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August 5, 2012

Gunmen again attack security patrol team in Yobe

by Isi Esene Guerrilla attacks on security patrols seem to be the preferred attack tactic by militant groups who are determined on destabilizing the fragile security structure of the country.…

June 30, 2012

Explosion and gunfire reported in Damaturu

Eyewitnesses in Damaturu, capital of Yobe are reporting mutiple bomb explosions and gunfires. Those responsible for these are unclear but we shall keep you posted.

June 24, 2012

Prison Break: Boko Haram frees 40 inmates from Yobe prisons

by Tolu Orekoya Reuters is reporting a prison break in Damaturu, Yobe, freeing the prisoners from the prisons, in a bold attack on Sunday. According to said Patrick Egbuniwe, Yobe State police commissioner, "There…

June 20, 2012

We’ve heard that before: President Jonathan can rule from anywhere in the world, says Maku

by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has come out forcefully to condemn those who are criticising President Jonathan for travelling abroad when Nigeria is literally on fire. 24-hour…

June 19, 2012

24-hour curfew re-introduced in Kaduna

by Stanley Azuakola On Sunday, a 24-hour curfew was introduced in Kaduna following a series of bomb blasts in Christian worship centres which sparked off reprisals by Christians. The next…

June 19, 2012

Behind locked doors: 24-hour curfew declared in Damaturu

by Stanley Azuakola At least a curfew is better than coffins. That is probably the reasoning behind the Yobe State government’s decision to declare a 24-hour curfew following Monday’s exchange of…

June 18, 2012

Damaturu residents run for cover as gunshots, explosions rock the city

by Stanley Azuakola Yesterday it was Kaduna. Today Damaturu, the capital of Yobe, is the city under siege. Frightened residents of the city have locked themselves in their homes, following the barrage…

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