by Kolapo Olapoju In a video obtained by AFP on Sunday, 24 August, Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, said he has created an Islamic caliphate in Gwoza, southern Borno. In the 52-minute video, Shekau said, “Thanks be to Allah who gave victory to our brethren in (the town of) Gwoza and made it part of... Read More

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August 17, 2014

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Do not negotiate with Boko Haram! Babangida tells FG it’s not an option (WATCH)

by Azubuike Azikiwe General Ibrahim Babangida, a former Military head of the Nigerian state, has advised the Federal government against negotiating with the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. During an interactive session with journalists at his house in Minna, Niger state on Saturday, 16 August, IBB said the menace of insurgency would soon pass away... Read More

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August 5, 2014

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Nigerian Army slaughters Boko Haram suspects: Is this what Amnesty International has been talking about? (Viewer Discretion)

by Kolapo Olapoju Amnesty International has repeatedly accused the Nigerian Army of extra-judicial killings in its war against the menace of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. To further justify its claims, the organisation has released a video where some soldiers are caught on camera slitting the throats of rounded Boko Haram suspects, one after... Read More

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July 1, 2014

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BREAKING: Fresh bomb blast hits Kaduna

by S’ola Filani A bomb blast has just occurred around the Asikolaye/Bakin Ruwa area along the Kaduna western bypass in Kaduna State. The explosion reportedly shattered many of the plate glass windows of buildings surrounding the area. Details of fatalities, casualties and any other damage in the area are still sketchy at this moment. This... Read More

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December 30, 2013

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Terrible: 8 people killed as suspected Boko Haram gunmen attack bachelor party in Borno

by ‘Jola Sotubo Guests at a bachelor party in Borno received a rude shock when armed gunmen invaded the venue and opened fire. The attackers, suspected to be members of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, were said to have arrived at the location on motorcycles. This latest attack in the Tashan Alade area of the state... Read More

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December 20, 2013

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Suspected Islamists attack Borno barracks again

by Akintomiwa Agbaje A large number of terrorist gunmen have again stormed a military parastatal located in the northeast Nigeria. This comes right after a barracks was attacked by the radical and violent islamic, Boko Haram, last two weeks ago. [READ: BREAKING: Several people killed as Boko Haram attacks Air Force Base in Maiduguri] This... Read More

December 15, 2013

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Resign now or face humiliation – Sheikh Gumi warns Jonathan

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, an influential Islamic scholar, has warned President Goodluck Jonathan to honourably resign his duty post or face the shame losing in the 2015 election. Mr. Gumi said in a statement released earlier today that, “For Nigerians to be safe, [President Goodluck Jonathan] has three options. He either resigns or... Read More

December 14, 2013

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Boko Haram threatens to bomb University of Maiduguri, strategic locations

by Adeola Balogun The onslaught on Maiduguri, the Borno capital, by members of dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, seems to only be starting as the insurgents have reportedly threatened to blow up the University of Maiduguri. This comes after the recent attack by the terrorists on an Air Force Base and the airport in the... Read More

November 18, 2013

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How I cooked and smuggled ammunition for Boko Haram terrorists – 19-year-old female victim reveals (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun According to reports, a new tactic is being employed by members of the Boko Haram sect; they are kidnapping Christian women and turning them into “wives.” One of such women is 19-year-old Hajja who was asked to choose between converting to Islam and becoming such a wife or dying a cruel death.... Read More

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September 23, 2013

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Terrorism: 3 policemen killed by suspected Boko Haram gunmen in Kano

by Adeola Balogun The death toll of lives lost to Boko Haram was again increased yesterday as suspected members of the sect reportedly shot dead three policemen in Kano. The ancient city which had begun to enjoy an uneasy peace saw trouble rise again at about 9:40 pm last night at the Kabuga quarters area... Read More

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August 20, 2013

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Terrible: Gunmen kill policemen in a raid on Kaduna police station

by Oge Okonkwo A yet-to-be determined number of policemen have been killed earlier today in Kaduna by gunmen suspected to be members of the islamic sect, Boko Haram. According to a police source who witnessed the raid, the gunmen attacked the Kajuru Police Station, situated in Maraban Kajuru, Kajuru local government area along Kaduna-Kachia Road. The... Read More

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August 19, 2013

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Here we go again: Police confirm operation of new Islamic sect in Niger

by ‘Jola Sotubo The war against Boko Haram rages on daily but Nigerians might have more to worry about. The Nigerian Police force in Niger State has said that there is a likelihood that a new terrorist sect is gathering momentum and making its home in the state. The Niger State Police Command has said... Read More

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August 12, 2013

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Sad: Boko Haram has created 10,000 widows in Borno – Report

by Oge Okonkwo Reports from a Non-Governmental Organisation, the Rock of Ages Empowerment Foundation, catering for the need of widows, has put the number of women who have lost their husbands due to the violent attacks by the Boko Haram Islamic sect to be over 10,000. This report was stated in an interview by the Chief Executive Officer (RAEF), Ignatius... Read More

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May 27, 2013

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Terrorism: We will stop Boko Haram at all costs – Jonathan talks tough

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has said no matter what it costs the government, the excesses of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, must be curbed. On Sunday speaking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in an interview with journalists on the sideline of the 21st ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of... Read More

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May 20, 2013

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“The bargaining table, not the battlefield, wins victory” – American civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson supports amnesty for Boko Haram

by Rachel Ogbu American civil rights leader and Baptist minister, Rev. Jesse Jackson, has shown support for amnesty to members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram. Jackson who was in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Friday as a guest speaker in a lecture said Nigeria “is divided, not so much by religion, region and tribe but by... Read More

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May 14, 2013

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Boko Haram: We kidnapped women and children – Shekau

by Rachel Ogbu Islamic sect, Boko Haram, has announced in a video that it had kidnapped some women, young girls and children in revenge for the arrest of their own wives and relatives, reports have said. The group made the announcement on Monday with a footage reportedly showing women and children being held. The BBC... Read More

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April 20, 2013

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More than 5,000 members of Boko Haram (along with wives and children) might benefit from FG amnesty

by Rachel Ogbu More than 5,000 members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram with their wives and children might benefit from the proposed Federal Government amnesty, new reports claim. Avcording to reports, a senior security official said, “Some wives, children and relatives of members of the sect are among those being detained.” “The government may start with the... Read More

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April 11, 2013

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Boko Haram: 4 church leaders shot dead in Gwoza village, Borno

by Rachel Ogbu Four church leaders were reported murdered on Monday in Gwoza village, Borno State. The killings come after a recent attack where members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram were said to have attacked and killed several policemen in the same village. In the latest occurrence, the church leaders mostly of the Church of Christ... Read More

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March 19, 2013

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President Goodluck Jonathan believes some foreign hostages may still be alive

by Rachel Ogbu The Islamic sect, Ansaru in Jama’are might have claimed to have killed all seven hostages in Bauchi but President Goodluck Jonathan recently announced that some of the foreigners kidnapped on February 7, could still be alive. President Jonathan at a joint press conference with visiting Lebanese President Michel Sleiman said that the... Read More

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March 10, 2013

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JTF executes 52 suspected Boko Haram members, 70 others arrested in 10 day operation

by Rachel Ogbu 52 members of Islamic sect, Boko Haram were killed by the Joint Task Force Operation last week, reports say. During operations that lasted days, the JTF had recovered uniforms, arms, ammunition and other items from members of the sect with about 70 suspected terrorists arrested over a 10 day period of attack. In a statement... Read More

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March 9, 2013

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Pharaoh arising: “I can no longer stand security operatives being killed” – President Jonathan

by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has said he would remain idle while a group of people held any part of the country hostage and warned that his government would no longer stand security operatives being killed willfully in parts of the country. President Jonathan on Friday addresses dignitaries and the press at a town hall... Read More

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January 21, 2012

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Multiple blasts rock Kano

By Alkasim Abdulkadir Rescue and evacuation is currently underway in the city of Kano, which came under heavy attacks yesterday evening. Engr. Abu, the NEMA director in Kano, gave the lists of places affected as Zone 1, HQ Sharada, Farm Centre, Bompai and Yar Akwa police stations. The local Red Cross’s rescue mission... Read More

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Be very afraid: Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau says Gwoza is no longer part of Nigeria

Do not negotiate with Boko Haram! Babangida tells FG it’s not an option (WATCH)

Nigerian Army slaughters Boko Haram suspects: Is this what Amnesty International has been talking about? (Viewer Discretion)

BREAKING: Fresh bomb blast hits Kaduna

Opinion: Enough of all these killings for goodness sake

3 Boko Haram members arrested for duping amnesty panel of N70 million

Terrible: 8 people killed as suspected Boko Haram gunmen attack bachelor party in Borno

Suspected Islamists attack Borno barracks again

Resign now or face humiliation – Sheikh Gumi warns Jonathan

Boko Haram threatens to bomb University of Maiduguri, strategic locations

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Boko Haram leader, Shekau claims responsibility for Maiduguri attacks

How I cooked and smuggled ammunition for Boko Haram terrorists – 19-year-old female victim reveals (PICTURED)

Terrorism: 3 policemen killed by suspected Boko Haram gunmen in Kano

Terrible: Gunmen kill policemen in a raid on Kaduna police station

Here we go again: Police confirm operation of new Islamic sect in Niger

Sad: Boko Haram has created 10,000 widows in Borno – Report

Terrorism: We will stop Boko Haram at all costs – Jonathan talks tough

“The bargaining table, not the battlefield, wins victory” – American civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson supports amnesty for Boko Haram

Boko Haram: We kidnapped women and children – Shekau

More than 5,000 members of Boko Haram (along with wives and children) might benefit from FG amnesty

Boko Haram: 4 church leaders shot dead in Gwoza village, Borno

President Goodluck Jonathan believes some foreign hostages may still be alive

JTF executes 52 suspected Boko Haram members, 70 others arrested in 10 day operation

Pharaoh arising: “I can no longer stand security operatives being killed” – President Jonathan

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Multiple blasts rock Kano

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