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FG abused legal process – Dasuki

Immediate past National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has told an Abuja High Court that the federal government planned to ambush him with double jeopardy in the three criminal charges against him in three different high courts in Abuja. Dasuki said that the federal government in its quest to nail him has engaged... Read More

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Chibok Girls: Presidency calls for support from BBOG group

The Presidency has called for support from groups campaigning for the return of over 217 school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Chibok community in Borno state on April 16, 2016. In a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu the presidency appealed to... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falana, others want Buratai fired | Senators ready to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu | Yoruba people will never be slaves | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana requests President Buhari to fire Army Chief Burutai if he won’t resign over Dubai properties. Punch Robbery suspect doesnt need bulletproof vests, he told the police bullets can’t pierce his skin Vanguard 14 senators line up to testify against Senate President and his... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: The cloud hanging over Buratai

Since becoming Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has taken personal charge of the war against Boko Haram, and has had significant success to the point that something approaching normal life has resumed in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. For the first time in 5 years, residents of that city were able to celebrate Eid,... Read More

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BREAKING: 6 dead in suicide attack on Borno mosque

The Nigerian Army has reported 2 suicide bomb attacks in Damboa, Borno state at about 5:15a.m on Friday. According to a statement released by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the first suicide bomber could not gain entry into the mosque targeted for destruction. He said, “The first suicide bomber targeted... Read More

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Nigerian Army airstrike clear Boko Haram terrorists (WATCH)

The Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole recorded another successful raid in its air campaign against Boko Haram Terrorists as 2 fighter aircraft struck a Boko Haram location in Northern Borno. The location lies between Tumbum Rego and Malkonory about 25km from Kangarwa. The army released a video footage of the successful operation. The location,... Read More

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For the first time in 5 years, Borno state celebrates Eid-el-Fitri openly

It’s good news in Borno state as for the first time in 5 years, residents are allowed to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri on the streets. Because of the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, the state had barred all vehicular movements during all festivities, be it Islamic and Christian since 2011. Much to the delight of the... Read More

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Boko Haram spy killed by soldiers (VIEWER DISCRETION)

On Tuesday, men of the Nigerian Army ambushed and killed an alleged Boko Haram spy at Barwati village, Kukawa LGA. The terrorist was killed while trying to gain access into the military location in a bid to infiltrate the troop’s position. 1 AK-47 rifle, 59 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one 40mm x 46mm BGL2... Read More

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‘Lack of transparency’ | House of Rep condemn FG’s approach to IDP situation

The House of representatives, on Monday, lambasted the Federal Government for its effort at tackling the problem of Internally Displaced Persons in the North-East. According to a document released by the House Committee on IDPs, Refugees & Federal Government Initiatives on North-East Region, the support services provided by the Federal Government weren’t reaching those for which it... Read More

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Just In: Army kills two female suicide bombers

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, disclosed that three female bombers has been gunned down in Monguno, Borno state, while they were preparing to attack Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting spokesman of the army, Sani Usman. The statement said that the bombers attempted to attack the IDPS... Read More

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We received only N345m ‘cash donation’ for IDPs – Shettima

The Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, disclosed that his administration got only N345 million cash donation as against the allegation that billions of Naira was given for help to Boko Haram victims. The governor said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja. He noted that his government has received assistance from other state... Read More

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‘8 soldiers wounded’ after 3-hour gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that its troops were engaged in a 3-hour gun battle with Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday while the troops were clearing the area of terrorists. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman, in a statement, noted that the terrorists had mounted a surprise reprisal attack on the Army, however, about eight... Read More

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Nigerian troops ambush, kill Boko Haram insurgents in multiple operations

Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 8 Task Force Division, on Thursday, successfully ambushed Boko Haram terrorists at Gudumbali in the Northern art of Borno state. The terrorists were crossing the region to another location with logistics materials before being intercepted by the soldiers at Garere Junction. According to a statement signed by Colonel Sani... Read More

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10 killed as suicide bomber attacks Nigeria-Cameroon border town

About ten persons were killed in a Boko Haram suicide bomb blast that occurred on Thursday in the town of Djakana near the Nigerian border. According to a security source who spoke to newsmen, the victims of the attack were mostly members of a vigilante group that work to combat terror. The security source was quoted by... Read More

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President Buhari's bodyguard allegedly linked to Boko Haram

President Buhari’s bodyguard ‘linked to Boko Haram’

A bodyguard attached to President Muhammadu Buhari, Hassan Aminu, is alleged to have ties to Boko Haram terrorist sect. Vanguard reports that Aminu was arrested by security agents following the discovery of his connection to the insurgents. The report asserts that the Presidency is yet to confirm Aminu’s arrest as the matter is a National Security... Read More

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24 Boko Haram insurgents arrested along Cameroon’s border

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) charged with combating Boko Haram insurgency, on Wednesday, announced that it intercepted 24 terrorist escaping along the Cameroonian border. This disclosure was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the task force, Mohammed Dole. He noted that the escaping insurgents were fleeing from the combined onslaught of Nigerian troops and... Read More

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‘We can only believe in change, anti-corruption war if Buhari sacks Buratai’

The Conference of Nigerian Civil Rights Activists (CNCRA) has described the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai as “a square peg in a round hole” over his ownership of two properties in Dubai. The CNCRA, in a statement released by its Convener, Ifeanyi Odili, in Abuja on Tuesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to... Read More

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‘We’re developing cyber warriors, we’ll defeat internet Boko Haram’ – Army

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says defeated Boko Haram insurgents operating from the internet, are behind the reports that his family acquired two properties in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The Army Chief vowed to defeat the cyber terrorists the same way land insurgents were destroyed by Nigerian troops. Minister of Defence,... Read More

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Boko Haram insurgents now disguise as ‘vigilantes, hunters’

The Nigerian Army has revealed that insurgents of terrorist sect, Boko Haram now disguise as civilian vigilantes and hunters. Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Acting Director Defence Information, made this disclosure in a statement released on Monday. “Following the coordinated military offensive against the remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists in Sambisa forest, the fleeing terrorists now... Read More

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‘Nigerians should reject this sad tale of lies, siege on their conscience’ – Army

The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that its officials diverted funds intended for the fight against terrorism. Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri on Saturday, the Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, stated that the Army will not be distracted from its anti-terrorism war. While describing the reports as baseless and wicked, Irabor... Read More

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’30 IDPs (mostly children) die of hunger daily in Bama’

In the aftermath of the blistering effects of Boko Haram attacks in the North East of Nigeria, hunger and starvation is killing people in large numbers. According to research conducted by Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), over 200 refugees displaced by Boko Haram attacks have starved to death in the last month in Bama. The research was... Read More

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Warning: Boko Haram insurgency may create ‘a generation of drug addicts’

A man in the Internally Displaced Person camp at Daloi, Maiduguri has revealed that he got addicted to drugs to forget the memories of his parents and sister who were brutally murdered during an attack on their town by Boko Haram insurgents. The 30-year-old man, Abubakar Mala hails from Gamboru-Ngala, in Borno State. Speaking to News... Read More

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We’ve dealt with Boko Haram, their ideology is next – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the immediate task of the federal government is to wipe out the ideology of Boko Haram, having largely crippled the insurgent group. Osinbajo was quoted to have said this at the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday, while hosting Australian foreign affairs assistant secretary, Mathew Neuhaus. “We have already dealt with Boko... Read More

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11 Boko Haram insurgents ‘arrested’

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, announced that its troops, in conjunction with a vigilante group, has cleared out Bitta-Dambo of Boko Haram terrorist, killing four terrorists and injuring several others. This disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman. During the course of the operation, the... Read More

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Boko Haram’s book of ‘spiritual indoctrination’ discovered in Borno

A “spiritual book” purportedly used by Boko Haram to indoctrinate new members has been discovered by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). Commandant of the NSCDC in Borno, Ibrahim Abdullahi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria. The book, which was written in Arabic, was said to have... Read More

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Boko Haram insurgent arrested while using ATM

The Adamawa state police command on Friday, announced the arrest of a suspected member of the Boko Haram terrorist sect. The suspected insurgent was said to have been arrested while trying to make some withdrawal at an automated teller machine (ATM) in Gombi. Spokesperson of the Adamawa police command, Othman Mohammed, said the suspect is... Read More

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Boko Haram ‘Ameer, engineer’ arrested by Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army, on Friday, announced that it has arrested the leader of Boko Haram at Tumbin Gini, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno state. This was contained in a statement issued by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, who noted that the Army also arrested another high ranking Boko... Read More

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5 things to know about the Boko Haram radio station

Terrorist group, Boko Haram has reportedly established a radio station. Residents of a village in Cameroon claim to have picked up the signals at different times in the past few months. Here are 5 things you should know about the terrorist radio station. 1. The Hausa service of the Voice of America confirmed the creation... Read More

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How 17 Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to Civilian JTF

17 Boko Haram insurgents have been arrested by members of the Civilian JTF in Borno State. Their capture was made known in a statement released on Wednesday, by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman. He disclosed that the insurgents were apprehended along Njaba Road, South of Damboa, by a Civilian JTF patrol... Read More

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Boko Haram: The insidious annihilation of a radical Islamic death cult

Apparently credited with the colossal extermination of more than 25,000 mortals within the ambit of the north-eastern sphere of world’s most populous black nation and the displacement of about 2.6 million since 2009, Nigeria’s radical Islamic death cult, Boko Haram, has luxuriated in the definitive profundity of death related from contemporaneous terrorism. Transformation From A... Read More

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