by James Sambo According to PR Nigeria, the nation’s troops are engaged in a firefight with Boko Haram insurgents. The report by the government’s information agency stated that soldiers are currently repelling attacks by terrorists around Maiduguri and Mongunu, in Borno State. It is believed that the soldiers have successfully repelled several attempts by terrorists... Read More

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September 19, 2014

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These are the photos of Boko Haram militants killed in battle of Konduga (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by James Sambo Last Wednesday, the Army announced that it had killed 60 insurgents in a battle between the Nigerian troops and Boko Haram militants in Konduga, Borno state. The fire-fight lasted from 4 pm to 8 pm, after which several military hardware were recovered from the insurgents included Two Ford Ranger pick-up vehicles, 13... Read More

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September 3, 2014

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#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: Boko Haram’s siege of Bama

Today’s talk is anchored by Tega Onojaife, yes, the sports lady. We are talking about the ongoing Battle for Bama, and Cheta is at pains to point out that as of the moment of shooting, Boko Haram is not in control of Bama. Watch: http://youtu.be/AEvuFn5QLlI

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September 2, 2014

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Battle of Bama: Tide flowing the way of Boko Haram

by Azubuike Azikiwe THe Reuters news agency is reporting that Boko Haram insurgents have taken over large parts of Bama, Borno state after hours of fighting with the Army. The terrorists launched an attack on the town in the early hours of yesterday. They were initially repelled but sources told Reuters that they reinforced overnight. The battle has... Read More

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September 1, 2014

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Another firefight: Boko Haram face-off with Nigerian troops in Bama

by James Sambo Boko Haram insurgents are reportedly engaged in a firefight with Nigerian troops in the city of Bama, Borno state. The militants stormed the town in the early hours of Monday, 1 September, with the intention of taking over the town like they did Gwoza, but soldiers of the Nigerian Army stationed in... Read More

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August 28, 2014

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We will get Gwoza back from Boko Haram – Gen Olukolade is now ready to accept reality

by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 27 August, the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade said the Nigerian Army will imminently take back the Islamic caliphate of Gwoza from the forces of Boko Haram. After initially being in denial about Abubakar Shekau’s declaration that Gwoza now belongs to the sect, the Army boss has said... Read More

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August 25, 2014

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Nigerian soldiers flee into Cameroon after firefight with Boko Haram

by Kolapo Olapoju According to a BBC report, about 480 Nigerian soldiers have fled into Cameroon after the fire fight that took place between them and Boko Haram militants on the morning of Monday, 25 August. Cameroon Army’s spokesman, Lt Col Didier Badjek, confirmed the incident saying that the soldiers had been disarmed and were... Read More

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August 24, 2014

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Boko-Haram attack: 35 officers missing from police training camp

by Kolapo Olapoju In a brazen show of power, the Boko Haram insurgents stormed the Police training camp in Gwoza for the second time in a fortnight, reportedly engaging the officers in a protracted fire-fight, which resulted in the disappearance of several policemen. The headquarters of the Nigerian Police force has confirmed that 35... Read More

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