by Azeez Adeniyi A group of militants in the Niger Delta have threatened to resume hostilities over alleged unfulfilled promises by the Federal Government. The militant groups said this in a statement signed by its leaders on Sunday. They include leader of Niger Delta Watchdog, ‘General’ John Duku; ‘General’ Ekpo Ekpo of the Niger Delta... Read More

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January 18, 2017

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The Thread: The military bombing of an IDP camp can only be a mistake, here’s why

We received with shock and numbness of heart the news that the Nigerian military had dropped bombs on an IDP camp in Borno state yesterday. The claim by the Military that it was an accident did not go down so well with many. Here is @beegeaglesblog explaining why it could only have been an accident,... Read More

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Bombings, Borno, IDPs, Military, nigeria, north-east, red cross, The Thread

January 18, 2017

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The Thread: What is the worth of a Nigerian life?

The accidental bombing of a refugee camp by the Nigerian military yesterday, which led to the deaths of 52 Internally displaced persons (IDP’s), 6 Red Cross workers and 120 injured perdons have alarmed Nigerians beyond belief. There’s regret, outrage and a refusal to accept the military’s explanation of the mishap. This is why @ thinks... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion, Thinking Through

Bombings, IDPs, karma, Military, nigeria, north-east, The Thread

November 9, 2016

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9/11, 11/9 and more… the numbers game everyone is talking about

You might have already seen the tweets drawing correlations between the 9/11 disaster and today, 11/9, the day America voted its 45th President, Donald J. Trump. There’s even one more since we are here for this sort of rough play: 911, the infamous emergency numbers. https://twitter.com/_undeadtyrell/status/796226710761041920 But can we really equate the election of a... Read More

911, Bombings, donald trump, emergency, Hillary Clinton, terrorist attack., twin tower

September 24, 2016

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Avengers bomb Bonny pipepline

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers say they have resumed bombing of pipelines. In a statement on its website the group said it “brought down oil production activities at the Bonny 48 inches crude oil export line” through its “strike team”. The Avengers said the attack was a “wake up call” for the government, which it... Read More

The News Blog

Bombings, Bonny pipeline, militant group, Niger Delta Avengers

July 5, 2016

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Eid El-Fitri: Turkish president felicitates with Nigerian Muslims

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitr. In a telephone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today, President Erdogan, whose country had recently suffered terror attack at the Atartuk airport, rejoiced with Nigerians on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast despite... Read More

The News Blog

Bombings, Buhari, Eid-el-fitri, Erdogan, Muslims, Ramadan, terror attacks

May 24, 2014

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Jaye Gaskia: Nigeria’s ruling class at its wits’ end

by Jaye Gaskia This ruling class is incapable of tackling the existential crisis facing us, it is time for us to sack this ruling class, It is time for us to take our destiny into our own hands and Take Back Nigeria. A few days ago, at the peak of the abduction saga of... Read More

Bombings, chibok, Jaye Gaskia, nigeria, opinion, ruling class, ynaija

January 30, 2014

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Perry Brimah: Is there no way to stop this Boko Haram madness?

by Peregrino Brimah Are Boko Haram sponsors ghosts? Did the politician sponsors Goodluck Jonathan, the president of Nigeria, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, our late ex-NSA Andrew Azazi and others refer to, retire from the political parties and government, or ‘turn a new leaf?’ The recent Church bombing and deadly rampage across Borno and Adamawa remind... Read More

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December 26, 2013

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Dele Agekameh: Kabiru Sokoto, Madalla bombings and the unanswered questions

by Dele Agekameh The case of Umar, who was arrested right inside a Governor’s Lodge in the company of a serving military officer, underscores the collaboration of some unscrupulous security agents with those who are determined to wreak havoc on the corporate existence of the country. On December 21, 1988, that is, a quarter of a century ago, a Pan Am Flight 103 with 243 passengers... Read More

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September 29, 2013

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Independence Day: FG beefs up security nationwide

by Tutu Akinlabi Security across the federation has been beefed up in preparation for Independence day celebrations which will take place on Tuesday, the 1st of October. This move comes as a result of apprehension that terrorist sect Boko Haram might have plans to strike and disrupt the day’s ceremonies. Also police commands across the... Read More

#Independence53, attacks, boko haram, Bombings, Independence Day, police, preparation, security

October 1, 2012

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Independence 2010 bombings: Okah’s trial resumes today in South Africa

by Stanley Azuakola As Nigeria marks its 52nd Independence Anniversary, memories of its 50th anniversary celebration resurfaced from far away South Africa. That year, the celebrations were marred by twin bombings allegedly orchestrated by alleged ex-MEND leader, Henry Okah. Shortly after the bombings, President Jonathan absolved MEND from the brutal blast which killed 12 people... Read More

Bombings, court, Goodluck Jonathan, henry okah, independence, MEND, south africa

June 22, 2012

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Elnathan John is mad about Kaduna: How to get angry

by Elnathan John I interrupt the ‘How To’ series to say one thing. I am angry. Very angry. So if you want to laugh or have started your day happy stop right here. If your wife has given birth to that bouncing or jumping baby or if you are celebrating your husband’s finding God... Read More

Abuja, Attack, boko haram, Bombings, christian, corruption, kaduna, Muslim, parents, Religion, roads

June 20, 2012

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Even the Vatican is worried: Pope Benedict XVI calls for peace in Nigeria

by Tolu Orekoya The explosion of violence in northern cities like Damaturu, Kaduna has caught the attention of the Vatican. In his weekly address, Pope Benedict XVI asked those responsible for the multiple bombings of churches in the north of the country to “stop immediately.” Read on: A radical Islamist sect has claimed responsibility for suicide... Read More

boko haram, Bombings, Church, nigeria, Vatican, weekly address

March 16, 2012

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“More deadly, more sophisticated, more effective” – Al-Qaeda blamed for increase in African bombings

by Lekan Olanrewaju Al-Qaeda has been named responsible for the increase in bombings in Nigeria, as well as Kenya and Somalia. According to the United States Pentagon’s anti-IED unit, Nigeria saw a nearly fourfold jump in the number of improvised explosive device incidents last year, while Kenya saw an 86 percent increase. John Myrick, a... Read More

Al-Qaeda, Bombings, Kenya, nigeria, somalia, USA

‘We are tired of unfulfilled promises’ | N’Delta militants threaten to resume bombings

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9/11, 11/9 and more… the numbers game everyone is talking about

Avengers bomb Bonny pipepline

Eid El-Fitri: Turkish president felicitates with Nigerian Muslims

Jaye Gaskia: Nigeria’s ruling class at its wits’ end

Perry Brimah: Is there no way to stop this Boko Haram madness?

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Independence Day: FG beefs up security nationwide

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Elnathan John is mad about Kaduna: How to get angry

Even the Vatican is worried: Pope Benedict XVI calls for peace in Nigeria

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