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The Thread: This is what the Nigerian Army is doing to Igbos in the East
In case you are not aware, the Nigerian Army did not go to Abia state to play. They mean business with Operation Python Dance II, but just what type of…
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No withdrawal of troops, exercise Python Dance will take off as scheduled – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the street of Aba and Umuahia in Abia State. In a statement by Director Army Public Relations, Sani…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts unknown – Lawyer
Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has claimed that soldiers of the Nigerian Army invaded the home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) earlier today. In a statement,…
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‘4 persons killed, 15 injured during Army raid’ – Kanu’s brother
The younger brother of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu claims four persons were killed and 15 arrested in the alleged raid of Mr Kanu’s house on Thursday…
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PDP condemns alleged attack on IPOB members in Abia
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged attack on suspected members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) by soldiers in Umuahia, Abia on Wednesday. Reacting…
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‘Army to withdraw troops from Abia’
The Nigerian army has agreed to withdraw its soldiers from Aba and Umuahia in Abia. The governor of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu, made the announcement of the withdrawal of troops during…
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Army only assisted Police to restore law and order in IPOB-Hausa clash – Spokesperson
The Nigerian Army says it is not directly involved in the ongoing operation to restore law and order in Oyibo Local Government Area of Rivers State. Spokesman of the 6…
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Solve the problems behind agitations, stop trying to militarise the Southeast – PANDEF tells FG
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has warned the Nigerian Army against the implications of creating another "Boko Haram insurgency" through the ongoing Operation Python Dance II in the southeast. Since…
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The Big 5: Labour congress to begin indefinite strike; NASS postpones resumption; and other top stories
Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The United Labour Congress has threatened that workers in the country would embark on an indefinite strike…
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‘Soldiers torture men suspected to be members of IPOB’ (WATCH)
A video showing soldiers of the Nigerian Army torturing men believed to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was published online; although it was not established when the…
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Nigeria: The animal kingdom of the Lion king with Pythons that dance
by Alexander O. Onukwue There is more than one way to understand the intention behind the current operation of the Nigeria Army in the South East. Coming at a time…
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“Is force really necessary, FG?” | Reactions trail Operation Python Dance 2
The social media space has been torn in two since the recent debacle between the Nigerian Army and the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The…
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Nigerian Army releases emergency phone lines for Operation Python Dance II
The Nigerian Army has released call lines, social media handles dedicated for Operation Python Dance II also known as ‘Exercise Egwu Eke II.’ The army said the operation will take…
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The Thread: President Buhari just made the biggest tactical blunder of the year
Criticism has followed the Nigerian Army's invasion of Umuahia on the Federal Government's orders. Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has criticised the use of force in Nnamdi Kanu's home…
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[The Injustice Blog] Examining Operation Python Dance II as an act of provocation
The Nigerian Army on Sunday, September 10, 2017 launched a military operation in South Eastern states - Codenamed, Operation Python Dance II. Which, according to them, aims to bring an…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘house arrest’ is illegal, unconstitutional – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the deployment of armed troops in Abia state and the house arrest of Nnamdi Kanu are illegal and unconstitutional. Falana said the Federal Government…
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The Military operation has sent an unnecessary “strong signal” – Southeast Senators
Some Senators representing the Southeast have condemned the methods of the military operation, Operation Python Dance II, which was inaugurated a few days ago. In a statement on Tuesday, the chairman…
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Governor Ikpeazu declares curfew in Aba
The governor of Abia, Okezie Ikpeazu has declared a three-day curfew in Aba, following the Nigerian army’s activities in the state. A statement issued on Tuesday by the state government,…
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Southeast governors set-up committee to probe alleged clash between IPOB and Army
The South-East Governors’ Forum has set-up a seven-man committee to investigate the clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in Umuahia, Abia. The…
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IPOB supporters troop in their thousands to Nnamdi Kanu’s home (PHOTOS)
Photos, published by Vanguard, show members and supporters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) troop in their thousands, in tippers, buses and other cars from different South-East states heading…
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Soldiers reportedly surround Nnamdi Kanu’s home
Soldiers of the Nigerian Army Tuesday, reportedly surrounded the country home of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in Umuahia, Abia. The soldiers were said to…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of September
Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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The Big 5: Army vs IPOB; Alhassan chides Fani-Kayode; and other top stories
Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following reports that the Nigerian Army invaded the residence of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People…
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Troops did not invade Nnamdi Kanu’s house – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations that soldiers attempted to invade the compound of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu in Abia State. There has been…
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The Late 5: “Operation Python Dance 2.0”; Catholic priest shot in Lagos; and other top stories
Three Boko Haram terrorists, two allegedly computer specialists and the third a herbalist, have been remanded in prison custody by a Lokoja Chief Magistrate Court. The computer specialists were identified…
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Army begin operation python dance in S’East
The Nigerian Army has said it would commence its second phase of Exercise Python Dance, tagged Python Dance II, in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. In a statement signed by the…
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Nigerian Army kills two Boko Haram leaders in Borno
The Nigerian Army killed two Boko Haram commanders, who were supposedly deputies to the terrorist group leader Abubakar Shekau, in a successful military operation at Alafa in Borno on Sallah…
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Super Eagles, Game of Thrones, Dino Melaye, Nigerian Army | These are last week’s winners and losers
For pop culture, last week was about smashing records and crunching numbers. HBO series, Game of Thrones dominated conversations for the most part of the week with its intriguing season…
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[The Injustice Blog] Buratai’s men on the prowl again
Officers of the Nigerian Army belonging to the 34 Artillery Brigade Owerri acting on the instructions of the Imo State government on Saturday, August 26, 2017, injured many shop owners…
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YNaija Analysis: Another bomb blast in Maiduguri but the Army wants to monitor social media
The Nigerian Army has been in active combat, trying to wrestle the North East from the stronghold of deadly terror group, Boko Haram since 2009 (that's if you choose to…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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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