How Boko Haram kidnapped us for 2 months – French family speaks on their ordeal (PHOTO)

Members of the family held hostage for two months by a Nigerian Islamist group spoke about their ordeal on French national television over the weekend. They said the four children helped them get through the tough times. Albane Moulin-Fournier said during the prime-time interview on France 2 Saturday night that there had been some “very... Read More

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April 22, 2013

Just awful: 6,000 “innocent children” are in Nigerian prisons [DETAILS]

Nigeria’s notorious jails and detention centres hold an estimated 6,000 children and minors, many of whom were born there and now serve terms with their parents despite a government’s order to effect their release, the United States country human rights report on Nigeria says. Although Nigerian law forbids the imprisonment of children, by the end... Read More

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April 22, 2013

Why would we let an accused child rapist loose? – and more in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze The problem with precedence is that it leads to more bad behaviour because people watching develop a belief, not surprisingly, that they can get away with anything. The treatment of children in Nigeria is a source for concern. We take the concept of sparing the rod a little too far. Consider this:... Read More

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April 22, 2013

“I am not a member of Boko Haram” – Ahmed Salkida speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

The Conservations series spotlights a freelance Journalist, Ahmad Salkida who has extensively covered the radical Islamic sect. He talks about his relationship with Boko Haram, ties with the late Leader, Mohammed Yusuf and how the Boko Haram sect have been more consistent with their message than the Federal Government. You are the only Nigerian, publicly... Read More

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April 21, 2013

Report: 11-year-old boy in Abuja tries to burn down mosque during prayers

by Chi Ibe A boy was arrested in Abuja Friday afternoon trying to set a mosque on fire while Muslims said their Jumat prayers around 1pm, reports say. Aged 11, he was caught at the Area B/C Mosque, near Customs Quarters in Nyanya, Abuja by a guard who was on his break sleeping inside. Imam... Read More

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April 21, 2013

Simon Kolawole: How the Boko Haram amnesty process started on a false footing

by Simon Kolawole There must be a well-programmed strategy to dilute the influence of extremist preachers. It will take years. But it is only after we have done this that we can sleep and snore in the knowledge that insurgency will not raise its head again. I did argue last week, if you remember, that... Read More

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April 20, 2013

More than 5,000 members of Boko Haram (along with wives and children) might benefit from FG amnesty

by Rachel Ogbu More than 5,000 members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram with their wives and children might benefit from the proposed Federal Government amnesty, new reports claim. Avcording to reports, a senior security official said, “Some wives, children and relatives of members of the sect are among those being detained.” “The government may start with the... Read More

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April 20, 2013

Resource control: “Fasehun and I must share pipeline security contract” – OPC Gani Adams

by Isi Esene In this Punch Newspapers interview, the leader of a faction of the Oodua Peoples Congress, a Pan-Yoruba group, speaks on oil pipeline vandalisation, his relationship with OPC founder, Dr. Frederick Fasheun, and his family. Read excerpts of the interview below: Now that kidnapping is taking place in the South-West, which is the... Read More

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April 19, 2013

France’s foreign minister travels Cameroun to greet French family after their release by Boko Haram (PHOTO)

by Rachel Ogbu France Foreign minister, Laurent Fabius is in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon today to meet the French family celebrating their freedom from Boko Haram’s snare. The family of seven which includes four children aged between 5 and 12, were “all healthy” according to President Paul Biya who announced the release. The family were... Read More

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April 18, 2013

Opinion: Boko Haram: Will amnesty lead to peace?

by Odinkalu Chigozirim and Simon Sylvester Shanum Boko Haram members mostly are faceless which will impact negatively on the proposed Amnesty. The emerging trends of terrorism in Nigeria and the activities of the dreaded sect Jama’atu Ahlus Sunnah Lidda’awatiwal- Jihad (People Committed to the Prophet’s Teachings and Jihad) popularly referred to as Boko Haram has assumed... Read More

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April 16, 2013

Opinion: Zoning amnesty to (the North) Boko Haram

by Godson Ogheneochuko Despite all this, we must learn to forgive those who have hurt us and our loved ones. If we continue on the path of revenge, we will all be victims one way or the other. Nigerians have an unusual obsession with certain words and phrases – some of which are coined or... Read More

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April 15, 2013

Cheta Nwanze: Crime definitely pays around here (Y! FrontPage)

You see, whether the Niger Delta militants had a genuine grievance against the Nigerian state is a moot point. The point is that they took up arms against the state; which by any definition within our constitution and without, is a crime. In August of 2011, the Federal Government announced the approval of a “Transitional... Read More

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April 15, 2013

Opinion: Amnesty – President Jonathan is between the devil and the deep blue sea

by Festus Eriye Negotiations and amnesties are not the sort of things you offer to the likes of Shekau. What will you give him in exchange for peace? A fistful of naira in order that he renounces his belief in jihad, or repudiates his demand for Sharia law in the land? Until President Goodluck Jonathan... Read More

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April 15, 2013

A failed amnesty for Boko Haram may lead to the 2nd civil war – Former justice minister, Bola Ajibola

by Rachel Ogbu Former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Bola Ajibola, SAN, has urged the leaders of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram to see reasons in embracing dialogue, he also asked the government not to give in on its effort at resolving the security risks the Boko Haram problems had caused the nation over... Read More

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April 15, 2013

“To rescue Christianity from Boko Haram”: MEND announces plans to attack mosques and Islamic clerics [REPORT]

by Rachel Ogbu The Movement for Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND have said they destroyed Oil Well 62 owned by the Shell Petroleum Development Company in Ewellesuo, Nembe Local Government of Bayelsa State as part of its Operation Hurricane Exodus to rescue Christians from Boko Haram insurgency. MEND’s spokesman, Gbomo Jomo, said in a statement released yesterday that they were... Read More

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April 15, 2013

Bauchi Gov says only ‘the real Boko Haram’ members will accept amnesty, the ‘criminal Boko Haram’ will not

by Rachel Ogbu The Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda has said that members of the ‘real’ Boko Haram sect would accept President’s Goodluck Jonathan’s amnesty offer. Yuguda’s new take on the matter came as the Federal Government’s insists on progressing with its plan to grant Boko Haram amnesty even though the known leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau, had already... Read More

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April 14, 2013

Tunde Fagbenle: Boko Haram – How to catch a monkey

by Tunde Fagbenle Still no matter how much or how often I say to myself that I would no longer dignify death by shedding any tear upon anyone’s death, I find myself every now and then with watery eyes and numbed body being mocked by death. Have you heard the good news, ol’ boy? President... Read More

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April 14, 2013

Simon Kolawole: Amnesty for Boko Haram – Let’s have the debate we badly need

by Simon Kolawole For me, the issue now is not whether or not to grant amnesty and employ dialogue to put an end to this bloodshed. History, dare I say, has perfected a way of repeating itself. It’s either we don’t pay attention to it or our memories are pretty too brief. In 2009, when... Read More

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April 13, 2013

Dele Momodu: The monestisation of fresh air

by Dele Momodu Paying for amnesty was a double jeopardy on the part of government. It was an admission of guilt and a confirmation that government had failed in its traditional duties and responsibilities. Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to thank all those who responded to my last letter. Your comments convinced me that most... Read More

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April 12, 2013

Opinion: Boko Haram rejects amnesty offer – now what? I have 4 suggestions

by Zainab Usman “Mr Shekau said his group had done no wrong and so an amnesty would not be applicable to them. It was the Nigerian government that was committing atrocities against Muslims, he said. “Surprisingly, the Nigerian government is talking about granting us amnesty. What wrong have we done? On the contrary, it is... Read More

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April 12, 2013

“Boko Haram members give Islam a bad name” – Ayo Oritsejafor

by Rachel Ogbu The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has criticised Boko Haram’s refusal on an amnesty deal with the Federal Government. CAN believes the Islamic group was trying to make sure its plan to Islamise the country was not interrupted in any way. On Thursday, CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, confronted northern leaders seeking amnesty... Read More

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April 11, 2013

We should grant you pardon – Boko Haram leader rejects amnesty

by Isi Esene Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the Islamic militant group, Boko Haram has responded to the call for amnesty for his group saying it is not necessary because they have not committed any wrong. His message was conveyed in an Hausa language audio recording distributed yesterday. According to Shekau, the group has “not... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Boko Haram: 4 church leaders shot dead in Gwoza village, Borno

by Rachel Ogbu Four church leaders were reported murdered on Monday in Gwoza village, Borno State. The killings come after a recent attack where members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram were said to have attacked and killed several policemen in the same village. In the latest occurrence, the church leaders mostly of the Church of Christ... Read More

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April 11, 2013

Olusegun Adeniyi: Sometimes the ‘devil’s alternative’ is the best alternative

by Olusegun Adeniyi The bottom-line in all these is that granting amnesty to Boko Haram, if that is the option eventually recommended, should not be construed as a sign of weakness on the part of President Jonathan. “Whichever option I choose, men are going to die.’ That statement was made by a fictional President of... Read More

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April 10, 2013

Okey Ndibe: Dancing with ghosts, ignoring the dead

by Okey Ndibe In an ideal situation, the government would insist on prosecuting those who make it their business to terrorize, maim and murder. But a compelling counter argument can be deployed: the Nigerian state is, in fact, the most ferocious terrorist operating within the Nigerian space. Last week, President Goodluck Jonathan took a step... Read More

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April 7, 2013

“Forgive Boko Haram as my late husband forgave the Niger Delta militants” – Turai Yar’Adua tells Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu The wife of former President Umaru Yar’Adua, Turai Yar’Adua, has implored President Goodluck Jonathan to forgive the Islamic group, Boko Haram just like her late husband forgave the militants in the Niger Delta. Speaking in Lagos during the Award Gala Night organised by the Niger Delta Young Professionals on Friday, Turai advised President Jonathan to ignore anyone... Read More

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April 5, 2013

President Jonathan reportedly sets up committee on Boko Haram amnesty

by Rachel Ogbu It seems like the support for granting amnesty to Boko Haram members has got President Goodluck Jonathan’s attention. Yesterday, during a meeting with security chiefs he set up a committee to consider the issue. It was said that the committee was set up to consider the propriety or otherwise of granting amnesty to the... Read More

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April 4, 2013

President Jonathan reportedly no longer opposed to amnesty for Boko Haram

by Isi Esene There are indications that President Goodluck Jonathan nay have agreed to grant amnesty to Boko Haram militants after a meeting with Northern Elders Forum (NEF) which took place yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Reports say the meeting with the NEF which ended around 11:30pm, was a follow-up to the one organised... Read More

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April 2, 2013

Matthew Kukah calls for amnesty for Boko Haram in Easter Message (READ)

by Matthew Hassan Kukah Rather than look at the issues of amnesty in the light of the past, present and future of the nation, we have focused more on how they fit the survivalist instincts of the president and his ruling party. Although the Church in her wisdom gives us 40 day’s notice ahead of Easter, we... Read More

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April 2, 2013

Umar Bello: The Hausa-Fulanis have become the Nigerian scapegoats

by Umar Bello In the media, the Fulanis suffer a lot of alienation much more than their ‘twin’ brothers, the Hausas. Apart from being always in the news for the wrong reasons, they are always treated in collectives. Headlines always modify them by their ethnicity and profession. ‘Every established order tends to produce the naturalization... Read More

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How Boko Haram kidnapped us for 2 months – French family speaks on their ordeal (PHOTO)

Just awful: 6,000 “innocent children” are in Nigerian prisons [DETAILS]

Why would we let an accused child rapist loose? – and more in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

“I am not a member of Boko Haram” – Ahmed Salkida speaks on ‘Conversations with Mercy Abang’

Report: 11-year-old boy in Abuja tries to burn down mosque during prayers

Simon Kolawole: How the Boko Haram amnesty process started on a false footing

More than 5,000 members of Boko Haram (along with wives and children) might benefit from FG amnesty

Resource control: “Fasehun and I must share pipeline security contract” – OPC Gani Adams

France’s foreign minister travels Cameroun to greet French family after their release by Boko Haram (PHOTO)

Opinion: Boko Haram: Will amnesty lead to peace?

Opinion: Zoning amnesty to (the North) Boko Haram

Cheta Nwanze: Crime definitely pays around here (Y! FrontPage)

Opinion: Amnesty – President Jonathan is between the devil and the deep blue sea

A failed amnesty for Boko Haram may lead to the 2nd civil war – Former justice minister, Bola Ajibola

“To rescue Christianity from Boko Haram”: MEND announces plans to attack mosques and Islamic clerics [REPORT]

Bauchi Gov says only ‘the real Boko Haram’ members will accept amnesty, the ‘criminal Boko Haram’ will not

Tunde Fagbenle: Boko Haram – How to catch a monkey

Simon Kolawole: Amnesty for Boko Haram – Let’s have the debate we badly need

Dele Momodu: The monestisation of fresh air

Opinion: Boko Haram rejects amnesty offer – now what? I have 4 suggestions

“Boko Haram members give Islam a bad name” – Ayo Oritsejafor

We should grant you pardon – Boko Haram leader rejects amnesty

Boko Haram: 4 church leaders shot dead in Gwoza village, Borno

Olusegun Adeniyi: Sometimes the ‘devil’s alternative’ is the best alternative

Okey Ndibe: Dancing with ghosts, ignoring the dead

“Forgive Boko Haram as my late husband forgave the Niger Delta militants” – Turai Yar’Adua tells Jonathan

President Jonathan reportedly sets up committee on Boko Haram amnesty

President Jonathan reportedly no longer opposed to amnesty for Boko Haram

Matthew Kukah calls for amnesty for Boko Haram in Easter Message (READ)

Umar Bello: The Hausa-Fulanis have become the Nigerian scapegoats

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