charged before a magistrate’s court sitting in Lagos for assaulting a man with a machete. Both brothers who were working in Frankazi Street, Bucknor-Ejigbo area of Lagos State, were alleged to have attacked a resident of the area, David James, who was also... Read More

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June 2, 2014

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Boko Haram kills 9 worshippers in Borno church | 4 militants killed in counter-attack

by Isi Esene Ten men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect yesterday attacked a church in Borno killing nine people. Reports say the men arrived the EYN Church located in Attagara village, Gwoza Local Government Area shooting directly at worshippers who scampered for safety in fear. This unfortunate incident is happening just... Read More

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May 24, 2014

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BREAKING: Another explosion hits Jos

by Akan Ido There are reports of another explosion in Jos, the capital of Plateau State. Sources say the explosion occurred around Bauchi Road close to the University of Jos. According to Premium Times, the explosion occurred near a car park, few meters away from a security checkpoint. The spokesperson of the Police State Command of the Nigeria Police, Felicia... Read More

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May 15, 2014

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Why we released Nyanya bombing mastermind after arrest in 2011 – SSS

by Akan Ido The Spokesperson of the State Security Service, Marilyn Ogar has given an insight into the arrest and release of the Nyanya bombing mastermind, Aminu Sadik Owuche in 2011. Ogar said Ogwuche who was recently re-arrested by Intepol after reportedly escaping to Sudan was set free in 2011 after intense pressure from his... Read More

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May 15, 2014

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‘We will vote against it’ – Northern senators oppose Jonathan’s emergency rule extension

by Akan Ido The Emergency Rule extension proposed by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tueesday may eventually meet a brickwall going by the reaction of House of Assembly members from the northern part of the country. Jonathan had written to the National Assembly proposing a six months extension of the emergency rule in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states after incessant... Read More

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May 13, 2014

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He never ‘expererit’: SEE Jay Z’s expression after getting attacked by Solange (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi The assault saga between rap mogul, Sean ‘Jay Z’ Carter and his sister-in-law, Solange Knowles has been a predominant subject of discussion on social media since yesterday. The rapper and husband to musician, Beyonce could not believed what had happened as the family came out of their hotel after the scene which... Read More

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April 30, 2014

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Opinion: Dear Boko Haram, attack our politicians, not us

by Tahir Sheriff Or better still, along with the politicians attack our security operatives who have used all the funds allocated to them to protect themselves and their barracks and offices. The ones who swore an oath to protect us, and by so doing defend against non-state-violent groups like you. Obviously these guys are not... Read More

Attack, boko haram, opinion, politicians, security operatives, tahir sheriff, ynaija

April 20, 2014

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Sad: Gunmen attack Bauchi school, kill 5 year-old girl

by Zara Mustapha The police in Bauchi reports that some unknown gunmen invaded the staff quarters of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Yana, setting ablaze some houses which caused the death of a 5-year-old girl. The gunmen were said to have burnt a telecommunication mast in town. The incident was confirmed by police spokesman in the... Read More

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March 20, 2014

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Opinion: I doubt if Fulani herdsmen are responsible for these attacks

by Tahir Talba Fulani herdsmen have attacked and have been violent, yes; but that characteristic or conduct has always only come to play when issues regarding cattle, farmlands and tribal discord are involved. There skirmishes and battles and fights have never been religious, and neither have they been this sophisticated, brazen and frequent. I would... Read More

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March 6, 2014

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10 things you SHOULD know about Oby Ezekwesili’s speech at the APC National summit

by Ayokunle Odekunle Obiageli Ezekwesili was invited by the APC to deliver the keynote speech at the summit which held on March 6, 2014 in Abuja. The party faithfuls probably thought ‘Aunty Oby’ would spare them but she did the exact opposite. Here are ten of the highlights of her interesting and surprising speech: “You... Read More

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March 2, 2014

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Femi Fani-Kayode: We have become a nation run by a vampire President

by Femi Femi-Kayode We have become a nation of vampires that is being run by a vampire President who feels no pain and who harbours no remorse when the blood of children is shed and when the lives of the innocent are cut short. On 26th February 2014 one Mr. Adegoroye wrote “only an insane government... Read More

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February 1, 2014

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#StoriesWeHear: Man chops off farmer’s hand after argument over cows

by ‘Jola Sotubo A farmer in Bauchi has had his hand cut off after an argument with a herdsman over cattle in the Zaki Local Government Area of the state. Sani Abubakar, resident in Maduba Village, confronted the unidentified assailant when he found the latter’s herd grazing on his farm. Abubakar then made an attempt... Read More

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January 28, 2014

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Bloody Sunday: Boko Haram attacks church, massacres 90 in Adamawa, Borno

by Akan Ido The dreaded Boko Haram Islamic sect again caused carnage in the North Central part of Borno State killing about 50 people on Sunday. Reports say a separate group of gunmen believed to be affiliated with the terrorist group also invaded church worshippers at Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa killing about 40... Read More

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December 31, 2013

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BIZARRE: Landlord dies after mystery rats attack him in Delta

by ‘Jola Sotubo A landlord in Delta has died after reportedly being bitten by rats in his home. Augustine Erukaya, 46, was said to have lost his life after his legs began swelling following the rat attack in his residence at the Ugbolu community environs, near Asaba, the state capital. Erukaya was said to have... Read More

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December 20, 2013

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Suspected Islamists attack Borno barracks again

by Akintomiwa Agbaje A large number of terrorist gunmen have again stormed a military parastatal located in the northeast Nigeria. This comes right after a barracks was attacked by the radical and violent islamic, Boko Haram, last two weeks ago. [READ: BREAKING: Several people killed as Boko Haram attacks Air Force Base in Maiduguri] This... Read More

December 19, 2013

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Opinion: Snitches in the military

by Dele Agekameh Take the attack on the Air Force Base for example. Without insiders’ involvement, it would not have been easy for the terrorists to overrun the base and other military establishments with ease. Since 2009, the country has been reeling from serious attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram terrorists. It started like isolated attacks... Read More

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Bodies litter Baga streets as Boko Haram attacks again

Scores killed, as #BokoHaram abducts 20 girls in Borno

Irate students brutalize female teacher with machetes

Unknown gunmen attack Primary and Secondary school in Niger state

Carnage in Borno town as #BokoHaram attack, maim residents and police

Opinion: Please leave T.B Joshua alone!

Boko-Haram attack: 35 officers missing from police training camp

Ekene Ngwu: An Igbo man did not try to kill Buhari (Y! Politico)

Terrible: Gunmen kill 13 Fulani herdsmen in Taraba

BREAKING: Many people dead, several churches burnt down as gunmen attack village near Chibok

Security guards attack employer with machete in Lagos (PICTURED)

Boko Haram kills 9 worshippers in Borno church | 4 militants killed in counter-attack

BREAKING: Another explosion hits Jos

Why we released Nyanya bombing mastermind after arrest in 2011 – SSS

‘We will vote against it’ – Northern senators oppose Jonathan’s emergency rule extension

He never ‘expererit’: SEE Jay Z’s expression after getting attacked by Solange (LOOK)

Opinion: Dear Boko Haram, attack our politicians, not us

Sad: Gunmen attack Bauchi school, kill 5 year-old girl

Opinion: I doubt if Fulani herdsmen are responsible for these attacks

10 things you SHOULD know about Oby Ezekwesili’s speech at the APC National summit

Femi Fani-Kayode: We have become a nation run by a vampire President

#StoriesWeHear: Man chops off farmer’s hand after argument over cows

Bloody Sunday: Boko Haram attacks church, massacres 90 in Adamawa, Borno

Tragic: Cultists kill pregnant woman, student in Ogun

Horrible: 9 men arrested for rape, murder of 9-year-old girl in Sokoto

‘My husband often rapes me in the presence of our children’ – Battered wife

BIZARRE: Landlord dies after mystery rats attack him in Delta

Suspected Islamists attack Borno barracks again

Mubi attack: Army kills 12 escaping gunmen in shoot-out

Opinion: Snitches in the military

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