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Protesters in Cameroon hit the streets, call Shekau a coward

by Kolapo Olapoju Thousands of people took to the streets of Cameroon’s capital on Saturday, February 28, to protest against and denounce Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram and its leader, Abubakar Shekau. The menace of Boko Haram began in Nigeria but has since slipped into Chad, Niger and parts of Cameroon. The event organiser, Guibal... Read More

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February 23, 2015

ECOWAS gets support from ECCAS to fight Boko Haram

by Laila Ibrahim The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on Monday met with President Goodluck Jonathan seeking to join forces with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), to fight the Boko Haram Sect. Presidents Denis Sassou N’Guesso of the Republic of Congo and President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of the Republic... Read More

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February 19, 2015

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Gov. Aliyu travels for Lesser Hajj, wants Speaker to act in his stead

by Ranti Joseph Niger State Governor Babagida Aliyu on Wednesday wrote to the state House of Assembly of his trip to Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, directing the Speaker of the Assembly, Adamu Usman, to act as the governor instead of his deputy, Ahmed Ibeto. There has been a deep animosity between the... Read More

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February 17, 2015

Boko Haram recruiter arrested in Niger

by Panshak Ibrahim A man involved in the recruitment of insurgents for Islamic terrorist sect, has been arrested in Niger. According to CNN, a national police spokesperson revealed on Tuesday, February 17, that authorities in Niger have arrested 160 suspected Boko Haram militants. The apprehended insurgents are reportedly involved in deadly attacks near Niger’s border... Read More

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February 13, 2015

BUSTED: Boko Haram ‘captain’ has been arrested in Niger

by James Sambo A man suspected to be the mastermind of several Boko Haram attacks, has been arrested in Niger. Security forces say the suspect, known as Kaka Bounou, is responsible for the planning of various attacks by Boko Haram in Niger’s Diffa region near the Nigerian border. According to ‘Anfani’, a private radio station in... Read More

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February 13, 2015

‘Nobody will disrespect my Mother!’ || Maj. Gen. Olukolade drops verbal explosives on Niger (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju The multi-national joint forces, which comprises of Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger, was formed for a reason – to collectively prosecute the war against terrorist sect, Boko Haram. What the initiators may or may have not envisaged was the emergence of unhealthy competition and confrontation between soldiers and officers of the countries…... Read More

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February 11, 2015

Niger declares state of emergency in Boko Haram ravaged areas

by Ranti Joseph The government of Niger has declared a state of emergency in the Diffa region. The state of emergency was declared on Tuesday, February 10. The region, which has been repeatedly attacked by Boko Haram, in recent days, is along the border with Nigeria. A statement put out on the development said in part:... Read More

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February 10, 2015

Niger to deploy soldiers to join war against Boko Haram

by Panshak Ibrahim The parliament of Niger has voted unanimously to send troops to join a regional fight against Islamist extremist group Boko Haram, in Nigeria. A lawmaker, Mohammed Ben Omar, who spoke on the development, said: “The resolution was passed unanimously. All 102 lawmakers present voted favourably,” while another member of parliament disclosed that... Read More

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February 10, 2015

By election day, Boko Haram ‘will be dismantled’ – Sambo Dasuki makes us want to… believe

by James Sambo National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki, is pretty confident that the Boko Haram insurgency will be ended before the new election date. He says within the next six weeks, the terrorist sect will be dismantled, also adding that the elections will not be further postponed beyond March 28. Dasuki was one of the... Read More

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February 9, 2015

Boko Haram abducts 30 people in Cameroon

by Ranti Joseph Suspected Boko Haram fighters launched fresh attacks on three communities in northern Cameroon, abducting more than 30 people including those aboard a packed bus. The assaults by the terror group came on Monday, February 9, as other militants invaded a town in the neighboring country of Niger for the third time in... Read More

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February 9, 2015

‘Boko Haram is ready to fight the world’ – Shekau declares in new video

by James Sambo In a new video released by Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, he vowed to defeat the multi-nation regional force at war against the insurgents. In a 28-minute speech which is one of the three videos posted on YouTube by the sect, Shekau said: “Your alliance will not achieve anything. Amass all your... Read More

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February 8, 2015

New assault on Niger border town by Boko Haram

by Ranti Joseph Boko Haram has staged another assault on Niger border town. The extremist sect staged an overnight assault on a border town in Niger on the night of Saturday, February 7. The new assault is the second time the nation has come under attack by the extremists since Friday. The attack on the town... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Foreign troops are not in control of Boko Haram onslaught – DHQ explains

by Kolapo Olapoju The Defence Headquarters has refuted claims by a section of the media insinuating that foreign troops operating in Nigeria against the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East, were violating the territorial integrity of the nation. In a statement posted on the official website of the military on Tuesday, February 3, the Defence... Read More

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January 30, 2015

Chadian soldiers help Nigeria recapture Malumfatori from Boko Haram

by James Sambo Chadian soldiers have flushed the Boko Haram insurgents out of Malumfatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government in Borno. After two days of fighting between the insurgents and the Chadian troops, the latter were able to recapture the town, which lies near the borders of Chad and Niger. It is believed that... Read More

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January 28, 2015

Terrible: Kidnappers threaten to turn 15-year-old girl into sex slave

by Anike Jacobs The Niger Republic-based kidnappers who abducted a 15-year-old schoolgirl, Precious Okoro, have threatened her family saying she would be turned to a sex slave if they refuse to pay a $100,000 ransom. Her mother, Blessing, told the Punch Newspapers that the kidnappers have threatened to turn her daughter to a sex slave... Read More

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January 24, 2015

#OperationFlush: Nigeria and its allies plan final push on Boko Haram

by Panshak Ibrahim Boko Haram may have a major battle coming for them as neigbhouring West African countries have reportedly drafted a plan to carry out a joint action against the terrorist sect. In an effort to flush Boko Haram out completely, Chad, Cameroun, Niger and Nigeria, will attack the insurgents collectively. The Nigerian Army... Read More

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January 20, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: NLC, others knock petrol price cut | Why the Sultan of Sokoto may end up not voting | APC’s not happy with Fayose right now | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. APC’s not happy with Fayose right now. AllAfrica Jega starts complaining in earnest, says politicians are too hot to handle. YNaija Here’s why the Sultan of Sokoto may not vote. YNaija The EFCC chicken is coming home... Read More

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December 27, 2014

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ visits IBB in Minna, Maku vows to rescue Nasarawa citizens, Murtala’s son is Takai’s running mate in Kano, and more

President Goodluck Jonathan Saturday visited former President Ibrahim Babangida in Minna in what the President said was to appreciate the former military President and consult with him after his recent medical trip abroad. Gen. Babangida who emerged from the closed door meeting with Jonathan urged all Nigerians, who mean well for the country, to support... Read More

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December 9, 2014

Jailbreak: Jonathan suspends Prisons Controller, others

by Isi Esene The Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro has approved the recommendations of the Controller General of the Nigerian Prisons Service, Peter Ekpendu, for the immediate removal and suspension of some officers pending the outcome of Investigation on the jail break at Medium Security Prison, Minna. According to a statement released by Ope Fatinikun, National... Read More

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November 5, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Atiku scores GEJ (very) low | ‘Bring it on,’ Fayemi dares Fayose |IBB hosts OBJ, Atiku in Niger | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Fayemi tells Fayose to bring it on. Punch We’re not trying to impeach Tambuwal – PDP Reps Leadership Low blow: Atiku says all APC presidential aspirants are better than GEJ. Premium Times IBB hosts... Read More

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November 4, 2014

Friends again: OBJ visits IBB, hugs Atiku at Minna Airport

by Akan Ido Former President, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has been receiving visitors since his return from Europe after a two-month medical leave, one of them is Olusegun Obasanjo. Obasanjo was in Minna, Niger State on Tuesday to pay Babangida a visit at his hilltop mansion hours after former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar made the same... Read More

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November 1, 2014

Guess who’s back: IBB returns from medical trip abroad

by Isi Esene Ex-Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has returned to Nigeria after an extended medical trip abroad. Babangida who spent a total of eight weeks in a German hospital reportedly arrived Minna Airport, Niger State at about 2:50pm on Saturday in a chartered flight. The Niger State Governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu had weeks... Read More

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October 15, 2014

“Kiss and make up” – President Jonathan urges Perm. secretaries and Ministers to work in harmony

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has complained about an existing non cordial working relationship between ministers and permanent secretaries in the federal civil service. The President stated this on Wednesday, while swearing in six new federal permanent secretaries prior to the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber of... Read More

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October 14, 2014

Nigerian and Cameroonian militaries talk about operation against terror | What did they say?

by Laila Ibrahim The armies of Nigeria and Cameroon will hold a bilateral defence meeting at the Defence Headquarters on Wednesday, 15 October, in Abuja. The information was announced by the Director Defence Information, Major-General Chris Olukolade. General Olukolade said, “In furtherance of various international contacts by Nigeria in the efforts to stamp out the scourge... Read More

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October 14, 2014

Implementation of Niamey agreement will help win war against terror – GEJ

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan says he is confident that the activities of insurgents and cross-border criminals will soon reduce substantially, based on the agreement reached at Niamey by the leaders of Benin, Chad, Niger, Cameroon and Nigeria. Last week, precisely on 7 October, the leaders had met to discuss the intensification of joint... Read More

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October 7, 2014

Jonathan travels to Niger republic to talk terrorism with leaders of neighbouring countries

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, will embark on a one-day official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic today, to participate in an ‘Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission.’ According to a statement by Rueben Abati, the president’s spokesperson, “Jonathan and other participating Heads of State and... Read More

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September 29, 2014

“Don’t travel to #Nigeria” – #America warns its citizens against coming this way

by Kolapo Olapoju The U.S State Department has issued a travel advisory to its citizens, warning them against travelling to certain countries, which includes Nigeria. The US Passport and International Travel Office says Americans should be wary of visiting countries with unstable government, ongoing civil war, violence, and frequent terrorists attacks. The warning stated, “We... Read More

September 27, 2014

Eaglets go through to Niger

by Olorunwa Lawal Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets on Saturday at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar, defeated Gabon 5-0 to qualify for the 2015 Confederation of African Football (CAF) U-17 Championship holding in Niger Republic. The match was the second leg qualifying match, as Nigeria lost 1-2 in the first leg played in Libreville a fortnight ago.... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram need $34m – UNHCR

by James Sambo With over 75 000 people displaced in the battle against insurgents in NorthEast and NorthCentral Nigeria, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called on donors to fund urgent operations refugees fleeing from insurgents into Cameroon, Chad and Niger. The UNHCR and its 16 partners said that $34million is needed... Read More

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August 17, 2014

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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