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#BHTMustEnd: Nigerians on Twitter rally behind troops to end terrorism
Once upon a time, 'war on terrorism' was a phrase synonymous with foreign media only. Extremist groups taking up arms, to fight for whatever course they believe in were stories…
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Obasanjo and Buhari’s ‘exchange’, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian troops of raping ‘rescued’ women and other stories that made headlines this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said two principal suspects out of the four gang leaders declared wanted over the…
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18 killed, several others injured as troops repel Boko Haram attack
Troops of 26 and 28 Task Force Brigades repelled an early morning attack by fleeing Boko Haram terrorists on military locations at Pulka and Bitta in Sambisa forest. The report:…
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“There is no resurgence of Boko Haram” – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the activities of the insurgent group, Boko Haram, has not increased - contrary to the regular reportage of suicide bombings and…
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Army Chief, Buratai begins training with troops in Yobe
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, yesterday met with troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni/Yadi, Yobe and launched special training with troops of the Nigerian Army…
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Buhari sent troops to Gambia without approval – Senator
A Senator representing Enugu, Chukwuka Utazi said President Muhammadu Buhari went out of line by sending Nigerian troops to Gambia. Utazi, who stated this on Wednesday at plenary said Buhari…
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B’Haram attack military base, kill 3 soldiers
An attack on a military base by Boko Haram insurgents has left three soldiers died. The insurgents attacked the Nigerian Army troops of the 119 Battalion and 133 Special Forces…
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Tinubu urges military to bring an end to Boko Haram
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the military to continue its attack on terrorist sect, Boko Haram, and bring the insurgency…
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BREAKING: 5 soldiers injured as troops encounter IED explosion in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian Army engaged in the war against terrorist group Boko Haram in North-East on Saturday morning encountered an explosion triggered by an improvised explosive device planted by the sect. According to…
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BREAKING: Boko Haram kills another Lieutenant Colonel in ambush
Boko Haram insurgents have killed another senior officer of the Nigerian Army in an ambush, Premium Times reports. Lieutenant Colonel B.U. Umar, who was the commanding officer of 114 TF battalion…
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Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno
Troops of 119 Task Force Battalion, 8 Division Nigerian Army, deployed at Kangarwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Northern Borno State, on Sunday neutralized 13 Boko Haram terrorists in a…
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Troops kill 16 terrorists in Borno
Nigerian troops on Sunday killed 16 Boko Haram terrorists at Kangarwa, Borno State. In a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman, the 16 terrorists…
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19 soldiers wounded, others missing during Boko Haram clearance mission
The Nigerian Army has said its troops, early Friday morning, successfully cleared Guro Gongon village of Boko Haram remnants who were still hiding there, but lost some of its men during the…
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How 17 Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to Civilian JTF
17 Boko Haram insurgents have been arrested by members of the Civilian JTF in Borno State. Their capture was made known in a statement released on Wednesday, by the Acting…
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YNaija Editorial: Chibok girls’ rescue vindicates Oby Ezekwesili’s unending campaign
She has been described by many as a rabble-rouser. Her repeated calls to the government to ensure the return of the 276 girls abducted from the Government Girls' Secondary School,…
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Nigerian troops engage Boko Haram insurgents in ‘fierce battle’
Troops of the Nigerian Army are currently involved in a 'fierce battle' with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno state. Colonel Sani Usman, spokesperson of the army, revealed this in a…
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Captured ‘Boko Haram spy’ leads Nigerian troops to rescue 455 captives, kill 27 insurgents
The capture of a Boko Haram spy on Friday, April 15, helped the Nigerian troops to clear 12 of the terrorists' camps, rescue 455 people and and gun down 27…
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Nigerian troops rescue women, children from Boko Haram camp (See Photos)
Troops of the Nigerian Army reportedly cleared 4 Boko Haram camps along the Banki, Kumshe and Bama axis of Borno, on Monday. Specifically, Nigerian soldiers cleared Boko Haram camps in Bolungu,…
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Nigerian troops seize 10 Sambisa forest camps from Boko Haram
by Panshak Ibrahim It's been reported that an additional 10 camps used by Boko Haram were seized by the Nigerian Army during an offensive against the insurgents in Sambisa forest.…
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15-year-old girl rescued from Boko Haram reunites with family (See Photos)
by Chinwe Okafor One of the girls rescued by Nigerian troops from Sambisa forest has been reunited with her family. The girl was reunited with her family at one of the…
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Nigerian troops will comb Sambisa forest for Chibok girls today
by Kolapo Olapoju It appears Nigerian troops will head to Sambisa Forest, in Borno state on Saturday, April 4. According to TheCable, the purpose of the operation is to search…
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“Fashola’s skewed accusation, Nigerian troops on a winning streak” – See our Winners and Losers of the week
by Kolapo Olapoju Winners & Losers is a roundup of the week’s major happenings, where we spotlight the ‘winners’ and ‘losers’ of the news cycle. As always, you can agree…
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Nigerian troops recover more towns from Boko Haram
by Panshak Ibrahim The Defence Headquarters says Nigerian troops were controlling operations in Kukawa, Geri, Gujba in Yobe to wipe out Boko Haram terrorists from their hideouts in the towns.…
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#BokoHaramNeverAgain: Doyin Okupe creates victory hashtag against terrorism
by Kolapo Olapoju The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe has created a hashtag in anticipation of the Nigerian troops' victory over the…
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Nigerian troops ‘ordered to capture Shekau alive’
by James Sambo Following the spate of recent successes recorded by troops against Boko Haram insurgents in the north eastern parts of the country, PRNigeria, are reporting that Nigerian troops…
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Nigerian troops engage Boko Haram in Borno
by James Sambo According to PR Nigeria, the nation's troops are engaged in a firefight with Boko Haram insurgents. The report by the government's information agency stated that soldiers are…
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200 insurgents killed as Nigerian troops engage Boko Haram in firefight
by James Sambo Nigerian troops have killed not less than 200 Boko Haram insurgents at Askira Uba. The firefight occurred on Saturday, January 10, at the border town between…
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Operation flush out: Army hunts for #BokoHaram in Michika
by James Sambo The army is carrying out an operation to flush out the remaining Boko Haram insurgents in Michika and other neighbouring communities in Adamawa State. In order to prevent the insurgents…
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Nigerian troops kill over 20 insurgents, retrieve Boko Haram “attack list” in latest operation
by James Sambo In its latest offensive against Boko Haram insurgents, the Nigerian military has revealed that it has killed over 20 terrorists in an operation in Hildi, Balmo…
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Boko Haram insurgents attack market in Borno
by James Sambo Boko Haram insurgents disguised as traders, have attacked Damasak town, a farming and fishing community in Borno State. The terrorists hit the community around 11am on Monday,…
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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