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#SOE: Troops in Borno recapture 3 LGAs from Boko Haram
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian soldiers are believed to have recaptured three of the local government areas where Boko Haram had been in control in northern Borno including a training camp…
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#SOE: Northern elders accuse Jonathan of declaring war on the region
by Rachel Ogbu Northern elders who rejected the federal government's declaration of a state of emergency in three states have described President Goodluck Jonathan’s action as an indirect declaration of…
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BREAKING: It has begun – Army offensive against Boko Haram now on, raids Sambisa camp
by Hauwa Gambo Following the declaration of a State of Emergency in three states of northern Nigeria, an offensive has begun "against Boko Haram Islamists, raiding camps in a remote…
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Let the people say #Gbam: “Those opposed to State of Emergency must bring out concrete solutions” – Femi Falana
by Isi Esene Fiery lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana has thrown his support for the institution of a state of emergency in the three northern states, Adamawa, Yobe…
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Nigerians will soon know who has their greater interest – Okupe replies ACN
by Akan Ido Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs has said the reaction of the opposition Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) to the imposition…
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“I consider myself a father to all orphans” – Full text of Borno governor’s speech on State of Emergency
by Kashim Shettima Dear fellow citizens, I address you today with heavy heart and grief. I join you in mourning your families, friends and other loved ones who may have…
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Bola Tinubu: State of emergency – President Jonathan’s ploy to subvert constitutional democracy
by Bola Tinubu If development is about the people, all measures put in place for the sustenance and maintenance of the super-structure of the society must take into cognisance local…
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Finally, our president has grown a pair! – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze I daresay that Mr. Mamman is being economical with the truth, and is simply muddying the waters in an attempt to push his real agenda: he (or…
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Senate to back emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa today [DETAILS]
Few hours before President Goodluck Jonathan declared a State of Emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States, the Senate gave an indication it would approve the plan saying it will…
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“We will win this war…”: President Jonathan’s address on state of emergency in 3 states (WATCH)
by Rachel Ogbu On Tuesday President Jonathan declared a state of emergency in the three states which included, Borno, Yobe and Adamawa ignoring the advise of the Nigerian Governors Forum. During…
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Opinion: Why Jonathan’s state of emergency is futile
by Aliyu Tilde The President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has just bought another dummy called state of emergency from his security chiefs. He thinks it will work. I think it will…
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For The Records: Full text of President Goodluck Jonathan’s address declaring a state of emergency in 3 states
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR ON THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN BORNO, YOBE AND ADAMAWA STATES IN ORDER TO RESTORE PUBLIC ORDER, PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY IN…
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BREAKING: GEJ ignores governors, declares state of emergency in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
by Hauwa Gambo In a terse show of force just a few minutes ago, President Goodluck Jonathan ignored the advise of the Nigerian Governors Forum given yesterday and declared a…
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No, no, no: Governors reject state of emergency in Yobe, Borno & others (UPDATED)
by Hauwa Gambo Photo: Punch The Nigerian Governors Forum has officially rejected the declaration of a state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and other violence-prone states in Northern Nigeria. This…
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Opinion: Gov. Shettima is right on the revolution we need
by Omozuwa Gabriel Osamwonyi The fuel subsidy crisis showed how our politics canonizes falsity, impoverishes the masses and debases our common humanity. Leaders at various strata of our society seem…
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Abducted former minister, Shettima Ali Monguno regains freedom
by Akan Ido Dr. Shettima Ali Monguno has been freed by his captors. Reports say the 87-year-old educationist and community leader returned to his home this morning under tight security…
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“The CPC deserves our sympathy” – Reuben Abati mocks, belittles, then attacks
by Ogunyemi Bukola It is in the character of the CPC and its spokesperson to play to the gallery even when the occasion calls for maturity and sobriety. The…
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Boko Haram didn’t do this – Monguno family alleges ploy to distract from Baga
by Ogunyemi Bukola The family of kidnapped Shettima Ali Monguno have alleged that the kidnap was nothing but a ploy to divert attention from the killings in Baga, Borno State.…
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Kidnap of 87-year-old: Abductors of former minister, Ali Monguno demand ransom
by Isi Esene The gunmen who kidnapped 87-year-old Ali Shettima Monguno in Maiduguri, Borno state, on Friday have reportedly asked for ransom for his release. The former minister was abducted…
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Gunmen in 50 vehicles destroy public buildings, telecom masts in Borno
by Akan Ido The violence in the Northern part of the country continued yesterday with reports that hundreds of gunmen in a convoy of over fifty vehicles attacked Marte Local Government…
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JTF says: Wanted Boko Haram commander, Mohammed Chad killed in Maiduguri
The Joint Task Force on Operation Restore Order on Saturday confirmed the killing of a Boko Haram commander, Mohammed Chad, during a special operation in Maiduguri. According to the News…
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Temie Giwa: Baga – The war of hearts (Y! FrontPage)
The dead are dead, the people of Baga have buried their women and children, but as the burnt livelihoods are being cleared away, the lesson of Baga remains for those…
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Alkasim Abdulkadir: Why the JTF is lost in the maze of rocks and hard places
by Alkassim Abdulkadir Goodluck Jonathan as the Commander-In-Chief must ensure Baga goes beyond just an investigation, any wrong doing should be tried along the sterling traditions of the Nigerian army.…
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The sexual prowess of Pa Ugo – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
In any event, we can confirm that Baga has been more or less sealed up by the boys in khaki. God bless the dead. 1980 Nations Cup winner, Adokiye Amesiamaka…
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Japheth Omojuwa: Terrorism – Force has failed (Y! FrontPage)
If we pacify those with the guns today, the same seeds that brought them to fruition will come to roost again. Whatever we do, time is not on our side.…
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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…
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Opinion: President Jonathan’s visit to Borno and Yobe – The real issue
by Kayode Komolafe The issue is not who goes to Maiduguri first; the important thing is that timely steps should be taken in showing leadership in a crisis situation. That…
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YNaija Editorial: No country for amnesty
by Editorial Board Surely, the rise of militancy in Nigeria demands action that is more carefully conceived and better executed... The best time to punish a criminal…
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APC governors donate mattress, pillows to Aso Rock… in last week’s news with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola He said "for instance, Sarah Jubril, the Mama One Vote herself, is the president's special adviser on ethics. I laugh in dollars. Please what is the actual…
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Maiduguri: JTF kills 2 suspects, 3 others arrested
Suspected militant Islamists have beheaded five people in Nigeria's north-eastern city of Maiduguri, a resident has told the BBC. The men were attacked during raids on three homes overnight, he…
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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
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