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December 8, 2015

Army has ‘largely’ met Boko Haram December deadline – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the Nigerian Army has largely met the December deadline stipulated by President Buhari, for the war against Boko Haram. Mohammed said while the menace of Boko Haram cannot be stopped overnight, Nigerian troops have made significant progress in the efforts to rid the country of terrorism. He... Read More
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December 5, 2015

Boko Haram sleeper agents arrested in various parts of Abuja

The Department of State Services, has disclosed that terrorist sect, Boko Haram is operating series of sleeper cells in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The security agency said on Saturday, that the sleeper cells are stationed in Abuja by the sect to conduct surveillance and carry out attacks. The DSS says many of theses sleeper agents... Read More
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December 3, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 11-year-old bomber arrested | 9 die in pro-Biafra protest | Dasuki, the canary | More stories

Ihedioha attacks Okorocha over N600m Christmas decoration budget. YNaija Pro-Biafra protests turn bloody as 9 die. Vanguard DSS transfers Dasuki to EFCC. This Day DSS ejects Its former DG, Are from residence. This Day 100 Boko Haram killed by Cameroon troops. Leadership APC has no running mate for Bello as Kogi election nears. YNaija 11 years old... Read More
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December 2, 2015

Boko Haram child bomber arrested in Borno IDP camp (PHOTOS)

Usman Modu Tella, a potential child bomber has been arrested by troops of 7 Division Garrison, at an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, in Dalori, Maiduguri. Tella, an 11-year-old boy, was apprehended on Tuesday, by soldiers providing security for the IDP camp at Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, in Borno state. According to Colonel Sani Usman, Army spokesperson, Tella is... Read More
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December 2, 2015

Sambo Dasuki accused of illegal arms importation, assassination attempts (DETAILS)

The National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Firearms, NATFORCE, has alleged that ex-National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, is complicit in the importation of trailer load of illegal arms and ammunition into the country. The Director General of the NATFORCE, Osita Emmanuel Okereke claims that the imported weapons were given to terrorist sect, Boko Haram. To validate its claims,... Read More
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December 1, 2015

Defying Boko Haram, Muslims embark on Shi’ite march in Kaduna (WATCH)

Muslims have defied the terrorist sect Boko Haram and proceeded with a Shi’ite procession from Birnin-Gwari and some other adjoining towns to Zaria. The terror sect had on Friday, November 27 attacked a Shia procession, killing over 21 people in Kano. It was perceived that the Muslims would cringe in the wake of the terrorist attack and disembark on the... Read More
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December 1, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Obama is angry | Momodu not after ministerial role | Trump gets African-American support | More stories

Bello named as Audu’s substitute, Faleke declares self governor-elect. This Day Defence Minister maintains that Boko Haram will be defeated by December. Leadership Ohanaeze Ndigbo wants Igbo president in 2019. YNaija Momodu says he didn’t join APC to be a minister. Punch Buhari approves INDC to tackle climate change. Leadership Fire kills 7 students in... Read More
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November 30, 2015

Hypocrites! Reverend Father Kukah has harsh words for Northern elites over Boko Haram

Reverend Father Matthew Kukah says it’s high time the elites and leaders of the Northern region of Nigeria, took responsibility for the menace of Boko Haram. Kukah said it’s time honesty is embraced, regarding the sustained terrorism in the North-East. According to the cleric, Boko Haram came to be, as a result of the total implementation... Read More
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November 29, 2015

Teenage girls abducted as Boko Haram attacks another Borno village

A ‘large’ number of teenage girls have been abducted from Bam village, in Biu Local Government of Borno state. Leadership reports that not less than seven people were killed when the insurgents attacked Bam in the wee hours of Sunday, November 29. The insurgents were said to have moved into the village around 3.30am, while most residents were... Read More
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November 28, 2015

‘These attacks will continue’ | Boko Haram vows to keep bombing Shi’ite processions

Terrorist sect, Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing on a Shi’ite Muslim procession in Dakasoye, Kano. The Shi’ite procession is to mark Ashura, which commemorates the death of Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Over 20 people have been confirmed dead from the attack which affected mostly women and children on Friday. Boko Haram, on... Read More
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November 27, 2015

“Boko Haram controls only ‘one’ local government” – Borno Speaker

Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, has revealed that Islamic terrorists sect, Boko Haram, is in control of only one local government in the state. Lawan disclosed that the Nigerian Army has liberated 19 out of the 20 local government areas previously occupied by the deadly insurgents. Speaking at the Conference of... Read More
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November 25, 2015

Fani Kayode says you’re a ‘village idiot’ and ‘compound fool’ if you believe the Army

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani Kayode is no stranger to tackling authority and federal governments. This time around, Fani-Kayode, who never shies away from saying things the way he deems fit, is engaging the Nigerian Army and the Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government. Fani-Kayode believes that the Nigerian Army truly lost 105 soldiers during a recent Boko... Read More
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November 22, 2015

Army doesn’t need mercenaries to fight Boko Haram – Presidency

The Presidency has maintained that Nigeria will not seek the help of foreign mercenaries in ending the activities of terrorist group, Boko Haram. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this to Punch on Saturday. Adesina insisted that President Buhari would not allow the military to seek the help of hired mercenaries.... Read More
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November 20, 2015

2 Boko Haram members in First Aid workers’ disguise, caught in Zaria

Two suspected members of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, disguised as members of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamitis Sunna (JIBWIS) First Aid Group based in Zaria, Kaduna state, ‎have been arrested and handed over to the police. According to Daily Trust, the Police Area Commander in charge of Zaria headquarters, Muhammad D.‎ Shehu, confirmed the arrest.... Read More
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November 19, 2015

105 soldiers reportedly go missing after Boko Haram attack

105 soldiers of the 157 Battalion are reportedly missing, following an attack from Boko Haram insurgents at Gudunbali, Borno State, on Wednesday, November 18. Premium Times reports that military sources revealed that the soldiers and their commanding officer went missing after the onslaught. The report further stated that the insurgents captured a T-72 tank and several artillery weapons from the unit.... Read More
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November 18, 2015

Two wanted Boko Haram members arrested in Maiduguri (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops have arrested two wanted Boko Haram suspects. One of the insurgents, Abubakar Sadiq, who works as a night watchman, was arrested on Tuesday, along Lagos Street Maiduguri, in Borno state. Acting Director, army public relations, Sani Kukasheka Usman, revealed on Wednesday that the Nigeria Police, Borno State Command, also arrested another Boko Haram kingpin, Mohammed Usman, at Abuja... Read More
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November 17, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Hillary Clinton is often confused | Why ISIS is losing | Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos | More stories

Fayose calls Buhari is a shadow chaser. YNaija Army stops fresh Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri. Leadership This is what Buhari said about Jonathan’s govt. YNaija Army warns against Pro-Biafra protest in Lagos. Punch INEC begins distribution of PVCs to newly registered voters in Kogi. Daily Post Okowa says Governors will diversify the economy. This Day PDP chieftain, Smart... Read More
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November 16, 2015

Army nabs another Boko Haram kingpin in Maiduguri

The Nigerian Army has arrested a Boko Haram kingpin, John Trankil. Trankil was apprehended by Nigerian troops on Sunday, November 15, at Kasuwar Shanu in Maiduguri. The terrorist’s arrest was disclosed on Monday, in a statement by the Media Coordinator Operation Lafiya Dole, Tukur Ismail Gusau. According to the statement, the suspect confessed that 9 of them were sneaked... Read More
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November 14, 2015

‘We’ve degraded Boko Haram, they can’t attack South-West’ – Army

The Defence Headquarters has debunked allegations that the insurgent group, Boko Haram was planning to attack some South-Western states of Nigeria. In a statement put out by the acting Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar, on Saturday, the army described the report as baseless and unfounded. According to Abubakar, Boko Haram has been degraded in the North East,... Read More
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November 13, 2015

Terrorists killed as Army foils Boko Haram attack on Gwoza (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Nigerian troops have repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents in the Gwoza area of Borno state. According to the Army, the Boko Haram fighters who were suspected to have come from Sambisa forest, opened fire on troops at about 4am on Friday. Viewer discretion is advised, as you view below some of the insurgents gunned down by... Read More
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November 13, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Trump compares Carson to a ‘child molester’ | Jihadi John killed | Lamorde to be Commissioner of Police | More stories

Orientation agency says Boko Haram has infiltrated South- West. YNaija This is why Buhari didn’t select permanent secretaries through examination. This Day APC takes a swipe at PDP | says it doesn’t assign positions to mistresses like the PDP. Leadership PDP agents laments non-payment of election allowance. Punch Rivers state disowns Biafra says it will... Read More
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November 13, 2015

Boko Haram infiltrates South-West, attacks imminent – Orientation Agency

The people of the South-West region of Nigeria have been warned that their days of being mere observers in the menace of Boko Haram, may soon be over. According to the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the South-West may be possibly attacked by the Boko Haram insurgents. The agency says security reports indicates that Boko Haram fighters... Read More
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November 9, 2015

How wanted Boko Haram terrorist was arrested en route Lagos

One of the 100 suspects Boko Haram insurgents declared wanted, was arrested on Sunday evening, by Aviation security. The suspect, Chindo Bello was nabbed at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja by Aviation Security, while boarding Aero Contractors’ Airline flight to Lagos. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, released a statement, saying the suspect was later handed... Read More
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