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829 captives rescued by Nigerian troops, 22 insurgents killed (PHOTOS)

Troops of the newly inducted 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade, in conjunction with Army Headquarters Strike Group and the Armed Forces Special Forces, recently carried out a clearance operation in Kala Balge general area of Borno state. During the operation, the Nigerian troops killed 22 terrorists in Wumbi, Tunish, Tilem and Malawaji. Other areas where the... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Fire mars Sheriff’s visit to Mimiko | Metuh almost re-arrested | Ted Cruz ‘had 5 extramarital affairs’ | More stories

FG ‘will recover’ all looted funds from UAE. Punch Arase calls for tight security across the country. Nation Why customs banned importation of rice through land borders. Leadership Outbreak of fire as PDP chairman, Sheriff visits Mimiko. Vanguard Saraki says he’s ready for trial. Leadership Army vows to end Boko Haram insurgency. Nation Building collapse... Read More

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‘Don’t get carried away by Shekau’s video’ – Army

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, warned Nigerians to be wary of the so called apology video that showed Boko Haram leader, Ibrahim Shekau, asking for ‘forgiveness’. The statement, which was signed by Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, the Acting Director Defence Information, stated that the Nigerian Military will continue to fight to ensure that... Read More

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In Adamawa, 16 women and girls abducted by Boko Haram

Boko Haram insurgents on Wednesday, abducted not less than 16 female residents of Sabongari Madagali, in Madagali Local Government of Adamawa state. A federal lawmaker representing Madagali, revealed to Premium Times that those abducted include 14 women and two girls. The member representing Michika/ Madagali Federal constituency, Adamu Kamale, said: “I just received the shocking... Read More

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Boko Haram leader, ‘Shekau surrenders’, army conducts ‘forensic investigation’ on video

A video has surfaced online -depicting a man who shares similar physical features with Boko Haram leader- advising his followers to “surrender to save themselves.” In the video which has gone viral, ‘Abubakar Shekau’, speaking in Hausa Language, told his followers that ‘his campaign of violence has ended’. He urged his followers to embrace peace... Read More

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Nigerian troops rescue 180 captives from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops have rescued 180 people who were held hostage by Boko Haram insurgents at Giltimari and Baale villages in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno state. The troops of 7 Division Garrison and 112 Battalion, assisted by some Civilian JTF, dislodged the insurgents from Menari, Bulamari, Zangebe, Maafa, Mijigine, Baale and Kaltaram villages in... Read More

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In Taraba, 2 ‘Boko Haram commanders’ arrested

Two wanted Boko Haram commanders have been arrested by the Taraba Police Command. One Boko Haram commander, Ali Audu was arrested in Tella, Gassol Local Government Area while Abdulmumini Abdullahi, was arrested in Bali Local Government Area of the state. Taraba state Commissioner of Police, Shaba Alkali, made the disclosure during a press conference on... Read More

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58 killed as Nigerian troops dislodge Boko Haram from 10 Borno villages

Despite last week’s suicide attack on Umarari village, in Maiduguri, Borno state, the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, announced that it has secured another victory over Boko Haram insurgent group. In a statement signed on Tuesday, by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, the security force disclosed that Boko Haram’s base -in Musari... Read More

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Nigerian Air Force fighter jets destroy Boko Haram ‘logistics base’ in Yobe

The Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet aircraft on Friday, ‘successfully attacked’ suspected Boko Haram logistics Base at Allagarno, in Yobe. According to Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa, Director of Public Relations & Information, the target was carefully selected after Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) was carried out by an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). “The mission,... Read More

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Boko Haram insurgents are ‘relocating to Taraba state’

Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, the Senate Deputy Minority Leader has said Boko Haram terrorist sect is working towards the establishment of a new base in Taraba state after been dislodged from Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states. While speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Bwacha raised an alarm over recent what he described as ‘silent killings by Boko... Read More

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Boko Haram kingpin, 18 others killed by Nigerian troops (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Nigerian troops on Sunday, killed 19 Boko Haram insurgents during a ‘clearing operation’ at Dalore camp, Borno state. The operation which was carried out by troops of the 22 Brigade Garrison of the Nigerian Army also resulted in the death of a Boko Haram kingpin, who was known as the ‘Ameer of Dalore’. A statement... Read More

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How Nigeria, US, UK governments failed to rescue ’80 Chibok girls’

Revelations which recently came to light, proves that the governments of the United States of America and United Kingdom, at a point in time, knew the location of the kidnapped Chibok girls but failed to rescue them. In April 2014, a group of Boko Haram insurgents stormed Chibok, in Borno state, and abducted over 200... Read More

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7 Boko Haram insurgents ambushed, killed by Nigerian troops

In its continued efforts to rid Nigeria of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, troops of 7 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Sunday morning, ambushed and killed 7 Boko Haram members at Dawashi, in Borno state. A statement released by the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, said the troops laid an ambush for the... Read More

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How Boko Haram insurgents got killed by their ‘own land mines’

In a classic case of digging a pit and falling into it, the remnants of the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Kumala, Borno state drove their getaway vehicle into one of the land mines they had buried in wait for Nigerian soldiers. The soldiers of the 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force Battalion of 25... Read More

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Two soldiers killed in Rivers before rerun election. Leadership Borno bombing death toll rises to 27. Nation Workers receiving multiple salaries will be prosecuted – Kwara governor. Vanguard Fiberesima seeks bail on health issues. Punch Boko Haram will be history – Buhari. Leadership 89 Boko Haram insurgents sentenced to death in Cameroon. Nation Governor Bello... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

‘Sambisa forest is as big as Enugu state’ – Army chief

Nigerian Military high command, on Thursday, disclosed that an investigative panel has been set up to investigate the alleged killing of unarmed pro-Biafra protesters in Aba, Abia state. The protesters, members of secessionist groups, Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), were reportedly shot at-... Read More

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Nigerian troops clear 2 Boko Haram camps in Borno (PHOTOS)

Troops of the 120 Task Force Battalion of the Nigerian Army cleared Boko Haram camps at Bulasari and Golgore, both in Borno state, between Tuesday and Wednesday. According to Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, ‘quite a number of the Boko Haram terrorists were killed while one soldier sustained a gunshot wound.... Read More

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[UPDATE] 2 female bombers kill 22 people in Maiduguri mosque

About 14 (now 22) people were killed while saying their early morning prayers at a mosque in Umarari Village, in Maiduguri, Borno state. A man was reported to have detonated a bomb, killing himself and several others. An official of the Civilian-JTF, Alhaji Danbatta, who took part in the rescue and evacuation of victims, told... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

Buhari among reasons for Army’s victories against Boko Haram -Buratai

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, says the resilience of Nigerian troops, effective leadership in the force, and the political will of President Muhammadu Buhari are the factors that have helped the army secure victory against Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast. COAS stated this while speaking with newsmen after paying a... Read More

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‘We use Boko Haram’s strategy to defeat them’ – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has revealed that the Nigerian Army has recorded tremendous success in the war against Boko Haram owing to the adoption of the same strategy the group use in carrying out attacks. Buratai, who disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi, also explained that... Read More

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Day 700: Chibok girls, underage marriages, girl-child abductions and a remedy

700 days ago, in Nigeria, was Borno State, in Borno State was a school in Chibok, in the Chibok School, there were hundreds of girls in their dormitories. From the dormitories, over 200 girls were abducted. The immediate response by the Goodluck Jonathan Administration was nothing short of lacking pre-emptiveness and the initial doubtful official... Read More

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Nigerian army recovers another village from Boko Haram

In continuation of its war against Boko Haram terrorism in the Northeast, the Nigerian army, on Monday, announced that its troops, in conjunction with civilian vigilantes, have dislodged Boko Haram terrorists at Gwashari village, Borno state. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations. During... Read More

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How 40 Boko Haram insurgents were gunned down by Nigerian troops

Responding to ‘reliable information’, Nigerian troops of 113 Battalion on Thursday, carried out a fighting patrol on Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. During the operation, the troops discovered and destroyed a camp of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, at Alajeri village in Guzamala LGA. Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, revealed... Read More

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Boko Haram still in control of ‘some territories’ in Nigeria – USA military

Contrary to claims made by President Muhammadu Buhari and other top officials in his government that Boko Haram is not in control of any territory within Nigeria, a recent statement by foreign officials says otherwise. A United States military official, General David Rodriguez, who is the commander of the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), has testified before... Read More

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Wanted Boko Haram leader dies after being ‘fatally wounded’ (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A wanted member of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has been arrested by troops of 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade Quick Response Group (QRG) stationed in Baga. The arrested insurgent is serial number 95 on the first list of 100 wanted Boko Haram leaders.. According to Colonel Sani Usman, Acting Director Army Public... Read More

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SHOCKER: Jonathan’s govt wasted N2.2bn on ‘special prayers’ against Boko Haram

New revelation suggests that former President Goodluck Jonathan, spent a whooping N2.2 billion on prayers against Boko Haram. The last administration was said to have spent the money on special prayers in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia to win the war against insurgency. The N2.2 billion was disbursed through the Office of the former National Security... Read More

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Jonathan should be prosecuted over arms deal scandal – Ali Ndume

Senate Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, on Thursday, called for the prosecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan if he’s found to have taken part in the $2.1 billion Dasukigate arms deal scandal. Ndume, who stated this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja, questioned why people were making a big deal out of the Code of... Read More

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Nigerian Air Force, army troops liberate Iza from Boko Haram

Nigerian troops have chased out Boko Haram insurgents from their camp at Iza, Borno State. During a joint operation of the Nigerian Army and Air Force, the terrorists were forced to flee into Samba Forest after their location came under heavy air attacks by the Alpha Jets. This was disclosed on Wednesday, March 9, by... Read More

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MTN responsible for increased Boko Haram attacks – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, stated that the reluctance of telecommunications giant, MTN, in deactivating unregistered lines contributed to the killings by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Buhari said this during a joint press conference after holding closed door meeting with South African President, Jacob Zuma at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President also said the severe... Read More

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South Africa to send special forces to help Nigeria fight Boko Haram

South Africa will send its special forces to assist Nigeria in the war against Boko Haram insurgency. This was revealed on Monday by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali, during a meeting with his South African counterpart, Nobise Mapisa-Nqakula, in Abuja. The Minister stated that discussions on the deployment of South Africa’s special forces... Read More

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