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October 7, 2016

Waje, Lala Akindoju, Adebola Williams, others attend Conversions on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories in Lagos

Today saw the gathering of engaged citizens coming together to have a conversation on stories of victims who survived the Boko Haram insurgency in North East Nigeria. The 2-hour event tagged Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories was based on the true life accounts of Nigerians who shared their experiences and testimonies of triumph and survival with... Read More

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October 7, 2016

It’s today! The Future Project and YNaija present Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories

The Ford Foundation and The Future Project in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will be holding a 2-hour program tagged Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories. This is a gathering of engaged citizens with interest in solving the challenges faced by people living in the peace-challenged North-East area of Nigeria. It affords you an opportunity to... Read More

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October 6, 2016

We are being owed two months allowances | Troops fighting Boko Haram cry out

Troops fighting terrorist group, Boko Haram have alleged that they are being owed two months allowances by the Nigerian Army, SaharaReporters reports. According to the online news platform, the soldiers claim they have not been paid allowances for August and September. “Our allowances are usually enough to take care of our needs. But the last... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Troops neutralize male suicide bomber in Maiduguri

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Thursday neutralized a male suicide bomber at the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State. According to a statement by army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the bomber strapped with heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) vest attempted to infiltrate through the troops forward defences at Jidari Polo general area. It was said that he... Read More

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October 6, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Buhari in possession of letters implicating Jonathan for corruption President Muhammadu Buhari has in his possession letters written by former President Goodluck Jonathan requesting for “off-budget funds”. This startling revelation is contained in Buhari’s authorised biography, ‘Muhammadu Buhari: The Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria’, written by... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Sambisa the only remaining base of Boko Haram – Miltary

The Nigerian Military on Wednesday said terrorist sect, Boko Haram had been confined to Sambisa forest, ThisDay reports. The head of the counter-insurgency operation in the North-east and Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Lucky Irabor said this during a press conference in Maiduguri. Irabor said the last Boko Haram stronghold, Mallam Fatori was captured on... Read More

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October 5, 2016

‘I am now an IDP’ – Salkida

Freelance journalist Ahmad Salkida on Wednesday declared himself as an Internally Displaced Person (IDP). Salkida who has accused the Federal Government of ruining his life and rendering his family homeless made the disclosure via his Twitter account. I am now an IDP… — Ahmad Salkida (@A_Salkida) October 5, 2016 Speaking on the issue, Salkida on Tuesday accused... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Buhari rejected Boko Haram’s N1.7trn ransom for Chibok girls

More revelations have arisen as to why negotiations to secure the rescue of the abducted girls may have stalled. This is due to the terrorist sect, Boko Haram demanding €5billion (about N1.7 trillion) from the Federal Government to free the abducted 219 Chibok girls. These facts are contained in the autobiography of President Muhammadu Buhari, titled,... Read More

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October 4, 2016

Boko Haram: Air Force launches ‘Operation forest storm’

The Nigerian Air Force on Tuesday launched a new operation ‘Operation Forest Storm’, aimed at eliminating the inflow of Boko Haram insurgents from the northern part of Borno State to the South. This was revealed by the Chief of Training and Operations, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Abdullahi Iya at the NAF base Yola in... Read More

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October 4, 2016

Army arrests suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian army has arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist in Borno. The terrorist, Adamu Nuhu was picked up on Sunday afternoon at Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area, Southern Borno State following a tip off by well meaning Nigerians. According to a statement by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman three women suspected to be spouses of... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Opinion: Can fossil fuel companies be banned from global climate negotiations?

by Chinma George ‘For the love of money is the root of all evil. Money answereth all things’. These are two quotes from the Bible (1st Timothy 6v10, Ecclesiastics 10 v 19) that not only reflect human behaviour but also constitute a major element of businesses worldwide. Money! Can we curb our love for money... Read More

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October 2, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. The Thread: That moment when Eldee bashed the media over Amber Rose’s Slut Walk Lanre Dabiri the rapper, better known by his stage name Eldee, stylized as eLDee, is not happy today at all. He went on Twitter ranting about Slut Walks, hoes and... Read More

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Sultan

October 2, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Dear Sultan, Fulani herdsmen are not foreign terrorists

by Jude Ndukwe At the advent of renewed mindless attacks by Fulani herdsmen on fellow Nigerians with the height of it all coming in Agatu and Enugu where, as usual, hundreds of innocent and defenceless citizens were mowed down in cold blood, invasions which caused a huge outcry among well-meaning Nigerians and the international community,... Read More

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October 2, 2016

Boko Haram: FG still open to dialogue with Boko Haram – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed says the Federal Government has not foreclosed negotiations with terrorist group, Boko Haram. Mohammed made the disclosure at a live programme on Channel Television titled “Nigeria at 56: Recursive, Resilient, Rising.” He said critics of the government were not being fair as the Chibok girls situation should... Read More

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September 29, 2016

Opinion: The political strategy that is Boko Haram

by Adetayo Adesola Giles Fraser wrote an article in the Guardian in 2015 tagged ‘It’s not the religion that creates terrorists; it’s the politics’. The language of violent jihad may borrow its vocabulary from Islamic theology, but the root motivation is always politics. The terrorist group Boko Haram in Nigeria is a glaring example where... Read More

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September 28, 2016

We will start rescue operations for Boko Haram abductees – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Wednesday said the Nigerian Army will soon launch “Operation Rescue Final” aimed at rescuing all abducted persons by terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said this when the House of Representatives Committee on Army visited him. He said, “Once we start (the operation), we will not relent until... Read More

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September 28, 2016

Boko Haram: We will rebuild destroyed churches before December – Shettima

Governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima has promised to rebuild churches destroyed by Boko Haram terrorists in Lassa, southern Borno. Shettima made the disclosure on Wednesday when he accessed the level of damage in Lassa in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state. “We will rebuild churches, private and public buildings destroyed by the insurgents.... Read More

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September 28, 2016

We will deal decisively with killer herdsmen – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says the Nigerian Army is fully committed to dealing with the menace of killer herdsmen across the country. Buratai said this while fielding questions from the FCT chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The Army Chief reiterated the commitment of the army in routing out insurgents... Read More

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September 27, 2016

Boko Haram didn’t hoist any flag at Boftari village, Borno – Army

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said terrorist group, Boko Haram didn’t hoist any flag at Boftari village yesterday after its attack on the settlement, contrary to claims in the media. In a statement signed by Army Spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the army said the terrorists left immediately after attacking the village. The army also confirmed... Read More

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September 27, 2016

The Media Blog: That’s how the Nigerian Army packed 10 journalists from one media house

The Nigerian Army now suddenly has an interest in the media. Before you start thinking it’s good stuff, let’s put it to you like this: The Nigerian Army is crossing lines and attempting to silence the Nigerian media. First, it was Ahmad Salkida, the journalist who has exclusive access to Boko Haram. He got arrested... Read More

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September 27, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today 1. Lagos warns against cholera outbreak The Lagos State government has warned its citizens about the recent outbreak of cholera after 45 cases of the disease were recorded at Isolo Local Council Area of the state. 2. Melaye tell FCT Minister to slaughter stray cows Senator... Read More

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September 26, 2016

Boko Haram: Shekau is a mad man – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Monday said Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau is a mad man. He said this while reacting to the recent video released by the sect leader. Buratai said: “He – Shekau – is a mad man. “We don’t have anything to tell him, he is on... Read More

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September 26, 2016

FBI train Nigeria police, other security agencies on bomb blast investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States of America (FBI) have trained 31 participants drawn from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Army, the Nigerian Navy, the Nigerian Air Force, the office of the National Security Adviser and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. The participants were trained on investigating post-blasts scenes. The team of bomb experts from... Read More

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September 26, 2016

Boko Haram: We won’t allow any terrorist group distract us – Shettima

Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima on Monday said he would not allow recent attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in some parts of the state to disturb his planned rebuilding of destroyed structures. Shettima said this while speaking with newsmen in Bama, headquarters of Bama Local Government Area of the state. He said, “They are also vendors of... Read More

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September 26, 2016

IED kills 4 soldiers, injures 19 others in Borno

The Nigerian military on Sunday lost four of its men to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Borno state. The unfortunate incident occurred as the troops were on administration patrol. In a statement issued by the Army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, the wounded soldiers are currently in stable condition. The statement read, “Today (Sunday), troops... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Shekau is mentally sick, unstable | Army reacts to new Boko Haram video

The Nigerian Army on Sunday has reacted to the new video by terrorist group, Boko Haram showing its leader, Abubakar Shekau. In a statement by Army Spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the army said Nigerians should not be bothered about the content of the video, stating that he has already been defeated. The army also said... Read More

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September 25, 2016

LONG READ: What shall we do about the North East?

Surely you must have noticed, the North East of Nigeria has been on a multi-year war that had killed thousands and left millions homeless. Which is perhaps the problem – a lack of precision can lead to a lack of empathy, so that slowly a citizenry finds itself deadened to ‘thousands’ and ‘millions’; just another... Read More

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September 25, 2016

BREAKING: ‘Injured’ Boko Haram leader, Shekau releases new video (WATCH)

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau who was said to have been injured during a raid on Sambisa forest has released a new video. In the video released on Sunday, Shekau was seen between a pile of Qur’an and two fighters while reading in Arabic from a book. Recall that the Defence headquarters had claimed that... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Boko Haram: Journalist Salkida says Shekau has released a new video but…

Journalist, Ahmad Salkida who was declared wanted and arrested by the Nigerian Army for releasing a video of the abducted Chibok girls on Sunday said Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has released a new video. Salkida, however said he would not release the video following his arrest by the army for releasing a previous clip.... Read More

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September 24, 2016

No Nigerian territory occupied by terrorists – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says no Nigerian territory is under the control of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said such claims were unfounded as no local government is occupied by the sect. In recent weeks Boko Haram has renewed attacks in the North-East killing some soldiers in the process. Buratai made... Read More

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