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Army confirms that Chibok girl was found

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the news tweeted by #BringBackOurGirls activists that one out of the 219 Girls of Government Secondary School, Chibok, who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014, has been rescued. This came via a brief statement this afternoon from the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman. It was titled... Read More

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3 Boko Haram commanders arrested, 1,275 hostages rescued in Borno

The Nigerian army, on Tuesday, disclosed that it has rescued 1,275 Boko Haram hostages in a joint operation with the Cameroonian army along the Nigerian-Cameroon border. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman. The statement noted that they cleared several villages along the border,... Read More

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Chibok girls: ‘We can’t pay N10bn ransom unless we know who’s asking’

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has reacted to recent reports that Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram was demanding N10 billion for the release of the kidnapped Chibok girls. Speaking with newsmen on Sunday, Mohammed expressed doubts over the reports, noting that the Nigerian government had gone through such before and cannot act... Read More

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Nigerian Army ‘rescues’ 16 women abducted in Madagali

The Nigerian Army has ‘rescued’ some of the 16 women and girls reportedly abducted on Wednesday in Madagali, Adamawa State, by suspected Boko Haram militants. This development was on Friday, disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of 28 Task Force Brigade Mubi in Adamawa, A.O. Fadare. Fadare said the troops rescued the 16 captives while... Read More

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829 captives rescued by Nigerian troops, 22 insurgents killed (PHOTOS)

Troops of the newly inducted 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade, in conjunction with Army Headquarters Strike Group and the Armed Forces Special Forces, recently carried out a clearance operation in Kala Balge general area of Borno state. During the operation, the Nigerian troops killed 22 terrorists in Wumbi, Tunish, Tilem and Malawaji. Other areas where the... Read More

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How Nigeria, US, UK governments failed to rescue ’80 Chibok girls’

Revelations which recently came to light, proves that the governments of the United States of America and United Kingdom, at a point in time, knew the location of the kidnapped Chibok girls but failed to rescue them. In April 2014, a group of Boko Haram insurgents stormed Chibok, in Borno state, and abducted over 200... Read More

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My abductor ‘forcefully made love to me any time he wanted’ – Patience Paul

The news of Patience Paul Adaji, a 15-year-old teenager’s abduction came on the heels of the furor over the kidnap of Ese Oruru, hence the relevant authorities took immediate action and Patience was rescued on March 4. Patience, who’s from Ochobo in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, was abducted in Sokoto state and... Read More

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Abducted Seminary School girls rescued… as Patience Paul regains freedom in Sokoto

The female students abducted from the Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu, Lagos have been rescued by the police. The students, 3 in number, regained their freedom following the success of a manhunt launched by men of the Police Force, upon their abduction. The girls were kidnapped on Monday, February 29 and subsequently rescued late... Read More

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February 26, 2016

1890 captives rescued from Boko Haram by Nigerian troops (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian army has announced the rescue of 1890 people who were held by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. This was disclosed on Friday, in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Sani Usman. He said that the captives were rescued at various locations of the North East in the past two... Read More

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February 18, 2016

Nigerian Army rescue 195 people from Boko Haram

The Nigerian army has rescued 195 persons held hostage by terrorist sect, Boko Haram, during a joint clearance patrol on several terrorists locations in Borno. It would be recalled that the Nigerian army had on Wednesday announced the rescue of about 350 persons from a Boko Haram enclaves. On Thursday, a statement signed by the... Read More

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February 7, 2016

How Nigerian Navy saved ship with ’25 foreigners’ from being hijacked by pirates

The Nigerian Navy has averted an attempt by suspected sea pirates to hijack and abduct 25 foreign nationals aboard a Maersk merchant ship carrying general cargo to Nigeria. The Executive Officer of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Olusegun Soyemi, communicated this development to journalists on Sunday at Onne Sea Port, Rivers- where he revealed... Read More

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October 2, 2015

Why we can’t rush to rescue Chibok girls – Army

The Army has assured Nigerians that it would do everything within its powers to rescue the abducted Chibok girls, but the operation will not be rushed. Acting Director, Defence Information, Military Headquarters, Abuja, Col. Rabe Abubakar, while speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, revealed why the Army is taking its time to... Read More

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August 13, 2015

Helicopter crash update: 2 more missing bodies reportedly found

The bodies of the two remaining persons said to be missing from the recent helicopter crash in the Lagos lagoon have reportedly been found. There’ll be more details later.

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August 13, 2015

Rescue operation resumes for victims of Lagos lagoon helicopter crash

The search for the two missing persons aboard the Bristow helicopter, has resumed this morning, August 13. The helicopter, which was carrying 12 passengers, took off from an oil rig station in the Niger Delta, and was heading to Lagos, when it plunged into the lagoon on Wednesday, August 12. The National Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA,... Read More

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December 1, 2014

Okey Ndibe: Nigeria needs to be rescued from the hands of the PDP and APC.

by Okey Ndibe My week-long visit to Nigeria last week was enlightening. Here is one of the clearest things I discovered: that most enlightened Nigerians are deeply dissatisfied, indeed troubled, by the state of affairs in their country. Those I talked to included men and women who, in the going parlance, “are doing well”. Despite... Read More

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October 30, 2014

How Diezani’s sister was rescued from kidnappers

by Azubuike Azikiwe Mrs Osiya Agama, the sister of the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been rescued by operatives of the Nigerian Police. On Wednesday, 29 October, Rivers Police Command confirmed the rescue of Agama, who was abducted by gunmen in Port Harcourt, two weeks ago. Confirming the rescue was spokespoerson of Rivers Police, DSP Ahmad... Read More

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‘The Chibok girls are sick, they need medical attention’ – Secret negotiator reveals (PICTURED)

by ‘Jola Sotubo An Australian negotiator, who was hired by the Nigerian government to broker the release of the over 200 Chibok girls being held captive by Boko Haram, has said that most of the girls are already outside the country. Stephen Davis is said to have advised three Nigerian presidents on how to negotiate... Read More

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Military says it will not use force to rescue abducted Chibok girls, NUT wants life insurance for teachers, students in the North-east & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Military says it will not use force to rescue abducted Chibok girls The Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, said on Monday that the military would not use force in the rescue of the abducted Chibok girls. Badeh gave this assurance while speaking to members of the Citizen Initiative for Security Awareness... Read More

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Nigeria’s army is the biggest obstacle to Chibok schoolgirls rescue – Foreign experts tell The New York Times

by ‘Jola Sotubo For the eager Nigerians who are hoping for good news concerning the 200 plus girls kidnapped from Chibok, Borno last month, the wait might be a long one. This is the bleak picture painted by foreign security experts who have come into the country to help find the missing girls. The New... Read More

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#BringBackOurGirls: Chris Brown calls on Nigerian govt. to rescue abducted schoolgirls (TWEETS)

by Akan Ido Jailed American music superstar, Chris Brown has joined thousands of others all over the world to demand for action from the Nigerian government to facilitate the release of 234 schoolgirls abducted from their dormitories in Chibok, Borno State. Chris tweeted to his over 13 million followers from his official Twitter handle calling on... Read More

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February 26, 2014

Dele Agekameh: How to rescue Borno from Boko Haram

by Dele Agekameh That has been the nature of the francophone countries in Africa, especially in the West-African sub-region. If that is the case, we should not hesitate to close all our borders with Cameroun as was done in the past. That Borno State is the founding home of the Boko Haram insurgency is no... Read More

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January 28, 2014

Opinion: Help! Who will rescue Femi Fani-Kayode from himself?

by Johnson Momodu However, it would be a colossal error to think that Fani-Kayode is an insane person who should, therefore, be treated accordingly. Of course, if he were, the asylum should be his permanent home and Nigerians would not take seriously whatever he says. Chief David Oluwafemi Adewunmi Abdulateef Fani-Kayode (Femi Fani-Kayode, for short),... Read More

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October 20, 2013

Pres. Jonathan’s convoy rescues accident victims on Lokoja-Abuja highway

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan’s entourage which was returning from Ado-Ekito earlier today took part in the rescue of accident victims on the Lokoja-Abuja highway. Reports say the accident which occurred at Okpu village around Lokoja involved two cars carrying a total of eleven people. One of the cars involved was a Nissan Almera... Read More

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September 19, 2013

“The Police did not rescue me, they lied” – Archbishop Kattey reveals details of kidnap and release (READ)

Archbishop of Niger Delta Province of Nigerian Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Ignatius Kattey, yesterday, accused the Nigeria Police of lying over their claim that they secured his release from the kidnappers who abducted him penultimate Friday. Briefing newsmen in Eleme, Rivers State, to share his nine days experience in the den of the kidnappers four days... Read More

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August 25, 2013

How 27-year-old man saved baby from blazing fire in Benue

by ‘Jola Sotubo In true hero fashion, a young man thought nothing of his own safety as he delved into a fire to save a 16 month old baby in Makurdi. However, he is now suffering serious consequences as a result of that heroic act. Michael Anthony, 27, is now battling for his life at... Read More

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August 23, 2013

Police in Lagos rescue 25 children from trafficker

by Oge Okonkwo Officials of the Lagos State Government have rescued no less than 25 children from an alleged child-trafficker, Rosemary Nwachukwu, who operates an illegal orphanage home, Saint Stephen Charity Foundation, located at Egbeda area of Lagos State. It was learnt that that the rescue of the children and arrest of the suspect was made by the officials... Read More

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August 19, 2013

FATED: The brave moment a mouse tried to rescue his friend from a giant snake (PHOTOS)

When two small white mice are dropped into a snake enclosure at a Chinese zoo, it’s sad – but predictable – what will eventually happen. But what spectators weren’t expecting was a surprise counter attack from one of the fury underdogs. This brave little mouse did everything in its power to try to save its... Read More

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Lucky youngster: Dramatic moment girl, 5, gets rescued after hanging loose from 24th floor window bars (PHOTOS)

A little girl whose head got trapped in window railings 70 metres high in a tower block has been rescued by firefighters The five-year-old had climbed out of the living room window apparently because she wanted to take a ‘look around’. Footage shown by China’s state broadcaster shows she had apparently managed to squeeze her... Read More

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Awesome: Japanese passengers move 32-tonne train to rescue trapped woman (PHOTOS)

Train passengers and railway staff push a train car in their effort to rescue a woman who fell and got stuck between the car and the platform while getting off at Japan Railway Minami Urawa Station in Saitama, near Tokyo, Monday morning, July 22, 2013.PHOTO: NORIHIRO SHIGETA, YOMIURI SHIMBUN Dozens of train commuters in... Read More

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8 kidnapped victims rescued, suspects arrested in Plateau

by Rachel Ogbu Special Task Force (SPF) has rescued eight kidnapped victims in Jos on Saturday, new reports say. During a raid of a hotel in Jos North by a combined team of STF patrol comprising soldiers and policemen of victims who were kept awaiting ransom for their rescue were freed. According to reports, STF... Read More

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