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Boko Haram kills 9 worshippers in Borno church | 4 militants killed in counter-attack
by Isi Esene Ten men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect yesterday attacked a church in Borno killing nine people. Reports say the men arrived the EYN…
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Opinion: PDP and the growth of Nigeria’s democracy
by Sunny Okoro Like I said the PDP has actually grown our democracy from stage to stage because even some few years back many of the things we see and…
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What was he thinking? Senator takes ‘bomb’ into Assembly building (PICTURED)
by Oge Okonkwo An lawmaker in Australia in a bid to mock security, smuggled a replica explosive device into parliament on Monday to highlight security shortfalls created by budget cuts, in…
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Wole Soyinka: And now, the ecumenical city of Jos?!
by Wole Soyinka Today, so soon after Nyanya, Jos has turned into yet another national abattoir, the current fate of so many of our towns, villages and other once thriving…
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Muhammadu Buhari: On our economy and security – Nigeria should have one narrative on Boko Haram
by Muhammadu Buhari The way out of poverty is to get people to work. Workers should earn reasonable wages for their work and farmers reasonable prices for their produce. The…
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Bamidele Aturu: Chibok – The Commander in Chief chickens out
by Bamidele Aturu I am saddened, disappointed and embarrassed that the President could not damn the security report and visit the people of Chibok four weeks after the unfortunate abduction…
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Opinion: #BringBackOurGirls – Why aren’t we asking more questions?
by Abayomi Ojo Do we have a president in this country or just figurehead? What is the stand of the Security Council of Nigeria? Or do they even have a…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: World Economic Forum on Africa in the shadow of Chibok
by Olusegun Adeniyi How do you tackle national insecurity under such a cynical (some would say, comical) atmosphere and how do you reposition the economy when a great majority of…
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Collins Uma: We need less protests and more answers (Y! FrontPage)
by Collins Uma Another question nibbling away at a corner of my mind is "Where are these girls?" Some say they are in Sambisa forest and that is why our…
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Opinion: Before they kidnap our children
by Henry Jacob I watched in astonishment the first lady accusing the Chibok school person of not providing adequate security for the students, that’s preposterous I exclaimed. How can a…
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Bola Tinubu: Nigeria bleeds and it needs all of us
by Bola Tinubu Boko Haram is the greatest security challenge to Nigerian since the civil war some forty years ago. We stridently oppose Boko Haram because the Nigeria it craves…
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Opinion: Will Jonathan go to Sambisa forest?
by Rotimi Fasan Which brings me back to my earlier question- Will Jonathan go into Sambisa Forest, will he, can he effectively deploy the apparatus of state power to take…
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Oritsejafor, Sultan attend Jonathan’s security meeting with governors
by Zara Mustapha The National Security Council meeting which was called by the President Goodluck Jonathan to tackle the security challenges in parts of the country and was postponed yesterday by…
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Opinion: This boat called Nigeria is sinking!
by Victoria Obazim-Ohaeri This is a very trying period in the country’s history. The Nigerian boat is sinking with unrestrained haste. It is in trying times like this that…
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Opinion: How to protect ourselves against Boko Haram bombings
by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju These are signs you must look for in people as you frequent densely populated public places. Be alert and be aware of your surroundings. Citizen action can…
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Bukola Saraki: Jonathan must prove to Nigerians he can defeat Boko Haram
by Bukola Saraki The first, leadership, lies squarely in the hands of the President. President Jonathan says the situation will improve but this isn’t instilling confidence in the rest of…
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Demola Rewaju: Boko Haram and the security expert in us all
by Demola Rewaju It is easy for us to look at the situation from outside and conclude that we know better than the generals of warfare who are in command…
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Olumuyiwa Olumide: It is time for traditional rulers to close ranks and tackle Boko Haram
by Olumuyiwa Olumide It is way past time that all former (living) leaders come together to form a gathering. All retired security chiefs, former heads of intelligence, should all be…
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Security beefed up in LASU as students resume for exams
by Oge Okonkwo The Lagos State University, Ojo resumed yesterday January 24, with scores of final year students on campus as directed by the school's management. According to reports, the school…
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Tunde Fagbenle: Segun Odegbami’s close shave with death
by Tunde Fagbenle “These are bullet holes from an AK-47,” said the police when they saw Segun’s SUV. “Go get yourself drunk, or bury yourself in a church,” they told…
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Akin Osuntokun: Gen. Aliyu Gusau, the spy who loves Nigeria
by Akin Osuntokun The return of Gusau to the government of President Goodluck Jonathan as minister (of defence?) is pregnant with meanings. In the ensuing months of a testy political…
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Opinion: Nigerian security agencies’ failure in the fight against Boko Haram
by Abubakar Sadiq Aruwa A growing trend that must also be checked by the NSA is the allegation that some of the nation’s security agents seem to have been compromised…
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7 reasons most people are afraid of love
by Lisa Firestone The truth is that love is often imbalanced, with one person feeling more or less from moment to moment. Our feelings toward someone are an ever-changing force.…
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Opinion: How Nigeria’s MINT dream can become reality
by Uzoma Elenwoke If Nigeria gets our economy right, underdevelopment, corruption and political unrest will be a thing of the past. The society will absolve and deal with them. I…
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Jonathan has failed Nigerians – Northern Elders Forum
by Akintomiwa Agbaje A Second Republic member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has openly declared President Goodluck Jonathan a failure. He said that the president's 2015 election…
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Insurgency: FG urged to secure nation’s borders technologically
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Brigadier General Musa Hassan (rtd) has called on the Federal Government to secure the nation’s borders technologically. The veteran security expert expressed his desire to see Nigeria…
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Opinion: Al-Mustapha and Elbit – How politicians sell Nigeria’s security
by Adeolu Ademoyo As the Nigerian state continues to wobble from one contradiction to the other without any progress, the modern state of Israel and Mossad hold a copy of…
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10 things you SHOULD know from Pres. Jonathan’s open letter to OBJ
by Oge Okonkwo The much awaited reply from President Jonathan in response to ex-president Obasanjo's letter written to him over a fortnight ago has arrived and its open letter for…
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“Dear Obasanjo, your argument is baseless…”: President Jonathan replies OBJ’s open letter and it’s game on (READ)
by Isi Esene After a long wait presumably to consult with his advisers on how best to tackle his frosty relationship with ex-Presiddent Olusegun Obasanjo, incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan has…
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#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday
by Adeola Balogun The Future Awards Africa 2013 took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with Governor Rotimi Amaechi serving as the chief host. The event had honourees from…
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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