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2 Army officers killed by IEDs in Borno
The Nigerian Army has lost a captain and a lieutenant during a counter-attack against terrorist group, Boko Haram on Thursday, Premium Times reports. An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the terrorist…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Nigerian Army and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Army buries 15 soldiers declared missing
The Nigerian Army has recovered the corpses of “one officer and 15 soldiers’’ earlier declared “Missing in Action” during an operation to dislodge the Boko Haram insurgents from Gashigar Area in…
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Nigerian Army threatens legal action against Premium Times (PHOTOS)
The Nigerian Army has threatened legal action against online newspaper Premium Times for what it called "false" and "unsubstantiated" stories published by the firm. In a letter dated December 22,…
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Suicide bombers now ‘knock on doors’ before detonating IEDs – Army
The Nigerian Army has informed the general populace of the new modus operandi being engaged by suicide bombers. In a statement by the Deputy spokesman of the Army, Colonel Mustapha Anka,…
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We won’t condone any act of sabotage from any group – Military
The Defence Headquarters on Saturday warned the Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups against attacking oil installations and government properties. Director of Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar said the military…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 6th of January
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Troops rescue another Chibok girl in Borno Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have rescued another Chibok girl in the Alargano…
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Boko Haram: Nigerian Army confirms arrest of Borno LG chairman
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it has arrested the Chairman of Mafa Local Government in Borno, Alhaji Shettima Lawan, for allegedly aiding Boko Haram terrorists. Theatre Commander of Operation…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 4th of January
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘The Nigerian Army deceived us…’ – Soldiers speak on Sambisa rampage (WATCH) Soldiers deployed to fight the war against the…
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‘The Nigerian Army deceived us…’ – Soldiers speak on Sambisa rampage (WATCH)
Soldiers deployed to fight the war against the Boko Haram terrorists have given some reasons why they went on rampage in the Sambisa Forest. In a video released on Wednesday…
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Army deploys troops to Southern Kaduna
The Nigerian Army says it has deployed troops to Southern Kaduna to bring to an end to the killings in that part of the country. According to The Nation, Army spokesman Brig.-Gen.…
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Nigeria to deploy 800 soldiers to Darfur
Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has said 800 Nigerian soldiers will be deployed to the United Nations Mission (UNAMID) in Darfur. Buratai said this on Tuesday at the Nigerian Army…
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Army stops soldiers on duty from posting pictures, videos on social media
The Nigerian Army has barred soldiers from posting pictures and videos of their operations on social media. General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Mechanized Army, Kaduna, Lt. Gen. Adeniyi Oyebade…
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‘Nigerian Army abducted my daughter one year ago’, woman alleges
A Twitter user, @MaryamS1968 has accused the Nigerian Army of allegedly kidnapping her daughter over a year ago. In a tweet on Monday, Maryam Sani, said, "More than a year…
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Rivers rerun: Army recovers DSP Alkali’s gun, uniform
The Nigerian Army has recovered the uniforms of Mohammed Alkali, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Mobile Police Unit 48 and his orderly, Sgt. Urukwu Nwachukwu in Rivers state. General Officer…
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[The Presidential Blog] Please what arms is the Nigerian Army procuring again?
Did the ones they just got last year expire? Or did they not spend all the monies allocated to buying arms in 2016. Or are being too sceptical? Never mind…
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Army to spend N5bn on arms procurement in 2017
The Nigerian Army will be spending N5bn for the procurement of arms in 2017 to combat terrorism, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, the Army also plans to spend N846m…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Over 15 Boko Haram insurgents killed in gun battle with troops in Borno A fierce battle between Nigerian troops and…
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Nigerian Army dismisses new Shekau video
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a video allegedly released by leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau. In a statement by its spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Army…
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Army recovers Shekau’s Qu’ran, flag in Sambisa
The Nigerian Army says it has recovered a Qur’an and a flag in Camp Zero, the Boko Haram’s Headquarters in Sambisa forest, believed to belong Abubakar Shekau. According to Daily…
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Sambisa raid: ‘Arrested Frenchman specialises in repair of military equipment’
The white man who was reportedly arrested by men of the Nigerian Army when they raided Sambisa Forest was a Frenchman, Daily Trust reports. According to the news platform, he…
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Opinion: Thank a soldier today
by Hadiza Abdullahi Recently, I noticed top politicians wearing the Armed Forces emblem with the Remembrance Day a month or so away, a day set aside to celebrate…
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Army ends Operation Python Dance in the South East
The Nigerian Army says the Operation Python Dance inaugurated in the South East geo-political zone to curb crime in the area during the Yuletide will end on Dec. 27. The…
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We’ll use Sambisa as training ground of Army personnel – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said Sambisa forest, former base of terrorist group Boko Haram will serve as training ground of Army personnel starting from 2017.…
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Troops are close to rescuing Chibok girls in Sambisa – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters on Sunday said troops of the Nigerian Army who are in Sambisa forest were close to rescuing the Chibok girls and other captives. This was disclosed by…
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Tinubu commends Buhari, Army for Sambisa capture
Following the capture of Sambisa forest by the Nigerian Army, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian…
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It’s the Nigerian Army versus Premium Times
The Nigerian Army and online newspaper Premium Times are locked in a war of words over the reportage of the ongoing war on insurgency. During the week, Premium Times reported…
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Today’s Noisemakers: The Nigerian Army, Demola Olarewaju, Igbos, the cutest girlfriend contest and others
1. Igbos Since morning, Igbos have been trending on Twitter. First for the operation python dance put in place by the Federal government, then for oppression and marginalisation of Igbos…
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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