The Late 5: Boko Haram reportedly kills 100 soldiers in Borno; I am tired of issuing condolences over unnecessary deaths- Atiku | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: No fewer than 100 soldiers have been reportedly killed by Islamic State West Africa Province (a faction of Boko Haram) on Sunday and others missing, following an attack on an army base in Metele village of Borno. According to news agency Reuters, five security sources confirmed the death toll... Read More

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October 16, 2018

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Just In: Buhari speaks to Mohammed Liman, father of slain health worker

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken to Mohammed Liman, father of Hauwa, the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) midwife killed by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram, on Monday. According to a statement by the Presidency, a copy of which was shared on its official Twitter account on Tuesday,... Read More

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October 16, 2018

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The Big 5: FG reacts to execution of aid worker; As Fayose bows out, PDP cautions EFCC against detaining him indefinitely | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following the execution of a second aid worker with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Hauwa Leman, by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday, the Federal Government has expressed shock over the development, describing the killing as “dastardly, inhuman and ungodly.” In a statement issued by... Read More

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