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Buratai praises soldiers for their bravery, loyalty
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended the efforts of troops of the Nigerian Army in the North-East and all other places. Buratai commended them in his…
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Boko Haram insurgents have started leaving Sambisa forest – Army
The Nigerian Army has said some Boko Haram terrorists have started escaping from the Sambisa forest and settling in nearby villages. In a statement by army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman,…
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El-Rufai meets Buhari over security situation in Southern Kaduna
Governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, The Punch reports. Speaking with State House correspondents, El-Rufai said the meeting was to brief…
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Boko Haram: Army begins construction of road to Sambisa
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it has started construction of a road network from Alagarno to Sambisa. Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen Lucky Irabor said the road…
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Video of soldiers lamenting lack of food, water was shot six months ago – Army
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said the video of soldiers lamenting unavailability of food and water for 3 days was shot by "mischievous and disgruntled elements”. The video had showed…
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Boko Haram: “We’ve no food, water, Nigerian soldiers cry out” (WATCH)
Some soldiers of the Nigerian Army prosecuting the war against the terrorist sect, Boko Haram, have called on President Buhari to come to their rescue. In a video, released online,…
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Mutiny: Falana writes Buhari, requests pardon for 70 soldiers
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to pardon 70 soldiers convicted of mutiny. The soldiers were sentenced to life imprisonment, but their jail sentence was…
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Troops rescue 605 hostages, kill 17 boko haram insurgents
The commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major-General Lucky Irabor on Wednesday said troops have rescued 605 persons from Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa forest. He said this while briefing newsmen…
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Army loses another Lieutenant colonel
A senior Army officer, Lt Col Otos Umusu has been killed by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Umusu was the Commanding Officer, 118 Task Force Battalion in Borno State until he…
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#RiversRerun: Wike ‘declares’ PDP winner of Rivers East and Rivers West senatorial districts
The Governor of Rivers Nyesom Wike, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to release the results of Rivers East Senatorial District and Rivers West Senatorial District without tampering…
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N13,000 per bag of rice, 22-year-old MP | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N13,000 - The Lagos state government will be selling 50kg bags of rice at this price starting from December 15 at the 57 LGAs and LCDAs of the state. N1.4…
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Army promotes 277 senior officers
The Nigeria Army Council has approved the promotion of 227 senior officers from various ranks to their next ranks. Those promoted, according to the army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, include…
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Army deploys troops to flash points for Rivers re-run
Ahead of Saturday's legislative re-run elections in Rivers, the Nigerian Army on Friday directed the deployment of troops to flash points. The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Maj.-…
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IPOB launches Operation David Dance, tells members to avoid the army
Just weeks after the Nigerian Army launched the Operation Python Dance in the South East, the Indigenous People of Biafra has launched the Operation David Dance. IPOB’s Media and Publicity…
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IPOB, MASSOB members killed in Anambra were heavily armed – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said the Army has proof that pro-Biafra agitators who were killed during a brawl with soldiers in Onitsha, Anambra State were…
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Army to invade Sambisa Forest this week – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, on Tuesday said the Nigerian Army would completely invade Sambisa forest and elsewhere to destroy the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in…
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Opinion: Nigerian Army and the Macabre Dance of Pythons in Igboland
by Jude Ndukwe Recently, the Nigerian Army announced the commencement of what it deviously termed Exercise Python Dance in the southeastern part of the country commencing from November 27, 2016…
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Shiites/Army clash: Kaduna govt recommends court martial for soldiers
The Kaduna State government has recommended that members of the Nigerian Army who were involved in the killing of 347 Shi'ites members in Zaria be brought to trial before a…
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Operation python dance not targeted at any ethnic group – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that its newly launched “Operation Python Dance” in tge Southeast was aimed at inflicting hardship on the Igbos. Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division,…
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Crush Boko Haram by December, Buratai urges troops
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to completely wipe out all Boko Haram terrorists from the country this December. In a…
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Cheta Nwanze: Pythons don’t dance, they kill
by Cheta Nwanze When you travel towards the South East from Lagos, there’s a distinct pattern to the stops that you are subjected to. There are multiple police and FRSC…
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YNaija Editorial: The Nigerian Army is incapable of self-cleansing
The Nigerian Army is probably sick and tired of the activities of Amnesty International by now. Perhaps more than any other civil society group, Amnesty has constantly drawn attention to…
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Joel Ighosa Ighalo: The making of a truly Nigerian family [NEXT]
by Joel Ighosa Ighalo I do not know if it is appropriate to call them the Bring Back Our Girls Family or not. Indeed, it must consist of people who…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Why Buhari jailed me for 18 months – Anenih | Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. How Buhari jailed me for 18 months - Anenih - YNaija Army council approves 8 division in Sokoto - YNaija Millions of…
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Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reinstated its position that the Nigerian military killed its members, The Vanguard reports. IPOB, in a statement by its Media and Publicity Officer, Mr. Emma…
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Army council approves 8 division in Sokoto
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the establishment of the 8th Army Division in Sokoto. Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai made the disclosure on Sunday in Sokoto when he…
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Amnesty International releases video of soldiers killing pro-Biafra protesters (WATCH)
Amnesty International group on Thursday had accused the Nigerian Army if killing over 150 pro-Biafra agitators. However, Army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman had denied the report, stating that the rights…
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How security agencies killed pro-Biafra protesters – Amnesty Int’l (WATCH)
Human Rights Group Amnesty International has released a video of how security agents opened fire on pro-Biafra activists. The almost six-minute video, titled, "Deadly repression of pro-Biafra activists", the Nigerian…
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We didn’t kill 150 pro-Biafra agitators, Army replies Amnesty International
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday denied a report by the Amnesty International that it killed 150 pro-Biafra agitators. Amnesty International had released a report accusing the army of killing 150…
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Former senator refuses to attend public hearing against army
A former senator, Magnus Abe has said he would not attend the public hearing of a petition written against the Nigerian Army by the Civil Liberties Organisation. The invitation was…
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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