Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have arrested two prominent politicians and a traditional ruler who are alleged to be sponsors of terrorist group, Boko Haram in Borno State. Their identities have however been withheld. One of the politicians who is also a spiritualist had fled the state when he learnt military men were on his... Read More

Boki Haram, Operation Lafiya Dole, sponsors

January 28, 2017

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It is tough handling IDPs displaced by Boko Haram – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said handling Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North East was very tough. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, Osinbajo said the government was focused on providing a better life for the IDPs. Osinbajo spoke while receiving the Executive Director of the... Read More

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Boki Haram, handling, IDPs, North Rast, Yemi Osinbajo

January 14, 2017

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Boko Haram: Troops repel attack in Borno, kill 10

The Nigerian Army on Friday repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in the northern part of Borno State, leading to the death of 10 insurgents. Spokesperson of the army, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman said the insurgents attempted an attack on troops location in Kangarwa village of Kukawa local government. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation... Read More

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Boki Haram, Repel attack, troops

January 3, 2017

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Boko Haram: Army repels attack on Adamawa community

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday warded off an early morning attack by fleeing insurgents on Dar village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa. Madagali LGA chairman, Yusuf Mohammed lauded security operatives for their prompt response. Spokesman of 28 Task-Force Battalion, Mubi, Maj. Akintoye Badare, while confirming the attack said there was no casualty on... Read More

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