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September 10, 2016

Corruption in IDP camps: EFCC should rise to the occasion

The United Nations has said Nigeria is on the brink of a famine unlike any we’ve ever seen before. The number of Boko Haram refugees fleeing from war torn cities into IDP camps are nearing a million. According to reports, feeding these people and their children is becoming increasingly difficult. Almost a quarter of a... Read More
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September 10, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM VI: The Commander

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More
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September 9, 2016

You have never visited Chibok | Gov. Shettima blasts BBOG protesters

Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima has said the Bring back our girls group (BBOG ) has never taken out time to visit Chibok community. Shettima stated this when Minister of women Affairs, Aisha Jumai Alhassan paid him a courtesy visit at the government house Maiduguri on Friday. Shettima said the protests could be seen as politically... Read More
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September 8, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM IV: Jibrin went back to school

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More
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September 7, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM III: “We survived Shekau’s men, we can survive hunger”

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More
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September 7, 2016

Boko Haram: DSS releases wanted journalist, Ahmad Salkida

The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has released Ahmad Salkida, the Nigerian journalist declared wanted by the Nigerian Army for having links with the Boko Haram terrorist group, according to Premium Times. Salkida was arrested on Monday by DSS operatives when he arrived Abuja after his visa to the United Arab Emirates expired. According to sources... Read More
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September 7, 2016

Is Buhari handling #ChibokGirls issue like Jonathan did?

One of the most difficult responsibilities passed on to the Muhammadu Buhari administration from the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan is to secure the release of over 200 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014. A few of the girls have escaped in the last two years but majority are still missing and the... Read More
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September 6, 2016

Arrested journalist, Ahmed Salkida denied access to his lawyer

Nigerian journalist, Ahmed Salkida who was arrested on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikwe airport, Abuja has been denied access to his lawyer, Femi Falana, Premium Times reports. Salkida, alongside Ahmad Bolori and lawyer, Aisha Wakil had been declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over links to terrorist group, Boko Haram. Salkida had distributed the most... Read More
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September 6, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM II: F is for Fati, and Faith

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More
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September 5, 2016

Wanted journalist, Ahmed Salkida ‘arrested’ at Abuja airport

The Nigerian journalist, Ahmed Salkida, who was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over the latest Chibok girls video has been reportedly arrested. According to Sahara Reporters, Salkida was arrested on Monday after arriving the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport aboard Emirates flight EK 785 in Abuja. He was declared wanted alongside Ahmad Bolori and Aisha Wakil... Read More
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September 5, 2016

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 at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More
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September 5, 2016

Boko Haram: DSS arrests sect’s bomb makers trying to join the army

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday said it has arrested suspected Boko Haram bomb specialists who had planned to infiltrate the military by joining the Nigerian Army. This was revealed in a statement signed by one of its agents, Tony Opuiyo. “In response to the regrouping of Boko Haram elements in Kano state, the... Read More
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September 4, 2016

Simon Kolawole: Recession, recovery and our relapsing fever

Confirmed. The Nigerian economy is in recession, the first in decades. The official report by the National Bureau of Statistics is finally out, confirming what we suspected and expected all along. Many will hear the big word “recession” and ask: rece-gini? Economists define recession as two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth. As a villager,... Read More
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September 4, 2016

BBOG commends Army for fight against insurgency

The Bring Back Our Girls group on Saturday commended men of the Nigerian army over the fight against insurgency in the North-eastern part of the country. In a statement signed by its leaders, Aisha Yesufu and Oby Ezekwesili the group appreciated the Civilian JTF for its contribution to the fight against the Boko Haram sect.... Read More
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September 1, 2016

Boko Haram: Army insists Shekau is dead

The Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Lucky Irabor on Thursday insisted that leader of dreaded group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau is dead. The Commander said this during a tour of Adamawa State as part of the formations under his command. He said the individual originally identified as Shekau has been killed. “I can confirm to... Read More
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September 1, 2016

The YNaija Tracklist: Mexico will pay for Trump’s wall | Teenager caugt selling soap as phone | Herdsmen dissatisfied with Ekiti anti-grazing law

From the papers this morning – President Buhari to visit Osun state – YNaija  Herdsmen in Ekiti state dissatisfied with the state’s anti-grazing law – YNaija  Gov. Wike suspends four cabinet members for three months  – YNaija  5 suspected criminals arrested by ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ – YNaija  Police says victims of Zamfara blasphemy killings are... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Watch how Army destroyed new Boko Haram camp

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ has released the video of how members of the Nigerian Air Force destroyed a new Boko Haram camp. In the 73 seconds video released via the DHQs Twitter account, @DefenceInfoNG, the Nigerian air force dropped bombs on specific targets in a well coordinated attack. The camp was located between Malam Fatori and... Read More
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August 31, 2016

Boko Haram to release video on Chibok girls in 24 hours – Aisha Wakil

Hajiya Aisha Wakil, one of the personalities believed to have a relationship with the Boko Haram leadership says the group is ready to hold talks with the Federal Government on the fate of the 219 missing Chibok girls. According to The Nation, Aisha on Tuesday said the sect’s leadership is ready to dialogue and is set... Read More
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August 30, 2016

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

This are top five news stories that drove the conversation today 1. Mark Zuckerberg visits Nigeria Chief executive officer of social media giant, Mark Zuckerberg, has arrived Lagos, Nigeria. 2. Airforce destroys Boko Haram camp Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that its helicopter has destroyed a new Boko Haram Terrorist Camp in northern Borno... Read More
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August 29, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Sheriff’s actions fueled Boko Haram – Borno AG The attorney of general of Borno State has stated that the accusations of former governor of the state, Ali Modu Sheriff, fueled Boko Haram  2. Edo election gets messy  The campaign train of Godwin Obaseki, the candidate of... Read More
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August 29, 2016

How Ali Modu Sheriff’s action fuelled Boko Haram – Borno AG

The Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice in Borno State, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan, has reacted to claims by former governor of the state, Ali Modu Sheriff that he had no hand in the Boko Haram insurgency. Lawan said Sheriff’s actions and inactions during his time as governor fuelled the Boko Haram insurgency that has led... Read More
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August 28, 2016

The Defense spokesperson has a problem with people in “air condition in Lagos”

The Nigerian military has said it deserved some commendation even though it has been unable to rescue the abducted Chibok girls. Defense spokesperson, Brigadier-General Rabe Abubakar, said this on Saturday during a chat with Premium Times. Abubakar said abduction and attacks by terrorist group, Boko Haram has reduced by 99 percent. “Boko Haram abduction has... Read More
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August 28, 2016

Buhari: We will take all necessary measures to free Chibok girls

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his administration’s preparedness to discuss and secure the release of the 219 Chibok girls who were abducted by the Boko Haram sect. He said this while speaking with journalists in Nairobi, Kenya on the sideline of the sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development. In a statement by his Senior Special... Read More
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August 28, 2016

Buhari: Reuniting millions of IDPs with their families is my current challenge

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said reuniting over two million Internally Displaced Persons who were displaced by the Boko Haram insurgency is the current challenge of his administration. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President said this at the opening of the sixth Tokyo International Conference... Read More
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August 28, 2016

Boko Haram may carry out attacks in Lagos – Former US envoy

Former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell has warned that Lagos and Kano States may come under attack by terrorist group, Boko Haram. Campbell said the group may not be weakened by its division and may likely regroup to launch attacks on Lagos and Kano. Campbell said, “It should be anticipated that attacks on government... Read More
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August 27, 2016

Lagos is NOT one of the worst cities to live in… let’s prove it to you

by Tolu Omoyeni In the second week of August, the 2016 Global Liveability Index report was released by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Lagos still holds a spot at the bottom of the list. According to the ranking, Lagos is the 3rd worst city to live in the world, after Tripoli and Damascus. It is... Read More
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August 27, 2016

Don’t board vehicles at undesignated garages in Borno – Army warns

The Nigerian Army on Friday warned the public, particularly Borno state residents, from boarding commercial vehicles at undesignated garages. The warning was contained in a statement signed by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman. He said some remnants of the Boko Haram terrorist group may disguise as passengers and board vehicles at undesignated locations to avoid... Read More
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