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Here’s what the Nigerian Army should do, instead of denying the Amnesty International report
It is difficult to pick which statistics stand out in the overwhelming dark scorecard released by Amnesty International on the human rights abuses carried out by members of the JTF…
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The Big 5: Army to make public report on Danjuma’s allegations, UN official says ISIS is trying to instigate a wave of migration to Europe and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given approval to the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NAPRED) and May and…
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[The Activism Blog] #Dapchigirls: Amnesty International accuse nigerian security forces of complicity
The last has not been heard about the unfortunate abduction of 110 girls at federal government girls college Dapchi Yobe state as the Federal government is not giving the necessary…
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The Big 5: Nigerian Army, Police trade blame over abduction of 110 Dapchi girls, Trump says he would have run into Florida school unarmed and other stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. The Nigerian Army and the Police Monday, disagreed over who should be blamed for the February 19 abduction of 110…
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The Big 5: Trump says teachers should be armed with guns, Troops bring back 50 girls abducted by Boko Haram and other top stories
These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. Troops last night rescued pupils of the Government Girls Science Technical College (GGSTC) Dapchi, Yobe, who were reportedly kidnapped by…
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The ‘spiritual’ disappearance of N36m from JAMB office, Army places bounty on Boko Haram leader Shekau and, other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The International Criminal Court (ICC) concluded its investigations into the December 2015 massacre of members of Islamic Movement of Nigeria. The…
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The Big 5: Nigerian Army places bounty on Shekau, SGF says Nigeria has no alternative to President Buhari and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha yesterday said President Muhammadu Buhari will continue in office in…
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Military redeploys Defence spokesman, 398 other senior Army Officers in major shake-up
Due to a major shake-up in the Military, the Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters, Maj-Gen. John Enenche and 398 other senior army officers have been redeployed. A statement from…
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Troops repel attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents
Nigeria’s Army said it repelled an attack on Monday by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri. Maj. General Nicholas Rogers, who heads Nigeria’s military operations against Boko Haram, said the…
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“I assure you of my commitment to your welfare and that of your families” | See what Buratai told soldiers fighting Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has sent a Christmas message to soldiers fighting Boko Haram. The army chief commended “the hard work and sacrifices of our…
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The killing of 20 Boko Haram insurgents by the Army negates the claims of ‘technical defeat’
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its troops had killed 20 Boko Haram insurgents in a clearance operation in the Lake Chad Basin. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8…
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The Big 5: Court saves Kaduna’s ‘incompetent’ teachers, INEC registers 21 political parties and, other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. INEC has registered 21 new political parties. This takes the number of political parties in Nigeria to 67. See…
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Nigerian Army says it will punish Soldiers who divulge sensitive information
The Nigeria Army says it will henceforth severely punish any soldier found to have divulged information on ongoing military operations without due clearance. Why it matters: The Army had in recent…
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Reps oppose Buratai’s new language policy
The House of Representatives on Wednesday disapproved the new local language policy proposed by the Nigerian Army. Why it matters: The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai had ordered all…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 29th of November
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Nigerian Army has played its role satisfactorily in the war against Boko Haram – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday, said all that was remaining for the war on Boko Haram to end was for the political class, the…
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Army, Boko Haram insurgents engage in fierce gun battle in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Saturday repelled an attack by Boko Haram insurgents at Magumeri town, the headquarters of Magumeri Local Government Area, Borno. Highlights: As reported by The Nation, the…
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The Late 5: The Nigerian Army’s directive, Reps’ on 2018 budget and, other top stories
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. As part of its language policy, the Nigerian Army has ordered its personnel to learn Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba languages. The…
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Nigerian Soldier kills Army Captain, commits suicide
A Nigerian Army Captain who led an emergency response team was killed in Borno on Sunday, gunned down by a fellow soldier who subsequently took his own life, Premium Times…
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“If you vote on November 18, you will die” | IPOB warns, ahead of the Anambra election
About one week left to the governorship election in Anambra - November 18 - and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has asked voters to stay indoors or "you…
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No Boko Haram suspect was forced to drink urine – Army
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday denied forcing the 486 Boko Haram suspects arrested on their way from Jigawa to Port Harcourt on June 15, 2014, in 33 buses to drink…
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It’s a big shame what we do to feed ourselves | Soldier writes Buhari
A Nigerian soldier who wanted to remain anonymous has reportedly written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari to complain about the alleged corruption in the army. The officer wrote the…
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Nigerian Army arrest 399 suspects during “Operation Crocodile Smile 2”
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said about 399 suspects were arrested for various offences during the exercise - "Crocodile Smile 2" in Lagos and Ogun. The 35 Artillery Brigade Commander,…
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Troops destroy grain market belonging to Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it’s troops destroyed a Boko Haram grain market at Boboshe village in Borno. Other highlights: The Director Army Public Relations, Sani Kukasheka said that the…
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8 soldiers killed in Boko Haram raid
At least eight soldiers were killed in heavy fighting when Boko Haram raided a military camp and looted food from villagers in North East Nigeria, a military source disclosed on…
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The Big 5: Soldiers rescue 85 persons from Boko Haram in Borno, INEC to create polling centres in Nigerian prisons, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories that you should be monitoring today: The hunt for Abdulrasheed Maina, the former pension boss sacked two days ago by President Muhammadu…
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Cheta Nwanze: This is why Nigerians don’t trust the Army’s free medical outreaches
by Cheta Nwanze It started with a WhatsApp rumour in Anambra. Now it has happened in Rivers, Kwara, Bayelsa, and Ondo states. In all three geopolitical zones in Southern Nigeria,…
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The Big 5: Governors ask FG for balance of Paris Club refund, Nigerian Army acquire new technology to fight Boko Haram, and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Army has been very busy lately battling not only insurgency but also the spread of…
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About 10,400 get Army’s free medical service in South-East
Over 10,446 residents of the South-East and Cross River have benefited from Nigerian Army’s Operation Python Dance II’s free medical outreach in the past one month. A statement yesterday by the…
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Why we launched Operation Crocodile Smile – Army
The Nigerian Army Saturday, highlighted the reasons for the second phase of its Operation Crocodile Smile in Bayelsa, saying it was to increase the rhythm and mileage of its operation…
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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