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[The Injustice Blog] Is Bama really safe?
Bama, one of the local governments under Dikwa Emirate in Maiduguri, Borno, with a population of almost three hundred thousand inhabitants, was a community renowned for its commercial activities, especially…
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[The Injustice Blog] We should be ashamed of ourselves as a Nation
Nigeria has refused to evolve from where it is, to where it ought to be. We have tried the military and democratic forms of government - The result is nothing…
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Police continue clampdown on IDPs’ protests in Maiduguri
The Nigerian Police, Borno command, has arrested some internally displaced persons (IDPs) who staged a peaceful demonstration on Sunday. Reference: The group (protesters on Sunday) led by the Chairman, Bama…
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IDPs in Maiduguri stage peaceful protest
An NGO, the Bama Initiative for Human Development Sunday, staged a peaceful protest in Maiduguri. Their demands: The group’s Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Hassan, said that the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) would…
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Osinbajo meets security chiefs, Borno governor over reconstruction of Bama
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met security chiefs and the Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima over the situation in Bama. The meeting of the Bama Initiative (Reconstruction and Rehabilitation…
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The Thread: Lessons from how Indomie, Bama, Hollandia conquered the Nigerian market
If you're running a company new to the Nigerian landscape or you're an entrepreneur or sales person, this thread holds important lessons about how to sell and make impact. How…
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Buratai orders probe of alleged sexual assault in Bama IDP camp
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has ordered investigation into alleged sexual abuse of female internally displaced persons (IDP) in Bama camp, Borno State. The women in the camp had…
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Stanley Azuakola profiles Kashim Shettima: The Comforter-in-chief (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)
In late September 2016, the governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, gathered his closest aides and relocated to Bama town, 70 kilometres from Maiduguri, the state capital, with one promise…
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Civilian JTF replaces troops to secure Bama
Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force and vigilante group have been saddled with the responsibility of securing the recaptured town of Bama in Borno State. Borno State Governor, Kashim…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM I: The boy from Bama
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing the stories of hope, strength and survival from North-East Nigeria
by Eromo Egbejule In an age where social media has made it increasingly urgent for newsrooms to break the news at, well, breakneck speed, and in a country where media…
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YNaija Editorial: The humanitarian crisis in the North-east
A major plank of the Buhari administration was the pledge to end the insurgency in the North-east. It met on the ground a war against Boko Haram that had been…
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Army defeats Boko Haram, 2 Borno emirs return to their palaces
The victories recorded by the Nigerian Army over terrorist sect, Boko Haram has in recent times started taking full effect in the liberated communities in the North East. Apart from…
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After being ‘humbled’, Lai Mohammed does a few push-ups with Army officers (PHOTOS)
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, paid a visit to Bama and Konduga in Borno state, over the weekend. The Minister, who visited war-torn areas of the towns, also…
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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.…
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80 Boko Haram commanders, foot soldiers surrender in Bama
80 members of the Boko Haram sect; commanders, foot soldiers and logistics suppliers have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in Bama, Borno state. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani…
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Boko Haram commander arrested as 178 captives are rescued by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian military has announced the arrest of a Boko Haram commander as well as the rescue of 178 captured people. The army revealed on Sunday, August 2, that the Boko…
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Has the Army really liberated Bama from Boko Haram?
by James Sambo The conflicting reports about the recapture of Bama from Boko Haram insurgents has raised pertinent questions this morning. Punch newspapers stated that the Nigerian Army has launched…
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Army sacks 203 soldiers in secret court-martial
by Kolapo Olapoju For allegedly disobeying a direct order from their commanding officer, 203 soldiers have been reportedly dismissed by the Nigerian Army during a clandestine court martial. One of the sacked…
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Terrible: New video shows Boko Haram men killing civilians in a school dormitory
by Panshak Ibrahim A new video released to journalists on Saturday, December 20, shows armed Boko Haram insurgents killing defenseless civilians in what looked like a school dormitory. According to Boko…
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Terrorism: Step aside soldiers, Borno residents prefer local vigilantes
by James Sambo Borno residents have urged their state government to employ the services of local hunters and vigilantes in recovering towns and villages captured by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Unconfirmed reports…
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If GEJ is re-elected, Nigeria will fall apart – Senator Ahmed Zanna
by James Sambo Senator Ahmed Zanna has warned that Nigeria will disintegrate if President Goodluck Jonathan is re-elected at the 2015 presidential elections. Zanna, who represents Borno Central Senatorial zone,…
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Battle for Borno: Military shoots Boko Haram commander in Konduga
by James Gambo As the war on insurgents rages on in Nigeria, soldiers have killed scores of Boko Haram members at Konduga, near Maiduguri. Among those killed is a feared Boko…
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Nigerian troops kill over 100 militants in Borno
by Isi Esene The fear expressed by Nigerians over the rumoured advance of Boko Haram militants into Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State appear to be misplaced as military sources…
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Are we still part of Nigeria? ‘Concerned Bama Indigenes’ want to know
by James Sambo Contrary to the Nigerian military's claims that it has recaptured the town of Bama, Borno, from the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, the indigenes of…
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Boko Haram has taken over 11 towns in Borno and Adamawa
by Kolapo Olapoju In the last month, the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has forcefully spread its tentacles beyond its strongholds in the forest to capturing towns and communities. From…
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Finally he speaks! The full text of Borno governor, Kashim Shettima’s speech
Fellow, and dear citizens of Borno State, In recent days and weeks, we have come under renewed and augmented attacks, waged against all of us, by an armed minority that…
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Battle of Bama: Military gain upper hand with airstrikes
by James Sambo As the Battle for Bama, the second largest town in Borno State, heats up, the Army has gained some grounds, a source has said. The Chief of Air Staff, Air…
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Opinion: Boko Haram- To win, the Nigerian Army should stop lying to Nigerians
by Kingsley Ahanonu As I write this, I do so with a concern over the implicit challenge to the security of my person. But nevertheless, I'll not fret for this…
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#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: Boko Haram’s siege of Bama
Today's talk is anchored by Tega Onojaife, yes, the sports lady. We are talking about the ongoing Battle for Bama, and Cheta is at pains to point out that as…
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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
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