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Everything You Need to Know About The New Petrol Prices
According to a reliable document seen by BusinessDay, petrol prices have reached unprecedented levels across various Nigerian cities. While yet to be officially confirmed by the NNPC, the document reveals…
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Multiple blasts in Maiduguri, attack on Governor’s convoy; do we still need to be patient with the Service Chiefs?
Nigeria is no stranger to attacks or explosions on special days, especially during significant religious celebrations. Maiduguri, the Borno capital appears to be at the center of these attacks in…
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PH and Lagos Harmattan, Sex on a gas cylinder | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social…
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Olatunji Omirin is the latest Nigerian journalist to be arrested by Nigerian forces
At this point, it has become common place to hear of Nigerian journalists, arrested either by the DSS or Nigerian Army, abducted by unnamed assailants or charged with terrorism or…
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The Big 5: Rohr’s two-year deal, suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri, and other top stories
These are the top five stories from Nigeria you should be monitoring today. Four female suicide bombers attacked Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, killing 10 people and leaving 65…
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Troops repel attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents
Nigeria’s Army said it repelled an attack on Monday by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri. Maj. General Nicholas Rogers, who heads Nigeria’s military operations against Boko Haram, said the…
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Intelligence Fusion Centre in Maiduguri will stop Boko Haram attacks – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Intelligence Fusion Centre the Federal Government is setting up in Maiduguri will stop the attacks by Boko Haram. Buhari said this while reacting to…
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[The Injustice Blog] Why the crusade for the #Unimaid4 should not be left in the hands of BBOG
As the Bring Back Our Girls movement resumed its march to the state house to demand the rescue of the 100 plus chibok girls still in captivity, the plight of…
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18 people killed, 29 others injured as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri
Two suicide bombers have attacked a crowded surburb of Maiduguri, Borno, on Wednesday, leaving 18 people dead and 29 others injured, Police reports. Highlights: The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police…
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Police advise Maiduguri residents to be security conscious
The Nigerian Police, Borno Command Monday, urged residents of the state to be vigilant in order to check the spate of suicide bombing coordinated by the insurgent group - Boko…
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Suicide bombers kill 16, injure 18 others in Maiduguri
Boko Haram insurgents on Sunday attacked Maiduguri, the Borno state capital with multiple suicide bombers. Borno State Commissioner of Police, Damien Chukwu, said 16 persons were killed when they struck…
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The Late 5: What President Buhari discussed with South-east leaders today, 3 female suicide bomber killed in Maiduguri, and other top stories
Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari met with leaders of the south-east region at the Aso Villa today. According to reports,…
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Three female suicide bombers dead in foiled Maiduguri hospital attack
Three female bombers have been killed while trying to gain entry into the premises of Molai General Hospital, outskirt of Maiduguri township, on the Maiduguri/Damboa highway. The incident occurred when…
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The Late 5: Buhari congratulates Merkel; Peter Okoye says his brother threatened to kill his wife; and other top stories
Good evening Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversations today: President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other world leaders to congratulate German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her victory at the…
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Police continue clampdown on IDPs’ protests in Maiduguri
The Nigerian Police, Borno command, has arrested some internally displaced persons (IDPs) who staged a peaceful demonstration on Sunday. Reference: The group (protesters on Sunday) led by the Chairman, Bama…
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The Big 5: Federal Government to prosecute over 2,500 Boko Haram members; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has announced its plan for a "special prosecution" of at least 2,541 suspected Boko…
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IDPs in Maiduguri stage peaceful protest
An NGO, the Bama Initiative for Human Development Sunday, staged a peaceful protest in Maiduguri. Their demands: The group’s Chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Hassan, said that the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) would…
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Just In: Suicide bombers ‘kill 15’ in Maiduguri
Two suicide bombers have killed at least 15 people after attacking civilians receiving aid in Borno state. It was gathered that the attack occurred at Mashalari village, near Konduga in Maiduguri.…
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[The Presidential Blog] UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson meets with Osinbajo
Donald Trump's twin from another mother, Boris Johnson spent sometime with the Vice President, Mr Geoffery Onyeama, the Foreign Affairs Minister and Senator Udo Udoma, Minister for Budget and National…
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2 killed, 11 injured in suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri – Police
The Police Command in Borno has said two persons were killed while 11 others have sustained injuries in a suicide bomb attack at Muna Garage area of Maiduguri. ASP Murtala…
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‘Suicide bombers attack Maiduguri’
Suspected suicide bombers have, according to an unconfirmed report by TheCable, struck in the Muna area of Maiduguri, Borno. The report says the incident happened around 2:50 pm on Wednesday, but…
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27 killed, 83 injured as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri
Suicide bombers suspected to be members of Boko Haram have reportedly killed at least 27 people and wounded 83 in Maiduguri, Borno, Reuters reports. The report: A woman bomber blew…
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The people of Maiduguri are finished – Shekau (WATCH)
The leader of the Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau has threatened to carry out fresh attacks in Maiduguri, Borno state. This comes after he said: On June 10, “This is just the…
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2 suicide bombers attack Borno community
Two Suicide bombers have attacked Molai, a community on the outskirts of Maiduguri in Borno State. Channels Television reports that the suicide bombers, a male and female, had attempted to…
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Service Chiefs meet, seek information on insurgents
The Service Chiefs having arrived in Maiduguri, have met on Tuesday, urging Nigerians to offer information to assist the military in the counter-terrorism campaign. A statement by The Director, Defence…
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Service Chiefs arrive Maiduguri following Osinbajo’s order
A few Service Chiefs are currently in Maiduguri, Borno, following the order of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo that they should relocate to the state. At a meeting last Thursday, the acting…
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Osinbajo orders Service Chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai and the Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno state capital, with immediate…
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48 corpses of soldiers, NNPC, JTF officials killed in Boko Haram attacks arrive Maiduguri
Corpses of 18 Soldiers, 15 Civilian JTF, 5 university staff and 4 NNPC drivers, killed by Boko Haram terrorists during an oil exploration to the Lake Chad Basin have arrived Maiduguri…
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Army neutralises 8 female bombers
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have in the past few days intensified efforts towards checkmating suicide bombings in Borno State of North East Nigeria. According to a statement by Lieutenant…
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Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri
Multiple explosions were heard in Maiduguri on Tuesday night, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN reports that six explosions occurred between 10:45 and 11:00 PM. About four explosives…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy