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No, we don’t have Buhari’s certificate – Army
by Chinwe Okafor The Nigerian Army has stated that it is not in possession of the credentials of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari. The…
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President Jonathan salutes Nigerian troops, promises continued support
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, January 15, went on a surprise visit to Maiduguri, Borno, to meet with officers and men of the Armed Forces currently in…
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Nigerian Army lied, over 150 people were killed in Baga – Amnesty International
by Kolapo Olapoju Following its earlier revelation that over 2,000 people were killed in Baga and Nigerian Army's response saying the figure is 150, Amnesty International (AI) has released the satellite images of…
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No cause for alarm! We have Buhari’s academic records – Nigerian Army
by James Sambo The Nigerian army has described as false, reports which insinuated that it could not find the academic records of General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The director of…
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Army sacks 203 soldiers in secret court-martial
by Kolapo Olapoju For allegedly disobeying a direct order from their commanding officer, 203 soldiers have been reportedly dismissed by the Nigerian Army during a clandestine court martial. One of the sacked…
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No movement in Borno for 2 days – Nigerian Army
by Panshak Ibrahim The Nigerian army has restricted vehicular movement in Borno during the New Year and Eid Moulud celebrations. The 7 Division of Nigerian Army has imposed a…
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Just so you know, Rotimi Amaechi will not be intimidated by threats
by Azubuike Azikiwe In the wake of his comments where he urged Nigerian soldiers to protest not having sufficient equipment and arms to fight terrorism, Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi…
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Cameroon army attack on Boko Haram is exaggerated – DHQ
by James Sambo Following the reports that the Cameroon Army carried out an attack against Boko Haram along the border it shares with Nigeria, the Defence headquarters has denied the…
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Sahara Reporters, Nigerian Army face-off over Boko Haram
by Kolapo Olapoju Online news platform, Sahara Reporters is presently in the middle of a verbal warfare with the Nigerian military after it was accused of being a propaganda medium for…
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Are these the tanks that will flush out Boko Haram? (PHOTOS)
by Panshak Ibrahim The Nigerian Army has reportedly acquired several T-72 computerized tanks, to bolster the war against Boko Haram. The Russian T-72 main battle tank was produced at the…
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‘The battle shall be won’: Army remains bullish on defeating Boko Haram
by James Sambo The Nigerian Army has once again, assured Nigerians of its determination to win the war against the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Acting Brigade Commander, 23 Armoured…
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#BokoHaram suffer another blow as army finally clears #Mubi
by James Sambo The Nigerian Army has completed the operation to clear Mubi, Adamawa State of terrorists who had captured and renamed the town ‘Madina’ and operated in the town…
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Defence Headquarters claims recapture of #Adamawa towns from #BokoHaram
by Kolapo Olapoju After the terrorists of Islamic sect, Boko Haram, captured Gombi, Hong, and Pelia, in Adamawa, the Nigerian Army has announced that it has reclaimed the three communities.…
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A retired General talks about the war in the North-East : This is how to win
by G.B.E Onwuneme The Nigerian Armed Forces, in particular, the Nigeria Army, have distinguished themselves right from Independence, in terms of professionalism, discipline and successful operations. The army's performance in…
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Revealed: How the Nigerian Military recruited cowards to fight #BokoHaram
by Anike Jacobs A new report has surfaced online detailing how 'unqualified soldiers with the heart of kids' were recruited to fight the deadly islamic sect, Boko Haram. Boko Haram…
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42 Boko Haram suspects released by the Army
by James Sambo Forty two Boko Haram suspects have been freed by the authorities of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army in Maiduguri. The suspects were each given N100,000 by…
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@Adunnibaby: Dear Nigerian Army, it isn’t all about killing Shekau
by Abimbola Adelakun The Nigerian Army seems fixated with killing Abubakar Shekau, the equally self-obsessed psychopath who not only fancies himself a reincarnate of Osama bin Laden but also rides…
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Olusegun Adeniyi writes | It’s possible Shekau is still alive
by Olusegun Adeniyi When the military authorities announced recently that they had killed the top Boko Haram commander who usually poses in its propaganda videos as Abubakar Shekau, (the sect’s…
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Nigerian Army to court-martial 16 soldiers over Chibok girls abduction
by James Sambo Reports say that the Nigerian Army will arraign 16 soldiers over the abduction of over 200 girls from Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State on 14 April.…
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The Army means business: 13 soldiers to face trial for cowardice and insurbodination
by Kolapo Olapoju Authorities of the Nigerian Army are reportedly planning to arraign 13 soldiers for cowardice and (insubordination) failure to obey orders from their superiors to advance at the…
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@PaulUtho writes to our troops: ‘We are solidly behind you!’
by Paul Utho On behalf of patriotic Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, I wish to convey our appreciation to you for the wonderful work you’re doing on…
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“They have to die” – Retired military bosses say mutiny soldiers should be killed
by Azubuike Azikiwe The twelve soldiers convicted of mutiny might be doomed to die, as several retired senior military officers, have said the Nigerian Army has followed due process in…
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BRT arson trial continues, Army granted leave to re-examine three witnesses
by Godwin Akanfe The Lagos State Tribunal of Inquiry into the July 4 road accident and vandalism of some Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles has granted the Nigerian Army leave…
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Things will change by October – GEJ says Boko Haram will be handled in a month’s time
by Azubuike Azikiwe President Goodluck Jonathan has promised that changes can be expected by October, regarding the constant terror attacks of the Boko Haram sect on the north-eastern part of…
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How soldiers burnt down BRT buses – LAGBUS witness narrates
by Godwin Akanfe An eyewitness to the July 4 mayhem on Ikorodu Road, Lagos, which led to the vandalism of some Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicles, on Wednesday claimed that…
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Opinion: Why the Nigerian military should be praised day and night
by Imoh David The average Nigerian can attest that the Nigerian military is at its best when dealing with the ordinary civilian on the streets. The average Nigerian resident can narrate…
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Am I your father’s mate? Defence spokesman, General Olukolade lets rip on Twitter user
by Kolapo Olapoju As Nigerian troops engaged the Boko Haram militants in a firefight in Konduga, about 35 kilometres from Maiduguri, on Friday, 13 September, a hashtag, #VictoryforNigeria was created…
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Army gains ground in Borno – now in control of Bama
by James Sambo The Nigeran Army is in complete control of Bama, one of the major towns in Borno State which has been under attack fromthe Boko Haram Islamist group.…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: All is not well with our troops
by Olusegun Adeniyi He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day! That popular street lingo, abridged from a poem by the 18thcentury British novelist and playwright, Oliver…
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Opinion: Boko Haram- To win, the Nigerian Army should stop lying to Nigerians
by Kingsley Ahanonu As I write this, I do so with a concern over the implicit challenge to the security of my person. But nevertheless, I'll not fret for this…
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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