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August 15, 2016

Chibok girls’ swap won’t halt military operations – Chief of Defence Staff

The Chief of Defence Staff, Lt.-Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin, on Monday said the demand by Boko Haram terrorists that their members in captivity be swapped with the abducted Chibok girls was a political one, and would have no effect on military operations to flush them out. Olonishakin made the remark while addressing Statehouse correspondents after a... Read More

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August 15, 2016

7 terrible things Kayode Ogundamisi wants you to know about Buhari’s government

It certainly is safe to declare that gloomy clouds have cast over the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari despite the gargantuan goodwill it enjoyed before and after the 2015 general elections. The clouds have cast so thickly that several ardent supporters of the government have turned tail to declare a loss of confidence in the... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Just In: I know the Boko Haram boys – ‘Wanted’ journalist, Aisha Wakil

Following a statement by the Nigerian Army declaring three journalists- Ahmad Salkida, Ahmed Bolori and Aisha Wakil, wanted over the recent video by terrorist group, Boko Haram, the latter has said the Nigerian Army had always known she had a connection with the group. In a statement released on Monday, Aisha revealed that she had in... Read More

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August 15, 2016

Morning Devotion: Why did the Army declare Ahmad Salkida wanted?

Following the release of the latest Boko Haram video showing the Chibok Girls, the Nigerian Army has declared a journalist, Ahmad Salkida, wanted. Why? Take a listen.

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August 15, 2016

Chibok girls: Parents, group wants FG to swap girls with Boko Haram detainees

Parents of abducted Chibok girls and the BringBackOurGirls group on Sunday asked the Federal Government to swap the girls with detained Boko Haram suspects. This was following a video of the girls which was released on Sunday, where the group claimed that some of the girls were killed in air strike by the Air Force. In... Read More

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August 15, 2016

‘Nigerians shouldn’t take Fani-Kayode seriously’ – Ali Modu Sheriff

Just in case you don’t know, Ali Modu Sheriff, the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has paid his dues in politics and is qualified to contest for the Presidency. Sheriff, a former Borno state governor, stated this while speaking on a Channels Television programme on Sunday. He noted that he is a highly principled... Read More

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August 15, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Boko Haram leaks Chibok girls video | Army declares freelance journalist wanted | 2016 set to smash heat record | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Nigerian Army declares journalist, Salkida wanted for ties to Boko Haram- YNaija Boko Haram releases new video allegedly showing the kidnapped Chibok girls- YNaija BBOG identifies one of the girls in new video as Yakubu Dorcas- Nation Garba Shehu jumps to Buhari’s defence, explains why the world loves... Read More

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August 14, 2016

10 takeaways from Garba Shehu’s tweets in defence of Pres. Buhari

The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu on Sunday wrote an article where he defended the President, Muhammadu Buhari. Shehu wrote on a several issues ranging from the sliding economy, ‘defeat’ of the Islamic insurgent group, Boko Haram, to the fight against corruption and more. Here are 10 things we learnt… Patience is... Read More

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August 14, 2016

Chibok girls: Military responds to Boko Haram over content of new video

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has released a statement denying claims by Boko Haram in a new video of purported Chibok girls accusing the military of killing some of the girls in air strikes. Read the full statement below; The Defence Headquarters on Sunday said it was examining the latest video from Boko Haram group purporting... Read More

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August 14, 2016

Update: Army declares freelance journalist, Ahmad Salkida wanted

The Nigerian Army on Sunday declared freelance journalist, Ahmad Salkida wanted. The Army made the declaration on Sunday in a statement released by the Army spokesperson Colonel Sani Usman. The Army spokesperson said Salkida was declared wanted due to recent incidents that showed he had links and contact with the group. NIGERIAN ARMY DECLARES AHMED... Read More

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August 14, 2016

We are working on the girls’ release| FG reacts to latest Chibok girls video

Following a video of abducted Chibok girls released on Sunday by terrorists group, Boko Haram, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said the Federal Government is in touch with those purportedly behind the video. He said this in a statement released by his Special Adviser, Segun Adeniyi on Sunday. The Minister said, ”We... Read More

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August 14, 2016

Just In: Boko Haram releases new video of Chibok girls (WATCH)

Terrorist group Boko Haram have released a new video showing footage of the abducted school girls from Chibok. In the video released by the group and made available to freelance journalist Ahmad Salkida who published it to YouTube, many young girls are seen fully dressed in hijabs as the camera spans their faces. Also one of the girls was... Read More

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August 14, 2016

President Buhari should pay attention to this poll

This past week was notable for some who supported Buhari’s campaign having to come out openly to apologise for that support, and apologise to anyone they helped convince along the way. It is a sign of how bad the Buhari administration has performed since coming to power in May 2015 and how much support he... Read More

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August 12, 2016

Boko Haram: 200 children re-united with their parents – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday said it had reunited more than 200 children with their parents affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. This was revealed by the Head of Operations, NEMA, Adamawa and Taraba office in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola. Bello said the International Committee... Read More

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August 12, 2016

Boko Haram: Troops rescue 5 women, arrests 4 fleeing terrorists

The Nigerian Army has said its troops on Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Thursday recovered two heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried in the ground at Gombori Borno State after information provided by an arrested terrorism suspect, Lawan Abbai. This is in a statement released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Usman Sani on... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Lifebank founder, Temie Giwa has NO regrets voting for Buhari – and she explains why (TWEETS)

This is the season of apologies and regrets as many young and influential Nigerians have come out to publicly denounced President Buhari’s administration and apologize for supporting Buhari. Despite this, one person remains unapologetic for voting President Buhari. Temie Giwa, the CEO and founder of Life Bank, in the following tweets explains why she has... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Podcast: #GoodVibesOnly presents all the good news from Nigeria in the past week

It’s the second edition of #GoodVibesOnly, a podcast where the host takes you on a trip round the length and breath of the Nigerian media to find the most positive stories – those stories that will give you hope and strength. Take a listen and download the podcast below: https://m.mixcloud.com/ynaija/good-vibes-only-10th-august/

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August 10, 2016

Boko Haram: U.S. pledges $37m aid for victims

The United States on Wednesday pledged $37m aid for victims of Boko Haram. The pledge was made in Abuja by the United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria. The U.S. government will provide “more than $37m in additional humanitarian assistance.” “Approximately five million people need emergency food assistance,” the mission said. The regional director of the... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Boko Haram killed 1,900 herdsmen in 4 years – Cattle breeders

About 1,900 herdsmen have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists in separate attacks within four years in Borno, the Al-Hayah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria said on Wednesday. Chairman of the Association, Alhaji Ibrahim Mafa also said a total of about 169, 000 cows; 63, 000 rams; goats and sheep have been lost by the... Read More

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August 10, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Budget padding: EFCC invites Dogara The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has invited the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, over allegations of budget padding. 2. Presidency did not sign a padded budget The Presidency says that the 2016 Appropriation Bill signed... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Boko Haram: Members flee to Europe as food scarcity hits sect’s camp

Intelligence sources have reported that the camp of extremist group, Boko Haram in the North-East is experiencing food scarcity thereby forcing members to abandon their ‘cause’. According to a Daily Mail report on Tuesday, some Boko Haram suicide bombers and militants were seen heading for Europe, while others are travelling to fight for the Islamic... Read More

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Boko Haram: Shekau appears in new video, vows to fight on

Erstwhile leader of extremist group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has appeared in a new video where he vowed to continue his fight against Nigeria and the world. Shekau had reappeared again in an audio message last week, after Islamic State Group, ISIS, name Abu Musab Al-Barnawi as the group’s leader. Shekau called Al-Barnawi an infidel... Read More

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Opinion: The reality of the ‘stockholm syndrome’ and Boko Haram lovers

by Anthony Ogunlowo Right now more and more people, hostages, are being rescued from the clutches of the Boko Haram sect. Many of them who were abducted as girls are returning as mothers having had children with their abductors. Unfortunately many of the returning women are being ostracized by their own families and communities for having... Read More

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If Boko Haram kills christians, we will… – Niger Delta militant group

A militant group, the Niger Delta Revolutionary Crusaders (NDRC) on Saturday, vowed to carry out reprisal attacks if Boko Haram kills Christians and burn down churches in the north, as threatened by its new leader, Abu Musab Al Barnawi. The group threatened to kill Muslims and burn down mosques in the Niger Delta region if... Read More

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Wakaa! The Musical made history in London – here are 5 takeaways from that success

After conquering Lagos in December 2015 and making a future President laugh in the process, “Wakaa! The Musical” went off to London at the end of July and became the first Nigerian musical to show – and sell out – in London as well. Here are 5 lessons to learn from that success. 1. Shut... Read More

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Borno IDPs to get free legal services

The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), and the Nigeria Bar Association have inaugurated a free legal and counselling services programme for Internally Displaced Persons affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. This information was contained in a statement by the Senior External Relations Officer of UNHCR, Francis Garriba, on Friday in Abuja. The inauguration... Read More

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Boko Haram: EU provides additional €12.5m aid for IDPs

The European Commission has said it would give an additional €12.5m as humanitarian aid to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon as a result of Boko Haram activities. The EC in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the additional aid became necessary as activities of the terrorist group has severely... Read More

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Boko Haram: New leader Al-Barnawi replies Shekau (LISTEN)

The new leader of deadly terrorist group Boko Haram, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi has replied erstwhile leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau in audio statement. Shekau had released an audio message claiming he was deceived and calling Al-Barnawi an infidel, shortly after he (Al-Barnawi) was announced leader by Islamic State Group, ISIS. In his reply which... Read More

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Boko Haram: ONSA blames fertilizer firms for security sabotage

The Federal Government has indicted top fertilizer companies in Nigeria, Notore Petrochemical and Indorama Eleme Petrochemical, of sabotaging national security and economy by being a conduit through which the insurgents, especially the Boko Haram terrorists and Niger Delta militants obtain explosive materials wrecking havoc across the country. This is coming as the Nigerian security and... Read More

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Boko Haram: We will kill all Christians – New leader, Al-Barnawi

The new Boko Haram leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, has reportedly threatened to bomb churches and kill Christians in Nigeria while promising to end attacks on mosques and markets used by ordinary Muslims. He said this in an interview published on Wednesday by the Islamic State group, on its al-Nabaa newspaper. As translated by SITE Intelligence... Read More

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