by Peregrino Brimah In May of 2014 the Administrator of Borno state, Kashim Shettima said as reported in Today.ng, “Leadership calls for restraint, if I should speak, heads will roll.” It was the second time he had made that remark that year. The governor alluded to knowing the sponsors of Boko Haram but prided himself in restraint that... Read More

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April 12, 2016

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‘Borno is now free’ – Governor Shettima

Governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima has declared that his state is finally free of the terror-reign of Boko Haram insurgents. Shettima said on Monday, that ‘Borno is now free’ but however, admitted that occasional attacks are still being perpetrated by the terrorists. The governor stated this on Monday while on a visit to the Director... Read More

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February 14, 2016

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‘Buhari deserves special praise for decimating Boko Haram’ – Borno governor

Borno state governor Kashim Shettima of Borno says the residents of his state and the North Eastern Nigeria are perpetually grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for restoring sanity to the region. While speaking with journalists in Maiduguri at the weekend, Shettima also commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for restoring peace to the North East. “The... Read More

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Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

October 10, 2015

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Northern governors begin quest to unmask Boko Haram sponsors

A committee has been inaugurated by the governors of the 19 Northern states, to unravel the dealings and ultimately expose the sponsors of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The committee comprises of attorneys-general and commissioners of justice of the 19 Northern states. Chairman, Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, inaugurated the committee on... Read More

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February 28, 2014

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Demola Rewaju: Boko Haram and the security expert in us all

by Demola Rewaju It is easy for us to look at the situation from outside and conclude that we know better than the generals of warfare who are in command at the helm of this battle. My favourite Inspiration FM radio now has an in-house security expert who has no military title in front of... Read More

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February 26, 2014

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Opinion: Why Pres. Jonathan must protect Gov. Shettima

by Zainab Suleiman Okino With Sanusi and other examples, Governor Shettima’s criticism of the government’s handling of the Boko Haram insurgents’ renewed boldness and wanton killing in the North East expectedly and typically drew the ire of the presidency, followed by Okupe’s mindless reaction and the governor’s planned ouster. When information crept into town last... Read More

Peregrino Brimah: Boko Haram – As security agencies close in on Borno administration

‘Borno is now free’ – Governor Shettima

‘Buhari deserves special praise for decimating Boko Haram’ – Borno governor

Northern governors begin quest to unmask Boko Haram sponsors

Demola Rewaju: Boko Haram and the security expert in us all

Opinion: Why Pres. Jonathan must protect Gov. Shettima

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