by James Sambo Prominent northerners have implored the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to declare amnesty for Boko Haram insurgents when he takes over power on May 29. The elders who made the call include the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Mohammed Uwais and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Ambassador Babagana Kingibe and... Read More

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May 4, 2013

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No one gave amnesty for “Agbekoya uprising in 1970” – United Aladura Church Worldwide speaks up

by Rachel Ogbu The United Aladura Church Worldwide has accused governors of the state where Boko Haram thrives of shielding the faceless group to commit atrocities against Nigerians. The church is now asking President Goodluck Jonathan to take a conclusive step and declare a state of emergency in the affected states to end the bloodshed.... Read More

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April 23, 2013

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Everyone has to have a say: Sat Guru Maharaj Ji advises President Jonathan against Boko Haram amnesty

by Chi Ibe It’s not every time you hear Sat Guru Maharaj Ji speak to the press but in Port Harcourt, Rivers State recently, the cleric was moved by the happenings and urged President Goodluck Jonathan not to grant the Islamic sect, Boko Haram any amnesty. The spiritual head of One Love Family said the Boko... Read More

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April 12, 2013

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Opinion: Boko Haram rejects amnesty offer – now what? I have 4 suggestions

by Zainab Usman “Mr Shekau said his group had done no wrong and so an amnesty would not be applicable to them. It was the Nigerian government that was committing atrocities against Muslims, he said. “Surprisingly, the Nigerian government is talking about granting us amnesty. What wrong have we done? On the contrary, it is... Read More

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April 7, 2013

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“Forgive Boko Haram as my late husband forgave the Niger Delta militants” – Turai Yar’Adua tells Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu The wife of former President Umaru Yar’Adua, Turai Yar’Adua, has implored President Goodluck Jonathan to forgive the Islamic group, Boko Haram just like her late husband forgave the militants in the Niger Delta. Speaking in Lagos during the Award Gala Night organised by the Niger Delta Young Professionals on Friday, Turai advised President Jonathan to ignore anyone... Read More

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March 27, 2013

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‘Granting amnesty to Boko Haram could decrease the killings in the North’ – Afenifere

by Rachel Ogbu The Boko Haram amnesty recommendations have been at the peak of discussion in the last two weeks. Yesterday, the Northern Economic Summit and the Afenifere Renewal Group joined in with both groups taking very different sides on the matter. According to reports, the ARG said granting amnesty to Boko Haram could decrease the killings in... Read More

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