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Insecurity is more serious than Northern leaders trivialising it
Insecurity in Nigeria has become the new normal, unfortunately. But what is more frightening is how the ruling class trivialises the insecurity challenges the country is grappling with; especially in…
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UPDATED: Nigerian Airforce loses 5 crewmen, attack helicopter during combat
Following a mission late Wednesday at about 7:45 pm, by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to provide close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno,…
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The UN just released another 4 billion naira for IDPs, but what happened to previous monies?
In its bid to ameliorate the sufferings of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North Eastern part of Nigeria, the United Nation's through the UN Office for the Coordination of…
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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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Air Force attacks Boko Haram targets, kill insurgents
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday said it has carried out bombings of Boko Haram targets in the North East. The NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air…
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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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“Instead of being hunters, they are now the hunted” | Buhari speaks on Boko Haram insurgency
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the end of Boko Haram insurgency is near and the people behind it knowing that, have resorted to desperate measures to ensure they stay relevant.…
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FG rolls out plan to end insurgency in the North East
As part of plans to reduce the threat of insurgency - Boko Haram - in the North East, Nigeria's Federal Government has developed an action plan for Demobilisation, Disassociation, Reintegration…
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The Thread: This is why the South-East treatment differs from the North
Co-founder of Transparency Intl, Oby Ezekwesili yesterday defended Buhari's decision to tell the World Bank to focus on the North East. She has also tackled the question about why the…
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“Nigeria is now more divided than ever before” | Fayose attacks Buhari over World Bank request
The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose says President Muhammadu Buhari is the “number one promoter of disunity in Nigeria”. He spoke in reaction to the comments of the president of…
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3 governors from the South were present during Buhari’s request to the World Bank – Shettima
The governor of Borno, Kashim Shettima said five Governors, three of them representing the Southsouth, Southeast and Southwest and the late Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Professor Adebowale Adefuye…
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“The priority given to North East by World Bank & Buhari is not unusual at all” | Oby Ezekwesili comes to the FG’s defence
Like clockwork, the Federal Government got into some hot water today after the President of the World Bank revealed that President Buhari had asked him to focus on Northern Nigeria.…
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“Let ethnic warriors sheathe their swords” | Presidency clarifies Buhari’s World Bank request
The Presidency has Friday, clarified what President Muhammadu Buhari aims to achieve when he asked the World Bank to focus on rebuilding the North East. Reference: President of the World…
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“There are 207,818 unqualified teachers in primary schools” – TRCN
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Wednesday, said there are 207, 818 unqualified teachers in primary schools across Nigeria. Highlights: TRCN Registrar, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye said this in a paper…
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We cleared 630 Boko Haram camps in two months – Army
The military on Wednesday said it has cleared Boko Haram members from 630 settlements in the North East in the last two months. The military also stated that within the…
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[The Injustice Blog] How impactful is PINE and Victim Support Fund?
The recent attack on staff of International Medical aid Corp, by Internally Displaced Persons in Gubio IDP camp Maiduguri, Borno State has brought to fore the discussion about the success…
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Army inaugurates mobile special force to end insurgency in the North-East
Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has, in continuation of its plan to end the insurgency in the North-East, inaugurated a special mobile task force. He made the…
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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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$10.5m allocated to North-East to assist vulnerable people – UN
The United Nations (UN) has allocated over $10.5 million to help poor and vulnerable people in need of humanitarian assistance in the North-East. The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in…
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Army Chief grants special promotion to 6,199 soldiers fighting Boko Haram
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General TY Buratai, has today July 25, 2017, approved the special promotion of 6,199 soldiers serving in Operation LAFIYA DOLE to various ranks…
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Water scarcity contributed to terrorism in the North-East – NSA
The National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno has said terrorism in the North-East was as a result of the shrinking of Lake Chad which aggravated poverty in the region. Monguno said…
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This is the man who negotiated the release of 82 Chibok girls
The news of the release of 82 Chibok girls has been one of the most positive in this year. According to the Presidency, the release was made possible by the…
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Boko Haram: If anything happens to me, hold govt responsible – Salkida
International journalist, Ahmad Salkida, who has unfettered access to Boko Haram terrorists has said the Nigerian Army is trying to kill. The army had declared Salkida wanted in August 2016…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senate invites Babachir Lawal for the third time but will he show up?
Here's the letter inviting suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal to appear before the ad hoc committee on the mounting humanitarian crisis in the North…
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Opinion: Has President Buhari finally woken up from deathlike slumber?
by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel Last week Wednesday I sent a message to a friend on Whatsapp, in which I stated that since May 29 2015, when President Buhari was inaugurated as…
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I am not aware of my suspension – Babachir Lawal
by Dolapo Adelana The suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal says he is not aware of his suspension, Daily Trust reports. Lawal said this while speaking with State House…
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Opinion: Chibok girls abduction- A 3 year wound that has refused to heal
by ‘Kunle Adebajo Yesterday was not a good Friday. This is for no other reason than that, on this day, exactly three years ago, terror like no other struck the small…
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‘Nigeria spent $2.6bn on Boko Haram humanitarian crisis in 2016’
Chief of Defence Staff, Abayomi Olonisakin has said Nigeria spent $2.6 billion to address the humanitarian challenges caused by Boko Haram terrorists in 2016. Olonisakin made this known at the meeting…
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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