insurgency

Soldiers kill more Boko Haram insurgents in Gamboru Ngala

As the Nigerian Army keeps recording success against insurgency, troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Task Force Brigade yesterday, conducted a fighting patrol operations in the general area of Muska village in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area. The troops acted based on information received that Boko Haram terrorists elements earlier dislodged at Chukungudu and Hausari villages... Read More

army, boko haram, insurgency, soldiers, terrorists

February 21, 2016

The fight against Boko Haram will be difficult – US government

The war against Boko Haram militancy in Nigeria and other countries in the West African region will be a long, drawn-out fight and would require perseverance and huge resources, the United States Government has said. This was made known by the the US Assistant Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, while speaking at Capitol... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, nigeria, terrorism, us government

February 7, 2016

‘Even America and France were recently attacked by terrorists’ – Ali Ndume

Senate leader, Ali Ndume who represents Borno South, has expressed his confidence in the military in the fight against the Boko Haram terrorists. The senator believes that so much has been done by the military to recapture communities from the grip of the insurgents. In addition to his belief in the military, the senator stated... Read More

boko haram, Borno, insurgency, terrorism

January 19, 2016

How corruption increases Boko Haram membership

Transparency International (TI) says there’s a relationship between the rise of insurgency in and the level of corruption in Nigeria. A report by TI stated that while African leaders are using their defence budgets to buy loyalty and build ‘patronage networks’ while inadvertently driving recruits to terrorist groups such as Boko Haram. The report where this... Read More

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January 3, 2016

‘We are ready to pursue the terrorists’| Borno hunters request to join Army in Sambisa Forest

Hunters in Borno state have requested the Nigerian Army to allow them participate in the war against Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the hunters lent their support to the army on Sunday, January 3. The request was made by the Borno Emir of the Hunters, Malam Mai-Gana... Read More

boko haram, Borno State, Hunters, insurgency, Nigerian Army

December 26, 2015

Guru Maharaji speaks on Biafra, Boko Haram and anti-social media bill

Remember Guru Maharaji? He is the founder of the One Love Family Sect and yes, he has a message for pro-Biafra agitators. Sat guru on Christmas day, Friday, December 25 cautioned the people clamoring for the secession of the Biafran state from Nigeria to desist from acts that can rip national unity to shreds. He... Read More

biafra, boko haram, Buhari, corruption, insurgency, Religion

November 26, 2015

‘To end terrorism in Nigeria, N8.7bn is needed’ – IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has said the Nigeria Police needs about N8.7 billion to effectively combat insurgency in the country. While speaking at an interactive session with Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs, on Thursday, Arase said the Force needs at least N8.7 billion to successfully end insurgency. The... Read More

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November 22, 2015

Army doesn’t need mercenaries to fight Boko Haram – Presidency

The Presidency has maintained that Nigeria will not seek the help of foreign mercenaries in ending the activities of terrorist group, Boko Haram. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this to Punch on Saturday. Adesina insisted that President Buhari would not allow the military to seek the help of hired mercenaries.... Read More

boko haram, Buhari, insurgency, nigeria

November 5, 2015

Boko Haram base bombed by Niger air force

Striking its deadliest blow in eight months, Niger’s air force bombed a Boko Haram base in the south-east of the West African country. Security sources were quoted to have said that over 20 militants were arrested in the course of the attack of Thursday. Niger government forces were reported to have gone after the insurgents following the recent... Read More

boko haram, Chad, insurgency, Military, nigeria

October 4, 2015

Army to expose Boko Haram sponsors

The Nigerian Army has reiterated that no level of distraction would stop it from putting an end to insurgency and terrorism in Nigeria by December. Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Yushau Abubakar, on Sunday disclosed this in Maiduguri. He said that the recent bombings were just an act of distraction, to divert their attention from achieving... Read More

boko haram, insurgency, Military

September 24, 2015

Police to get involved in Boko Haram war

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase says that the Police will get involved in the eradication of Boko Haram once and for all in the country. Arase revealed this via a statement issued by the Force Spokesperson, Olabisi Kolawole, in Abuja on Thursday when a delegation from the U.S. Embassy led by Amb. Daniel Mozena, visited him... Read More

Arase, insurgency, police, soldiers

August 26, 2015

Boko Haram suspects on trial in Chad

Justice will definitely be served for the lives of the innocent taken. Ten suspected Boko Haram members went on trial in Chad on Wednesday over their alleged roles in twin attacks that killed 38 people in the capital N’Djamena in June. This is the first Chadian trial involving the Nigeria-based Islamist group. The suspects are... Read More

boko haram, bomb blast, Chad, insurgency, nigeria

August 13, 2015

Nigerian Air Force deploys additional combat aircrafts to North East

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional combat platforms to North East Nigeria in support of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation codenamed ‘OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE’, in a renewed drive to crush the insurgent group, Boko Haram. In a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Dele Alonge on Thursday, it said the new deployment came on... Read More

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August 13, 2015

Buhari challenges service chiefs to end insurgency within 3 months

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the new service chiefsto make moves to end Boko Haram within three months. Buhari did this on Thursday while decorating them with their new ranks inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, He said, “You are all aware of the various security challenges facing our nation. These challenges include the activities... Read More

3 months, Buhari, insurgency, Service Chiefs

Do our soldiers at the Boko Haram front line earn N49,000 a month?

Nigerian soldiers risking their life to fight the insurgent group, Boko Haram, earn N49,000 a month, according to a social media influencer, Kayode Ogundamisi. Ogundamisi took to Facebook and Twitter on Thursday to share this information. See the embedded Facebook post and tweets; How much is 500 Nigerian Naira in American $ or British £?... Read More

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Chadian soldiers engage Boko Haram near Lake Chad

There was heavy fighting between the Chadian army and Boko Haram on Saturday, security sources say. According to a Chadian security official, the clashes between militants and Chadian forces erupted Saturday on Midi Koutou island, leaving six Boko Haram fighters dead and 15 wounded. A Chadian soldier was also said to have been killed, The... Read More

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Buhari and Boko Haram ‘begin preliminary talks’

It seems there is still hope that the Chibok girls will be rescued. Reports say preliminary talks are ongoing between the government and some Boko Haram leaders. The Nation reports that this new deal was disclosed by sources close to the Presidency and the sect. The report says some key commanders of Boko Haram in detention... Read More

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Buhari admits that airforce is ‘virtually non-existent’

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed a rather worrisome picture of the war against Boko Haram. He has admitted that the air force is not strong enough to support ground troops in the fight. Buhari said this while speaking on Good Morning Nigeria, a programme of NTA on Monday. He said, “The US has high technology, and... Read More

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Military task force promises to work with the army to stop Boko Haram

The Head of Mission, Multi-National Joint Task Force, Sanusi Abdullahi, has expressed high hopes that the insurgency facing Nigeria will soon come to an end. Abdullahi is also the Executive Secretary of Lake Chad Basin Commission. He disclosed this optimism when he visited the Chief of Army staff, Tukur Buratai, in Abuja on Thursday. In a statement... Read More

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Yobe suicide bomb attack: IGP salutes officers’ gallantry, awards post-humous promotions to deceased officers

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase salutes the courage and gallantry displayed by officers of the Yobe State Police Command in containing the menace of the insurgent group, Boko Haram in the State. He said he is highly pleased that in spite of imminent challenges, the officers exhibited a high sense of patriotism and... Read More

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Army chief Buratai changes code name from Operation ‘Zaman Lafiya’ to Operation ‘Lafiya Dole’

As part of efforts to reinvigorate the fight against terrorism, the army has decided to rename its Operation ‘Zaman Lafiya’ as Operation ‘Lafiya Dole’. ‘Lafiya Dole’ translates to ‘Peace by Force.’ The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Tukur Buratai disclosed this at 103 Battalion Nigerian Army based in Konduga, Borno State over the weekend. In... Read More

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Opinion: Will Buhari’s US trip make a difference?

The import of this trip with the critical issues of Security/Terrorism, Power and Corruption atop the agenda is not lost on anyone. They are the exact areas the president had immediately commenced work on in earnest once he assumed office. Ordinarily, the news of a foreign trip by a Nigerian government official should not... Read More

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Soyinka tells Muslims to join hands to destroy Boko Haram

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has charged the Muslim community and youths to be disciplined, embrace spiritual solidarity and selfless re-dedication for peaceful co-existence. Soyinka said this to the youths who participated in the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange project, 2015 to mark his 81st birthday Ijegba forest home town, Abeokuta, Ogun State He said, “I... Read More

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US promises continuous support for fight against Boko Haram

The United States has condemned the recent string of suicide bomb attacks by the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon and Niger. The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria said in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday that the horrific and indiscriminate attacks clearly highlight the fact that the group’s brutality and barbarism know no bounds.... Read More

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Lagos Senator blasts Ekweremadu for comments on Boko Haram

The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Solomon Adeola, berates the deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, in his comparison of the activities of Boko Haram insurgency during the former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration and the bomb blasts recorded in some parts of the country recently. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro, in... Read More

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: PMB rejects armored vehicles, Akpabio says he is capable, B/Haram prisoners relocated to Abuja

APC chief says Fani-Kayode is jealous of Tinubu. Vanguard Dansuki says PMB never ordered dismantling of checkpoints. This Day Buhari reportedly rejects N400m armored vehicles. YNaija Bomb scare in Port Harcourt as court nullifies Rivers council polls. This Day Akpabio says he is capable of leading PDP in the senate. YNaija PDP deputy spokesperson in... Read More

akpabio, boko haram, Buhari, Ekweremadu, insurgency, PDP, senate, tracklist

Finally, PDP agrees with President Buhari on something

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally decided to work with President Muhammadu Buhari. The party has pledged its support to Buhari in the fight against insurgency in the country. PDP acting national chairman, Uche Secondus condemned the resurgence of bomb attacks particularly Thursday’s killing of 145 Nigerians in Borno state. According to a statement by Olisa... Read More

Buhari, insurgency, PDP, support

Shaka Momodu: Dear Buhari, Boko Haram is winning

by Shaka Momodu And more than anything else, is it not a contradiction of monumental proportion for the northern establishment, especially its intelligentsia to be rooting for the prosecution of military personnel on charges of human rights abuses that they are accused of committing against Boko Haram members Two reports released recently have set me... Read More

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I will hunt down Boko Haram without mercy – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to be merciless as he hunts down the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. In a statement issued by Garba Shehu, his senior special assistant on media and publicity, on Sunday, June 28, Buhari said the insurgents are cowards who lack humanity and compassion. The President was quoted to have... Read More

boko haram, Garba Shehu, insurgency, president buhari, steps to end this insurgency

Yabo says Buhari will put an end to insurgency and unemployment

Apparently even with the fact that President Muhammadu Buhari have been silent over the crisis happening in recent times, Abubakar Yabo, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari would implement populist programmes and policies. He said the programmes would redirect the energies of the youths for national development and address... Read More

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