boko haram

October 9, 2014

@Adunnibaby: Dear Nigerian Army, it isn’t all about killing Shekau

by Abimbola Adelakun The Nigerian Army seems fixated with killing Abubakar Shekau, the equally self-obsessed psychopath who not only fancies himself a reincarnate of Osama bin Laden but also rides on the wave of moral panic ISIS is generating all over the place. He is the Army’s first obsession. Their second obsession concerns the unwitting... Read More

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October 9, 2014

There are many fifth columnists in the armed forces – CDS

by Akan Ido The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh has alleged that there are fifth columnists in the military. Badeh said this yesterday in Abuja during a workshop on ‘Security/Media Relations in Crisis Management’. The workshop which is scheduled to last three days was organized by the Office of National Security Adviser in conjunction... Read More

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October 8, 2014

APC in league with South Africa and US to embarrass Nigeria – @realFFK

by Kolapo Olapoju Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress, of being in partnership with the South African and Unites States’ governments to scuttle the efforts of the Nigerian government in fighting the war against Boko Haram. Fani-Kayode was a guest on Channels TV’ Sunrise programme on Wednesday,... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Nigerian Army to court-martial 16 soldiers over Chibok girls abduction

by James Sambo Reports say that the Nigerian Army will arraign 16 soldiers over the abduction of over 200 girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State on 14 April. The soldiers, three of which are officers and 13 soldiers belonging to other ranks would appear before the General Court Martial at the Maxwell Khobe... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Jonathan travels to Niger republic to talk terrorism with leaders of neighbouring countries

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, will embark on a one-day official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic today, to participate in an ‘Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission.’ According to a statement by Rueben Abati, the president’s spokesperson, “Jonathan and other participating Heads of State and... Read More

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October 6, 2014

Photo of the Day: Asari Dokubo stones Boko Haram, others in Mecca

by Akan Ido Ex-Niger Delta agitator, Asari Dokubo, is currently observing the hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The usually vocal ex-militant posted some pictures on his Facebook page while stoning the ‘devil’s wall’. But the caption accompanying the photos really got our attention and we bet you’d like it too. Check it out below and tell... Read More

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October 6, 2014

@nnamdianekwe: Why Abubakar Shekau is dead!

by Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive On September 12, 2014, members of the 143 Infantry Special Forces Battalion, engaged the Boko Haram Terrorists in Konduga, during their fourth attempt at over running the town, a city that’s 40km from Maiduguri, Borno state capital. The terrorists suffered heavy casualties, including the death of a prominent commander who had been... Read More

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October 5, 2014

Blame Lord Lugard for the problems and challenges facing Nigeria – Walter Carrington

by Kolapo Olapoju A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, has stated that the problems and enormous challenges facing Nigeria as a nation, can be traced back to 1914, during the colonial rule of the British empire. Carrington says the colonial administrator at that time, Sir Frederick Lord Lugard, is directly responsible for... Read More

October 5, 2014

“Here I am, alive”: This is the Abubakar Shekau video everyone’s talking about (WATCH)

by Akan Ido The video showing Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau refuting claims that he was killed in the battle of Konduga, Borno State has been released by SaharaReporters. In the video, a man who bears a striking resemblance to the Shekau who reportedly died boasted that his group are running a “Islamic Caliphate” in... Read More

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October 5, 2014

#BokoHaram: Over 4,000 refugees are in NYSC orientation camp in Adamawa

by James Sambo Mallam Haruna Amman Kure, Executive Secretary, Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency has revealed to TAP(Testimonial Archive Project), that as at 27th of September, Adamawa, Yola, had 4,478 internally persons, displaced by the terror reign of the Boko Haram. According to Kure, the ‘Internally displaced persons(IDP) were transported into the camp in conjunction... Read More

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October 5, 2014

Friends mourn beheaded Air Force pilot, reveal how he killed 63 terrorists

by S’ola Filani Friends of the late Nigeria Air Force pilot, Wing Commander Chimda Hedima, who was caught and beheaded by Boko Haram after his plane went down in enemy territory, have eulogized him for his gallantry on their various social media pages. They have also given a vivid account of how the Air Force... Read More

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October 4, 2014

GEJ says Islam should not be blamed for the actions of terrorists

by Azubuike Azikiwe On Saturday, 3 September, President Goodluck Jonathan stated that the nefarious activities of terrorist groups across the world had nothing to do with Islam. The President said this when a delegation of the Muslim community led by Vice President Namadi Sambo paid him an Eid-Kabir (Sallah) homage at his official residence in... Read More

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October 4, 2014

@Adeyanjudej9: Nigeria’s media is fighting Nigeria’s Army and this is an example

by Deji Adeyanju Many of you will be wondering why this question. It is a question that must be asked due to the prevailing circumstances in our nation. The loyalty and activities of some individuals, organizations, social groups and also media houses deserves to be questioned in the ongoing war against terrorism. They have been... Read More

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October 3, 2014

‘We shall not be deterred’: Military reacts to #BokoHaram beheading video

by Isi Esene The Nigerian military has shrugged off the purported beheading of a pilot in a video currently trending in cyberspace as a common antic of terrorists to show extreme violent acts to demoralize citizens. In a tweet by the Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, the military declared that the act will... Read More

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October 3, 2014

#BokoHaram beheads Air Force pilot in new video

by James Sambo A new Boko Haram video has emerged online. The video shows the beheading of a man identified as the pilot of a missing Nigerian Air Force jet The video also features Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, saying “Here I am, alive and I will remain alive until the day Allah takes away... Read More

October 1, 2014

@Hardrockyng: Will the Nigerian worker be celebrating Independence Day?

by Kolapo Olapoju On 1st October 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan announced that the Independence Day celebration would be low-key. Nigerians were not in any way perturbed nor were they expecting any elaborate celebrations, considering the challenges the country was grappling with. Information Minister, Labaran Maku sought to convince journalists at the state house in... Read More

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September 29, 2014

#BokoHaram unleashes terror on Adamawa villages

by James Sambo As many as 500 houses have been burnt down by men believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect in Michika and Madagali Local Government Areas of Adamawa. Many people living in Kubi and Watu villages in Michika LGA have been displaced due to the violence. Most of them who are... Read More

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September 28, 2014

“Sex hinders blessings” – Singer, Adokiye wants you to stop having sexual intercourse

by Kolapo Olapoju Budding singer, Adokiye Kyrian, is famous for repeatedly flaunting her supposed virgin-status. A while back, she was in the news after saying she would trade her virginity for the release of over 200 Chibok girls, kidnapped by the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Most recently, she spoke with Vanguard, where she revealed that she... Read More

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September 28, 2014

Army repels fresh #BokoHaram attack on Konduga and Maiduguri

by James Sambo A fresh attempt by Boko Haram to advance towards Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, has been repelled by the Nigerian Army. The insurgents who reportedly suffered heavy casualties again in their renewed bid were said to have engaged the military Thursday afternoon in Benesheikh, 75 kilometres to Maiduguri from the West. They... Read More

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September 27, 2014

We should be worried! Seme border remains as porous as ever

by Kolapo Olapoju Apparently, the Seme border crossing between Nigeria and Benin is more of a market place than a boundary. From the early hours of the morning to midnight, the border town is always busy, as people cross back and forth with relative ease and little encumbrance. Considering such an alarming fact, what’s to stop people from... Read More

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September 26, 2014

Opinion: #VictoryForNigeria: T.B Joshua is the hero!

by Godwin Ikechukwu The news emanating from Nigerian armed forces in the North this week has been extremely encouraging, especially considering the alarming ISIS inspired ‘caliphate’ rhetoric coined by Boko Haram’s fugitive leader in recent weeks. Several reports of strong victories for Nigerian forces culminating with the killing of Abubakar Shekau (or a man feigning... Read More

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September 26, 2014

FG to rehabilitate surrendered #BokoHaram members

by S’ola Filani The Federal Government has disclosed that the Boko Haram fighters who surrendered their weapons in the last few days, will undergo rehabilitation process. Speaking on Thursday on the fate of the insurgents that surrendered their weapons, the coordinator of National Information Centre (NIC), Mr Mike Omeri, ruled out the possibility of prosecuting... Read More

September 25, 2014

It is true – Police confirm the finding of one of the #Chibok girls

by James Sambo The Nigeria Police has announced the release of one of the remaining 219 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in a secondary school in Chibok, Borno state. Police spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, told a press conference at the National Information Centre in Abuja that the girl was dropped off by the insurgents along... Read More

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September 25, 2014

Jonathan gets his $1 billion to fight #BokoHaram

by Laila Ibrahim The Senate has approved the $1 billion loan requested by President Goodluck Jonathan to tackle insecurity and terrorism in the country. Some lawmakers had argued that President Jonathan breached the process set down by the Constitution for requesting extra budgetary funds, but the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, said... Read More

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September 24, 2014

Nowhere to hide: Fifty members of #BokoHaram nabbed on the run

by James Sambo Nigerian troops have arrested 50 fleeing members of the Boko Haram sect in Biu local government of Borno state. The insurgents, who were hidden in a truck, were travelling from the Damboa axis of the state to Gombe. According to a security source, the suspects confessed to being fighters of the Islamic sect,... Read More

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September 24, 2014

“PDP is finished” || “2015 election will be tough” – Buhari and Oyegun have some words to share with you

by Azubuike Azikiwe As the year draws to a close, and the 2015 elections become the subject matter among Nigeria’s political circles and beyond, politicians have begun to engage in rabble rousing to influence public perception and leaning. On Tuesday, 23 September, during the formal reception of Kogi PDP decampees into the party at the... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Army spokesman, @GENOlukolade, is confused about the release or otherwise of the Chibok girls

by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier today, it was reported by the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, that some of the Chibok girls kidnapped in April by Boko Haram militants, had been released. A top military source had claimed that two Toyota Hiace buses loaded with the girls were driven into the Maimalari Barracks, the headquarters of the 7th... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Witches declare GEJ as the winner of 2015 Presidential election

by Damilola Jagun An association of witches, ‘Inner Coven Society Worldwide’, has declared that President Goodluck Jonathan will be re-elected as the President of Nigeria at the 2015 elections. The society, which says it is not a political organisation, disclosed that the elections has been won and lost in the spiritual realm, with Jonathan emerging... Read More

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September 23, 2014

Forget the viral picture | Dubai-based Nigerian journalist claims Abubakar Shekau is alive and well

by S’ola Filani Yesterday a photograph of a corpse believed to be that of Abubakar Shekau, leader of the deadly Islamic sect, emerged on the internet and went viral. However, Dubai-based Nigerian journalist, Ahmed Salkida, who was recently flown to Nigeria to negotiate with the insurgents has refuted claims that Abubakar Shekau is dead. Mr. Salkida who... Read More

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September 22, 2014

Cameroonian military say they have killed Shekau and they have a picture to back their claim

by Isi Esene The Cameroonian military has released photos of a man believed to be the Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau. According to a news website, Cameroon Concord, the man who parades himself as Abubakar Shekau was killed during a cross border raid inside Nigeria. Here’s what they had to say about it. In a... Read More

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