Tag: Bama
[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 ...
[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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
#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, ...
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