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Boko Haram leader, Shekau ‘fatally wounded’ in air strike – Army
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it has killed some leaders of Boko Haram terrorists group and also wounded its leader, 'Abubakar Shekau' during an airstrike. In a statement signed…
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Boko Haram: We won’t stop rescue missions in the North-east – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Tukur Buratai on Saturday said the Army will continue its rescue missions in the North-east, regardless of the Federal Government's efforts to dialogue with…
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Soldiers arrested for assaulting Makoko residents
The Nigerian Army, 81 Division on Wednesday revealed that a Board of Inquiry has been constituted to investigate two soldiers over alleged assault and brutality of Makoko Community residents in…
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Chibok girls: Army releases ‘Mama Boko Haram’, Bolori
One of the three persons who was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army, Aisha Wakil, was on Wednesday released. Wakil and two others were declared wanted over alleged connections with…
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Army-Shiites clash: We are studying judicial inquiry – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is studying details of the judiciary panel of inquiry's report on the Army/Shiites clash of Saturday, 12 December 2015 where up to 348 Shiites were allegedly…
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UN begins IDPs registration in Bama, soldiers rescue 88 hostages
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees has started the registration of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs from the ages of 17 in Bama, Borno State. In a statement on Monday…
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Troops arrest national assets vandals in Borno
Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Monday arrested 4 suspected vandals of critical national assets in Borno State. In a statement released by the Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani…
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I made personal sacrifices for release of Chibok daughters – Ahmad Salkida
One of the journalists declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over the recent Boko Haram video, Ahmad Salkida on Monday said he has done nothing wrong, stating that he has…
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Army declared me wanted without any invitation – Ahmed Bolori
Ahmed Bolori, one of those declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on Sunday expressed shock about the development. Bolori said he was surprised since he was never invited and did…
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Bosso attack: Release all suspects to the Police – Niger govt tells military
Niger state governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has directed immediate release of all persons arrested by the military over the incident in Bosso local government area of the state to…
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Update: Army declares freelance journalist, Ahmad Salkida wanted
The Nigerian Army on Sunday declared freelance journalist, Ahmad Salkida wanted. The Army made the declaration on Sunday in a statement released by the Army spokesperson Colonel Sani Usman. The…
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Troops kill, arrest ‘cattle rustlers’ in Katsina
Troops of 32 Battalion and a Brigade on Friday killed a suspected cattle rustler during an operation along Tsambe-Fafare road, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Director Army Public…
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Boko Haram: Troops rescue 5 women, arrests 4 fleeing terrorists
The Nigerian Army has said its troops on Operation LAFIYA DOLE on Thursday recovered two heavy Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried in the ground at Gombori Borno State after information…
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20 soldiers arraigned for human rights abuse, murder
Twenty personnel of the Nigerian Army have been arraigned before a court martial over charges of gun-running, human rights abuses and murder. According to The Daily Trust, the affected personnel include…
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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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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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10 die in Army, villagers clash in Niger
The Nigerian Army on Friday said three soldiers and seven civillians died in a clash between soldiers and some residents of Kpaidna community in Niger. According to the Assistant Director,…
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Boko Haram: Army empowers widows, IDPs in Pulka
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has flagged off skill acquisition programmes for widows and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) seeking refuge in Pulka, Borno State. This is according to…
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Nigerian troops arrest 3 wanted bandits in Zamfara forests’ raids
The Nigerian Army Troops of 1 Division on Monday, defied the poor weather and carried out raid on camps of armed bandits in some forests within Zamfara State. According to…
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Army blocks Boko Haram attempted attack on Borno village
The Nigerian Army on Monday announced that its troops blocked an attempt by the extremist Boko Haram sect to attack Yauri village in Borno State. According to a statement by…
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Army-Shiite clash: Panel recommends prosecution of soldiers
Soldiers who participated in the alleged killing of members of the Shiite Muslim sect during a clash with the army in December 2015, may be prosecuted. This is as the Kaduna State Commission…
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Boko Haram: Troops recover cache of arms, ammunitions in Gamboru
The Nigerian Army on Sunday, said it has recovered some sophisticated weaponry from Boko Haram terrorists during its raid at Gamboru village early this morning. According to the statement signed…
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Troops ambush Boko Haram terrorists in Pulka (PHOTOS)
Nigerian troops on blocking position in Pulka on Friday ambushed and killed two fleeing Boko Haram terrorists. Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, in a statement, said others escaped with gun…
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We have the capacity to flush militants out of Niger Delta – Military
The Joint Military Task Force deployed to the Niger Delta, code-named: Operation Delta Safe (ODS) has said the military was compelled to respect the dialogue option adopted by the Federal Government.…
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No more Boko Haram camps in the north – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army on Monday said there were no longer camps belonging to Boko Haram terrorists in the North-Eastern part of the country. This assertion was made by Acting Director,…
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Missing soldiers: 5 found in stable condition
The Nigerian Army has said five more soldiers and officers declared missing in last Wednesday’s ambush at Gongon village in Borno have been found. Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, said…
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Army recruits 250 civilian JTF members
The Nigerian Army has recruited 250 ex-members of the youth vigilante, Civilian-JTF, who had been supporting the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram, having concluded their military training.…
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19 soldiers wounded, others missing during Boko Haram clearance mission
The Nigerian Army has said its troops, early Friday morning, successfully cleared Guro Gongon village of Boko Haram remnants who were still hiding there, but lost some of its men during the…
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Boko Haram: Army kills 12 insurgents, free 22 hostages
The Nigerian Army has killed 12 Boko Haram terrorists and rescued 22 hostages including women and children during an operation. According to a statement from the Army Headquarters yesterday, the…
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Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers
Troops of the 7 Division have arrested two men suspected to supply fuel to Boko Haram terrorists. The two men Muhammadu Adamu and Tijani Gambo were apprehended yesterday at Molai…
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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