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The Thread: “The death of Lieutenant Colonel Abu Ali is really outrageous”
The death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali has raised quite some questions on social media. He died on Friday, the 4th of November 2016. "The Defence Minister Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali…
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Ayo: Smack dab in the theatre of insurgency [Nigerian Voices]
by Ayo We slid across the rough ground on our elbows and thighs, barely raising our helmet protected heads above the trenches. The dry Harmattan winds coursing through our army…
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IED kills 4 soldiers, injures 19 others in Borno
The Nigerian military on Sunday lost four of its men to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Borno state. The unfortunate incident occurred as the troops were on administration patrol.…
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Pius Adesanmi: The soldier who would save Nigeria
"I am a serving Colonel in the Army. But as long as I live, I am determined to train my son to wait for his turn in this country. I…
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Defence HQ warn Niger Delta militants against threatening Nigerians
The Defence headquarters on Tuesday warned militant groups in the Niger Delta to desist from threatening residents and stop all hostilities. In a statement by Acting Director, Defence information, Brigadier…
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Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Bauchi
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday arrested three kidnappers in Bauchi state. The troops also recovered a bag containing the sum of N439,000. This is contained in a statement released…
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Militancy: Airforce continues aerial attacks on Arepo, Ikorodu creeks
The Nigerian Military on Monday said aerial attacks by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets on Arepo and Ikorodu creeks will continue. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Western Naval…
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Army intensifies aerial attack on militants bases in South-West
The Nigerian Military on Saturday reportedly continued its aerial clearance of militant bases and pipeline vandals in the Arepo area of Ogun State. According to Punch, the attack started at…
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Military kill 42 Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 38 women and children
Nigerian military troops on Tuesday killed 42 Boko Haram terrorists at Gangere Village in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno state. The troops also rescued 38 women and 42 children…
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We didn’t doctor arms scandal report – FG
The Federal Government has said there is no truth in the insinuation that the report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces…
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Nigerian army opens rehab centres for ‘repentant’ Boko Haram insurgents
The Nigerian military authorities, on Saturday, announced the opening of a rehabilitation camp for repentant members of Boko Haram terrorist sect. This was disclosed by the Acting Director, Defence Information,…
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Nigerian military recaptures Dikwa from Boko Haram
The Nigerian military says it has recaptured the town of Dikwa in Borno, from Boko Haram insurgents. The liberation of Dikwa was reportedly carried out through a combined operation of the…
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Buhari ‘will investigate’ Amnesty International’s report on the army
President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that his administration will look into the report recently released by Amnesty International where senior Nigerian army officers were accused of gross abuse of human rights.…
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Boko Haram insurgents flee from military during Sambisa forest invasion (WATCH)
by Panshak Ibrahim In the past week, hundreds of women, girls and children have been rescued from Boko Haram's enclave in Sambisa forest. Below is a video from one of…
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Nigerian military releases video of troops in action in Sambisa forest (WATCH)
by Temitope Onitiju The Nigerian military has released a video of troops in action in Boko Haram's enclave, Sambisa forest. Watch video below:
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Nigerian Military says Boko Haram top commander has been killed
by Ranti Joseph The Nigerian military said it has killed the top commanders of the Boko Haram terror group during a firefight at Alagarno, in Borno. The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Chris Olukolade,…
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Has Gwoza really been liberated from Boko Haram?
by Godwin Akanfe Sources within the Defence Headquarters have told YNaija off the record that contrary to the claims by their commanding officer, that Gwoza, the headquarters of Boko Haram's…
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Nigerian military claims to have recaptured Gwoza from Boko Haram (PHOTOS)
by Panshak Ibrahim Nigerian troops claims to have recaptured the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram. The Islamic terrorist sect had declared the town an Islamic caliphacy in the town…
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Why we asked for election postponement – Military breaks its silence
by James Sambo The Nigerian military has finally spoken on the reason behind its suggestion of a shift in the dates of the general elections. While stating that the motives…
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Military captures terrorist disguised as a woman, recovers even more arms (See Photos)
by Panshak Ibrahim During the cordon and search operation by the Nigerian military in Baga, some Boko Haram insurgents disguising as women were arrested. In the course of the…
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OBJ’s behaviour is a serious embarrassment to us – DHQ
by Kolapo Olapoju The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has reacted to the recent utterances of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, saying he has continued to "constitute a serious embarrassment" to the military.…
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I get worried when the military is criticised – Pres. Jonathan
by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan says he gets very worried whenever the Nigerian military is subjected to public criticism and chaste. He said Nigerians need to inculcate the habit…
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David Leffler: This is how to effectively combat Nigeria’s growing insecurity
by David Leffler If Nigeria establishes IDT Prevention Wings of the Military, they will ease high tensions, reverse mistrust, crush hatred, create stability and permanently prevent war and terrorism. A…
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Finally, Doyin Okupe admits the Army hasn’t been ‘adequately equipped’
by Kolapo Olapoju Doyin Okupe, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the President, has admitted that Nigerian soldiers had, prior to now, been under-equipped to prosecute the war…
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Jim Iyke, Sammy Okposo pay solidarity visit to the Nigerian Army in Abuja (See Photos)
by Anike Jacobs Considering the fact that our troops need all the encouragement and morale boost possible, celebrities like Jim Iyke and Sammy Okposo have joined the 'Support our troops'…
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Nigerian troops are serious about flushing Boko Haram out of Sambisa
by Panshak Ibrahim Reports say that a detachment of the Nigerian military are currently involved in an operation to wipe out Boko Haram insurgents from Sambisa forest. Members of the…
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We can’t ensure security unless elections are postponed – Military (Report)
by Anike Jacobs Military service chiefs say they will not provide security on the 14th of February for the election poll if it is not postponed. In a letter sent…
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Nigerian troops are on a roll, recapture 10 towns from Boko Haram
by Janet Johnson The National Information Centre has said on Monday, February 2, that the ongoing war against insurgency in the North-east was yielding desired result as the military had…
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Nigerian troops flush Boko Haram out of Maiduguri
by James Sambo The Nigerian Military has successfuly dislodged Boko Haram insurgents from Maiduguri, after attempting to enter into the state capital in the early hours of Sunday, February 1.…
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Finally, Pres. Jonathan sends someone to Baga – guess who
by James Sambo Following repeated calls to address the reported Boko Haram massacre in Baga, in Borno, President Goodluck Jonathan has sent someone to the state to offer sympathy over…
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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