boko haram

September 11, 2014

#BringBackGoodluck2015: Nigeria’s shame revisited

by Joe Igbokwe The moment the American newspaper, The Washington Post, hit the news stands, President Jonathan ordered his handlers and campaigners to dismantle the shameful campaign billboards across the country bearing the hashtag #BringBackGoodluck2015#. On social media yesterday, angry Nigerians disparaged the presidency and the supporters of the president for making mockery of our... Read More

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September 11, 2014

Boko Haram to swap 30 Chibok girls for 18 detained members

by S’ola Filani A report in the Nation newspaper claims that Boko Haram has agreed to swap some of the abducted 219 Chibok girls for 18 members. According to the Nation, Boko Haram sent the list of its commanders and the 30 girls to be swapped to a minister, who is also a lawyer, an... Read More

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September 11, 2014

Ayokunle Odekunle: In Nigeria, everyday is September 11

by Ayokunle Odekunle The date was September 11, 2001 A day America will never forget. On that day, there were four coordinated terrorist attacks launched by al-Qaeda upon the United States of America. A nation that seemed invincible and untouchable. Almost 3,000 people were killed by the attack. Americans wept and gnashed their teeth. Non-Americans... Read More

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September 11, 2014

Civilians on rampage: Scores of Boko Haram killed by local youths and hunters

by James Sambo Youths, local hunters and vigilante group members have reportedly killed scores of Boko Haram insurgents who had been terrorising residents of Michika and Madagali local government areas of Adamawa State. On the night of Tuesday, 9 September, the militants were ambushed when the residents of the area noticed that they had exhausted their ammunition,... Read More

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September 10, 2014

Are we still part of Nigeria? ‘Concerned Bama Indigenes’ want to know

by James Sambo Contrary to the Nigerian military’s claims that it has recaptured the town of Bama, Borno, from the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, the indigenes of the town say the militants are still occupying their land. A press release dated Wednesday, 10 September, written by ‘Concerned Bama Indigenes Forum’, bemoaned the... Read More

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September 10, 2014

It won’t go away – Tweeps continue reacting to El Rufai naming Jonathan, Oritsejafor as Boko Haram sponsors

by Emma Chidiogo Amidst curiosity that has left many Nigerians in a puzzled state over the possible sponsors of the Islamist Militant Group, Boko Haram, former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir ElRufai, has once again listed President Goodluck Jonathan as a major sponsor of the terrorist group. The ex-minister, who disclosed a... Read More

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September 10, 2014

Opinion: Dear GEJ, negotiation is still the only way to defeat Boko Haram

by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju Terrorism is achieving political agenda through violence. The politics of power is the reason behind the argument of not negotiating with terrorists. The protagonist point of view is that negotiating with terrorists rewards violence and discourages political change through peaceful means. They argue that negotiation weakens the negotiating government’s democratic structures, sets... Read More

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September 9, 2014

About 20 officers still missing from Gwoza police training school attack

by Laila Ibrahim The Inspector General of Police Suleiman Abba has said about twenty officers of the Nigeria Police Force are still missing after the Gwoza training school attack. Following the attack launched by insurgents on the Gwoza Training camp of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Borno state, the IG had announced... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Herbalists are angry! They want Federal government to probe Sheriff and Ihejerika, or else….

by Azubuike Azikiwe Herbalists have given the Federal government an ultimatum to probe the alleged sponsors of Boko Haram, else they would personally deal with them. The Northern Nigeria arm of the Council of Babalawos (native doctors) has urged the federal government to promptly probe the alleged involvement of General Azubuike Ihejerika and Senator Ali... Read More

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September 9, 2014

He is paying for his father’s sins | Mixed reactions trail Boko Haram shooting of Obasanjo’s son

by S’ola Filani A son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo was injured yesterday in an ambush by Boko Haram fighters. Lt.-Col. Adeboye Obasanjo, an engineer, was said to have been shot in his legs. He and his platoon were engaged with Boko Haram militants at Baza, which is the village of the General Officer Commanding... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Stoic faces: This is how Nigerians in Chad welcomed GEJ for the Boko Haram talks (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan was in Ndjamena, Chad on Monday, 8 September, to meet with Chadian President, Idriss Deby. The purpose of the trip was to discuss the menace of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, and ways to put an end to their terror attacks. Also present at the talks was former Borno... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Army gains ground in Borno – now in control of Bama

by James Sambo The Nigeran Army is in complete control of Bama, one of the major towns in Borno State which has been under attack fromthe Boko Haram Islamist group. The army has also halted the terrorist group’s advance towards Maiduguri, the Borno capital. A senior government official told the Reuters news agency on Monday... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Opinion: Do not condemn all Muslims because of Boko Haram

by Frank Ijege During my primary days, I had very good friends. They are Abdulhakeem Shehu and Ak Shehu . These were brothers and I was like the third one in their midst. Their father Late Alhaji A. W. Shehu (May God grant him paradise and rest his soul), was like a father to me. After... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Why did Ali Modu Sheriff go to Chad with GEJ to discuss Boko Haram?

by Kolapo Olapoju On Monday, 8 September, President Goodluck Jonathan arrived in Ndjamena, Chad for Boko-Haram related talks with Chadian president, Idriss Deby. During the trip, the presidential media aide, Rueben Abati, tweeted photos from the meeting with the Chadian President, and surprisingly, also present at the talks was the former Governor of Borno state,... Read More

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September 9, 2014

Ex-president Obasanjo son who was shot by Boko Haram today (PICTURED)

by Akan Ido Boko Haram militants attacked a platoon led by the son of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, shooting him today. He was said to have sustained serious injuries to his legs and was being taken to a medical facility. Adeboye Obasanjo, an army engineer, was a Lieutenant Colonel at the 3rd Division in Jos, Plateau... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Boko Haram shoots Obasanjo’s son

by James Sambo Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo’s son, has been shot by Boko Haram militants in Adamawa state. According to a report by Sahara Reporters, Adeboye, an army engineer, was shot in the leg as his platoon engaged with Boko Haram militants at Baza. 24 soldiers were killed. He sustained serious injuries to his... Read More

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September 8, 2014

“Pray for Pope Francis”| “A plane will be hijacked” || T.B Joshua has some new prophecies for the week

by Azubuike Azikiwe Every week, founder of Synagogue church of all nations, Prophet T.B Joshua, seems to always have a warning message and prophecy to share with the world. During his service on Sunday, 7 September, the Prophet didn’t disappoint, as he urged his congregation to pray for the head of the Catholic church, Pope... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Living under the spectre of Boko Haram – A Maiduguri resident tells us how it is

by Abubakar Gambo It’s not really easy for a Maiduguri resident to fully discuss the Boko Haram crisis in a single article. But I’ll try to discuss the most recent incidents based on my own experience as a resident. Since the expulsion of Boko Haram from Maiduguri through communal efforts spearheaded by the youth, Boko... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Fear of Boko Haram: Adamawa State University shutdown

by Jewel Stephen The fear of insurgents has led to the closure of Adamawa State University at Mubi. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Institution’s Acting Registrar, Malam Hassan Tanko, students were directed to return home, as the university was closed indefinitely for security reasons. Students were left stranded, as they couldn’t find... Read More

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September 8, 2014

One of Goodluck Jonathan’s kinsmen is NOT happy with him

by S’ola Filani Someone is not pleased with the Nigerian president for ailing to address the security situation in the country. A former Minister of Petroleum, Prof Tam David-West, in a new interview said even though he is Jonathan’s kinsman, he would not turn a blind eye to the incompetence of his administration. “Anyone that... Read More

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September 7, 2014

“I am a man like Elijah” | Doyin Okupe is keeping us entertained this evening (TWEETS)

by Emma Chidiogo Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan took to Twitter some hours ago to talk about the insecurity issues of Nigeria in a rather … enterprising way. He is ignoring the scorn, the criticism, the laughter and he is trudging as always. We present our pick... Read More

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September 7, 2014

Boko Haram has taken over 11 towns in Borno and Adamawa

by Kolapo Olapoju In the last month, the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has forcefully spread its tentacles beyond its strongholds in the forest to capturing towns and communities. From overunning and eventually declaring an Islamic caliphate in Gwoza, the militants have without a doubt gained the upper hand in the war. The sect, emboldened... Read More

September 5, 2014

Finally he speaks! The full text of Borno governor, Kashim Shettima’s speech

Fellow, and dear citizens of Borno State, In recent days and weeks, we have come under renewed and augmented attacks, waged against all of us, by an armed minority that seeks to impose on us, a doctrine that is completely at variance with the religion of Islam which they claim to promote; a doctrine that... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Boko Haram: “Take me to court” || Australian negotiator, Stephen Davis dares Modu Sheriff

by Kolapo Olapoju Dr Stephen Davis, the Australian negotiator who recently named Modu Sheriff and Lt. Gen Azubuike Ihejirika as sponsors of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has dared former governor of Borno State to sue him over the allegations, if he so wishes. According to Davis’ allegations, Sheriff sponsors young men for lesser hajj from... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Ryan Cummings: Similarities between Boko Haram and ISIS

by Ryan Cummings In recent weeks, I have fielded a number of questions regarding Boko Haram’s declaration of a caliphate and whether the sect’s actions have been inspired by that of the Islamic State in the Levant. I thought I would great to pose some of the more commonly asked questions on my blog and... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Battle of Bama: Military gain upper hand with airstrikes

by James Sambo As the Battle for Bama, the second largest town in Borno State, heats up, the Army has gained some grounds, a source has said. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adeshola Amosun, had been deployed to the combat zone to oversee the air strikes. In an intense battle yesterday, our military made use of air strikes as... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Tunde Leye: #BokoHaram-Dear Propagandists, propaganda doesn’t win wars

by Tunde Leye During World War Two, the British Army was very secretive about how things were going at the front. Of course, that was because things were going very badly for them initially and going by the kinds of defeat they encountered at the Battle of Dunkirk where they would have been driven into... Read More

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September 4, 2014

Fear of #BokoHaram: Emirs in Borno skip town

by Laila Ibrahim Insurgents believed to be members of Boko Haram have forced out five Emirs in Borno state, from their palaces, with two other monarchs in Yobe State being displaced, following the takeover of their domains. The affected Emirs in Borno are; Shehu of Dikwa, Muhammad Ibn Shehu Masta; Emir of Gwoza, Muhammadu Ibn Mustapha Idrissa Timta; Emir of Bama, Kyari Ibn Ibrahim... Read More

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September 4, 2014

Modu Sheriff has finally responded to Stephen Davis (READ)

by James Sambo Former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff has denied claims by Australian Stephen Davis that he is a sponsor of the extremist Boko Haram sect. Davis, who was contracted by the Federal Government to negotiate the freedom of the abducted Chibok girls with Boko Haram had claimed, in widely published interviews,... Read More

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