boko haram

November 2, 2014

Femi Fani-Kayode: Here are some hard questions for the Buharists

by Femi Fani-Kayode That is the APC for you. With them you will never see what you will get until it is too late. They are very good at using religion to achieve their objectives and at playing double games. And of course propaganda and the manipulation of the mass media is their forte. This... Read More

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November 2, 2014

We can’t say when the Chibok girls will return – Abba Moro

by Akan Ido Abba Moro, the Minister of Interior has reiterated the efforts of the Federal Governor at securing the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted in April from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State. Moro who was responding to questions from newsmen over the weekend in Makurdi, Benue State explained that it... Read More

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November 2, 2014

“We have not done any ceasefire with anyone” – This is the new video by Boko Haram

by Azubuike Azikiwe According to an individual who calls himself ‘Shekau’ in the new Boko Haram video, there has been no ceasefire agreement with the Federal Government. The supposed Boko Haram representative was also called an infidel, while the sect’s leader also disclosed that the abducted Chibok girls have been converted to Islam and married... Read More

November 1, 2014

Mr. President, what is going on with the Boko Haram ceasefire? – BBOG

by Kolapo Olapoju The Abuja chapter of the #BringBackOurGirls campaigners have released a statement imploring President Goodluck Jonathan to act swiftly and decisively to end the menace of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The group, while expressing sympathy for the vicitms of the recent attack in Mubi, also revealed its shock at the increasing spate of violence in the... Read More

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November 1, 2014

‘We walked in the bush for days’: Adamawa varsity students narrate ordeal

by Akan Ido Seventeen Benue indigenes who were among hundreds of other Adamawa State University students caught in the Boko Haram siege in Mubi, have raised an alarm over the whereabouts of their colleagues. The students, who spoke to newsmen at the Benue State Government House where they were being accommodated after their gruelling ordeal... Read More

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November 1, 2014

Perry Brimah: War on Terror- We need a plan B

by Perry Brimah Boko Haram terrorists swore to pin their flag atop the house of Nigeria’s defense Chief, Air Marshal Alex Badeh. Thursday Boko Haram lived up to their pledge capturing Vintim, the defense Chief’s town and violating his home. This as the Army Chiefs and President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan publicized a preposterous... Read More

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October 30, 2014

Perry Brimah: Jonathan is a security threat to Nigeria

by Perry Brimah Nigeria is on the brink of total economic and security collapse as the leadership of the nation has all but lost total control and boycotted its responsibilities. State corruption is now presenting a final and ultimately irreversible blow to the viability of Nigeria; its economy and security apparatus. Over 18 billion dollars... Read More

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October 29, 2014

Soldiers flee as #BokoHaram invades town in Adamawa (Report)

by Akan Ido Reports say hundreds of Nigerian soldiers are making their way out of Mubi, Adamawa State as men believed to be members of the Boko Haam Islamic sect make advances towards the town. The insurgents, who were said to have attacked Uba Local Government Area yesterday, reportedly took over Mararaba Hildi, a few kilometers... Read More

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October 29, 2014

Carnage in Borno town as #BokoHaram attack, maim residents and police

by James Sambo Kukawa town, in Borno State was attacked on Monday by gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram terrorist sect. The insurgents reportedly burnt down Kukawa police station, over 250 vehicles, not less than 200 houses, the government lodge and several other public buildings in the town. A resident of the town, Mallam Abor... Read More

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October 27, 2014

#BokoHaram survivors give shocking accounts of their ordeal

by Kolapo Olapoju A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), claims that women and girls taken by Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, are used in combat operations, forced to lure men into ambush and to marry their abductors. The report was released on Monday, 27 October, after HRW interviewed former hostages of the militants, who recounted... Read More

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October 27, 2014

90,000 Catholics displaced in North-East Nigeria

by James Sambo The Catholic Church has disclosed that 14 of its parishes in the Northeast were sacked by the rampaging Boko Haram insurgents with over 90,000 of the Church’s members displaced as a result of the over five-year-old crisis in the region. The Director of Information, Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri, Rev. Fr. Gideon Obasogie,... Read More

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October 24, 2014

There is nothing wrong with Islamic Jihad – Aregbesola

by Kolapo Olapoju Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has stated that he sees nothing wrong with the practice of Islamic Jihad, which he explained to be a concept that has the aim of promoting the establishment of a personal relationship between Muslims and Allah. Aregbesola made the comments in Ile-Ife on Thursday, 23 October, while delivering a lecture... Read More

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October 23, 2014

#BokoHaram abducts another two dozen girls

by Chidi Okoye Suspected Boko Haram militants kidnapped at least 25 girls in an attack on a remote town in north-eastern Nigeria, witnesses have told the Reuters news agency. This, the second reported kidnappings in less than a week, has happened in spite of talks over the release of over 200 other female hostages they... Read More

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October 23, 2014

#BokoHaram: N1,500 dowry was paid to family members of the 60 kidnapped women

by Anike Jacobs Members of the dreaded terrorist sect Bokoharam have abducted sixty women at Waga Mangoro and Garta villages. Forty of the women were said to have been abducted in Waga Mangoro and the other 20 were forcefully taken away from Grata. The abductions were carried out by the insurgents at the weekend, just... Read More

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October 23, 2014

Some ceasefire – #BokoHaram kidnap 60 women in Adamawa

In spite of efforts by the federal government to negotiate the release of over 200 schoolgirls from the town of Chibok in Borno state, who have been in Boko Haram captivity since April, about 60 more women have been kidnapped by the terrorists from Waga Mangoro and Garta villages in Madagali Local Government Area of... Read More

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October 22, 2014

#BokoHaram trial – FG wants to continue Ndume trial in secret

by James Sambo The Federal Government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to move the rest of the trial, and the rendering of evidence linking Senator Ali Ndume, a senator from Borno state, to the Boko Haram sect to a secret hearing for reasons of national security and public safety. Senator Ndume’s trial,... Read More

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October 21, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Tambuwal hobnobs with APC men | Who is afraid of zoning in Rivers? | Fayose swears in female SSG | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Tambuwal hobnobs with APC men in Sokoto. Leadership Amaechi’s people show Jonathan, Wike love. Vanguard Rivers PDP is miffed by Graham-Douglas’ ‘2face’ politics. Vanguard Fulani Herdsmen mobilize 23 million voters for GEJ… yes, they did.... Read More

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October 20, 2014

Despite ceasefire “agreement” #BokoHaram expands its territory

by James Sambo Despite the ceasefire agreement recently signed between the Federal Government and the Boko Haram insurgents, the terrorists have captured yet another town, Abadam, which borders Niger Republic, in Borno state. Abadam’s fall on Sunday has added to the Borno towns and communities currently under the control of the terrorists. The conquered towns... Read More

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October 19, 2014

Borno schools to reopen next month after 7-month closure

by Akan Ido Following a seven month break, the Borno State government has announced plans to reopen public schools in November. This decision was made public today in Maiduguri, the state capital, by Mohammed Dongel, Chairman, Committee on the Resuscitation of Primary School Education. Dongel said, “We hope to reopen all public schools by the first... Read More

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October 19, 2014

@Simonkolawole: The #BokoHaram peace deal was long overdue

by Simon Kolawole Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, former minister of education and a leading figure in the Bring Back Our Girls movement, called me on Friday afternoon, clearly desperate to hear some good news about the Chibok schoolgirls. She had heard that the girls, kidnapped by Boko Haram since April, were about to be released under... Read More

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October 18, 2014

“Chibok girls to be released to GEJ to score a political point” – This is the e-mail @ToluOgunlesi got from Shekau

by Kolapo Olapoju According to popular journalist and columnist, Tolu Ogunlesi, an e-mail was sent to him on Tuesday, 14 October, by a certain ‘Imam Abubakar Shekau’, alleging that the abducted Chibok girls would be released to the President to help him garner political goodwill. In a couple of Tweets, Ogunlesi also stated that the... Read More

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October 17, 2014

“We are cautiously optimistic…”: #BringBackOurGirls group reacts to Boko Haram ceasefire

by Isi Esene The #BringBackOurGirls groyp which has agitated for the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State have reacted to news of a ceasefire agreed upon between the Boko Haram Islamic sect and the Federal Government. Reports indicate the deal which was struck in the Gulf... Read More

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October 17, 2014

Federal government reportedly meeting with #BokoHaram leaders in Saudi Arabia

by Azubuike Azikiwe According to Voice of America, the Federal Government has entered into talks with representatives of Boko Haram in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the release of the abducted Chibok girls, and also negotiate an outright surrender/cease fire by the Islamic terrorist sect. The Principal Private Secretary to the President, Ambassador Hassan Tukur is... Read More

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October 16, 2014

Terrorism: FG reviews Firearms Act, to stop weapons proliferation

by Isi Esene As part of its broader strategy to stop the illicit flow of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) into the country, the Federal Government has moved to strengthen the Firearms laws in the country through the proposed amendment of the 1959 Nigerian Firearm Act and the Firearms Act CAP F28 LFN 2004.... Read More

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October 15, 2014

@Adekoyabee: Why the North deserves no pity

by Adekoya Boladale I have often been questioned at various fora for my views on the 2015 presidential election in Nigeria and now widely acknowledged zoning to the Northern part of the country. Most times I have shied away from discussing ethnic based issues as such moves always leave one with an identity of bigotry... Read More

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October 15, 2014

@Saatah: #Ebola and other few positives from Nigeria

by Saatah Nubari Pessimism is not bad, especially when you view Nigeria from somewhere around No 54, Heart Attack Is Not A Bad Way to Die Street, off All Hope Is Lost Road. I’ll talk about pessimism, but that will probably be at the end—first let’s talk about better things. ON EBOLA As I dropped... Read More

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October 14, 2014

@MrAyeDee: Why #BokoHaram’s Freeing of 25 Camerounian hostages is bad for Nigeria

by Aye Dee On October 7th, Nigeria’s GEJ met with the leaders of Niger, Chad and Cameroon at a one day Summit of the Lake Chad Basin Commission held in Niamey, Niger. Benin Republic’s President was present as an observer, and Cameroon’s Biya had sent his Foreign Minister as a representative. Top of the agenda... Read More

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October 14, 2014

Rebuilding the nation: Lessons from other lands || This is the Babatunde Fashola speech everyone is talking about

by Babatunde Raji Fashola They say lightning does not strike in the same place twice. For the sake of all of us, I sincerely hope that this saying holds true for Nigerians. Whilst thanking my hosts, the Leadership newspaper, for inviting me to speak at this event to celebrate General Yakubu Gowon, a patriot... Read More

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October 14, 2014

Implementation of Niamey agreement will help win war against terror – GEJ

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan says he is confident that the activities of insurgents and cross-border criminals will soon reduce substantially, based on the agreement reached at Niamey by the leaders of Benin, Chad, Niger, Cameroon and Nigeria. Last week, precisely on 7 October, the leaders had met to discuss the intensification of joint... Read More

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October 10, 2014

Redeemed church pastor escapes from Boko Haram’s captivity

by Kolapo Olapoju Rotimi Obajimi, the abducted Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor, has reportedly escaped from Boko Haram, after being in captivity for 10 months. According to media reports, Obajimi, who is the pastor of a rural area in the Borno/Yobe province, gained his freedom in Borno on Tuesday, 7 October. Boko Haram insurgents... Read More

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