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Troops arrest Boko Haram terrorist, discover explosives
Troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, deployed to Buni Gari in Borno said they have arrested another suspected Boko Haram terrorist. Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the Director Army Public Relations, made…
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Three soldiers killed by Boko Haram IED in Borno
by Azeez Adeniyi An Improvised Explosive Device planted by Boko Haram insurgents has reportedly killed 3 soldiers attached to the 82 Division Task Force Battalion of the Nigerian Army in…
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Reason for device ban: Al-qaeda trying to hide explosives in laptops
The ban by the United States and United Kingdom on devices larger than a cellphone from certain flights was as a result of Intelligence obtained in recent weeks. Recent information…
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We were given N200 to detonate explosives – suicide bomber
The Boko Haram bomber who was intercepted by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Maiduguri on Tuesday has said she was given N200 for the mission. “They…
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Four female suicide bombers shot dead in Borno
Four suicide bombers in Borno State on Thursday were killed by troops of Operation rescue finale while trying to detonate their Improvised Explosive Devices. It was learnt that two of…
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‘Boko Haram now hide explosives under vegetables’ – Nigerian Army
The Army has alerted Nigerians that Boko Haram insurgents have come up with a new strategy of concealing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). According to the Army, the insurgents have taken…
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UNIUYO students get busy – Fabricate two IEDs
by Tony Tamuno The police in Akwa Ibom state has announced the safe detonation of two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) found in the male hostel of the University of Uyo…
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How 10-year-old girl ‘strapped with explosives’ was arrested in Katsina
by Sola Filani A 10 year old girl strapped with an explosive belt has been discovered by security forces. The girl - in company of two other people, a man…
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The violence continues: Gunmen burn down police station, raid armoury in Borno
by S'ola Filani Gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect attacked and burnt down a police station in Shani, Borno State late Monday afternoon. The…
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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.…
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Man arrested in Lagos with items suspected to be explosives
by Isi Esene We seem to be hearing more and more of these suspicious packages intercepted in Lagos lately. A man has been arrested at Orile Bus Stop in Lagos…
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Robbers lay siege on Kogi town, robs bank
by Isi Esene A bank and a police station has been attacked by men suspected to be armed robbers at Iyara Community in Ijumu LGA of Kogi State. A policeman…
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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