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November 9, 2016
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This interview about the fight against Boko Haram should get you worried

The death of Muhammed Abu-Ali along with six other soldiers on Friday night threw the nation into mourning. Abu-Ali, who until his death was one of the most effective commanders in the Nigerian Army, was buried on Monday along with his comrades. There has been an increase in the number of soldiers killed by the... Read More
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November 7, 2016
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Opinion: Lt. Col. Abu Ali: Painful death of a gallant soldier

by Michael Jegede The news of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali, said to be the most gallant commander and efficient fighter in the Nigerian Army’s battle to crush the members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, was received with pang of shock, tears, anguish and lamentations by Nigerians. It was really shocking... Read More
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Ibrahim Idris YNaija
November 3, 2016
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IG sets up panel to investigate alleged sexual abuse in IDP camps

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has set up an investigation team to commence thorough investigation into allegations of rapes, sexual abuses, and exploitation in Internally Displaced Persons Camps in the North-East. Recall that the Human Rights Watch had released a report alleging that female IDPs in camps in the North East were usually raped... Read More
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October 31, 2016
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Buhari orders immediate investigation into sexual abuse claims in IDP camps

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered an immediate investigation into claims of sexual abuse against women and girls in IDP camps. Buhari who was reacting to a damning report released on Monday by te Human Rights Watch, said anyone found guilt would be decisively dealt with. The statement read, “Deeply worrying to hear the reports... Read More
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October 31, 2016
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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 fatigues like a goldsmith’s bellows. I winced as I planted my elbow on sharp stone. Sweat dripping from my face blurred my vision transiently. I... Read More
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October 28, 2016
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Nigeria lost $9bn to insurgency in North-East – Presidential committee

The Presidential Committee on North-East initiative, on Thursday said $9bn has been lost to insurgency in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno States. This was disclosed by the Vice-Chairman of the committee, Tijani Tumsah while briefing journalists on the outcome of its meeting. Tijani also said President Muhammadu Buhari will soon reveal a framework aimed at rebuilding... Read More
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October 12, 2016
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[The Legislative Blog]: All eyes on Senate’s investigation into diversion of IDP funds

Many Nigerians never seem to agree with committee set-ups by the government at all levels owing partly to lack of integrity and focus on the part of committee members and the government’s haphazard approach to handling and implementing recommendations made by such committees. Committees to most are a waste of time and the government’s tricky... Read More
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October 7, 2016
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It’s today! The Future Project and YNaija present Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories

The Ford Foundation and The Future Project in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will be holding a 2-hour program tagged Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories. This is a gathering of engaged citizens with interest in solving the challenges faced by people living in the peace-challenged North-East area of Nigeria. It affords you an opportunity to... Read More
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October 4, 2016
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[The Legislative Blog]: The Senate has done well with the proposed N300,000 donation to IDPs

Senator Baba Kaka Bashir Garbai representing Borno Central in the Upper Chamber moved the motion on the humanitarian crisis in the North East region of Nigeria. He was supported by 17 other lawmakers. He reminded the House that the almost 10 billion naira IDP support fund proposed by the Executive in the national budget had... Read More
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September 25, 2016
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NEMA denies prostitution reports in IDP camps

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Saturday denied reports that female Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in North East camps engage in prostitution for survival. The Network of Civil Society Organisations and Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima had earlier claimed that female IDPs prostitute in exchange for food. Chairman of the CSOs, Ahmed Shehu, also... Read More
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September 17, 2016
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UN says 2 million Nigerians are trapped in Boko Haram controlled areas

The United Nations has said about 2 million Nigerians are currently trapped in the North-Eastern part of Nigeria due to insurgency by terrorist group, Boko Haram. UNICEF’s Chief of Nutrition in Nigeria, Arjan de Wagt, during a press briefing by the UN Information Service in Switzerland disclosed this on Friday. He said most of these... Read More
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September 16, 2016
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XII: Death antidote

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More
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September 15, 2016
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Stop the blame game: Bishop tells Buhari The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop blaming the past administration for the present problems. 2. Wike to Oshiomhole: Stop telling lies  Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike has... Read More
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September 15, 2016
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The Media Blog: Is like the Nigerian army don’t want to respect themselves

Plenty of bad news have emerged from reporters and storytellers focused relentlessly on the tragedy of the north – famine, institutional abandonment, official theft, recklessness. Admittedly, even the positive stories reflect only well on the relentlessness of citizens, and not on a government that can still have, sometimes fatal gaps in its capacity. So we... Read More
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September 10, 2016
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Corruption in IDP camps: EFCC should rise to the occasion

The United Nations has said Nigeria is on the brink of a famine unlike any we’ve ever seen before. The number of Boko Haram refugees fleeing from war torn cities into IDP camps are nearing a million. According to reports, feeding these people and their children is becoming increasingly difficult. Almost a quarter of a... Read More
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September 7, 2016
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Boko Haram factions clash in Borno

There has been a fight between the two Boko Haram factions in the north-east, AFP has reported. In August, ISIS had named the son of Boko Haram’s founder, Abu Musab Al-Barnawi as the new leader of the deadly sect. However, Abubakar Shekau who had not been heard from for a long time had released an... Read More
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September 5, 2016
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SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing the stories of hope, strength and survival from North-East Nigeria

by Eromo Egbejule In an age where social media has made it increasingly urgent for newsrooms to break the news at, well, breakneck speed, and in a country where media budgets are crippled by a lack of depth, there is also the temptation to leave the story in their barest forms – simply sensational headlines,... Read More
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September 2, 2016
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Cheta Nwanze: Destroying the North-east’s social fabric

by Cheta Nwanze During Nigeria’s civil war almost half a century ago, there was a food crisis in the battle area. Eventually, the war ended, but the social conditions did not improve quickly. Because of government omissions and commissions, the Igbo people were crushed into the ground, and survival of the fittest became the order... Read More
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August 22, 2016
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5 things that are going through VP Osinbajo’s mind these days

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, plays his role well, staying on message and doing what he’s told like a good VP. But what is he really thinking? Here is an attempt at reading his mind. Can the President travel more often? After months of back and forth, fuel subsidy was removed on... Read More
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August 20, 2016
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Boko Haram: We won’t stop rescue missions in the North-east – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Tukur Buratai on Saturday said the Army will continue its rescue missions in the North-east, regardless of the Federal Government’s efforts to dialogue with the insurgents. Buratai said this while speaking with journalists shortly after commissioning the Nigerian Army Officers Wife Association (NAOWA) Day Care, Nursery and primary school... Read More
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August 20, 2016
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Chibok girls: We are intensifying efforts to locate them – Air Chief

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has said efforts are being made by the Air Force on a daily basis to locate the missing Chibok girls. Abubakar said the NAF has intensified surveillance to rescue the girls from their captors. Abubakar stated this on Friday at the inauguration of the third Alpha... Read More
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August 8, 2016
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Boko Haram: Our efforts in the North-east have paid off – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, said the efforts of the military in the North-East had paid off. Buratai said this when he paid a courtesy call on the Gbong Gwom of Jos. Dr Jacob Buba Gyang on Monday. The Army Chief said incessant bombing attacks on the public had been halted... Read More
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July 30, 2016
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Northeast will have total peace – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured that President Muhammadu Buhari’s desire for a total restoration of peace in the North East would be achieved. The army boss gave the assurance while addressing troops undergoing training at the Nigerian Army Special Forces Training School at Buni Yadi, Yobe. He charged the troops... Read More
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July 26, 2016
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President Buhari orders NNPC to deepen its exploration of oil in the North-East

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to deepen its search for oil in the north-east of Nigeria According to a statement signed by the NNPC spokesman, Garba Deen Muhammad, NNPC will step up its operations in the search for oil in the Chad basin and other parts of the inland sedimentary... Read More
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July 4, 2016
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‘God gave us victory over Boko Haram’ – Army

God has given Nigeria victory over Boko Haram, says the Commander of the anti-terrorism operation in the North East (Operation Lafiya Dole) Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor. Speaking during an Inter-Denominational Church Services held at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Church celebration to mark the Nigerian Army Day at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Irabor noted that the... Read More
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July 1, 2016
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‘8 soldiers wounded’ after 3-hour gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that its troops were engaged in a 3-hour gun battle with Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday while the troops were clearing the area of terrorists. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman, in a statement, noted that the terrorists had mounted a surprise reprisal attack on the Army, however, about eight... Read More
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June 25, 2016
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‘Nigerians should reject this sad tale of lies, siege on their conscience’ – Army

The Nigerian Army has rejected claims that its officials diverted funds intended for the fight against terrorism. Speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri on Saturday, the Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, stated that the Army will not be distracted from its anti-terrorism war. While describing the reports as baseless and wicked, Irabor... Read More
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June 4, 2016
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This is the evil plot Boko Haram has for the Ramadan period

Boko Haram insurgents are planning to launch a large scale bombing during the Ramadan festival, the Defence Headquarters has revealed. This information was disseminated on Saturday, by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar. The Defence spokesperson said the insurgents intend to carry out massive bomb attacks during early morning and evening prayers... Read More
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April 26, 2016
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Boko Haram insurgents ‘have laid landmines on farms’

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents in the North East ‘have laid land mines on stretches of farm land’. Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Director Defence Information, in a statement released on Tuesday, also said the insurgents now carry out attacks on isolated villages on horseback. “It is also instructive to alert the... Read More
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