The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari has the right to hold or cancel FEC meeting – Adesina | 4 dead, 8 injured in Maiduguri blast | More stories

The YNaija Tracklist: Buhari has the right to hold or cancel FEC meeting – Adesina | 4 dead, 8 injured in Maiduguri blast | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Defeat me with superiority of your argument not AK47 | Nnamdi Kanu tells Buhari – YNaija Buhari has the right to hold or cancel FEC meeting – Adesina – YNaija Malabu oil deal: Ex-President Jonathan ignores reps invitation – YNaija South-East senators ask Nnamdi Kanu not to... Read More

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July 16, 2017

’12-year-old cattle breeder killed in Borno bomb blast’

A bomb blast at Muna Delti area of Jere local government council of Borno state on Saturday has killed a 12-year-old Fulani cattle breeder, TheCable reports. Grema Bana, a witness said the incident occurred at about 4:45pm. Bana said that the deceased and his brother were returning home after taking out the cattle to a... Read More

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June 21, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: CCT trial: FG appeals Saraki’s acquittal of false assets declaration | Suspected Boko Haram Attack Kills 2 In Maiduguri-Damboa Highway | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. 175 Nigerians voluntarily return from Libya – YNaija Igbo quit notice: Counsel the misguided elements among our youth | Osinbajo tells Northern rulers – YNaija CCT trial: FG appeals Saraki’s acquittal of false assets declaration – YNaija Igbo quit notice: Arewa youth will be arrested no matter... Read More

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April 8, 2017

Just In: Two female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri

by Azeez Adeniyi Two female suicide bombers on Saturday morning were killed while trying to force their way into a mosque on the outskirts of Maiduguri. According a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command, Victor Isuku, “At about 0520hrs today (Saturday), two female suicide bombers with improvised explosives device... Read More

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March 19, 2017

7 persons killed in Maiduguri bomb blast

by Dolapo Adelana Seven persons were killed on Saturday night in suicide attacks in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The attack was carried out by three suicide bombers. Two children were among those killed during the blast. A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Police, Borno State Command, Victor Isuku, revealed that... Read More

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January 17, 2017

Why I attacked UNIMAID mosque – Shekau

Leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has taken responsibility for the bomb blasts at the University of Maiduguri early Monday morning. Shekau who spoke in Hausa in an audio message uploaded on YouTube said the institution’s mosque was ‘ungodly’, hence the reason for its attack. He also said the Nigerian Army did not... Read More

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January 16, 2017

UNIMAID explosion: Education in North-East under attack – Atiku

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has condemned Monday’s attack at the University of Maiduguri, Borno. Atiku, who spoke about the explosion via his Twitter account said education in the North-East is under attack. “The attack on UNIMAID is not just about a bomb exploding in a mosque. Once again, education in the northeast... Read More

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January 16, 2017

ASUU expresses shock over Maiduguri mosque blast

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has reacted to the bombing of the University of Maiduguri mosque early Monday morning. The group expressed shock, suspending a press conference it had planned to hold after the meeting of its National Executive Council in Kano as a result of the incident. ASUU National President, Prof Abiodun... Read More

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December 26, 2016

UPDATED: Suicide bomb blast hits Borno

Just a day after the Nigerian Army said it has ousted terrorist group Boko Haram, a bomb blast has occurred at Kasuwan Shanu area of Borno State, Channels reports. The blast was confirmed on Monday by the spokesman for the Borno State Police Command, DSP Victor Isuku. According to Isuku, there were two female suicide... Read More

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December 9, 2016

Adamawa blast: Buhari condoles with families, says attack is an act of desperation

President Muhammadu Buhari expresses heartfelt condolences to the families of victims of the twin bomb blasts in the town of Madagali, Adamawa State which claimed some lives and injured several others on Friday. This is contained in a statement issue on Friday by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu.... Read More

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December 9, 2016

Adamawa blast: Atiku calls for vigilance

Following Friday’s bomb blast in Madagali, Adamawa, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for vigilance among residents of the state. At least 30 people were killed in the explosion reportedly carried out by two female suicide bombers in a busy market in the northeast city of Nigeria. In his reaction via his Twitter account, the... Read More

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December 9, 2016

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Rivers re-run: Election is not a do-or-die affair – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all parties in Saturday’s re-run election in Rivers to shun violence and embrace peace. 2. BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Ayade’s election as Cross River governor The Supreme Court on Friday... Read More

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October 29, 2016

Maiduguri blast: 9 dead, 24 injured – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says nine persons lost their lives while twenty four persons were left injured and have been taking to various hospitals. The blast hit two locations in the city of Maiduguri, the Borno capital early Saturday morning.

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October 25, 2016

BREAKING: Bomb blast in Kenya kills 12

Twelve people have been reportedly killed by a bomb blast at a northeast Kenya guest house on Tuesday, AFP reports. “We have found 12 bodies so far after we managed to access the building,” one senior police officer told AFP. “We are still combing the area with the help of anti-terrorism police and sniffer dogs... Read More

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Elonell Attah: How I survived Ikeja bomb blast [Nigerian Voices]

by Elonell Attah The memory is clearer than crystals. The fateful Sunday (27th of January, 2002) marked the beginning in my life. I had sneaked out of the church to go home leaving my family bin the church during the evening Mass. Coming home around 17:30, I saw my neighbour, a kid like myself, distributing... Read More

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UPDATE: ‘8 killed, 15 injured in Maiduguri blast’ – NEMA (PHOTOS)

The National Emegency Management Agency (NEMA) says 8 people were killed during the bomb blast that hit Manu garage in Maiduguri, Borno. The agency also said about 15 injured persons were evacuated to Specialist and Teaching Hospitals, Maiduguri. Earlier reports had said at least 18 persons were killed but NEMA has given the exactly number of... Read More

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UPDATE: Many feared dead in Maiduguri

Many persons were feared dead when a bomb blast rocked Muna garage in Maiduguri, the Borno capital, Daily Trust reports. According to an eye witness at least 10 corpses were seen at the scene of the explosion. However, a source in the Maiduguri Specialist Hospital said at least 18 bodies have been deposited in the hospital morgue. The incident has... Read More

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BREAKING: Bomb blast hits garage in Borno

Muna garage in Borno has been hit by a bomb blast, The Leadership reports. According to the newspaper, the incident was reported by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), as it said emergency workers were on the way to the scene. Just in: there is a reported case of bomb blast around Muna garage Maiduguri Borno, details later… —... Read More

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May 12, 2016

Army confirms attack in Maiduguri – and it was a suicide bomb

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the suicide bomb attack earlier reported at the entrance of Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri, Borno state. Speaking on the development, the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, on Thursday, in a press release said that: “This afternoon, combined team of Nigeria policemen maintaining security duties at the entrance... Read More

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November 23, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 6 women killed in IDP centre | Ogunwusi to be crowned Ooni | MASSOB threatens Ohaneze Ndigbo | More stories

4 versions of how Abubakar Audu died. YNaija Six women killed in a fresh blast in IDP screening centre. This Day MASSOB threatens to move against Ohaneze Ndigbo. Punch Ogunwusi to be installed as Ooni today. Leadership NLC kicks against cut on the 18,000 minimum wage. YNaija Senate committee says Lamorde’s probe will continue. This Day Balarabe... Read More

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October 23, 2015

2 men caught celebrating Maiduguri mosque blast

Two men were reportedly caught hugging each other and celebrating the bomb blast at a Mosque in Maiduguri, Borno. The suicide bombing, which happened around 5am, on Friday morning has so far, claimed 28 lives. Umar Sani, a civilian vigilante and local resident Musa Sheriff, both revealed to AFP, details of the blast. Sani said: “People from various... Read More

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October 11, 2015

Boko Haram attacks Chibok again

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked Chibok local government, in Borno state. The new attack was said to have taken place in Balakari village. Not less than four people were reported dead and an unspecified number of people injured. This was revealed to TheCable by a source, who was quoted to have said that the attack took... Read More

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October 5, 2015

4 more bomb blasts to happen in Abuja – Prophet predicts

An Abuja-based cleric, Prophet Victor Ajibishe of Solid Mountain Prayer Ministry, has gone spiritual by predicting that there will be four more bomb explosions in Abuja. While preaching on Sunday, October 4, Ajibishe reportedly said it was revealed to him by God that the next blast would happen in the central areas of Abuja. “It might likely be more than... Read More

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October 4, 2015

No soldier died in Abuja blast – Army

The Nigerian Army has denied the reports that soldiers were among casualties of Friday’s bomb attacks in Kuje and Nyanya areas of the Federal Capital Territory ,Abuja. The Army stated that the news was untrue, pointing out that all the 17 casualties of the bombing were civilians. A statement was issued to this effect on... Read More

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October 3, 2015

Chief of Staff, SGF, others visit Abuja bomb blast scene (PHOTOS)

Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal and a few others, visited the scenes of the Friday night bomb blast in Abuja. The delegation from the presidency, also visited those that were injured at the hospital where they are being treated. See photos below:

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October 3, 2015

‘A male and female suicide bomber’ responsible for Abuja blasts

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has condemned the bomb blast that occurred in Kuje and Nyanya areas in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Friday night. Force spokesperson Olabisi Kolawole, released a statement saying that the attacks were carried out by suicide bombers, a male and female. The Police chief was quoted to... Read More

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September 11, 2015

Boko Haram will know no peace – Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to bomb blast that happened at the Yola IDP camp. He took to his facebook page to share his thought on the attack, says the perpetrators are evil at heart. “I’m deeply saddened by the bombing incident at the Yola IDP camp today. Only persons with hearts of... Read More

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September 11, 2015

Bomb blast rocks IDP camp in Adamawa

There has been a bomb explosion in an Internally Displaced Persons’ camp in a Warehouse, in Molkohi, Yola LGA, in Adamawa. The explosion was confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency and the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency. While the casualty count is yet to be determined, Boko Haram is suspected to be behind the... Read More