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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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Buratai orders probe of alleged sexual assault in Bama IDP camp
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has ordered investigation into alleged sexual abuse of female internally displaced persons (IDP) in Bama camp, Borno State. The women in the camp had…
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Army recruits 250 civilian JTF members
The Nigerian Army has recruited 250 ex-members of the youth vigilante, Civilian-JTF, who had been supporting the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram, having concluded their military training.…
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Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers
Troops of the 7 Division have arrested two men suspected to supply fuel to Boko Haram terrorists. The two men Muhammadu Adamu and Tijani Gambo were apprehended yesterday at Molai…
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2 suicide bombers self-detonate around Maiduguri mosque
Two suicide bombers detonated their explosives around a mosque in Maiduguri during midnight Ramadan prayers. Bukar Shehu, a civilian joint task force member, was quoted as saying that the suicide…
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Civilian JTF kill 2 potential suicide bombers in Borno (VIEWER DISCRETION)
The Civilian Joint Task Force on Friday morning, averted a potential bomb attack in Maiduguri, Borno state. The two male suicide bombers found with IEDs, are believed to have attempted…
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How 17 Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to Civilian JTF
17 Boko Haram insurgents have been arrested by members of the Civilian JTF in Borno State. Their capture was made known in a statement released on Wednesday, by the Acting…
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BREAKING: Chibok girl found by Civilian JTF
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has revealed via her Twitter page that one of the abducted Chibok girls has been found and identified. Over 200 girls were in April…
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How 4 female suicide bombers were killed in Borno
Nigerian troops and the Borno Youths Empowerment, also known as Civilian JTF, killed 4 female suicide bomber, suspected to be Boko Haram members. The bombers were intercepted by troops and…
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How Nigerian soldiers, Civilian JTF battled Boko Haram for Kukawa (WATCH)
by James Sambo A video has surfaced showing Nigerian troops as well as Civilian Joint Task Force in Borno, engaging Boko Haram insurgents in a firefight. The video, whose source…
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Civilian army: Vigilante group kills 30 #BokoHaram insurgents
by James Sambo The vigilante youth group, popularly called Civilian JTF, has killed no less than thirty suspected members of Boko Haram. The attack occurred on Thursday, 27 November, when…
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Terrorism: Step aside soldiers, Borno residents prefer local vigilantes
by James Sambo Borno residents have urged their state government to employ the services of local hunters and vigilantes in recovering towns and villages captured by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Unconfirmed reports…
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‘I married 2 abducted Chibok girls,’ Boko Haram leader claims
by 'Jola Sotubo According to reports, a leader of the Boko Haram sect, who was allegedly arrested by the local vigilante, has confessed to marrying 2 of the over 200…
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3 Boko Haram members arrested for duping amnesty panel of N70 million
by 'Jola Sotubo Three men who took advantage of a call for peace talks to impersonate members of terrorist sect, Boko Haram have been arrested and charged to court…
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Terrible: 8 people killed as suspected Boko Haram gunmen attack bachelor party in Borno
by 'Jola Sotubo Guests at a bachelor party in Borno received a rude shock when armed gunmen invaded the venue and opened fire. The attackers, suspected to be members of…
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Boko Haram threatens to bomb University of Maiduguri, strategic locations
by Adeola Balogun The onslaught on Maiduguri, the Borno capital, by members of dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, seems to only be starting as the insurgents have reportedly threatened to…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Boko Haram leader, Shekau claims responsibility for Maiduguri attacks
by Adeola Balogun The leader of Boko Haram has again resurfaced in a video which is said to have been exclusively obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The leader of the…
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How I cooked and smuggled ammunition for Boko Haram terrorists – 19-year-old female victim reveals (PICTURED)
by Adeola Balogun According to reports, a new tactic is being employed by members of the Boko Haram sect; they are kidnapping Christian women and turning them into "wives." One…
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Boko Haram: 10 people killed as insurgents invade Borno villages
by 'Jola Sotubo Not less than 10 people have been reported dead following fresh attacks on two villages in Borno State by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members.…
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Youth protest in Borno as policeman fatally shoots ‘civilian JTF’ member, governor’s convoy stopped
There was pandemonium in Maiduguri yesterday as youths took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of a member of the Civilian JTF by a trigger happy policeman. The…
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“We will not give up”: ‘Civilian JTF’ vows to continue engaging Boko Haram after losing 37 men in attack
by Adeola Balogun In a show of resilience despite the massive loss of life that has befallen the group, the vigilante group tagged "civilian JTF" has stated that it is…
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SAD NEWS: 24 youth volunteers killed in Boko Haram ambush
by Isi Esene Scores of youth volunteers were yesterday killed in an ambush by men believed to be members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram in Borno. According to…
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Sam Omatseye: Our ‘boy wonders’ up North
by Sam Omatseye I refer to the Civilian JTF, a group of young men who have charted a new path against the rapine and slaughter of the Boko Haram. They…
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- 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