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September 27, 2016

The Media Blog: That’s how the Nigerian Army packed 10 journalists from one media house

The Nigerian Army now suddenly has an interest in the media. Before you start thinking it’s good stuff, let’s put it to you like this: The Nigerian Army is crossing lines and attempting to silence the Nigerian media. First, it was Ahmad Salkida, the journalist who has exclusive access to Boko Haram. He got arrested... Read More
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September 25, 2016

LONG READ: What shall we do about the North East?

Surely you must have noticed, the North East of Nigeria has been on a multi-year war that had killed thousands and left millions homeless. Which is perhaps the problem – a lack of precision can lead to a lack of empathy, so that slowly a citizenry finds itself deadened to ‘thousands’ and ‘millions’; just another... Read More
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September 24, 2016

No Nigerian territory occupied by terrorists – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says no Nigerian territory is under the control of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said such claims were unfounded as no local government is occupied by the sect. In recent weeks Boko Haram has renewed attacks in the North-East killing some soldiers in the process. Buratai made... Read More
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Nigerian Army Boss. Tukur Buratai
September 24, 2016

Boko Haram: We have freed over 2 million people in 1 year – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says that over two millions persons have been freed from terrorist sect, Boko Haram by the military in one year. Buratai who was represented by Major General Peter John Bojie,   made the declaration on Friday in Abuja during a conference organised by Bassey Etuk Williams, President of Coalition of Civil... Read More
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September 18, 2016

I was traumatised by the death of 13 generals – Agwai

A former Chief of Defence Staff Lieutenant-General Martin-Luther Agwai, on Saturday said he was left traumatised by the death of the 13 Generals who died in the ill-fated Nigerian Air Force plane crash of September, 17, 2006, in Benue State. Agwai made the disclosure when he spoke at an inter-faith memorial service organized by widows of... Read More
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September 15, 2016

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 Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, said the video was a “cut and paste” version of a video used by the terrorist group in... Read More
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September 7, 2016

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 of Brass in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. According to ThisDay, the marine component of the military in conjunction with local divers began a... Read More
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September 6, 2016

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 dismissed as untrue claims by the government that it had no credible intelligence on the location of the girls. The spokesperson for the Kibaku Area... Read More
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August 29, 2016

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 three persons ‘wanted’ in connection to a video of the abducted Chibok girls. In a statement on Monday, Falana said such powers were only with... Read More
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August 28, 2016

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 during a chat with Premium Times. Abubakar said abduction and attacks by terrorist group, Boko Haram has reduced by 99 percent. “Boko Haram abduction has... Read More
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August 17, 2016

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. The original general perception is that the rump of the civilian cabinet voluntarily handed over power to Ironsi as an interim measure to deal with... Read More
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August 17, 2016

‘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 way God rescued me from Sambisa Forest, he will rescue you too.” Amina, who escaped from Boko Haram enclave in Sambisa alongside her baby daughter,... Read More
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August 15, 2016

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- YNaija BBOG identifies one of the girls in new video as Yakubu Dorcas- Nation Garba Shehu jumps to Buhari’s defence, explains why the world loves... Read More
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August 14, 2016

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 in air strikes. Read the full statement below; The Defence Headquarters on Sunday said it was examining the latest video from Boko Haram group purporting... Read More
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August 13, 2016

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 that resulted in losses of lives of state and non-state actors in an unfortunate clash. As expected in the political establishment, the August 4 clash... Read More
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August 9, 2016

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 contained in a statement by Lt.-Cdr. Abdulrashid Ahmed, Acting spokesman of Operation Delta Safe, in Yenagoa on Tuesday. “Some suspected gunmen believed to be militants... Read More
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August 9, 2016

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 highly significant.  Major Nzeogwu, in an interview with the ‘Daily Telegraph’ newspaper, 22 January 1966 edition, declared: ‘We got some but not all. General Ironsi... Read More
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August 8, 2016

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 have decided on a historical reflection on the above topic. These are my reasons: first, Nigeria’s ugly history of her first ten years as an... Read More
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August 8, 2016

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 on the Gbong Gwom of Jos. Dr Jacob Buba Gyang on Monday. The Army Chief said incessant bombing attacks on the public had been halted... Read More
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August 5, 2016

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. The acting Inspector-General of Police, Idris Ibrahim on Thursday visited Isawo and Igbo Olomu communities to see the joint operation going on. According to The Punch the... Read More
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August 2, 2016

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, was unstoppable. I said he would win the nomination as flag-bearer for the Republican Party and then, against all odds, go on to win the... Read More
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July 31, 2016

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 and the Failed Coup in Turkey” (The Guardian, Sunday, July 17) had fetched a mail and direct messages from a concerned Nigerian who objected to... Read More
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