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Arise TV Interview: “IPOB is just a dot in the circle” | 4 things President Buhari said about the South East and nepotism in appointments
For political watchers in Nigeria, it is common knowledge that President Muhammadu Buhari has been described by aides and party chieftains as operating a leadership style that makes him avoid…
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The Late 5: Things are going to be harder than now – Buhari; Nigerian Army accuses UNICEF of sabotage in North East | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has warned governors and other leaders in the country to brace up for tougher times ahead, especially as…
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The Big 5: 2019 elections will be free and fair – Buhari assures; PDP speaks on alleged secret pact with Governor Ambode | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Army says troops of 117 Battalion have killed a Boko Haram terrorist in Borno, while several others escaped with…
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Nigerian Army releases casualty figure from attack by Boko Haram on Metele
Following the report by Reuters that over 100 soldiers were killed in an attack by the Islamic West African Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram on a military formation in…
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The Big 5: Gombe Gov, Dankwambo joins Presidential race, PDP is a dead party – Wamakko I More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Gombe Governor, Ibrahim Dankwambo has declared his interest in running for the presidency at next year's general election. Dankwambo, who expressed…
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The Late 5: Kogi reveals why it can’t pay salaries, Man beaten to death for killing cow in India and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Kogi state government says it is unable to pay salaries regularly because of the N500 million loan servicing bill it…
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It’s a big shame what we do to feed ourselves | Soldier writes Buhari
A Nigerian soldier who wanted to remain anonymous has reportedly written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari to complain about the alleged corruption in the army. The officer wrote the…
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Buratai extends deadline for capture of Boko Haram leader, Shekau
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has extended his 40-day deadline to troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. His initial deadline to Theatre Commander,…
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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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Defence Headquarters deny raiding UN House in Maiduguri
The Defence headquarters in a statement on Friday has denied media reports that military men raided a United Nations house in Maiduguri, Borno. In its clarification, the Defence Headquarters said…
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Troops kill 13 Boko Haram terrorists
The Nigerian Army, Operation Lafiya Dole, reportedly killed over 13 terrorists on Saturday in various areas in Borno and Adamawa during clearance operations. The spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, confirmed in…
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Army reportedly kills 404 Boko Haram insurgents, rescue 1018 civilians in 4 months
404 Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed while 15 soldiers were lost in battle in the last four months, Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj-Gen Ibrahim Attahiru said. Attahiru…
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Over 700 Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai on Monday disclosed that over 700 Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered to troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno. According to…
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Many Boko Haram leaders killed in air strike – Nigeria Air Force
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Air Force has said recent airstrikes have killed some suspected leaders of the Boko Haram sect. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the…
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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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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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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 arrest alleged Boko Haram sponsors in Borno
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have arrested two prominent politicians and a traditional ruler who are alleged to be sponsors of terrorist group, Boko Haram in Borno State. Their identities…
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Sambisa is 18 times the size of Lagos | A Roundup of everything we learnt from the BBOG’s day tour of Sambisa
On the 11th of January, 2017, the Federal Government did something it had never done before. A letter was written to the conveners of the Bring Back Our Girls group…
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We have your receipts: But the Nigerian Army told us they had sent Boko Haram out of Sambisa
No doubt, it was suspicious from the get go to think that the Nigerian Army and its allied forces that make up Operation Lafiya Dole had truly completed a sweep of Operation…
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1,240 Boko Haram suspects arrested in Sambisa raid – Army
The Nigeria Army says about 1,240 suspected Boko Haram terrorists have been arrested by troops during a mop-up operation inside the Sambisa forest. The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.…
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Army recovers Shekau’s Qu’ran, flag in Sambisa
The Nigerian Army says it has recovered a Qur’an and a flag in Camp Zero, the Boko Haram’s Headquarters in Sambisa forest, believed to belong Abubakar Shekau. According to Daily…
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Tinubu commends Buhari, Army for Sambisa capture
Following the capture of Sambisa forest by the Nigerian Army, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian…
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Boko Haram: Army begins construction of road to Sambisa
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it has started construction of a road network from Alagarno to Sambisa. Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen Lucky Irabor said the road…
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Troops rescues 1,880 women and children from Sambisa forest
The Nigerian Army says it has rescued an additional 1,880 women and children from Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa Forest. The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor,…
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Troops rescue 605 hostages, kill 17 boko haram insurgents
The commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major-General Lucky Irabor on Wednesday said troops have rescued 605 persons from Boko Haram insurgents in Sambisa forest. He said this while briefing newsmen…
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Security agents arrest 21 suspected terrorists
Troops have arrested 21 suspected terrorists in Borno. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, "preliminary investigation and profiling of the suspects has commenced". The…
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Troops neutralize male suicide bomber in Maiduguri
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Thursday neutralized a male suicide bomber at the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State. According to a statement by army spokesperson, Col. Sani Usman, the bomber…
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Sambisa the only remaining base of Boko Haram – Miltary
The Nigerian Military on Wednesday said terrorist sect, Boko Haram had been confined to Sambisa forest, ThisDay reports. The head of the counter-insurgency operation in the North-east and Theatre Commander of Operation…
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Troops kill 9 terrorists in Borno
In furtherance of its crackdown of Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigerian Army on Wednesday. In a statement issued by Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman the troops engaged the terrorists in…
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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