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OPC commends DSS for arrest of Boko Haram terrorists in Lagos
The Oodua People’s Congress(OPC) has commended the efforts of the Department of State Services for its vigilance, which led to the arrest of suspected Boko Haram members in Lagos State. This…
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DSS arrests Boko Haram members, kidnappers
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has arrested members of the Boko Haram sect and some kidnappers in a series of operations. In a statement by Tony Opuiyo…
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Why I posed as a Boko Haram member – Suspect reveals (PICTURED)
by S'ola Filani Security forces operating in Abuja metropolis have arrested a man who specializes in creating panic by sending out text messages threatening attack by Boko Haram terrorists. The…
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What are you really worth? – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze A good request on the face of it, but one made without a knowledge of the complexities of the situation on the ground, such as the…
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Boko Haram members – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwaze Not a few Lagosians were stuck in a spot of traffic on Friday because a few khaki boys, or area boys, depending on who you listen…
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12 killed, 3 drown as Islamic militants raid village in Borno
by Oke Efagene File photo Suspected Islamist gunmen shot dead 12 people in 2 separate attacks carried out on villages near the border between Nigeria and Niger. Locals said that…
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Guilty: 4 Boko Haram members sentenced to life imprisonment
by Rachel Ogbu Four men said to be members of Boko Haram sect have been sentenced to life imprisonment for causing death of several Nigerians through terrorist acts. The Federal High…
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Boko Haram: 90 women and children to be freed from detention
by Rachel Ogbu (Photo;Punch) About 90 women and children are believed to be among the first batch of people to be released in connection with activities of the Boko Haram…
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Why Jonathan ordered the release of Boko Haram suspects – Doyin Okupe
Suspected members of Boko Haram sect in court during a trial The presidency on Wednesday explained its decision to authorise the release of women, children and other suspected Boko Haram…
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#SOE: Dislodged Boko Haram members regroup in Adamawa
by Rachel Ogbu Boko Haram members are said to be are regrouping in the mountainous forests of Adamawa state after they fled military attacks in the border communities of Borno…
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#SOE: 65 suspected Boko Haram members arrested in Borno
by Rachel Ogbu Special Forces from the Joint Task Force have arrested 65 suspected Boko Haram members in Borno State as the state of emergency enters its third day. 11…
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Boko Haram needs a presidential amnesty handout for peace to reign – Sultan of Sokoto
by Rachel Ogbu The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III has suggested that if the Federal government offered a presidential amnesty to even one member of the Boko Haram sect, could make…
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You have no case against us: Suspected Suleja bombers tell FG in court
by Chi Ibe Nuraini Suleiman, counsel on behalf of the suspected Boko Haram members told a Federal High Court in Abuja that there were no evidence to link the accused persons to the alleged…
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