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Military dismisses Boko Haram video, says it’s a ‘complete joke’
The Military on Wednesday dismissed a new video released by terrorist group Boko Haram, showing thousands of its members at three different locations during the Sallah celebration, The Nation reports. The Acting…
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Opinion: Politicians; the notorious talkers
by Isa Eneye Mubarak Conclusion First: I offer the conclusion first because if for some reason you stop reading here, it is an important lesson to understand! So here it…
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We will fish out all criminals in Niger Delta – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian Army is fully ready to put an end to every act of criminality in the…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. You lied - APC tells Fayose The Ekiti state All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Governor Ayodele Fayose's claim…
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Military recovers corpses of 3 ‘Operation Crocodile Smile’ soldiers
The Nigerian military has recovered the bodies of three of the four soldiers who drowned on Monday after a boat conveying them and some military ammunition capsized along the waterways…
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FG thwarting moves to release Chibok girls – Community
The Chibok Community in Borno State has accused the Federal Government of thwarting moves to secure the release of the school girls abducted by Boko Haram insurgents. The community also…
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Military has no power to declare civilians ‘wanted’ – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Monday said the Nigerian military had no power to declare civillians ‘wanted’. He said this while criticizing the decision of the Army to declare…
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The Defense spokesperson has a problem with people in “air condition in Lagos”
The Nigerian military has said it deserved some commendation even though it has been unable to rescue the abducted Chibok girls. Defense spokesperson, Brigadier-General Rabe Abubakar, said this on Saturday…
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Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in the January 15 coup (Part III)
By Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema In recent years, as more Nigerians begin to pay close attention to the country’s chequered past, the nature of Ironsi’s ascension to power has come under scrutiny.…
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‘I’m not scared of Boko Haram… They are not my God’ – Escaped Chibok girl, Amina Ali
Amina Ali Nkeki, the 21-year-old Chibok girl that recently escaped from Boko Haram captivity, has one message for her 'sisters' still in Boko Haram capitivity- "Be patient and prayerful. The…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Boko Haram leaks Chibok girls video | Army declares freelance journalist wanted | 2016 set to smash heat record | More
From the papers this morning- a tracklist Nigerian Army declares journalist, Salkida wanted for ties to Boko Haram- YNaija Boko Haram releases new video allegedly showing the kidnapped Chibok girls-…
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Chibok girls: Military responds to Boko Haram over content of new video
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has released a statement denying claims by Boko Haram in a new video of purported Chibok girls accusing the military of killing some of the girls…
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Opinion: Niger Killings – David Umaru as the lone voice of reason
By Abdullahi Bello Kuta The month of August, 2016, will be remembered by the people of Niger as that of bloodbath and preventable extrajudicial killings. We witnessed the biggest crisis in the state…
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Military vows to catch killers of 3 soldiers in Bayelsa
Following the killing of three soldiers in Nembe on Monday, the Joint Military Force deployed to the Niger Delta has vowed to arrest militants who perpetrated the act. This was…
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Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in January 15, 1966 coup (PART II)
by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema The evidence that shows that General Ironsi and the plotters of the supposedly Igbo coup of January 15 1966 were diametrically opposed to each other is…
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Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in January 15, 1966 coup (PART 1)
by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema INTRODUCTON On the fiftieth remembrance of Nigeria’s second coup which ended the life and six-month government of General Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s first military head of state, I…
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Boko Haram: Our efforts in the North-east have paid off – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the efforts of the military in the North-East had paid off. Buratai said this when he paid a courtesy call…
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Opinion: The reality of the ‘stockholm syndrome’ and Boko Haram lovers
by Anthony Ogunlowo Right now more and more people, hostages, are being rescued from the clutches of the Boko Haram sect. Many of them who were abducted as girls are returning…
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Military uncovers weapons as IG visits creeks
A mop up operation carried out by the military in the Isawo and Igbo Olomu creeks in Ikorodu, Lagos state on Wednesday discovered no fewer than 95 arms and ammunition.…
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Opinion: The Ironsi tragedy and the limitations of tribalism
by Dele Awogbeoba As July 29 2016 as come and gone, one remembers the sad events of 50 years ago. That was the day Nigeria’s first military head of state…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Why Donald Trump is the best option for Nigeria in America’s election
by Femi Fani-Kayode Four months ago I wrote an essay titled “Mr. Trump and Islam”. In that contribution I argued that Donald Trump, the American entrepreneur and billionaire presidential candidate,…
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Reuben Abati: The failed Turkey coup and Erdogan’s ‘power poisoning’
by Reuben Abati I was shocked by the trenchant reaction to my piece on the July 15 attempted coup in Turkey from at least two persons. The piece titled “Nigerians…
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Northeast will have total peace – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured that President Muhammadu Buhari's desire for a total restoration of peace in the North East would be achieved. The army…
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Dele Momodu: Reflections on a 21-year journey of sadness and suffering
by Dele Momodu Fellow Africans, exactly twenty-one years ago, on July 25, 1995, I set forth at dawn. My destination was exile. I needed to dialogue with my feet and…
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Military deployment won’t solve Niger Delta problem – Gov. Dickson
The Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday said deployment of military to Niger Delta or use of force won't solve the festering problem of militancy in the region. The…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘I will diversify the economy’- Buhari | ‘You cannot diversify in 4 years’- Okonjo-Iweala | Again, Michelle Obama stuns with her DNC speech
From the papers this morning- a tracklist Okonjo-Iweala declares diversification of the economy cannot happen over 4 years YNaija President Buhari insists he will diversify the economy YNaija Despite claims…
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Army confronts terrorists, recover gun truck
Military troops on Friday confronted Boko Haram terrorists at Guro Gongon village and environs in continuation of efforts to rout out remnants hibernating therein. In a statement released by the…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Coup attempts fails in Turkey A coup attempt by military officials in Turkey has failed and the plotters…
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Turkish military coup fails
A coup was on Friday night, attempted in Turkey, as top military officials in the country declared that they had "taken control of the country." Major infrastructures in the Turkish capital,…
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Former military officers protest non-payment of pensions (PHOTOS)
Former military officers in Abuja on Wednesday, protested the failure of the military to pay the pension accrued to them. The military had earlier denied owing the pensioners in a…
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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