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8 soldiers killed in Boko Haram raid
At least eight soldiers were killed in heavy fighting when Boko Haram raided a military camp and looted food from villagers in North East Nigeria, a military source disclosed on…
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BREAKING: Multiple explosion hits Damaturu, several dead
Multiple bomb explosions have been reported at the Buhari Housing Estate, in Damaturu, Yobe state. 16 people have been confirmed dead from the bomb blasts. While the total count of the death…
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Graphic photos from scene of Damaturu bomb blast (VIEWER DISCRETION)
A bomb went off via a suicide bomber this morning and graphic pictures from the scene has been released. The blast which ripped through a busy screening centre of a motor…
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Pregnant woman, baby, die in Damaturu motor park bombing
The spokesperson of the Yobe state Police Command, DSP Toyin Gbadegeshin, has revealed that a pregnant woman and a baby, lost their lives in this morning's bombing of Damaturu motor…
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Soldiers take on Boko Haram in Damaturu
There weresporadic gunshots and multiple explosions in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital on Tuesday evening. Vanguard reports that terrorists had apparently concluded plans to attack the city on Tuesday but…
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Twin explosion rocks Eid prayer ground in Damaturu (UPDATE)
Twin explosions rocked Damaturu, the Yobe State capital at Phase I near Eid Praying ground, Friday morning. Security operatives and men of the anti-bomb squad have condoned off praying grounds to…
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Boko Haram takes over major highway between Maiduguri and Damaturu
Boko Haram insurgents have taken over the highway linking Maiduguri and Damaturu, Premium Times reports. The two cities are the capitals of Borno and Yobe states respectively. The information was…
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Jonathan, Buhari cancel Yobe campaign trips over security fears
by Panshak Ibrahim Leading presidential hopefuls, President Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, may not be campaigning in Damaturu, just yet. The presidential rally of the Peoples Democratic Party, billed to…
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200 insurgents killed as Nigerian troops engage Boko Haram in firefight
by James Sambo Nigerian troops have killed not less than 200 Boko Haram insurgents at Askira Uba. The firefight occurred on Saturday, January 10, at the border town between…
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Today’s Daily Brief: Boko Haram attacks Damaturu, Charlie Hebdo suspects killed, INEC set to publish voters’ register, and more
There are reports that Damaturu, the Yobe State capital is currently under attack by men believed to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect. This is the send time…
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Boko Haram attacks: 24-hour curfew imposed on Damaturu
by James Sambo Following Monday's attacks by Boko Haram insurgents on Damaturu, a 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the Yobe State capital. This was announced in a statement signed…
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Several terrorists killed as Nigerian troops take over Damaturu
by Isi Esene The Nigerian troops have further demonstrated their gallantry when they resisted and repelled rampaging militants who attempted to invade Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State early today.…
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#Potiskum school attack: Yobe Government orders closure of all schools
by Ibrahim Panshak Twenty fours after the suicide bomb attack on Government Science Secondary School in Potiskum, Yobe state government has instructed that all public and private schools in the state,…
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#BokoHaram: 116,000 displaced people get N500 million relief materials in Yobe
by Isi Esene In continuation of humanitarian assistance to victims of insurgency in the North east, President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the distribution of relief items worth N500 million to…
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Tension eases in Yobe as lawmakers deny plot to impeach Gaidam
by Abubakar Sadiq The decision of Yobe State lawmakers not to go ahead with alleged plot to remove the state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam has diffused tension in the state, the…
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UPDATE: Police confirm attack on football viewing centre in Yobe
File photo by Isi Esene Reports of an explosion at a football viewing centre in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State has been confirmed by police authorities. YNaija broke the…
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BREAKING: Explosion rocks football viewing centre in Yobe
File photo by Isi Esene Reports coming in indicate there has been an explosion at a football viewing centre in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. The blast which happened…
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SHOCKING: 7 decapitated bodies found on Maiduguri/Damaturu road, 4 others get throats slit
by 'Jola Sotubo Travellers along the Damaturu/Maiduguri road have been treated to an unpleasant sight as seven lifeless bodies with their severed heads were said to have been placed on…
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Boko Haram: Schools in Yobe reopen 2 months after gov’t seal off
by Adeola Balogun Normal academic activities resumed in Yobe State schools yesterday, more than 2 months after they were compulsorily shut down due to the activities of Boko Haram insurgents…
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State of Emergency: Boko Haram kills 30 students in Yobe boarding school
by Akan Ido Gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram militant Islamic group stormed a boarding school in Yobe killing 30 students. The incident reportedly happened around 2am…
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Boko Haram: We were paid N5,000 each to burn down schools – Kid suspects
by Isi Esene Children with ages ranging between nine and fifteen years have confessed to burning primary schools and spying on soldiers on the orders of Boko Haram leaders. The…
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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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Opinion: The Gaza we know lies within
by Ejike Alphonsus Kanife Of course we understand that out of fear of both Boko Haram and the JTF, citizens in Maiduguri, Potiskum et al dare not be seen talking…
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#WhenShallThisEnd: Gunmen kill 3 policemen in Yobe
by Isi Esene Three policemen were reportedly killed today at the Divisional Police in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. The Joint Task Force spokesman, Lt. Lazarus Eli confirmed…
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“They set their targets ablaze”: Armed militants attack police station, raid armoury in Yobe
by Isi Esene A group of gunmen early Sunday morning attacked a primary school, two telecommunications cell-towers and a police station in Fika, Yobe State. The spokesman to the Joint…
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Home of governor’s mother-in-law set ablaze in Damaturu
by Stanley Azuakola Ibrahim Geidam On Friday in Damaturu, Yobe State, men allegedly belonging to the Boko Haram sect burnt down the residence of the mother-in-law of the state governor,…
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Mayhem: This morning, suicide bomber in Maiduguri, gunfire reported in Damaturu
by Akan Ido A suicide bomber this morning in Maiduguri, Borno State, was said to have targeted and narrowly missed a Joint Task Force (JTF) patrol car. According to SaharaReporters,…
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“The policeman who shot at my convoy was high on alcohol” – Yobe Deputy Governor
by Isi Esene The Yobe State Deputy Governor, Abubakar Aliyu, whose convoy was shot at on Saturday at a checkpoint while returning from his farm, said the police corporal who…
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Policeman and soldiers killed by gunmen in attack in Damaturu
by Adeniyi Abdul 10 security operatives were shot earlier today in Damaturu, Yobe state. The victims were one mobile police officer and nine soldiers, in the attack which took place…
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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