The Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), the volunteer group that has been helping the military in the fight against the Boko Haram Islamist group in Borno State has found fault with a statement credited to the senator representing Borno Central at the National Assembly, Senator Ahmed Zanna, that Boko Haram had overrun Bama. According to... Read More

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September 2, 2014

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Battle of Bama: Tide flowing the way of Boko Haram

by Azubuike Azikiwe THe Reuters news agency is reporting that Boko Haram insurgents have taken over large parts of Bama, Borno state after hours of fighting with the Army. The terrorists launched an attack on the town in the early hours of yesterday. They were initially repelled but sources told Reuters that they reinforced overnight. The battle has... Read More

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September 2, 2014

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Waziri Adio: President Jonathan needs to be a real Commander-In-Chief

by Waziri Adio The last few weeks have not been good for us in our fight against terrorism. And that is putting it mildly. Boko Haram has put our troops on the back-foot and has significantly expanded the climate of fear beyond its immediate areas of operation. More than at any other time, we need... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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Perry Brimah: How To Defeat Boko Haram: As Exposed By “Abubakar Shekau”

by Perry Brimah The Boko Haram terrorist movement released a latest video to update Nigeria on their current status. In it they claimed the formation of a nonsensical caliphate, plagiarizing from the concurrently running operations of fellow loony ISIS terrorists in Iraq and Syria. In the 40 minute video released by the usual publicists, only... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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Army, Boko Haram wrestle for control of Gamboru

by Godwin Akanfe The Nigerian Army on Monday engaged Boko Haram insurgents in a bloody battle in Gamboru, a town which borders Cameroon’s Extrême-Nord province. The insurgents had attacked the town early Monday, shooting sporadically before attacking the military base and police stations as well as other government installations, forcing residents, and soldiers to flee... Read More

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August 23, 2014

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Oh no, she didn’t! Female soldier beats conductor to pulp

by S’ola Filani A female soldier in the Nigerian army allegedly beat a conductor to coma at Iyana Isashi, along Lagos-Badagry expressway in Lagos State on Friday evening. The beating degenerated from a mild argument on the transport fare paid by the soldier in question. According to Leadership, the soldier (dressed in mufti) was said... Read More

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August 17, 2014

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Garba Shehu: Is the Nigerian Army capable?

by Garba Shehu That the army cannot defend engineers and technicians for five hours so that the repairs can be made? This is incredible. This country has Africa’s best army by reputation. The terror groups in the North-East who now have a territory of their own on the Nigerian soil, as confirmed by various reports,... Read More

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August 8, 2014

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Ile-Ife sealed off by Nigerian Army [DETAILS, PHOTOS]

by Godwin Akanfe The university town of Ile-Ife has been sealed off by soldiers of the Nigerian Army. Travellers who were hoping to beat this evening’s curfew met a rude shock as soldiers had sealed the town to travellers coming in from the Abuja end. We were informed that the Ibadan end has been sealed... Read More

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August 5, 2014

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Nigerian Army slaughters Boko Haram suspects: Is this what Amnesty International has been talking about? (Viewer Discretion)

by Kolapo Olapoju Amnesty International has repeatedly accused the Nigerian Army of extra-judicial killings in its war against the menace of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. To further justify its claims, the organisation has released a video where some soldiers are caught on camera slitting the throats of rounded Boko Haram suspects, one after... Read More

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July 30, 2014

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Nigerian Soldiers’ uniform to have a new look [READ]

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports, officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army will soon get a new set of uniforms with a different look. Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Kenneth Minimah, disclosed this at the end of his tour of army formations in Lagos, saying that the new uniforms are currently being sewn... Read More

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July 28, 2014

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May Day! Another explosion hits Kano state in less than 3 hours

by Mayowa Aboah Another explosion has occurred in Kano State at Kano trade fair complex, Zoo road, close to Shop Rite.This is happening less than four hours after an explosion hit NNPC Mega Station at Hotoro Area and less than 24 hours after 5 people were killed by yet another explosion at Saint Charles Catholic Church... Read More

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July 25, 2014

Tunde Leye: Behind the headlines (Y! Fiction)

by Tunde Leye Mutiny! Soldiers in Maimilari Barracks, Angered After Seeing The Bodies Of Their Comrades Returned, Shoot At Their Commander Cora Pam clutched her phone in a tight grip, as if it would also up and go away from her. She fought the tears, and chastised herself for thinking the thoughts that ran riot... Read More

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July 13, 2014

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How Boko Haram killed my husband, set our house ablaze – Woman recounts horrific experience

by Kolapo Olapoju On December 20, 2013, the fortune of Sara Steven Zira was altered forever as the life of her husband, Sergeant Stephen Zika was snatched by the forces of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, in an attack on 202 Battalion Army Barracks, Maiduguri. Sarah, who now resides in Yelwa Kakadama, a suburb of... Read More

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July 11, 2014

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Our army is not listening – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze The thing is that the army isn’t listening. Rather, they are fighting back. On the streets of Lagos that is. But then denying what they have done on the pages of newspapers, and leaving us nonplussed in the process with some of the choice quotes they have come up with. ... Read More

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May 29, 2014

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‘It’s a controlled blast’ – Army reacts to Abuja explosion

by Oge Okonkwo Kurudu, a community on the outskirts of Abuja experienced pandemonium today as a loud explosion was heard by residents. Many assumed it may have been caused by a bomb or dynamites used in blasting rocks in the area. Residents in Kurudu and adjoining areas scampered for safety as they feared the wors. According to... Read More

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May 9, 2014

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Boko Haram bombs bridge linking Nigeria to Cameroon, Jonathan says the kidnap of Chibok girls “will be the beginning and end of terrorism in Nigeria” & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Nigerian army says it can rescue the abducted girls The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has condemned the impression being created by a section of the press that the military lacks the capacity to rescue the girls abducted from Government Secondary School, Chibok. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja... Read More

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October 28, 2013

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Surrender and get free passage – Army to Boko Haram

by ‘Jola Sotubo In a bid to ensure quick resolution of the war against Boko Haram, the army has extended an offer to the sect’s members: “surrender and get safe passage” This offer was extended by the army through Col. Ibrahim Yusuf, the acting brigade commander of the 21 Armoured Brigade in Maiduguri, the Borno... Read More

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September 20, 2013

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Terrorism: Soldiers kill 9 Boko Haram suspects in Yobe gunfight

by Adeola Balogun The number of Boko Haram insurgents in the country has been further reduced as the Nigerian Army yesterday said that it had taken down nine suspected members of the sect in Buni Yadi, Yobe State, during a shootout which ensued on Wednesday. Spokesperson for the 3 Division of the Army, Eli Lazarus,... Read More

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September 18, 2013

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: FG deploys troops to Nasarawa after Ombatse cult attack

by Oge Okonkwo The Federal Government has ordered an immediate deployment of troops to Nasarawa State, as members of the dreaded Ombatse ethnic militia continue to threaten the peace and security in the state. The deployment was announced by the Director of Army Public Relations, Ibrahim Attahiru, at a briefing on Wednesday, saying the troops would be deployed... Read More

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September 18, 2013

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Reckless driving: Drunk soldier kills 3 people in Cross River

by ‘Jola Sotubo A military officer in Cross River State has reportedly caused the death of three persons and shattered his own legs, after driving his car recklessly while intoxicated. The soldier, who was reportedly attached to a Brigadier in Ogoja area of the state, visited a nearby town known as Okuku, to attend the... Read More

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September 18, 2013

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Boko Haram: 16 soldiers killed, many others missing in deadly ambush in Borno

Army authorities disclosed, yesterday, that 15 soldiers and a lieutenant have been killed by Boko Haram terrorists along the Baga-Maiduguri Road in Borno State, while 150 sect members were killed by troops of the 7th Division during a fierce battle with the insurgents last weekend. Defence sources, however, contradicted the casualty figure, saying at least... Read More

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September 4, 2013

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Army announces retirement of 10 generals

by ‘Jola Sotubo Ten generals of the Nigerian Army have had their service discontinued as they were handed letters of retirement by the relevant authorities. The retirement order is to take force immediately with some of the generals already gone and others to leave by December 2013. It is reported that those retired include officers... Read More

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August 19, 2013

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Terrorism: JTF hands over mission to dislodge Boko Haram to the Nigerian Army

by Oge Okonkwo The Director, Defence Information, Chris Olukolade made a statement yesterday saying three months into the mission to stamp out terrorism in the North East, the command of the ongoing internal security operations in the North East will today enter a new phase as the control of the mission reverts to the Army Headquarters. Brig. Gen.... Read More

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August 11, 2013

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Simon Kolawole: Winning the war against terror

by Simon Kolawole How can we contain this religious hate in Nigeria in the face of the Boko Haram insurgency? How can we make sure it doesn’t spread to more states? How may we wage the war in a lasting way? Quite amusing. The almighty United States recently closed 19 embassies in the Middle East... Read More

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August 10, 2013

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Terrorism: Army raid Boko Haram hideout in Sokoto

by Oge Okonkwo A hideout suspected to be that of members of Islamic extremist group, Boko Haram at Gidan-Igwai area of Sokoto metropolis, has been raided by soldiers of the Nigerian Army. The operation was carried out to stop the influx of rebels from Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. This was confirmed by the spokesperson of the... Read More

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July 29, 2013

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Opinion: The Nigerian Immigration and its climate of corruption

by Osita Abana I hope that officials who can play a part in cleaning the ‘augean stables’ at the immigration office and other government departments read this piece and take positive action to correct the appalling state of affairs in these offices. Almost every time I inform a colleague or relative of my plan to... Read More

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July 27, 2013

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Operation Checkmate: 28 soldiers arrested for unauthorised movement in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu 28 Soldiers were arrested for unauthorised movement on the streets of Lagos, the Military Police revealed on Thursday. Spokesman for the 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ikeja Cantonment, Maj. Oyegoke Badamosi said the soldiers were arrested by the military police attached to “Operation Checkmate” to control misconduct and unauthorised movement of personnel in the... Read More

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July 16, 2013

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“Al-Mustapha is still in service” – Nigerian Army

by Rachel Ogbu It’s like he never left, new reports have suggested that the Nigerian Army would likely reinstate Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha into the service following the dismissal of the murder of Kudirat Abiola, on June 4, 1996. According to reports, on Monday, Col. John Agim, Chief of Staff in the Directorate of the Army Public Relations... Read More

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May 23, 2013

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Say it’s not true: Nigerian soldiers arrested for assisting Boko Haram

by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian Army chiefs have announced that they been compromised after discovering soldiers who have been assisting insurgents, Boko Haram. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, on Wednesday confirmed that some soldiers and military officers of the Nigerian Army were now in custody for conspiring with insurgents in the ongoing face-off... Read More

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February 23, 2013

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Army dismisses soldier for kidnapping and robbery after newspaper report

by Akan Ido An Army private attached to the 3 Battalion, Nigerian Army, Effunrun, Delta state has been dismissed for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery. The soldier was said to be part of a kidnap syndicate who specialise in highjacking trucks loaded with petroleum products and holding the drivers hostage until the products are sold... Read More

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Don’t believe Senator Zanna, Bama is still part of Nigeria – Civilian JTF

Battle of Bama: Tide flowing the way of Boko Haram

Waziri Adio: President Jonathan needs to be a real Commander-In-Chief

Perry Brimah: How To Defeat Boko Haram: As Exposed By “Abubakar Shekau”

Army, Boko Haram wrestle for control of Gamboru

Oh no, she didn’t! Female soldier beats conductor to pulp

Garba Shehu: Is the Nigerian Army capable?

Ile-Ife sealed off by Nigerian Army [DETAILS, PHOTOS]

Nigerian Army slaughters Boko Haram suspects: Is this what Amnesty International has been talking about? (Viewer Discretion)

Nigerian Soldiers’ uniform to have a new look [READ]

May Day! Another explosion hits Kano state in less than 3 hours

Tunde Leye: Behind the headlines (Y! Fiction)

How Boko Haram killed my husband, set our house ablaze – Woman recounts horrific experience

Our army is not listening – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze

‘It’s a controlled blast’ – Army reacts to Abuja explosion

Boko Haram bombs bridge linking Nigeria to Cameroon, Jonathan says the kidnap of Chibok girls “will be the beginning and end of terrorism in Nigeria” & other important news you should know today

Surrender and get free passage – Army to Boko Haram

Terrorism: Soldiers kill 9 Boko Haram suspects in Yobe gunfight

#InCaseYouMissedIt: FG deploys troops to Nasarawa after Ombatse cult attack

Reckless driving: Drunk soldier kills 3 people in Cross River

Boko Haram: 16 soldiers killed, many others missing in deadly ambush in Borno

Army announces retirement of 10 generals

Terrorism: JTF hands over mission to dislodge Boko Haram to the Nigerian Army

Simon Kolawole: Winning the war against terror

Terrorism: Army raid Boko Haram hideout in Sokoto

Opinion: The Nigerian Immigration and its climate of corruption

Operation Checkmate: 28 soldiers arrested for unauthorised movement in Lagos

“Al-Mustapha is still in service” – Nigerian Army

Say it’s not true: Nigerian soldiers arrested for assisting Boko Haram

Army dismisses soldier for kidnapping and robbery after newspaper report

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