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Is the Nigerian Army joking? 5 takeaways from the ridiculous confession that Shekau is alive
7 months after claiming that Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau had been killed, the Nigerian army has come out to say that this was, as many people already either suspected…
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Army kills Boko Haram terrorist as soldier suffers injury
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Army Wednesday killed a Boko Haram gunman in a village in Borno during an ambush attack that left one soldier injured. The spokesman of the…
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Shooting competition in Sambisa shows Boko Haram has been defeated – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the conduct of the 2017 Nigerian‐Army Small Arms Championship, (NASAC) in Sambisa forest signifies the end of Boko Haram. He said this while declaring…
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Sacrifices of gallant soldiers must not be forgotten – Adesina
by Azeez Adeniyi The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Monday said said the Nigerian Army need “regular training and retooling” due to the…
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Never again will terrorists occupy any part of Nigeria – Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has said, the nation's territory will never be occupied by terrorists again. The President made the vow on Monday when he declared the 2017…
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President Buhari to visit Sambisa Forest
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari will visit Sambisa Forest, the former stronghold of terrorist sect, Boko Haram on Monday, according to Punch. The president will visit the forest to…
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Soldiers did not kill 17 herdsmen in Southern Kaduna – Army
The Nigerian Army has described as propaganda, allegations that soldiers killed 17 cattle breeders in Southern Kaduna. Chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association…
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9 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to troops
by Dolapo Adelana Nine members of the Boko Haram terrorist sect have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military. In a statement by Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman, the…
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Troops arrest deaf and dumb Boko Haram terrorist with 8 mobile phones
by Dolapo Adelana Troops of 159 Task Force Battalion of the Nigerian Army have arrested a deaf and dumb member of the Boko Haram sect wth eight mobile phones. The troops…
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Army detains 6 six soldiers over alleged brutality of woman in Lagos
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Army has detained six soldiers who allegedly bruatalised a woman, identified as Ruth Orji, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos. Orji had claimed she was…
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Boko Haram struggling to remain relevant – Army
The Nigerian Army has said terrorists group, Boko Haram is trying to remind relevant at all cost. Deputy Director of Army Public Relation Col. Onyema Nwanchukwu said this in a…
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Woman demands N250m from Army over alleged soldiers’ brutality
by Azeez Adeniyi Ruth Orji, a woman allegedly brutalized by soldiers in Ikorodu area of Lagos has sued the Nigerian Army as well as perpetrators of the purported act. Orji…
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‘Army mandates officers to contribute towards golf course’
by Dolapo Adelana The rank and file of the Nigerian Army is disgruntled over a decision to establish a multi-billion naira exclusive golf course for officers, Premium Times reports. It…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Fashola replies Ambode, accuses Lagos governor of creating a "storm in a cup of tea" The…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Osinbajo orders IGP to arrest perpetrators of Ile-Ife clash | How police raided my house, seized my gun, others – Senator | More stories
by Dolapo Adelana Fashola replies Ambode, accuses Lagos governor of creating a "storm in a cup of tea" - YNaija Osinbajo orders IGP to arrest perpetrators of Ile-Ife clash -…
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How the Nigerain Army killed three of my sons, Zakzaky’s wife writes Buhari
by Azeez Adeniyi Zeenat Zakzaky, wife of leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Ibrahim Zakzaky has said three of her sons were killed on the order of former President…
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One soldier killed, 13 others wounded as troops clash with Boko Haram insurgents
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East have neutralize suspected Boko Haram members hibernating in Tula Udah forest. In a statement by…
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‘Review our dismissal’, 524 dismissed soldiers appeal to Nigerian army
by Azeez Adeniyi 524 dismissed soldiers have appealed to the Nigerian Army to review their dismissal. Chief Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, Emmanuel Ogbole disclosed this on Tuesday when he visited…
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Army destroys 80 illegal refineries
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Army, says it has destroyed 80 illegal refineries in raids on some creeks in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states. Spokesperson for the Operation Delta Safe, Major…
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Those calling for Nigeria’s disintegration should forget it – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said those agitating for the division of Nigeria should desist from such requests. Buratai said this in a remark after he received the…
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FG rejects Amnesty International’s report accusing army of extra-judicial killings
by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has discredited the 2016 report by Amnesty International (AI) accusing the military of extra-judicial killings. In the February 22 report, AI accused the Nigerian…
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Troops neutralise Boko Haram terrorists in Borno, recover 4 gun trucks
Troops of the 8 Task Force Division, Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday were involved in a gun battle with terrorists at Chikun Gudu in Borno State while on clearance operations.…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. It’ll take a miracle for Buhari to return naira to its former exchange rate – Soludo Former Governor of the…
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Troops arrest Boko Haram suspect with N1.3m cash
Troops of operation Lafiya Dole of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, who was found with N1,264,000 and CFA 160,000 cash in the Banki area of…
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We are getting a sense the DSS and other security agencies didn’t quite move on from the military era
The Department of State Security is not having a good time in the court of public opinion right now. And it's actually for good reason. We should even be raising…
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Over 7,000 civilians rescued from Sambisa Forest – Army
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Army says it has rescued about 7,898 civilians from the Sambisa Forest. Theatre commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Lucky Irabor, disclosed this during…
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Troops kill 18 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe
by Azeez Adeniyi Troops have killed no fewer than 18 Boko Haram terrorists after they invaded Kumuya village in the Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, Punch reports. It…
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Boko Haram: Army, DSS arrests 3 foreign terrorists (PHOTOS)
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Army in partnership with the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested three foreign Boko Haram terrorists. In a statement issued on Sunday by Army…
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Nigerian army jails soldier for assaulting lady
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has jailed a soldier for physically assaulting an actress, Ebere Ohakwe. Ohakwe had alleged that a private, Suleiman Olamilekan attached to the 6 Division…
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Army parades 2 Boko Haram members, 15 kidnappers in Kogi
by Dolapo Adelana Seventeen suspects were paraded on Wednesday by the Nigerian Army after it launched a military operation on Boko Haram cells and hideouts of kidnappers existing within the…
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YMonitor
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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