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September 17, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Kidnapped SUN DMD’s wife freed| Buhari is not moving Aso Villa chapel| Saraki’s corruption trial to start on Friday| More stories

Families of Nigerians in Saudi mosque accident to get N70m, free Hajj slots. YNaija Vandals kill 9 DSS operatives in Arepo. Vanguard Saraki’s corruption trial to start on Friday. YNaija Kidnapped SUN DMD’s wife freed. Nation Jonathan accused of repeating PDP’s mistakes in Bayelsa politics. YNaija Buhari rules out more Naira devaluation, backs CBN policy.... Read More

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September 17, 2015

Presidency’s negotiations with Boko Haram supposedly ‘informal’

President Muhammadu Buhari, revealed on French television on Wednesday, that the Federal government, had commenced negotiations with Boko Haram. Investigative journalist, Ahmed Saldika, immediately countered the claim with a series of tweets, stating that members of the terrorist sect, were not interested in negotiations. Hence, the folks at Vanguard went digging, and now reports that... Read More

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September 17, 2015

‘Many Boko Haram members are tired of fighting’

It’s been revealed by the Centre for Crisis Communication, that many Boko Haram insurgents are exhausted with the continuous, non-stop warfare against the Nigerian Army. The Centre for Crisis Communication, serves as a buffer between the Federal Government and Boko Haram. This disclosure was made on Wednesday, by the Executive Secretary for the CCC, Air Commodore Yusuf Anas (retd).... Read More

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September 16, 2015

President Buhari returns from France to an expectant nation (See Photos)

After spending almost 3 days in France, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria. While away, Buhari, revealed that negotiations were ongoing with Boko Haram insurgents, for the release of the abducted Chibok girls. Upon his return, the President will be expected to shed more light on his statement. The President also revealed in France that... Read More

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September 16, 2015

Army arrests Boko Haram food suppliers, recover explosives (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has arrested 33 food suppliers of Boko Haram, along Azir-Wajiroko road, in Borno State. The 33 Boko Haram accomplices were arrested with large quantity of food stuffs meant for insurgents at Korode. Army spokesperson, Sani Usman, disclosed that nine of the 33 suspects are from Korode, 5 from Auma, 10 from Geargube, 4 from Kausautaya, 4... Read More

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September 16, 2015

Buhari is wrong, Boko Haram is not interested in negotiations – Ahmed Saldika

Investigative journalist, Ahmed Saldika, has countered the statement of President Muhammadu Buhari, on the Chibok girls abduction. Buhari, while speaking on Tuesday while in France, had stated that the Federal Government had began talks with Boko Haram, to get back the abducted Chibok girls. The President, however, said that the insurgents were demanding in exchange, one... Read More

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September 16, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Fani-Kayode says Nigeria was always destined to fail| Boko Haram, FG negotiate|Saraki in corruption scandal| More stories

Governor Udom’s driver is a trained Police spy – Akwa Ibom government. YNaija Boko Haram agreed to swap Chibok girls with arrested bomb expert — Buhari. Premium Times Nigeria was always destined to fail – Fani-Kayode. YNaija ICPC warns state governors not to tamper with bailout funds. This Day Why Aso Villa chapel may possibly... Read More

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September 16, 2015

Buhari says negotiations has commenced with Boko Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari, says Boko Haram’s release of the abducted Chibok girls, would make the federal government willing enough, to negotiate with them. The President said on Tuesday, that his government has began talks with Boko Haram to secure the release of over 200 Chibok girls. Buhari said this in France, while speaking with members of... Read More

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September 15, 2015

This is what Nigeria needs from France – Buhari

The French government has declared its commitment to support the Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTF) with intelligence gathering and high tech military equipment. The French President, François Hollande, said this on Monday, after a closed door bilateral meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at Eylsee Palace in Paris. He said the meeting with Buhari was essentially resolved around... Read More

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September 15, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: PDP shades Buhari, says he’s waiting on Tinubu| Buhari needs France help to defeat Boko Haram| DHQ says Boko Haram will become history| More stories

PDP says Buhari is waiting for Tinubu to help him appoint commissioners. YNaija We need France’s assistance to defeat Boko Haram says Buhari. Vanguard How Kogi governor, Idris Wada won PDP ticket for a second term. YNaija Boko Haram will soon become history says DHQ. Leadership Nigerian troops rescue women, children from Boko Haram camp.... Read More

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September 15, 2015

Nigerian troops rescue women, children from Boko Haram camp (See Photos)

Troops of the Nigerian Army reportedly cleared 4 Boko Haram camps along the Banki, Kumshe and Bama axis of Borno, on Monday. Specifically, Nigerian soldiers cleared Boko Haram camps in Bolungu, Bula Doye and Cheehi Dare, while also securing an important bridge linking Miyanti and Banki. During the clear-out of the camps, the troops rescued kidnapped women... Read More

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September 14, 2015

Army says this is why they are defeating Boko Haram

The Acting Director, Defence Information, Colonel Rabe Abubakar, says that the collaboration between the Nigerian Air Force and the ground troops of the Army is responsible for the recent successes recorded in the war against insurgency. The Defence Spokesman said this when a group of journalists visited him in his office at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja... Read More

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September 14, 2015

Chibok girls are now Boko Haram insurgents – Former captive reveals

The hope of recovering the abducted Chibok girls gets more uncertain by the day. Tabitha Adamu, a returnee from Boko Haram’s captivity, says the girls have become insurgents. The 21-year-old, who is one of the girls freed from the insurgent camp and handed over to the Borno State Government last week, revealed that most of the Chibok girls had been conscripted by... Read More

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Filed photo: Soldiers with Boko Haram suspects | YNaija.com

September 13, 2015

Boko Haram insurgents have started surrendering – Army

The Nigerian Army says that the new strategies being used to prosecute the war against Boko Haram has resulted in the surrender of several of the insurgents. The Army released a statement to this effect on Sunday through the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman. The statement said: “Strategies employed included sustained offensive operations, pre-emptive... Read More

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September 10, 2015

Army Chief, Buratai visits Gamboru-Ngala as Nigerian flag returns (PHOTOS)

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, paid a visit to the troops’ station in Gamboru-Ngala community, which was recently recaptured from Boko Haram members. The Army chief expressed his appreciation to the troops and urged them not to relent in their efforts as the war against the insurgent group wasn’t over. During his visit, the Nigerian... Read More

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September 10, 2015

“All Boko Haram camps have been wiped out” – Army boasts

The Nigerian military claims to have destroyed all known Boko Haram terrorists’ camps and cells in the North East. The Defence spokesperson, Rabe Abubakar, on Wednesday said this at his maiden news conference, adding that the camps were destroyed by troops operating in the region. The defence spokesperson said the military had been coordinating air and... Read More

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September 10, 2015

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

128 suspected Boko Haram members were released to the Borno state government on Wednesday, September 9. The detainees, who had been in the custody of the Nigerian Army, were released after it was ascertained that they had no ties with Boko Haram insurgents. They were released by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai,... Read More

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September 10, 2015

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

128 suspected Boko Haram members were released to the Borno state government on Wednesday, September 9. The detainees, who had been in the custody of the Nigerian Army, were released after it was ascertained that they had no ties with Boko Haram insurgents. They were released by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai,... Read More

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September 10, 2015

These are the 128 Boko Haram suspects released yesterday (PHOTOS)

128 suspected Boko Haram members were released to the Borno state government on Wednesday, September 9. The detainees, who had been in the custody of the Nigerian Army, were released after it was ascertained that they had no ties with Boko Haram insurgents. They were released by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai,... Read More

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September 9, 2015

‘Boko Haram is not strong enough to hold any town’ – Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army disclosed on Wednesday, that the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, is getting weak. Acting Director, Defence Information, Col. Rabe Abubakar, says the insurgents lacked the wherewithal to capture towns under the control of the military. He stated this during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, where he appealed to Nigerians to show... Read More

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September 9, 2015

“There’s nothing wrong with rewarding loyal associates” | 7 quotes from Buhari’s interview with BBC Hausa

President Muhammadu Buhari, had an interview with BBC Hausa, on Tuesday and gave an insight to some the activities of his administration. Buhari addressed the appointments he’s made so far, Boko Haram, the economy as well as the Chibok girls. Below are 7 quotes from the interview; 1. “One of the decisions we took soon after we... Read More

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September 9, 2015

Nigerian Army frees 128 Boko Haram suspects

The Nigerian Army has released 128 people, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram. The suspects- 109 men, seven women, 11 boys and a teenager- were released on Wednesday, to the Borno state government after the Army concluded its investigations to ascertain whether or not, they had ties with Boko Haram. Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai,... Read More

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September 9, 2015

Nigerian troops in Sambisa forest to flush out Boko Haram (PHOTOS)

Troops of the Nigerian Army , who are in an operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from Sambisa forest, are reportedly making headway. The troops are said to have recently recorded successes in their operation, especially within the fringes of the forest, from Bitta to Tokumbere.

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September 9, 2015

“Some of them cannot recite the Holy Qur’an” | Nigerian Army on Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has revealed that some members of Boko Haram, who base their warfare on Islamic domination, cannot even read the Holy Qur’an. This was disclosed on Tuesday by Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, after the arrest of hard drugs suppliers to Boko Haram. The suppliers were nabbed between Depchi and Geidam, in Geidam LGA of... Read More

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September 8, 2015

Nigerian Army arrests Boko Haram suppliers, seizes hard drugs (PHOTOS)

Troops of the 3 Division Nigerian Army have intercepted and arrested insurgents and foot soldiers of suppliers of Boko Haram terrorists. The Boko Haram insurgents were nabbed with hard drugs and other stimulants, between Depchi and Geidam, in Geidam LGA of Yobe, on Tuesday. The insurgents are believed to be the suppliers supply of fuel and hard drugs such as... Read More

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September 8, 2015

Military alleges plan by foreign media to blackmail Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army says it has uncovered a plan by foreign media in partnership with collaborators in Nigeria to undermine ongoing operations to end insurgency in the country. This is was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman. Usman disclosed that the plot was to be executed through another false claim... Read More

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September 7, 2015

What Buhari said in Ghana about ‘ministers, assets declaration and Boko Haram’

Pesident Muhammadu Buhari is presently on a one-day working visit to Ghana. During a joint press conference with President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana, Buhari said that he will name his cabinet before the end of the month. He said: “After I was sworn-in, I said I will have my cabinet in September. I expect... Read More

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September 7, 2015

Buratai says war against Boko Haram exposed flaws in Nigerian army

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Tukur Buratai has said that the current fight against Boko Haram has exposed some flaws in the army. Buratai said this during a keynote address at the 2015 Regimented Sergeant Major (RSM) Convention that was held in Maiduguri today. He said, “We are all aware of the ongoing operations which the... Read More

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September 6, 2015

This may be why Jonathan couldn’t end Boko Haram insurgency (UPDATE)

As President Muhammadu Buhari looks into the Boko Haram war efforts of the last administration, information has emerged that Nigeria’s traditional allies in the West deliberately frustrated the efforts of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s, towards bringing an end to terrorists’ activities in the country. A security source disclosed in Abuja that Nigeria, during Jonathan’s administration, 25 letters were written... Read More

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September 6, 2015

Why negotiations between FG, Boko Haram have always broken down – Senator Sani

Senator Shehu Sani, has given an insight into why previous attempts at negotiating for peace between Boko Haram and the Federal Government, ended in futility. Sani, an activist before venturing into politics, said that willingness was always lacking, on the part of the federal government, to meet the demands of the insurgents. While speaking to... Read More

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