boko haram

February 15, 2016

‘There’s proof that Boko Haram trained in my country’ – Somalian President

President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud revealed on Sunday that insurgents of terrorist sect, Boko Haram trained in his country before coming to Nigeria to unleash terrorism on citizens. Mohamud stated this while addressing a security conference in Germany, according to a report by Reuters. “Without a stable Somalia, the whole region of the Horn... Read More

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February 14, 2016

‘Buhari deserves special praise for decimating Boko Haram’ – Borno governor

Borno state governor Kashim Shettima of Borno says the residents of his state and the North Eastern Nigeria are perpetually grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for restoring sanity to the region. While speaking with journalists in Maiduguri at the weekend, Shettima also commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for restoring peace to the North East. “The... Read More

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February 14, 2016

‘They slit their throats’ | Boko Haram attacks 2 villages, 30 dead

According to AFP, insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, on Saturday, raided two villages in Borno, leaving at least 30 people dead. The attacks were reported to have been carried out on Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13 in the villages of Yakshari and Kachifa. According to a local vigilante assisting the military... Read More

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February 12, 2016

275 screened Boko Haram suspects released by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima, on Friday February 12, received 275 suspected Boko Haram members from the Nigerian Army. The suspects were said to have been screened, comprehensively grilled and found not guilty of terrorism by the Army. While receiving them, Governor Shettima pledged to provide vocational training for the people screened so as to... Read More

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February 12, 2016

Buhari to German President: It’s a pity Boko Haram welcomed you with explosions in Dikwa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday lamented the fact that Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, welcomed German President, Joachim Gauck, into the country with the bomb attacks at the Dikwa Internally Displaced Persons camp, in Borno, on Wednesday. 58 people were reported to have been killed from that attack while 78 others sustained serious injuries. Buhari... Read More

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February 11, 2016

No local government is under Boko Haram control – Buhari insists

President Muhammadu Buhari maintains that not a single local government in Nigeria is under the control of the Boko Haram insurgent group. Buhari stated this on Thursday, at a joint briefing after he received the president of Germany, Joachim Guack at Aso Rock in Abuja. Senator Baba Garbai, who represents Borno Central in the Senate... Read More

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February 10, 2016

58 killed, 78 injured in Tuesday’s attack of IDP camp in Borno

Two female suicide bombers on Tuesday, penetrated an Internally Displaced Persons camp in Dikwa, Borno, attacking and killing 58 persons and leaving 78 injured. The attack occurred when the IDPs queued up to collect their morning food in the camp which accommodates over 50, 000 people displaced by the Boko Haram terrorism. The Zonal Coordinator... Read More

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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai

February 10, 2016

Boko Haram: Army to shut down markets in the North East

The Nigeria Army has threatened to shut down markets in the Northeast, that impede the army’s war on terrorism in the region. This was conveyed to Nigerians on Tuesday by the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, during a media brief. The army spokesman averred that some unpatriotic Nigerians were dealing in... Read More

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February 7, 2016

‘Even America and France were recently attacked by terrorists’ – Ali Ndume

Senate leader, Ali Ndume who represents Borno South, has expressed his confidence in the military in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists. The senator believes that so much has been done by the military to recapture communities from the grip of the insurgents. In addition to his belief in the military, the senator stated... Read More

boko haram, Borno, insurgency, terrorism

February 7, 2016

‘Boko Haram still controls half of Borno’ – Senator Garbai

Baba Kaka Garbai, the senator representing Borno Central has accused the Federal Government of lying about the state of insurgency in the North East, alleging that the terrorists still hold about half of Borno state as opposed to FG’s reports of their defeat. Garbai revealed this to journalist on Saturday, Febraury 6, while on a... Read More

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February 7, 2016

‘I saw 106 APC members die in an accident… Buhari might be assassinated’ – Cleric

A Benin-based cleric, Prophet Jordan Iwuala, has prophesied that President Muhammadu Buhari may be assassinated. Iwuala, General Overseer of the Redemption Tabernacle Church of All Nations, disclosed this while stating his 2016 prophecies for the country. The cleric said that in order for Buhari to avoid being assassinated, he should allow certain elders to use... Read More

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Nigeria's Service Chiefs | YNaija.com

February 5, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘No modern weapons to fight Boko Haram’ | Tom Ikimi quizzed by EFCC | How Google overtook Apple | More stories

Service Chiefs lament lack of modern weapons to fight insurgency. This Day EFCC interrogates former minister of foreign affairs, Tom Ikimi. Leadership KAI gets new boss, Amusat Jimoh. Punch NLC to go on nationwide protest over new electricity tariff. This Day Shiites protest for release of El-Zakzaky. Leadership We won’t sack NNPC workers – FG... Read More

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February 4, 2016

N2 trillion needed to rebuild North East – Theophilus Danjuma

Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on North East (PINE), Gen Theophilus Danjuma, has said the committee will be crystal clear in its operation so as to avoid allegations of corruption like that of the arms deal scandal. The retired General stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, at the opening of a two day security seminar put together... Read More

boko haram, corruption, TY Danjuma

February 4, 2016

Amnesty International to Buhari: ‘Probe human rights abuse in North East’

Amnesty International has urged Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, to independently investigate allegations of human right abuses by the Nigeria military. The call from AI came shortly after President Buhari addressed the European union parliament. A statement urging Nigeria to investigate the allegations of human right infringements and war crimes, was released on Wednesday, by the human... Read More

Amnesty International, boko haram, Buhari, human right

February 3, 2016

‘Jonathan did what no Nigerian has ever done’ – Buhari tells the European Union

President Buhari has commended the gesture of the former president Goodluck Jonathan on relinquishing power after losing the 2015 general election which ensured that Nigeria remained peaceful despite predictions of tension before the elections. The president lauded Jonathan while speaking at the European Union parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, France on Wednesday, February 3 while further stating... Read More

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February 2, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: N10bn found hidden in Education budget | US voters don’t care about Hillary’s emails | Pay ransom to kidnappers no more | More stories

I didn’t sack commissioners for supporting deputy’s ambition – Oshiomhole Leadership Tope Aluko says Fayose is after his life. YNaija IGP Arase warns against giving ransom to kidnappers. Leadership Senate reveals hidden N10 billion in education budget. Vanguard Ekiti APC asks AGF to prosecute Fayose for rigging. Punch Namadi Sambo’s office raided by EFCC. Nation... Read More

Aluko, boko haram, EFCC, Fayose, Interpol, jonathan, Namadi Sambo, stella oduah, tracklist

February 1, 2016

Jonathan bought expired, substandard weapons and ammunition – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government says the weapons, arms and ammunition purchased by the administration of former president, Goodluck Jonathan, to fight the war against Boko Haram insurgency, were substandard and expired. The government maintains that the weapons procured by the Jonathan administration couldn’t have been responsible for the string of successes recorded by the military in the... Read More

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February 1, 2016

Boko Haram desperate to embarrass my government – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says the insurgents of terrorist sect, Boko Haram are determined to find their way back into society, having been defeated in the war against insurgency. Reacting to the recent bombings in Dalori, Gombi and Chibok, the President said the insurgents are desperate to embarrass his government. Consequently, he urged Nigerians, especially those... Read More

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January 31, 2016

Boko Haram leaves behind despair, tragedy and destruction in Dalori, Maiduguri (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Insurgents of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, on Saturday evening, unleashed murderous rage on the town of Dalori, Maiduguri, leaving behind ruin, pain, despair and destruction in their wake. In an attack where about 100 people are reported to have been killed, eye-witnesses report that the insurgents killed at whim, burnt children and adults, while also... Read More

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January 30, 2016

Nigerian troops in heavy gun fight with Boko Haram in Maiduguri

Troops of the Nigerian Army and Boko Haram insurgents are reportedly involved in a serious gun battle in Maiduguri, Borno state. The confrontation between the Armed Forces and the terrorists is reported to be currently ongoing, according to Sahara Reporters. The Boko Haram insurgents are said to have been attacking Dailori and Walonri villages since... Read More

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January 30, 2016

Suicide bombers now disguise as ‘mad men’ – Army

The Nigeria army has alerted citizens that the insurgent terrorist group, Boko Haram has devised a new tactic to infiltrate the North-east to carry out bomb attacks. Following Friday’s bomb blast at Gombi market, Adamawa, the army has revealed that the insurgents now disguise people as ‘mad men’ to carry out attacks. This was disclosed... Read More

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January 29, 2016

BREAKING: Suicide bomber attacks market in Adamawa

Barely two days after suicide bombers hit Chibok community in Borno state, another suicide bomber has struck in Adamawa state. According to reports, the suicide bomber attacked a market in Gombi area of Adamawa state. A witness reported to BBC that at least eight fatalities have been recorded after the bomb blast took place at... Read More

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January 29, 2016

Boko Haram insurgent arrested in Sapele, Delta

Soldiers of the 19 Battalion of Nigerian Army have caught a middle-aged man suspected to be a Boko Haram terrorist in Sapele, Delta state. The man, named Bukar Abacha was apprehended not long after he arrived at the Hausa quarters in Sapele. According to a senior officer in the Army, on Thursday, January 28, the suspect was... Read More

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January 28, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Budget to be passed on February 25 | Anti-graft war will end terrorism | Zika virus spreads | More stories

Falana says Okonjo-Iweala’s record was appalling. Leadership 2016 budget would be passed on February 25. Nation Anti-graft war is key to ending terrorism – FG. Leadership Jonathan keeps mum on arms deal scandal. Punch Female suicide bombers kill 14, injure 24 in Chibok in a fresh attack. Vanguard APC defends Oshiomhole, says alleged plot to impeach... Read More

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January 23, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Tompolo must face the law | MTN given 2 months lifeline | 2016 budget to be passed in February | More stories

Ijaw elders want Buhari to hunt down militants behind recent pipelines attacks. Leadership PDP raise 18-man search team for new national chairman. Nation Saraki says 2016 budget will be passed in February. Leadership Olubadan to be laid to rest on February 12. Punch MTN given two months extension to pay $3.9 billion to NCC. Vanguard... Read More

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January 22, 2016

’63 Boko Haram terrorists killed in 5 days’ – Army

The Theater Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Hassan Umoru, at a media briefing in Maiduguri on Friday, January 22 said Nigerian troops killed 63 Boko Haram insurgents and intercepted several suicide bombers within the week. Represented by his Deputy Commander, Major General Lucky Irabor, General Umaru said that the soldiers also seized many... Read More

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Nigerian militants

January 22, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ex-militants deny bombing pipelines | Akande and the parasites | Trump leads in Iowa | More stories

Akande says parasites defecting to APC should be watched. Vanguard Dangote, Bill Gates donate $100 million to tackle malnutrition in Nigeria. Leadership Diezani seen at the London police station. Nation Fayose denies having properties in Dubai. Leadership Ayade says he’s still a PDP member. Vanguard Borno elders say suspects of arms deal are the real... Read More

boko haram, Borno, diezani, dubai, Fayose, London, tracklist

January 21, 2016

Phillip Obaji: How terrorists recruit Africa’s children

In the aftermath of the attack on a hotel in Burkina Faso on Friday, just as in the attack on a luxury hotel in Mali in November, photographs of the killers showed some of them to be boys in their early teens. After the Nov. 20, 2015, attack in Bamako, the Malian capital, which Al... Read More

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January 20, 2016

Boko Haram kingpin, clad in a cowboy outfit, arrested en route Lagos

A Boko Haram kingpin, Jarasu Shira, who operates in the Damboa, Chibok and Askira axis of Borno State, has been arrested at a motor park in Damboa. Shira, also known as Jarido, was arrested at about 8:30am on Wednesday, alongside 10 other suspected Boko Haram members. He is number one on the new list of... Read More

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January 15, 2016

150 ‘suspected’ Boko Haram members arrested in Ondo

150 suspected members of Boko Haram have been arrested by the Police in Ondo on Thursday. The men were said to have been in possession of arms and ammunition which include locally-made guns, knives, cutlasses and several torch lights. The items were being conveyed in a truck before they were stopped by the policemen at Lipakala... Read More

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