“It is too late in the day for President Jonathan” – APC says GEJ’s time is up

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Nigerians to vote out President Goodluck Jonathan at the presidential election on February 14, because he lacks the capacity to solve the problems bedeviling the nation. The party issued a statement through its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on Friday, January... Read More

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December 16, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Who is afraid of Goodluck Jonathan (Part 2)

by Femi Aribisala APC members have shown greater determination in attacking the Nigerian government than in attacking the Boko Haram. On September 24, 2014, Atiku Abubakar of the APC declared at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja that he was running to be president of Nigeria. The occasion was without incident. This was followed on October... Read More

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December 5, 2014

#BokoHaram suffer another blow as army finally clears #Mubi

by James Sambo The Nigerian Army has completed the operation to clear Mubi, Adamawa State of terrorists who had captured and renamed the town ‘Madina’ and operated in the town and the environs. A mop up operation is ongoing to apprehend and deal with those who might be lurking around neighbouring communities Members of the... Read More

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December 3, 2014

CAN calls for special prayers for Boko Haram victims on December 7

by Kolapo Olapoju Sunday, December 7 has been declared by the Christian Association of Nigeria as day of special prayers for victims of insurgency, while a special offering is to be collected for the victims. Dr. Musa Asake, the General Secretary of CAN, communicated the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, December 3 in Abuja... Read More

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December 3, 2014

God is the only way out of Nigeria’s problems – David Mark

by Kolapo Olapoju According to the Senate President, David Mark, only God’s intervention can save Nigeria from the problems bedeviling the nation, most especially, the issue of insurgency in the northeast. Mark implored Nigerians to “turn to God as the only sure way out of the nation’s security, political and economic problems.” The Senate President made... Read More

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November 17, 2014

Federal government may divert $1 billion loan for 2015 election – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, is apprehensive over the $1bn loan demanded by the Federal Government to fight insurgency in the country. At a national symposium to commemorate the first memorial anniversary of late Pro-National Conference co-founder, Baba Omojola,- Falana stated that the funds may be diverted for the 2015 elections. According to him, the nation’s military had... Read More

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November 13, 2014

#BokoHaram is fighting and Nigeria is not responding – Femi Falana

by Kolapo Olapoju A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has chastised Nigerian political leaders for the unabated reign of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The human rights activist also accused the leaders of promoting religion to divide the country. Falana made the comments on Wednesday, 12 November, at the 7th edition of Emeritus Prof.... Read More

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November 12, 2014

President Jonathan’s declaration was celebration of a national tragedy – @APCNigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a statement criticising President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to proceed with his Presidential declaration, in spite of the Monday’s bombing of a Government Secondary School in Potiskum. The opposition party described as “utterly insensitive and absolutely callous the decision by Jonathan to declare his second term ambition... Read More

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November 11, 2014

#BokoHaram capture another town in Adamawa, as soldiers flee

by Kolapo Olapoju Boko Haram insurgents have captured Maiha town, in Adamawa State. Maiha town is about 25 kilometres from Mubi town, which was captured about two weeks ago. Residents of the captured town, who were escaping, said they saw many soldiers running away from the area, with some of them begging the fleeing... Read More

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October 23, 2014

#BokoHaram abducts another two dozen girls

by Chidi Okoye Suspected Boko Haram militants kidnapped at least 25 girls in an attack on a remote town in north-eastern Nigeria, witnesses have told the Reuters news agency. This, the second reported kidnappings in less than a week, has happened in spite of talks over the release of over 200 other female hostages they... Read More

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October 20, 2014

Despite ceasefire “agreement” #BokoHaram expands its territory

by James Sambo Despite the ceasefire agreement recently signed between the Federal Government and the Boko Haram insurgents, the terrorists have captured yet another town, Abadam, which borders Niger Republic, in Borno state. Abadam’s fall on Sunday has added to the Borno towns and communities currently under the control of the terrorists. The conquered towns... Read More

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September 28, 2014

Army repels fresh #BokoHaram attack on Konduga and Maiduguri

by James Sambo A fresh attempt by Boko Haram to advance towards Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, has been repelled by the Nigerian Army. The insurgents who reportedly suffered heavy casualties again in their renewed bid were said to have engaged the military Thursday afternoon in Benesheikh, 75 kilometres to Maiduguri from the West. They... Read More

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September 24, 2014

Opinion: Dear @PDPNigeria, you have endorsed a continuation of insurgency in #Nigeria!

by Alwad Hassan Last week, a bombshell was released, when the PDP endorsed President GEJ as the sole PDP, for the 2015 Presidential election. It didn’t come as a surprise to some, who have been reading and analyzing the body language of the PDP. But it did surprise some though, given the abysmal performance of... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Opinion: Benjamin Adekunle- A scorpion we never deserved

by Kunle Famoriyo The death of Brigadier General Benjamin Adekunle provides a stark contrast between the great potentials of the past and the bleak future of the present. His death provides a timeline that shows two pictures: that Nigeria is not progressing due to its inability to preserve and replicate patriotism and that its life is... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Opinion: Why the Nigerian military should be praised day and night

by Imoh David The average Nigerian can attest that the Nigerian military is at its best when dealing with the ordinary civilian on the streets. The average Nigerian resident can narrate a story or two where he witnessed the display of khaki brutality on a harmless cotton. If you want to find-out how well trained and... Read More

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September 12, 2014

Boko Haram: “Stop alarming citizens” – Defence Headquarters warn foreign and online media

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Nigerian Army is displeased with recent reports by the media on the Boko Haram crisis in northeastern Nigeria. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that foreign and online media clearly intended to cause panic in Maiduguri nation, through its reports of the crisis, which it called ‘alarmist reports’. According to a... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Living under the spectre of Boko Haram – A Maiduguri resident tells us how it is

by Abubakar Gambo It’s not really easy for a Maiduguri resident to fully discuss the Boko Haram crisis in a single article. But I’ll try to discuss the most recent incidents based on my own experience as a resident. Since the expulsion of Boko Haram from Maiduguri through communal efforts spearheaded by the youth, Boko... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Army, Boko Haram wrestle for control of Gamboru

by Godwin Akanfe The Nigerian Army on Monday engaged Boko Haram insurgents in a bloody battle in Gamboru, a town which borders Cameroon’s Extrême-Nord province. The insurgents had attacked the town early Monday, shooting sporadically before attacking the military base and police stations as well as other government installations, forcing residents, and soldiers to flee... Read More

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August 22, 2014

As Gaidam opens the coffers in Yobe, Boko Haram steps in

by James Sambo Yobe state governor, Ibrahim Gaidam has approved the sum of N948.9 million to pay 532 civil servants who were retired recently. Although he failed to specify what is meant by “retired recently”, Gaidam’s spokesman, Abdullahi Bego, said the next-of-kin of some civil servants who have passed away will also benefit from the... Read More

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August 11, 2014

Mohammed Sambo Dasuki: Insurgency makes it hard for GEJ to govern

by Mohammed Sambo Dasuki Their activities have forced thousands to flee their homes, jobs and communities, pushing them into poverty. It is therefore important to understand the effects of insurgency on governance and the additional challenges that leaders face in striving to deliver on their promises to citizens. The essence of good governance is to... Read More

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July 25, 2014

At last, he speaks! | Read what Babangida has to say about Boko Haram

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the bombing involving General Mohammadu Buhari in Kaduna, his colleague, former head of state General Ibrahim Babangida has spoken out against the growing insurgency by the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram The former head of state released a statement saying that the menace of the sect is unacceptable and it must... Read More

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June 5, 2014

Opinion: #BringBackOurGirls – Lessons we must learn

by ALIWA We should not let this happen again to any Nigerian in any part of Nigeria. We are our brother’s keepers. There is nothing so terrifying to any parent as the horror of not being able to keep his or her child safe. It was therefore with shock and consternation that, on April... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Dear Mr. President, these states need a different kind of emergency (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju One major problem hindering the effectiveness of the emergency declaration in those states is obviously the retention of the democratic apparatuses in the same states. One cannot speak with confidence about what the president and the team of security – military and intelligence – forces in Nigeria hope to gain with this... Read More

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June 1, 2014

Elnathan John: How to curb insurgency

by Elnathan John People underestimate the power of condemnation. No one likes to be condemned, not even murderous insurgents. I have no facts to back this but I can bet my three shoes and Tecno phone that secretly, the people who plant bombs get ulcers and gnash their teeth when our president condemns their action.... Read More

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May 30, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: Gospel according to Osuntokun, Sani and Aliyu

by Akin Osuntokun Were the country not acutely divided over the 2011 and the fraught 2015 elections, the Boko Haram insurgency would have been readily containable. Contemporary Nigeria is caught in the web of a cyclical crisis characterised by the interchangeability of cause and effect. The cause evolves to become the effect and vice... Read More

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May 22, 2014

Abimbola Adelakun: Fashola was half-right in his response to calls for a Christian successor

by Abimbola Adelakun As a Muslim himself, he is perhaps not in the best position to shut down voices calling for a Christian governor. Some years ago, someone told me a private experience he had on the admixture of religion and politics. A “Christian” had just won a governorship election in a state. The... Read More

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May 22, 2014

Olusegun Adeniyi: From Garamba to Sambisa forests

by Olusegun Adeniyi Given the foregoing, I cannot see the possibility of British or American Special Forces personnel offering to die in the Sambisa forest or on the streets of Maiduguri. Located in the Democratic Republic of Congo and established in 1938, the Garamba National Park was in 1980 designated by UNESCO as a World... Read More

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May 17, 2014

Opinion: The vow of the Nigerian military is patrotism to death, let’s support them

by Denzel Chukwudinma In the light of the unfair criticism that have been shot the way of our military officials in recent times, I write this article to bring what the military represents to the knowledge of fellow Nigerians. While patriotism to the Nigerian cause can no longer be considered a given, there still some patriotic individuals and... Read More

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May 7, 2014

Bukola Saraki: We must support the President in the fight against Boko Haram

by Bukola Saraki Regardless of politics, creed, or ethnicity, we must continue to give our Commander-in-Chief, our military, and all our security agencies our full support. As the struggle to reunite the young schoolgirls abducted from Chibok by Boko Haram insurgents enters its third week – like many Nigerians and our well wishers around the... Read More

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April 25, 2014

Mohammed Buba Marwa: Nyako should shut up and stop his dirty tactics

by Mohammed Buba Marwa Those who do not respect their superiors also do not deserve respect. Perhaps he is looking for a way to explain his non-performance in government, by saying the current insurgency has eaten away all the states money through security vote. What a tissue of lies! Of recent , Admiral Murtala Nyako... Read More

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“It is too late in the day for President Jonathan” – APC says GEJ’s time is up

Femi Aribisala: Who is afraid of Goodluck Jonathan (Part 2)

#BokoHaram suffer another blow as army finally clears #Mubi

CAN calls for special prayers for Boko Haram victims on December 7

God is the only way out of Nigeria’s problems – David Mark

Federal government may divert $1 billion loan for 2015 election – Femi Falana

#BokoHaram is fighting and Nigeria is not responding – Femi Falana

President Jonathan’s declaration was celebration of a national tragedy – @APCNigeria

#BokoHaram capture another town in Adamawa, as soldiers flee

#BokoHaram abducts another two dozen girls

Despite ceasefire “agreement” #BokoHaram expands its territory

Army repels fresh #BokoHaram attack on Konduga and Maiduguri

Opinion: Dear @PDPNigeria, you have endorsed a continuation of insurgency in #Nigeria!

Opinion: Benjamin Adekunle- A scorpion we never deserved

Opinion: Why the Nigerian military should be praised day and night

Boko Haram: “Stop alarming citizens” – Defence Headquarters warn foreign and online media

Living under the spectre of Boko Haram – A Maiduguri resident tells us how it is

Army, Boko Haram wrestle for control of Gamboru

As Gaidam opens the coffers in Yobe, Boko Haram steps in

Mohammed Sambo Dasuki: Insurgency makes it hard for GEJ to govern

At last, he speaks! | Read what Babangida has to say about Boko Haram

Opinion: #BringBackOurGirls – Lessons we must learn

Demola Rewaju: Dear Mr. President, these states need a different kind of emergency (Y! Superblogger)

Elnathan John: How to curb insurgency

Akin Osuntokun: Gospel according to Osuntokun, Sani and Aliyu

Abimbola Adelakun: Fashola was half-right in his response to calls for a Christian successor

Olusegun Adeniyi: From Garamba to Sambisa forests

Opinion: The vow of the Nigerian military is patrotism to death, let’s support them

Bukola Saraki: We must support the President in the fight against Boko Haram

Mohammed Buba Marwa: Nyako should shut up and stop his dirty tactics

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