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Army, Boko Haram insurgents engage in fierce gun battle in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Saturday repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Magumeri town, the headquarters of Magumeri Local Government Area, Borno. Highlights: As reported by The Nation, the…
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Borno suicide bomb attacks killed six – Police
The Police in Borno has said six people died in bomb attacks which occurred early Saturday in Jere local government area of the state. Police spokesman in the state, Victor Isuku said…
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Nigerian Soldier kills Army Captain, commits suicide
A Nigerian Army Captain who led an emergency response team was killed in Borno on Sunday, gunned down by a fellow soldier who subsequently took his own life, Premium Times…
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Four female suicide bombers killed, farmers injured in Borno
The Borno police command on Tuesday said four female suicide bombers were killed while attempting to attack Maiduguri. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Victor Isuku said the incident occurred…
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Army organises football competition for Borno youth in Sambisa
The Nigerian Army has organised a 16-team football competition in Sambisa Forest for youth of Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Timothy Antigha, confirmed…
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Suicide bomber attacks Borno NDLEA headquarters
The headquarters of the Borno state command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Sunday was attacked by a suicide bomber. The command is located in the Muna area of…
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Troops intercept Boko Haram suicide bomb squad in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said troops intercepted Boko Haram suicide bomb squad on Friday and neutralised five terrorists at different locations in Borno. Army spokesman, Sani Usman in a statement said…
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Troops destroy grain market belonging to Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it’s troops destroyed a Boko Haram grain market at Boboshe village in Borno. Other highlights: The Director Army Public Relations, Sani Kukasheka said that the…
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Troops rescue 85 Boko Haram captives in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Eighty-five persons from Boko Haram captivity in the Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. The captives were rescued after a gun duel between the…
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1.8m Borno IDPs unwilling to return home – Report
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has said 1.8 million persons displaced by Boko Haram insurgency are unwilling to return to their communities. Jan Egeland, NRC secretary-general, said this on Wednesday…
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40 Boko Haram terrorists have indicated willingness to surrender – NSCDC
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno, says about 40 members of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, want to willingly surrender to the Corps in the state. The…
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‘Mass trials for Boko Haram suspects have begun’
First major prosecutions of Boko Haram suspects have started according to a report by Guardian. The trials would be closed-door at a military base. Other highlights from the report: The…
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Nigerian Army hand over 760 “cleared” Boko Haram members to Borno Govt
The Nigeria Army Friday, said it has transferred 760 suspected members of Boko Haram to the Borno Government for reintegration into the society. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Theatre…
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BREAKING: Buhari celebrates Independence Day with troops in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary with troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists. Buhari had earlier praised the armed forces…
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The Big 5: Federal Government to prosecute over 2,500 Boko Haram members; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has announced its plan for a "special prosecution" of at least 2,541 suspected Boko…
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Troops kill 2 Boko Haram insurgents in Borno ambush
The Nigerian Army said troops have killed two Boko Haram insurgents in an ambush by 202 Battalion of Operation Lafiya Dole operating in Bama local Government of Borno State. Army…
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The Late 5: President Buhari to spend four days in London; Boko Haram reportedly kills nine IDPs in Borno; and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari will spend four days in London, his media assistant, Femi Adesina, told BBC Hausa on Friday.…
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Boko Haram insurgents kill 9 IDPs in Borno
Boko Haram insurgents have killed nine people in the Rann Internally Displaced Persons camp in Borno. An aid worker and a resident confirmed this on Friday. The aid workers said the…
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Boko Haram insurgents not controlling 7 Borno LGAs – Army
The Nigerian Army on Friday said reports that terrorist group, Boko Haram currently control seven Local Government Areas(LGAs) in Borno state is false. In a statement on Friday, Deputy Director Public Relations,…
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Just In: Suicide bombers ‘kill 15’ in Maiduguri
Two suicide bombers have killed at least 15 people after attacking civilians receiving aid in Borno state. It was gathered that the attack occurred at Mashalari village, near Konduga in Maiduguri.…
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Boko Haram insurgents kill Imam, 4 others in Borno village
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on Sunday killed the Chief Imam of Kurmiri village in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno state. According to reports, four other persons were also killed in…
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Air Force destroys more Boko Haram buildings in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force said it has destroyed more structures used by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. NAF announced this in a statement issued by Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya, the…
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Boko Haram insurgents kill 6 Civilian JTF members in Borno village
Boko Haram insurgents have killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force during an attack near an IDPs camp in Ngala local government area of Borno State. According to…
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Air Force attacks Boko Haram buildings in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force said it has attacked buildings where Boko Haram insurgents were hibernating in Borno State. Director of the Public Relations and Information, Olatokunbo Adesanya disclosed this in a statement…
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‘Boko Haram insurgents attack IDPs camp in Borno’
Boko Haram insurgents on Friday reportedly attacked an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Gamboru Ngala local government area of Borno state, TheCable reports. According to the news medium, the…
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Two female suicide bombers killed in Borno
The Police in Borno on Saturday said two female suicide bombers were killed after detonating their bombs on Maiduguri-Mafa Highway. DSP Isuku Victor, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), in…
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Suicide bombers ‘kill 5’ in Borno
Five people have reportedly been killed at a checkpoint of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the Muna area of Maiduguri, Borno State. A female suicide bomber reportedly…
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Boko Haram insurgents kill 4 farmers in Borno
Four farmers have been killed by Boko Haram members in a drive-by shooting in Borno state, AFP reports. According to AFP, insurgents riding on motorcycles, opened fire on farmers working in…
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Troops neutralise Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Troops of the Mobile Strike Force deployed to the Operation Lafiya Dole, on Monday neutralised Boko Haram insurgents. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement said the…
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We have spent N2bn on IDPs in Borno – SEMA
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency SEMA on Saturday said it has spent over N2 billion on distribution of food items and condiments to IDPs in the last four years.…
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YMonitor
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy