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DSS officials ejected from Aso Rock on Wednesday, Presidency reacts
Department of State Services (DSS) officials attached to the Presidential Villa, Abuja were reportedly ordered out of the premises on Wednesday, June 24. The officials, who were ejected from the villa,…
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Nigerian Army relocates command centre to Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army has temporarily relocated its Military Command and Control Centre (MCCC) to Maiduguri. The move to Maiduguri, in Borno state, is in compliance with the directive of President…
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United Nations to Buhari: Investigate Nigerian Army, Boko Haram
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged by the United Nations to investigate reports of horrifying crimes by the Boko Haram sect and alleged human rights abuses by the Nigerian Army.…
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Nigerian Army accuses Amnesty International of blackmail
The Nigerian Army has responded to a new report by Amnesty International, where it was accused of carrying out extra-judicial killings and human rights abuses while prosecuting the war against…
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Boko Haram commander killed by Nigerian Army
by Panshak Ibrahim Nigerian Army has killed a mercenary commander of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. The Defence headquarters disclosed on Monday, May 25, that the commander who is suspected…
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Nigerian Army: Troops weren’t present in captured Marte, but wait and see
by Kolapo Olapoju "No cause for alarm! Terrorists in search of respite cannot harbour here" This is what the Nigerian Army has to say about the recently captured town Marte,…
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The rescued girls, women are from Gumsuri, not Chibok
by James Sambo Almost all the girls rescued by the Nigerian Army are not from Chibok town, reports say. In the past week, over 713 women, girls and children have…
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Yet again, 234 women, children rescued from Sambisa forest
by Panshak Ibrahim As at last count, the total number of women, girls and children rescued by the Nigerian Army stood at 453. However, on Friday, May 1, it was…
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Buhari will prosecute security personnel for electoral offences
by Kolapo Olapoju President-elect, Mohammadu Buhari says his government would prosecute any security personnel found guilty of electoral offences in the last general elections. According to Buhari, the crimes of ballot snatching and…
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Chibok girls ‘are not among’ the females rescued from Sambisa forest
by Kolapo Olapoju According to a report by Reuters, the Chibok schoolgirls abducted from their school dormitories by Boko Haram militants in April 2014 are not among the nearly 300…
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This is the disguised Boko Haram bomber arrested in Borno (PHOTOS)
by Chinwe Okafor The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected male terrorist in Kwaya Kusar, Borno state. The Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade revealed that the troops have…
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If recaptured towns aren’t ready for elections, does this mean another postponement?
by James Sambo After a Security Council meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, stated that the North-East communities liberated from…
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‘There is no news on the Chibok girls’ || Army Chief says no hope yet
by Panshak Ibrahim In spite of the recent successes recorded by the Nigerian troops in the war against Boko Haram insurgents, they are still yet to make any headway on…
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It is reckless to criticise Nigeria’s military – President Jonathan warns
by Godwin Akanfe President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday, March 17, said it is reckless for any leader to robe the military into the nation’s political activities. The President said the armed…
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How Nigerian soldiers, Civilian JTF battled Boko Haram for Kukawa (WATCH)
by James Sambo A video has surfaced showing Nigerian troops as well as Civilian Joint Task Force in Borno, engaging Boko Haram insurgents in a firefight. The video, whose source…
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Opinion: This is for the soldiers who die so that we can live
by Adekoya Boladale There is a general saying, that as humans we are less appreciative of the science involved in having a peaceful sleep and waking up peacefully everyday. Most people…
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People of Adamawa can now sleep easy, as the state is finally free of Boko Haram
by Panshak Ibrahim According to the Nigerian Military, Adamawa state is now totally free from the bondage of Boko Haram. The Nigerian Military's victory over the insurgents on Thursday, led…
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Has the Army really liberated Bama from Boko Haram?
by James Sambo The conflicting reports about the recapture of Bama from Boko Haram insurgents has raised pertinent questions this morning. Punch newspapers stated that the Nigerian Army has launched…
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Why did army court-martial indefinitely adjourn General’s case?
by Kolapo Olapoju For a minute, we were wondering if we should be impressed that the Nigerian Army is trying senior officers... but that's now out the door, at least…
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Gimba Kakanda: Jonathan’s rush to be a responsible President elicits pity
by Gimba Kakanda We're presently entangled in a rectangle of tragedy: the paranoia of the armed forces, unaccountability of the executive, the conspiracies promoted by the opposition party and, the…
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David Leffler: This is how to effectively combat Nigeria’s growing insecurity
by David Leffler If Nigeria establishes IDT Prevention Wings of the Military, they will ease high tensions, reverse mistrust, crush hatred, create stability and permanently prevent war and terrorism. A…
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Nigerian Army makes progress in Sambisa forest, destroys 6 buffer camps [DETAILS]
by James Sambo In the ongoing operation to flush out Boko Haram insurgents from Sambisa forest, Special Forces of the Nigerian army, in collaboration with the attack aircraft of the…
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‘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…
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We will be impartial during the general elections – Army assures Nigerians
by Kolapo Olapoju The Defence Headquarters has guaranteed Nigerians that the military would endeavour to be unbiased while discharging their constitutional security responsibilities during next month's general elections. An e-mail…
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YNaija Analysis: Yesterday’s postponement reminds us – we urgently need to restructure Nigeria
by Cheta Nwanze "There's a reason you separate the military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military…
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Meet the new spokesperson of the Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)
by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigerian army has appointed a new spokesperson. The new Director of Public Relations of the Army is Colonel SK Usman. Usman replaces Brigadier-General Olajide Olaleye, who…
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The military got advance warning about Baga attack || Amnesty Int’l goes hard on the Nigerian Army
by Kolapo Olapoju Amnesty International (AI) has alleged that the Nigerian military was repeatedly warned about impending attacks by Boko Haram on Baga and Monguno. The global rights group said…
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Nigerian troops kill more terrorists, recover weapons, in Maiduguri/Konduga attack (PHOTOS)
by Panshak Ibrahim The continued coordinated ground and air mop up activities by Nigerian Army in the aftermath of diversionary terrorists attacks on Maiduguri and Konduga have led to the…
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Army redeploys spokesman || No, it’s not about Buhari’s certificate
by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigerian Army has redeployed its Director of Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Olajide Laleye. The redeployed General, had on Monday, January 19, stated that the Army did…
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In 10 quotes, APC reacts to Army’s statement on Buhari’s certificate
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the statement credited to the Nigerian Army Director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Olajide Olaleye, at a press conference in…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
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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