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February 7, 2015

BREAKING: INEC postpones elections to March 28 (READ)

by Isi Esene The February 14 Presidential elections have been postponed to March 28, 2015. This information was made public by the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) moments ago at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, says that the election was postponed because all... Read More
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February 7, 2015

AP Report: INEC will postpone the elections

by Kolapo Olapoju According to a report by Associated Press, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has concluded to postpone the February 14 presidential and legislative elections. The report stated that the postponement, which is for six weeks, is to give ample time for the multinational forces time to secure northeastern areas under the hold... Read More
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February 7, 2015

“I’m optimistic that I won’t lose,” says Buhari

by James Sambo According to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), “It will be too bad” if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yields to pressure and goes ahead to push forward the general elections.” In an interview published on Reuters on Friday, February 6, Buhari expressed his optimism... Read More
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February 6, 2015

Analysis: 2015 election – Why the odds favour Buhari

by Eronmonsele Elens-Eigbokhan and Tobi Oluwatola Campaigns are run on resources: money, people, and media. What therefore tends to happen in poor democracies from India to Uganda or Nigeria is a vicious cycle where corrupt politicians capture power, extort resources and use it to overwhelm the opposition in elections. In elections, as in poker, there... Read More
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February 6, 2015

Jonathan, Boko Haram and how this whole thing affects the rest of us

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Many people believe conspiracy theories even though they’re often baseless and almost certainly nonsense. But if there’s any conspiracy theory that resonates more with a lot of Nigerians, it is that Boko Haram was created by some disgruntled people in high places to make Nigeria “ungovernable” for Goodluck Jonathan. It has to... Read More
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February 6, 2015

“Former dictator is a better choice than a failed president” – The Economist endorses Buhari

by Kolapo Olapoju Popular UK magazine, The Economist, believes that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is more capable to lead Nigeria, moving forward. The influential magazine published an editorial in its current edition, titled: “Former dictator is a better choice than a failed president”, where it stated... Read More
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February 5, 2015

Must Reads: Nigeria is seeing a shift in politics of religion, Can corruption be eradicated? + more

Serena Williams: I’m Going Back to Indian Wells. TIME Welcome back, Missy Elliott. CNN.com The big dangers of ‘big data’. CNN.com Nigeria seeing shift in politics of religion ahead of vote. Yahoo News Can Corruption Be Eradicated? The New Yorker Activists ensure Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolgirls aren’t forgotten. The Globe and Mail  
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February 5, 2015

5 Boko Haram victims diagnosed with HIV/AIDS

by Panshak Ibrahim Five persons, who are victims of Boko Haram attacks have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, in their refuge-place at the Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in Maiduguri, Borno. This was disclosed to journalists in Maiduguri on Wednesday, February 4, by the leader of a non-governmental organisation, the Business and Professional Women, Dr. Ismaila Watila.... Read More
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February 5, 2015

Opinion: Link Buhari to Boko Haram now or forever hold your peace

by Afe Afekhume  The Nigerian government has been on this war of Terror for about 5 years now and they should have gathered enough intelligence to know the real sponsors of Boko haram. ….In the build-up to the 2012 US elections, Republican Mitt Romney was hot on Democrat and incumbent president, Barack Obama’s heels. Several... Read More
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February 4, 2015

Boko Haram’s attacks on Fotokol foiled by Cameroonian soldiers

by Panshak Ibrahim On Wednesday, February 4, Boko Haram insurgents went on rampage in the Cameroonian border town of Fotokol where they killed civilians and torched a mosque before they were forced back by regional forces. The attack comes a day after Chadian troops reportedly flushed the jihadists out of Gamboru, which is 500 metres... Read More
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February 4, 2015

Foreign troops are not in control of Boko Haram onslaught – DHQ explains

by Kolapo Olapoju The Defence Headquarters has refuted claims by a section of the media insinuating that foreign troops operating in Nigeria against the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East, were violating the territorial integrity of the nation. In a statement posted on the official website of the military on Tuesday, February 3, the Defence... Read More
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February 4, 2015

Blame the media, int’l community for setbacks in Boko Haram war – NSA office

by Kolapo Olapoju An official in the office of the National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, says the Nigerian media and the international community, are collectively responsible for the setback in the Federal Government’s fight against insurgency in the country. According to an official in the NSA’s office, Col. Bello Fadile, the failure of... Read More
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February 3, 2015

Nigerian troops are on a roll, recapture 10 towns from Boko Haram

by Janet Johnson The National Information Centre has said on Monday, February 2, that the ongoing war against insurgency in the North-east was yielding desired result as the military had so far recaptured 10 towns previously seized by the terrorists in Adamawa alone. The Coordinator of the center, Mike Omeri disclosed this while giving an... Read More
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February 1, 2015

Nigerian troops flush Boko Haram out of Maiduguri

by James Sambo The Nigerian Military has successfuly dislodged Boko Haram insurgents from Maiduguri, after attempting to enter into the state capital in the early hours of Sunday, February 1. A statement released by the Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, revealed that weapons, arms and ammunition were seized from the terrorists, who were... Read More
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February 1, 2015

NEMA distributes relief items to displaced persons in Taraba

by Jewel Stephen In line with commitment of partnership with stakeholders, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at the weekend delivered relief assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Jalingo which were distributed in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Taraba State Chapter. Delivering the items, Director General of NEMA Muhammad Sani Sidi... Read More
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February 1, 2015

Just In: Boko Haram launches fresh attack on Maiduguri

by Isi Esene Nigerian troops are currently engaging gunmen believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect in Maiduguri, Borno State. Residents are reporting that there has been a consistent exchange of gunfire between the insurgents and Nigerian troops stationed in the city. Reports say the insurgents are making efforts to advance into... Read More
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January 31, 2015

Nigerian troops ‘reclaim three (or four) towns from Boko Haram’

by Anike Jacobs New reports say Nigerian soldiers have recaptured three towns – Gwoza, Marte and Baga – in Borno state, from the Boko Haram Islamic sect. According to the CableNG, top security sources confirmed the development saying  Nigerian and Chadian soldiers successfully recaptured the towns “Kukawa, another Borno town, “could possibly have been recaptured... Read More
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January 30, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Over 10 army officers arrested over Baga attack, Aspirants sue Fayose for alleged imposition, We hear Obanikoro may be back as minister soon, and more

The African Union has endorsed a West African plan to set up a regional task force of 7,500 to fight Islamist Boko Haram militants, a senior official said on Thursday. Neighbours Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad and Benin agreed earlier in January to call on the African Union (AU) to seek U.N. Security Council support for... Read More
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January 30, 2015

May God forgive those who say I support Boko Haram – GEJ

by Panshak Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has described as wicked, the allegations that he’s a supporter of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-east. While speaking to a large crowd at the Ribadu Square during the Presidential rally on Thursday, January 29, Jonathan said no leader would support insurgency in their country. The president stated that... Read More
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January 30, 2015

Chadian soldiers help Nigeria recapture Malumfatori from Boko Haram

by James Sambo Chadian soldiers have flushed the Boko Haram insurgents out of Malumfatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government in Borno. After two days of fighting between the insurgents and the Chadian troops, the latter were able to recapture the town, which lies near the borders of Chad and Niger. It is believed that... Read More
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January 29, 2015

Boko Haram plans to attack soft targets using livestock – NOA, DSS

by Anike Jacobs Mike Omeri, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and coordinator of the National Information Centre, has revealed that Boko Haram is planning to attack soft targets such as Automated Teller Machine (ATM) points, markets and political rallies, using bombs fastened onto cows, goats and chickens. Speaking at a press conference today... Read More
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January 29, 2015

The military got advance warning about Baga attack || Amnesty Int’l goes hard on the Nigerian Army

by Kolapo Olapoju Amnesty International (AI) has alleged that the Nigerian military was repeatedly warned about impending attacks by Boko Haram on Baga and Monguno. The global rights group said on Wednesday, January 28, that the Army failed to protect civilians, noting that evidence gathered by commanders at the military base in Baga frequently informed... Read More
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January 29, 2015

Boko Haram runs training camps for child soldiers (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs   Boko Haram through its affiliate arm, al-Urwa-al-Wuthaqa, has published images showing a military training camp for children based in the North-east part of the country. The photos which were recently released by al-Urwa-al-Wuthaqa Twitter handle, @Alurwa_Alwuthqa, shows, in one image, the children aiming guns while in another they were seen posing with weapons. While... Read More
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January 27, 2015

Doyin Okupe, the APC helper – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

by Kolapo Olapoju   1. Nobody wants Patience Jonathan in Bayelsa. Apparently, many people don’t want the First Lady, Patience Jonathan, to visit Bayelsa state. Joining the list of people against Mama Peace’s visit, is former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dan Etete, who says he would lead the battle to stop the First Lady, from meddling... Read More
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January 27, 2015

Nigerian troops kill more terrorists, recover weapons, in Maiduguri/Konduga attack (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim The continued coordinated ground and air mop up activities by Nigerian Army in the aftermath of diversionary terrorists attacks on Maiduguri and Konduga have led to the destruction of dozens of more terrorists. Security sources confirmed that at least 53 more terrorists lost their lives as troops in pursuit of terrorists engaged... Read More
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January 26, 2015

“Stay and fight” – Borno Governor wants residents to engage Boko Haram

by Panshak Ibrahim The governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, has advised residents of the state, to stay and fight the Boko Haram insurgents, rather than flee when they attack. After the curfew imposed in Maiduguri over the weekend, was lifted on Monday, January 26, Shettima, while speaking on BBC radio’s Hausa-language, explained that the prior... Read More
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January 26, 2015

“We underrated them at the beginning” – GEJ speaks on Boko Haram

by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan says the terrorist sect, Boko Haram, was initially underrated by his administration. Jonathan admitted this on Sunday, January 25, while speaking at a forum with the ‘Organised Private Sector’ in Lagos. The president also expressed his administration’s commitment to fighting corruption, noting that more trials and convictions have been recorded... Read More
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January 25, 2015

The Nigerian government has not been effective – Obama

by Anike Jacobs President Obama is of the belief that the Nigerian government is ineffective in combating the Boko Haram menace in the country. He said this in an interview with YouTube stars, Bethany Mota, GloZell Green & Hank Green last  Thursday, Jan 22, 2015 at 5pm at the White House. When asked to talk... Read More
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